Standard&Poor's said today that there would be no impact on its rating or outlook for Herman Miller Inc. (BBB+/Stable/--) following the company's announcement of lower-than-expected first quarter earnings. Demand for office furniture has declined broadly in the U.S., particularly at telecommunications and banking firms, key markets served by Herman Miller. Despite declining profitability, Standard&Poor's expects that Herman Miller will maintain credit ratios appropriate for the rating, benefiting from increased manufacturing efficiencies and cost reductions.