JASPER, Ind., Oct. 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Share owners of Kimball International, Inc. (Nasdaq:KBAL) have elected each of the following nominees to serve on the Board of Directors: Kimberly K. Ryan and Patrick E. Connolly.  Each received a majority of the votes cast, and each will serve a term of three years until the 2019 meeting of share owners, or until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified.  Share owners also approved the 2016 Annual Cash Incentive Plan and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2017.

The Board of Directors of Kimball International, Inc. also declared a quarterly dividend of 6 cents per share for all outstanding shares of common stock payable January 13, 2017, to share owners of record on December 23, 2016.

About Kimball International:

Kimball International, Inc. creates design driven, innovative furnishings sold through our family of brands: Kimball Office, National Office Furniture, and Kimball Hospitality. Our diverse portfolio offers solutions for the workplace, learning, healing, and hospitality environments. Dedicated to our Guiding Principles, our values and integrity are evidenced by public recognition as a highly trusted company and an employer of choice.  “We Build Success” by establishing long-term relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, share owners and the communities in which we operate.  To learn more about Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ:KBAL), visit www.kimball.com.

For additional information, contact:

Dennis Gerber, Investor Relations
dennis.gerber@kimball.com