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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 3, 1998
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KNOLL, INC.
A Delaware Corporation Commission File No. I.R.S. Employer No.
001-12907 13-3873847
1235 Water Street
East Greenville, PA 18041
Telephone Number (215) 679-7991
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On December 3, 1998, Knoll, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release that
announced the election of a new director to the Company's Board of Directors.
The press release was as follows:
HENRY B. SCHACHT ELECTED TO KNOLL, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EAST GREENVILLE, PA, December 3, 1998 -- Knoll, Inc. (NYSE: KNL) today
announced that Henry B. Schacht has been elected to serve as a director of
the company. Mr. Schacht's election was effective December 2, 1998.
Mr. Schacht, 64 years old, was chairman of the board and chief executive
officer of Lucent Technologies Inc. before retiring in February 1998. Prior
to joining Lucent Technologies Inc., Mr. Schacht was chairman of the board of
Cummins Engine Company, Inc. from 1977 to 1995. Mr. Schacht is also a
director of Lucent Technologies Inc., The Chase Manhattan Corporation and The
Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), Cummins
Engine Company, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson.
John H. Lynch, Knoll president and chief executive officer, commented, "We are
very excited to have Henry join our board. His depth of experience will add
significant value to our board."
Founded in 1938, Knoll is a global office furnishings manufacturer committed
to design excellence. The company's corporate headquarters is located in East
Greenville, PA.
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SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
KNOLL, INC.
Date: December 9, 1998 By: /s/ Douglas J. Purdom
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DOUGLAS J. PURDOM
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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