INTERFACE INC — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2011

Apr 7, 2011

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Interface, Inc. 2859 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2000 Atlanta, Georgia 30339

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

The annual meeting of shareholders of Interface, Inc. (the “Company”) will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, at the Vinings Club located at 2859 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia. The purposes of the meeting are:

Item		Recommended — Vote
1.	To elect ten members of the Board of Directors, four directors
to be elected by the holders of the Company’s Class A
Common Stock and six directors to be elected by the holders of
the Company’s Class B Common Stock.	FOR
2.	To hold an advisory vote on executive compensation, often
referred to as a “say on pay”.	FOR
3.	To hold an advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory
votes on executive compensation, often referred to as a
“say when on pay”.	EVERY THREE YEARS
4.	To ratify the appointment of BDO USA, LLP (formerly BDO Seidman,
LLP) as independent auditors for 2011.	FOR
5.	Such other matters as may properly come before the meeting and
at any adjournments of the meeting.

The Board of Directors set March 30, 2011 as the record date for the meeting. This means that only shareholders of record at the close of business on March 30, 2011 will be entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting or any adjournments of the meeting.

The Board of Directors is using the attached Proxy Statement to solicit Proxies from shareholders. Please promptly complete and return a Proxy Card or use telephone or Internet voting at your earliest convenience. Voting your Proxy in a timely manner will assure your representation at the annual meeting. You may, of course, change or withdraw your Proxy at any time prior to the voting at the meeting.

By order of the Board of Directors

Raymond S. Willoch

Secretary

April 8, 2011

PLEASE PROMPTLY COMPLETE AND RETURN A PROXY CARD

OR USE TELEPHONE OR INTERNET VOTING PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO THAT YOUR VOTE MAY BE RECORDED AT THE MEETING IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND PERSONALLY.

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PROXY STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
GENERAL INFORMATION
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS (ITEM 1)
CLASS A NOMINEES
CLASS B NOMINEES
MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS AND MANAGEMENT STOCK OWNERSHIP
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND RELATED ITEMS
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (ITEM 2)
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (ITEM 3)
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (ITEM 4)
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
COMMUNICATING WITH THE BOARD
“HOUSEHOLDING” OF PROXY MATERIALS
OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING

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Interface, Inc. 2859 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2000 Atlanta, Georgia 30339

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PROXY STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The Board of Directors of Interface, Inc. (the “Company”) is furnishing this Proxy Statement to solicit Proxies for Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock to be voted at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company. The meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 23, 2011. The Proxies also may be voted at any adjournments of the meeting. It is anticipated that this Proxy Statement will first be made available to shareholders on April 8, 2011.

The record of shareholders entitled to vote at the annual meeting was taken as of the close of business on March 30, 2011. On that date, the Company had outstanding and entitled to vote 58,130,983 shares of Class A Common Stock and 7,109,832 shares of Class B Common Stock. Except for (i) the election and removal of directors, and (ii) class votes as required by law or the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, holders of both classes of Common Stock vote as a single class. In all cases, holders of Common Stock (of either class) are entitled to cast one vote per share.

Each Proxy for Class A Common Stock (“Class A Proxy”) or Class B Common Stock (“Class B Proxy”) that is properly completed (whether executed in writing or submitted by telephone or Internet) by a shareholder will be voted as specified by the shareholder in the Proxy. If no specification is made, the Proxy will be voted (i) for the election of the nominees (Class A or Class B, as the case may be) listed in this Proxy Statement under the caption “Nomination and Election of Directors,” (ii) for the resolution approving executive compensation, (iii) to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation every three years, and (iv) for the ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, LLP (formerly known as BDO Seidman, LLP) as independent auditors for 2011. A Proxy given pursuant to this solicitation may be revoked by a shareholder who attends the meeting and gives notice of his or her election to vote in person, without compliance with any other formalities. In addition, a Proxy given pursuant to this solicitation may be revoked prior to the meeting by delivering to the Secretary of the Company either an instrument revoking it or a duly executed Proxy for the same shares bearing a later date.

