hmi01162013 8k


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: January 16, 2013
(Date of earliest event reported)
HERMAN MILLER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
incorporation)
001-15141
(Commission File No.)
38-0837640 
(IRS Employer
Identification no.)
 
 
 
855 East Main Avenue
Zeeland, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
49464
(Zip Code)
 
(616) 654-3000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01.     Other Events
On January 16, 2013, the company's board of directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.125 per share. This payment will be made on April 15, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2013.




SIGNATURE
        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated:   January 22, 2013
HERMAN MILLER, INC.
 
 
 (Registrant)
 
 
By:
 /s/ Jeffrey M. Stutz

 Jeffrey M. Stutz
 
 
 
Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer