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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 2, 1999
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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 2, 1999, Knoll, Inc. issued a press release announcing the
promotion of Andrew B. Cogan to chief operating officer and Kathleen G.
Bradley to president. The press release was as follows:
Knoll, Inc. Announces Management Changes
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EAST GREENVILLE, PA -- December 2, 1999 -- Knoll, Inc., the global office
furnishings manufacturer, announced the promotion of two senior managers.
Effective immediately, Andrew B. Cogan is chief operating officer and
Kathleen G. Bradley is president. John H. Lynch, the company's chief
executive officer, made the announcement.
"Andrew and Kass are very deserving of these promotions," said Mr. Lynch.
"They have the respect and admiration of every Knoll associate and dealer, and
their contributions to the company are immeasurable. Together, Andrew and Kass
will lead Knoll into the next century."
In his new role as chief operating officer of Knoll, Mr. Cogan will be
responsible for the company's financial structure. He will also oversee
marketing, design, product development and will assist Mr. Lynch in strategic
planning.
Since joining Knoll in 1989, Mr. Cogan has held various positions in the design
and marketing departments. He most recently served as executive vice president
for marketing and product development.
In her new capacity as president, Ms. Bradley will lead sales, distribution,
and customer resources and human resources. She began her career at Knoll in
1979 and has held several senior level positions in sales management. Prior
to today's announcement, Ms. Bradley was executive vice president of sales,
distribution and customer resources.
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Contact: Coco Kim 212 343-4009
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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 10, 1999 By: /s/ Douglas J. Purdom
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Douglas J. Purdom
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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