An automated system administered by the Company’s transfer agent tabulates the votes. Abstentions and broker non-votes are included in the determination of the number of shares present and entitled to vote for the purpose of establishing a quorum. A broker non-vote occurs when a broker or other nominee who holds shares for a customer does not have authority to vote on certain non-routine matters because its customer has not provided any voting instructions on the matter. Abstentions are the equivalent of a non-vote since (i) directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast, (ii) the frequency of holding future advisory votes on executive compensation is approved, on an advisory basis, by a plurality of the votes cast, and (iii) other proposals are approved if the affirmative votes cast exceed the negative votes cast. Broker non-votes are not counted for purposes of determining whether a proposal has been approved.

If your shares of Common Stock are held by a broker, bank or other nominee (e.g., in “street name”), you should receive instructions from your nominee, which you must follow in order to have your shares voted — the instructions may appear on a special proxy card provided to you by your nominee (also called a “voting instruction form”). Your nominee may offer you different methods of voting, such as by telephone or Internet. If you do hold your shares in “street name” and plan on attending the annual meeting of shareholders, you should request a proxy from your broker or other nominee holding your shares in record name on your behalf in order to attend the annual meeting and vote at that time (your broker or other nominee may refer to it as a “legal” proxy).

The expense of this solicitation, including the cost of preparing and mailing this Proxy Statement, will be paid by the Company. Copies of solicitation material may be furnished to banks, brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for forwarding to the beneficial owners of shares of the Company’s Common Stock, and normal handling charges may be paid for the forwarding service. In addition to solicitations by mail, directors and employees of the Company may solicit Proxies in person or by telephone, fax or e-mail. The Company also has retained Georgeson Inc., a proxy solicitation firm, to assist in soliciting Proxies from record and beneficial owners of shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The fee paid by the Company for such assistance will be $7,500 (plus expenses).

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NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS (ITEM 1)

The Bylaws of the Company provide that the Board of Directors shall consist of a maximum of 15 directors, the exact number of directors being established by action of the Board taken from time to time. The Board of Directors recently reduced the number of directors from 11 to 10. (Thomas R. Oliver (age 70), who has served on our Board since 1998, is retiring at the end of his term and not standing for re-election. The Board of Directors will consider adding, subsequent to the annual meeting of shareholders, a potential eleventh director.) The holders of Class B Common Stock are entitled to elect a majority (six) of the Board members. The holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled to elect the remaining (four) directors. The term of office for each director continues until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until his or her successor, if there is to be one, has been elected and has qualified.

In the event that any nominee for director withdraws or for any reason is not able to serve as a director, each Proxy that is properly executed and returned will be voted for such other person as may be designated as a substitute nominee by the Board of Directors, but in no event will any Class A Proxy be voted for more than four nominees or Class B Proxy be voted for more than six nominees. Each nominee is an incumbent director standing for re-election, and has consented to being named herein and to continue serving as a director if re-elected.

Certain information relating to each nominee proposed by the Board is set forth below. Directors are required to submit an offer of resignation upon experiencing a job change.

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CLASS A NOMINEES

Name (Age)	Information
Dianne Dillon-Ridgley (59)	Ms. Dillon-Ridgley was elected to the Board in February 1997.
Ms. Dillon-Ridgley has served as the U.N. Headquarters
representative for the Center for International Environmental
Law since 2005 and for the World YWCA from 1997 to 2004. She is
the founding chair-emeritus of Plains Justice, a nonprofit
organization that promotes sustainable economy through community
partnerships across the Great Plains. She was appointed by
President Clinton to the President’s Council on Sustainable
Development in 1994 and served as Co-Chair of the Council’s
International and Population/Consumption Task Forces until the
Council’s dissolution in June 1999. Ms. Dillon-Ridgley
also serves on the boards of seven nonprofit organizations and
on the Dean’s Advisory Board for Auburn University’s
College of Human Sciences. Ms. Dillon-Ridgley brings
leadership and diversity to the Board, particularly in the areas
of sustainability and in relations with nongovernmental and
nonprofit organizations as well as with minority-owned and
women-owned business enterprises.
Dr. June M. Henton (71)	Dr. Henton was elected as a director in February 1995.
Since 1985, Dr. Henton has served as Dean of the College of
Human Sciences at Auburn University, which includes an Interior
Design program. Dr. Henton also serves on the board of one
nonprofit organization. Dr. Henton, who received her Ph.D.
from the University of Minnesota, has provided leadership for a
wide variety of professional, policy and civic organizations and
brings to the Board substantial academic experience in the field
of interior environments. As a charter member of the Operating
Board of the National Textile Center, Dr. Henton also has
significant expertise in the integration of academic and
research programs within our industry.

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| Christopher G. Kennedy (47) | Mr. Kennedy was elected as a director in May 2000. He has
been the President of MMPI (Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., a
subsidiary of Vornado Realty Trust based in Chicago, Illinois)
since 2000. Since 1994, he has served on the Board of Trustees
of Ariel Mutual Funds. Since 2009, Mr. Kennedy has served
on the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois (and
currently is Chairman). Mr. Kennedy also serves on the
boards of two nonprofit organizations and two charitable
foundations. Mr. Kennedy brings to the Board substantial
executive level experience that is particularly beneficial to
our strategies and sales and marketing efforts in the corporate
office and retail market segments. His insight into governmental
and economic affairs and his civic involvement also are of great
value to the Board. |
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| K. David Kohler (44) | Mr. Kohler was elected as a director in October 2006. Since
April 2009, he has served as the President and Chief Operating
Officer for Kohler Co., a global leader in the manufacture of
kitchen and bath products, interior furnishings, engines and
power generation systems, and an owner and operator of golf and
resort destinations. His previous positions at Kohler include
Executive Vice President (2007 to 2009) and Group President
of the Kitchen and Bath Group (1999 to 2007). Mr. Kohler
was formerly a chairman of the National Kitchen and Bath
Association’s Board of Governors of Manufacturing. He has
served as a member of the board of Kohler Co. since 1999, and
also is a director of Internacional de Cerámica, S.A.B. de
C.V., a public company traded on the Mexican Stock Market.
Mr. Kohler brings to the Board extensive business
experience from his service in executive positions at a
manufacturing company with international operations and
distribution into both commercial and consumer channels. |

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CLASS B NOMINEES

Name (Age)	Information
Ray C. Anderson (76)	Mr. Anderson founded Interface in 1973 and served as
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer until his retirement as
Chief Executive Officer and transition from day-to-day management in July 2001, at which time he became
Interface’s non-executive Chairman of the Board. He chairs
the Executive Committee of the Board and remains available for
policy level consultation on substantially a full time basis.
Mr. Anderson was appointed by President Clinton to the
President’s Council on Sustainable Development in 1996 and
served as Co-Chair until the Council’s dissolution. He
currently serves on the boards of 11 nonprofit organizations. As
founder and Chairman of Interface, Mr. Anderson brings to
the Board unique and extensive knowledge and experience from
virtually all aspects of the Company since its formation. He
also is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of
sustainability, which is of increasing importance in our
industry and to our customers. His tenure also provides
consistent leadership to the Board.
Edward C. Callaway (56)	Mr. Callaway was elected as a director in October 2003.
Since November 2003, Mr. Callaway has served as Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of the Ida Cason Callaway
Foundation, a nonprofit organization that owns the Callaway
Gardens Resort and has an environmental mission of conservation,
education and land stewardship. Mr. Callaway has served in
various capacities at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and
successor companies, including the capacities of President and
Chief Executive Officer (1987 to 2003) and Chairman (2003),
and currently serves as a director. Previously,
Mr. Callaway was a certified public accountant at a
national accounting firm. Mr. Callaway serves on the boards
of two other nonprofit organizations. Mr. Callaway’s
extensive executive experience in the hospitality industry
provides the Board with valuable insight into matters ranging
from sales and marketing to customer service. His background
also provides substantial financial expertise as well as a focus
on environmental sustainability.
Carl I. Gable (71)	Mr. Gable was elected as a director in March 1984. He
practiced business, securities and international law for
26 years, most recently with the Atlanta-based law firm of
Troutman Sanders LLP from 1996 until his retirement in 1998.
Mr. Gable now is a private investor. His prior experience
includes service as the Vice Chairman and Chief Financial
Officer of Intermet Corporation, which was a publicly traded
company, and as President and Chief Financial Officer of
Interface from March 1984 to June 1985. Mr. Gable served as
a director of Fidelity Southern Corporation from July 2000 to
November 2002, and currently serves on the boards of two
nonprofit organizations. Mr. Gable also currently serves as
the Lead Independent Director of the Board. Mr. Gable
brings to the Board substantial expertise and executive level
experience in matters such as strategic planning, corporate
finance and accounting, capital markets, risk management,
corporate governance and international business. He has an
extensive knowledge of the Company’s business, and his
tenure also provides consistent leadership to the Board.

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| Daniel T. Hendrix (56) | Mr. Hendrix joined the Company in 1983 after having worked
previously for a national accounting firm. He was promoted to
Treasurer of the Company in 1984, Chief Financial Officer in
1985, Vice President-Finance in 1986, Senior Vice
President-Finance in 1995, Executive Vice President in 2000, and
President and Chief Executive Officer in July 2001. He was
elected to the Board in October 1996. Mr. Hendrix served as
a director of Global Imaging Systems, Inc. from 2003 to 2007,
and has served as a director of American Woodmark Corp. since
May 2005. With his 26 years of service at the Company,
Mr. Hendrix brings to the Board a unique understanding of
our strategies and operations. His experience extends to
virtually all aspects of the Company’s business, but with a
particular emphasis on strategic planning and financial matters.
His tenure provides consistent leadership to the Board, and
facilitates the interrelationship between the Board and the
Company’s executive leadership team. |
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| James B. Miller, Jr. (70) | Mr. Miller was elected as a director in May 2000. Since
1979, Mr. Miller has served as Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Fidelity Southern Corporation, the holding company
for Fidelity Bank. He also has served in various capacities at
Fidelity Southern Corporation’s affiliated companies,
including as Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank from 1977
to 1997 and from 2003 to the present, Chairman of Fidelity Bank
from 1998 to the present, Chairman of Fidelity Bank National
Capital Markets, Inc. from 1992 to 2005, and Chairman of
LionMark Insurance Company since 2004. Prior to his banking
experience, Mr. Miller practiced law. Mr. Miller has
served on the board of American Software, Inc. since 2002, and
currently serves on the boards of four private companies and six
nonprofit organizations. Mr. Miller brings to the Board
extensive executive level experience at a publicly traded
company, particularly in the areas of banking, capital markets,
corporate finance and accounting. |
| Harold M. Paisner (71) | Mr. Paisner was elected as a director in February 2007.
Mr. Paisner is Senior Partner of the law firm Berwin
Leighton Paisner, LLP based in London, England. He currently is
a member of the boards of FIBI Bank (UK) plc and Think London
(the official inward investment agency of London, England), and
serves as a Governor of Ben Gurion University of the Negev and
as the Chairman of the Institute for Jewish Policy Research. He
also is on the board of Puma High Income VCT plc, which is a
fund that is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange.
Formerly, Mr. Paisner has served as a director of LINPAC
Group Limited and Estates & Agency Holdings plc.
Mr. Paisner brings to the Board the experience of leading a
major law firm based in the United Kingdom, where a substantial
portion of our European business is located. He has served as an
advisor on corporate finance matters and mergers and
acquisitions for large multinational clients, particularly in
the manufacturing, retail and insurance sectors. |

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Vote Required and Recommendation of Board

Under the Company’s Bylaws, election of each of the four Class A nominees requires a plurality of the votes cast by the Company’s outstanding Class A Common Stock entitled to vote and represented (in person or by proxy) at the meeting. Election of each of the six Class B nominees requires a plurality of the votes cast by the Company’s outstanding Class B Common Stock entitled to vote and represented (in person or by proxy) at the meeting. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF EACH OF THE CLASS A NOMINEES AND CLASS B NOMINEES LISTED ABOVE, AND PROXIES EXECUTED AND RETURNED OR VOTED BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET WILL BE VOTED FOR EACH OF THE NOMINEES (CLASS A OR CLASS B, AS APPLICABLE) UNLESS CONTRARY INSTRUCTIONS ARE INDICATED.

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MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors held five meetings during 2010. All of the directors attended at least 75% of the total number of meetings of the Board and any committees of which he or she was a member.

Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Management

We currently have a separate Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Lead Independent Director. Mr. Anderson serves as Chairman, Mr. Hendrix serves as Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Gable serves as Lead Independent Director. Although we do not have a formal policy on whether the same person should (or should not) serve as both the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, we believe it is appropriate at the current time to have those positions separate in light Mr. Anderson’s transition several years ago from day-to-day management of the Company while still remaining available for policy/board level consultation, and given Mr. Hendrix’s day-to-day executive level management of the Company.

Because both our Chairman and Chief Executive Officers are employees of the Company and therefore not considered “independent” under applicable standards (see below), the Board has appointed Mr. Gable to serve as Lead Independent Director. The Board considers it to be useful and appropriate at the current time to have a non-management director serve in a lead capacity to coordinate the activities of the other non-management directors, and to perform such other duties and responsibilities as the Board may determine. The specific responsibilities of the Lead Independent Director are as follows:

| • | Preside at Executive Sessions. Presides at all
meetings of the Board at which the Chairman is not present,
including executive sessions of the independent directors. |
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| • | Call Meetings of Independent Directors. Has
the authority to call meetings of the independent directors. |
| • | Function as Liaison with the Chairman. Serves
as the principal liaison on Board-wide issues between the
independent directors and the Chairman. |
| • | Participate in Flow of Information to the Board such as Board
Meeting Agendas and Schedules . Provides the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer with input as to meeting
agenda items, advises the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
as to the quality, quantity and timeliness of information sent
to the Board, and approves meeting schedules to assure there is
sufficient time for discussion of all agenda items. |
| • | Recommends Outside Advisors and
Consultants. Recommends the retention of outside
advisors and consultants who report directly to the Board. |
| • | Shareholder Communication. Ensures that he is
available, if requested by shareholders and when appropriate,
for consultation and direct communication. |

The Board of Directors has the following standing committees that assist the Board in carrying out its duties: the Executive Committee, the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, and the Nominating & Governance Committee. The following table lists the members of each committee:

Executive Committee	Audit Committee	Compensation Committee	Nominating & — Governance Committee
Ray C. Anderson (Chair)	Carl I. Gable (Chair)	Thomas R. Oliver (Chair)	June M. Henton (Chair)
Carl I. Gable	Edward C. Callaway	K. David Kohler	Dianne Dillon-Ridgley
Daniel T. Hendrix	James B. Miller, Jr.	Harold M. Paisner	Christopher G. Kennedy
James B. Miller, Jr.			Thomas R. Oliver

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Executive Committee . The Executive Committee did not meet or act by unanimous written consent during 2010. With certain limited exceptions, the Executive Committee may exercise all the power and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Company.

Audit Committee . The Audit Committee met four times and acted by unanimous written consent three times during 2010. The function of the Audit Committee is to (i) serve as an independent and objective party to review the Company’s financial statements, financial reporting process and internal control system, (ii) review and evaluate the performance of the Company’s independent auditors and internal financial management, and (iii) provide an open avenue of communication among the Company’s independent auditors, management (including internal financial management) and the Board. The Board of Directors has determined that all three members of the Audit Committee are “independent” in accordance with applicable law, including the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, and that each of the three members of the Audit Committee is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Audit Committee operates pursuant to an Audit Committee Charter which was adopted by the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee Charter may be viewed on the Company’s website, www.interfaceglobal.com/Investor-Relations/Corporate-Governance/Audit-Committee-Charter.aspx .

Compensation Committee . The Compensation Committee met one time and acted by unanimous written consent four times during 2010. The function of the Compensation Committee is to (i) evaluate the performance of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and other senior executives, (ii) determine compensation arrangements for such executives, (iii) administer the Company’s stock and other incentive plans for key employees, and (iv) review the administration of the Company’s employee benefit plans. The Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Compensation Committee is “independent” in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The Compensation Committee operates pursuant to a Compensation Committee Charter that was adopted by the Board of Directors. The Compensation Committee Charter may be viewed on the Company’s website, www.interfaceglobal.com/Investor-Relations/Corporate-Governance/Compensation-Committee-Charter.aspx . The Compensation Committee’s policies and philosophy are described in more detail below in this Proxy Statement under the heading “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

Nominating & Governance Committee . The Nominating & Governance Committee met twice in 2010. The Nominating & Governance Committee assists the Board in reviewing and analyzing, and makes recommendations regarding, corporate governance matters. The Nominating & Governance Committee also assists the Board in establishing qualifications for Board membership and in identifying, evaluating and selecting qualified candidates to be nominated for election to the Board. In the event of a vacancy on the Board, the Nominating & Governance Committee develops a pool of potential director candidates for consideration. The Nominating & Governance Committee seeks candidates for election and appointment with excellent decision-making ability, valuable and varied business experience and knowledge, and impeccable personal integrity and reputations. The Committee does not have a specific diversity policy, but considers diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, age, cultural background and professional experience in evaluating candidates for Board membership, in an effort to obtain a variety of viewpoints in the Board’s proceedings. The Nominating & Governance Committee considers whether candidates are free of constraints or conflicts which might interfere with the exercise of independent judgment regarding the types of matters likely to come before the Board, and have the time required for preparation, participation and attendance at Board and committee meetings. Other factors considered by the Nominating & Governance Committee in identifying and selecting candidates include the needs of the Company and the range of talent and experience already represented on the Board. The Nominating & Governance Committee solicits suggestions from other members of the Board regarding persons to be considered as possible nominees. Shareholders who wish the Nominating & Governance Committee to consider their recommendations for director candidates should submit their recommendations in writing to the Nominating & Governance Committee, in care of the office of the Chairman of the Board, Interface, Inc., 2859 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2000, Atlanta, GA 30339. Recommendations should include the information which would be required for a “Shareholder Proposal” as set forth in Article II, Section 9 of the Company’s Bylaws. Director candidates who are recommended by shareholders in accordance with these procedures will be evaluated by the Nominating & Governance Committee in the same manner as director candidates recommended by the Company’s directors.

The Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Nominating & Governance Committee is “independent” in accordance with applicable law, including the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The Nominating & Governance Committee operates pursuant to a Nominating & Governance Committee Charter that was adopted by the Board of Directors. The Nominating &

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Governance Committee Charter may be viewed on the Company’s website, www.interfaceglobal.com/Investor-Relations/Corporate-Governance/Nominating — Governance-Charter-(1).aspx .

The Board receives quarterly reports on elements of risk that may potentially affect the Company, as identified and presented by management. The Board also assists in the Company’s risk oversight through its various committees described below. For example, the Audit Committee assists in overseeing risk as it relates to the Company’s financial statements, financial reporting process and internal control system. In that regard, the Company’s Director of Internal Audit and outside auditors report directly to the Audit Committee. The Nominating & Governance Committee assists in overseeing risk related to the Company’s corporate governance practices as well as the performance of individual Board members and committees, while the Compensation Committee assists in overseeing risk as it relates to the Company’s executive compensation program and practices.

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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS AND MANAGEMENT STOCK OWNERSHIP

The following table sets forth, as of February 1, 2011 (unless otherwise indicated), beneficial ownership of each class of the Company’s Common Stock by: (i) each person, including any “group” as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of the Company’s voting securities, (ii) each nominee for director, (iii) the Company’s Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and next three most highly compensated executive officers (the “Named Executive Officers”), and (iv) all executive officers and directors of the Company as a group.

		Amount and
		Nature of		Percent of
	Title of	Beneficial	Percent	Class A
Beneficial Owner (and Business Address of 5% Owners)	Class	Ownership(1)	of Class(1)	if Converted(2)
Ray C. Anderson	Class A	18,000	(3)	*	5.9 %
2859 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2000	Class B	3,544,803	(3)	46.9 %
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Ariel Investments, LLC	Class A	6,503,250	(4)(5)	11.3 %
200 E. Randolph Drive, Suite 2900
Chicago, Illinois 60601
BlackRock, Inc.	Class A	4,128,173	(4)(6)	7.2 %
40 East 52nd Street
New York, New York 10022
Daruma Asset Management, Inc. and Mariko O. Gordon	Class A	4,214,810	(4)(7)	7.4 %
80 West 40th Street, 9th Floor
New York, New York 10018
FMR LLC and Edward C. Johnson III	Class A	3,674,558	(4)(8)	6.4 %
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc.	Class A	3,290,798	(4)(9)	5.7 %
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Select Equity Group, Inc.,
Select Offshore Advisors, LLC and
George S. Loening	Class A	3,213,847	(4)(10)	5.6 %
380 Lafayette Street, 6th Floor
New York, New York 10003
Edward C. Callaway	Class A	0		*	*
	Class B	49,000	(11)	*
Robert A. Coombs	Class A	68,947		*	*
	Class B	239,480	(12)	3.2 %
Dianne Dillon-Ridgley	Class A	203	(13)	*	*
	Class B	29,000	(13)	*
Carl I. Gable	Class A	1,640	(14)	*	*
	Class B	95,244	(14)	1.3 %
Daniel T. Hendrix	Class A	103,794		*	1.4 %
	Class B	720,651	(15)	9.5 %
June M. Henton	Class A	16,600		*	*
	Class B	43,600	(16)	*
Christopher G. Kennedy	Class A	50,223	(17)	*	*
	Class B	34,000	(17)	*
K. David Kohler	Class A	7,000		*	*
	Class B	33,000	(18)	*
Patrick C. Lynch	Class A	72,863		*	*
	Class B	206,616	(19)	2.7 %

