Herman Miller Japan, Ltd., regrets to announce that Julian Hargreaves, appointed president of Herman Miller Japan, Ltd. in September 2006, passed away on November 22 of Myocarditis. Mr. Hargreaves was 42. Herman Miller Japan is deeply grateful to you for the kindness and hospitality you accorded Mr. Hargreaves during his lifetime.

A memorial service for Mr. Hargreaves will be held at the head office of Herman Miller International in the United Kingdom.

Steve Cox, President of Asia for Herman Miller, will succeed Mr. Hargreaves as president of Herman Miller Japan, concurrently with his existing post.