HNI to acquire Steelcase in cash-and-stock deal valued at about $2.2 billion
HNI Corporation entered into a merger agreement on August 3, 2025, to acquire Steelcase Inc. Steelcase shareholders would receive $7.20 in cash and 0.2192 HNI shares for each share held, an implied $18.30 per share based on HNI's $50.62 closing price on August 1, 2025. HNI shareholders would own about 64% of the combined company, so the issuance of new HNI shares dilutes existing holders, and the deal is expected to close by the end of 2025 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Key points
- Steelcase holders receive $7.20 cash plus 0.2192 HNI shares per share; implied value $18.30 per share at HNI's $50.62 close on August 1, 2025.
- Total consideration to Steelcase common shareholders is about $2.2 billion; HNI holders would own about 64% of the combined company.
- Run-rate cost synergies of $120 million are projected; the company expects the deal to be highly accretive to non-GAAP EPS beginning in 2027.
- Closing requires approval by both HNI and Steelcase shareholders and regulatory clearances; either party may terminate if closing has not occurred by May 4, 2026, subject to extensions.
The filing
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