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		Amount and
		Nature of		Percent of
	Title of	Beneficial	Percent	Class A
Beneficial Owner (and Business Address of 5% Owners)	Class	Ownership(1)	of Class(1)	if Converted(2)
James B. Miller, Jr.	Class A	5,000		*	*
	Class B	34,000	(20)	*
Thomas R. Oliver	Class A	197,100		*	*
	Class B	17,500	(21)	*
Harold M. Paisner	Class A	12,000		*	*
	Class B	40,000	(22)	*
John R. Wells	Class A	185,528		*	*
	Class B	288,040	(23)	3.8 %
Raymond S. Willoch	Class A	61,495	(24)	*	*
	Class B	182,663	(24)	2.4 %
All executive officers and directors	Class A	827,063		1.4 %	10.5 %
as a group (17 persons)	Class B	5,832,597	(25)	77.2 %

*	Less than 1%.
(1)	Shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible, on a share-for-share basis, into shares of Class A Common Stock. The number of
Class A shares indicated as beneficially owned by each
person or group does not include Class A shares such person
or group could acquire upon conversion of Class B shares.
Percent of Class is calculated assuming that the beneficial
owner has exercised any conversion rights, options or other
rights to subscribe held by such beneficial owner that are
exercisable within 60 days (not including Class A
shares that could be acquired upon conversion of Class B
shares), and that no other conversion rights, options or rights
to subscribe have been exercised by anyone else.
(2)	Represents the percent of Class A shares the named person
or group would beneficially own if such person or group, and
only such person or group, converted all Class B shares
beneficially owned by such person or group into Class A
shares.
(3)	Represents 18,000 Class A shares held by
Mr. Anderson’s wife, although Mr. Anderson
disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. Also includes
20,851 Class B shares that Mr. Anderson beneficially
owns through the Company’s 401(k) plan.
(4)	Based upon information included in statements as of
December 31, 2010 provided to the Company and filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission by such beneficial owners.
(5)	All such shares are held by Ariel Investments, LLC
(“Ariel”) for the accounts of investment advisory
clients. Ariel, in its capacity as investment advisor, has sole
voting power with respect to 6,302,560 of such shares and sole
dispositive power with respect to 6,492,860 of such shares.
(6)	According to BlackRock, various persons have the right to
receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from or
the proceeds from the sale of such shares, and no one
person’s interests in such shares exceeds 5% of the total
outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock.
(7)	All such shares are held by Daruma Asset Management, Inc.
(“Daruma”) for the accounts of investment advisory
clients. Mr. Gordon is the principal shareholder of Daruma.
Daruma has sole voting power with respect to 1,702,200 of such
shares and sole dispositive power with respect to all such
shares.
(8)	FMR LLC is a parent holding company. Fidelity
Management & Research Company (“Fidelity”),
which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FMR LLC and is a
registered investment advisor, beneficially owns
3,659,988 shares of Class A Common Stock.
Mr. Johnson and FMR LLC (through its control of Fidelity)
and the Fidelity funds state that each has sole power to dispose
of those 3,659,988 shares; however, none of them has sole
power to vote or direct the voting of the shares, which power
resides with the Boards of Trustees of the funds. Pyramis Global
Advisors Trust Company, another subsidiary of FMR LLC that
is a bank, is the beneficial owner of 14,570 shares of
Class A Common Stock, over which the reporting persons have
sole dispositive and voting power.
(9)	Includes shares beneficially owned by RidgeWorth Capital
Management, Inc. as parent company for Ceredex Value Advisors
LLC.
(10)	Select Equity Group, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of
2,475,682 shares, over which it has sole voting and
dispositive power. Select Offshore Advisors, LLC reported
beneficial ownership of 737,985 shares, over which it has
sole voting and dispositive power. Mr. Loening, the
controlling shareholder of those entities, may also be deemed to
be the beneficial owner of those securities.

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| (11) | Includes 4,500 restricted Class B shares, and 2,500
Class B shares that may be acquired by Mr. Callaway
pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
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| (12) | Includes 159,580 restricted Class B shares, and 50,000
Class B shares that may be acquired by Mr. Coombs
pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
| (13) | Includes 103 Class A shares held by
Ms. Dillon-Ridgley’s son, although
Ms. Dillon-Ridgley disclaims beneficial ownership of such
shares. Also includes 4,500 restricted Class B shares, and
5,000 Class B shares that may be acquired by
Ms. Dillon-Ridgley pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
| (14) | Includes 140 Class A shares held by Mr. Gable as
custodian for his son. Includes 4,500 restricted Class B
shares, and 10,000 Class B shares that may be acquired by
Mr. Gable pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
| (15) | Includes 297,989 restricted Class B shares, 100,000
Class B shares that may be acquired by Mr. Hendrix
pursuant to exercisable stock options, and 4,409 Class B
shares beneficially owned by Mr. Hendrix pursuant to the
Company’s 401(k) plan. |
| (16) | Includes 4,500 restricted Class B shares, and 10,000
Class B shares that may be acquired by Dr. Henton
pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
| (17) | Includes 4,500 restricted Class B shares, and 10,000
Class B shares that may be acquired by Mr. Kennedy
pursuant to exercisable stock options. Mr. Kennedy serves
on the Board of Trustees of Ariel Mutual Funds, for which Ariel
Investments, LLC serves as investment advisor and performs
services which include buying and selling securities on behalf
of the Ariel Mutual Funds. Mr. Kennedy disclaims beneficial
ownership of all Class A shares held by Ariel Investments,
LLC as investment advisor for Ariel Mutual Funds. |
| (18) | Includes 4,500 restricted Class B shares, and 22,500
Class B shares that may be acquired by Mr. Kohler
pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
| (19) | Includes 156,616 restricted Class B shares, and 50,000
Class B shares that may be acquired by Mr. Lynch
pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
| (20) | Includes 4,500 restricted Class B shares, and 10,000
Class B shares that may be acquired by Mr. Miller
pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
| (21) | Includes 5,600 Class A shares held by
Mr. Oliver’s wife, although Mr. Oliver disclaims
beneficial ownership of such shares. Also includes 4,500
restricted Class B shares, and 10,000 Class B shares
that may be acquired by Mr. Oliver pursuant to exercisable
stock options. |
| (22) | Includes 4,500 restricted Class B shares, and 25,000
Class B shares that may be acquired by Mr. Paisner
pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
| (23) | Includes 215,166 restricted Class B shares, and 62,500
Class B shares that may be acquired by Mr. Wells
pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
| (24) | Includes 140,163 restricted Class B shares, and 42,500
Class B shares that may be acquired by Mr. Willoch
pursuant to exercisable stock options. |
| (25) | Includes 1,225,014 restricted Class B shares, and 470,000
Class B shares that may be acquired by all executive
officers and directors as a group pursuant to exercisable stock
options. Also includes 25,260 Class B shares that are
beneficially owned through the Company’s 401(k) plan. |

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Overall Philosophy and Objectives

The Company’s compensation program is designed in a manner intended to both attract and retain a highly-qualified, motivated and engaged management team whose focus is on enhancing shareholder value. The Company believes a straightforward program that is readily understood and endorsed by its participants best serves these goals, and has constructed a program that contains (1) multiple financial elements, (2) clear and definitive targets, (3) challenging but attainable objectives, and (4) specified performance metrics. More specifically, the objectives of the Company’s management compensation program include:

| • | Establishing strong links between the Company’s performance
and total compensation earned — i.e., “paying for
performance”; |
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| • | Providing incentives for executives to achieve specific
performance objectives; |
| • | Promoting and facilitating management stock ownership, and
thereby motivating management to think and act as owners; |
| • | Emphasizing the Company’s mid and long-term performance,
thus enhancing shareholder value; and |
| • | Offering market competitive total compensation opportunities to
attract and retain talented executives. |

Program Design and Administration

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed entirely of independent directors, has developed and administers the Company’s executive pay program so as to provide compensation commensurate with the level of financial performance achieved, the responsibilities undertaken by the executives, and the compensation packages offered by comparable companies. The program currently consists of four principal components, each of which is designed to drive a specific behavioral focus, which in turn helps to provide specific benefits to the Company:

Program Component	Behavioral Focus	Ultimate Benefit to Company
Competitive base salary	Rewards individual competencies, performance and level of
experience	Assists with attraction and retention of highly-qualified
executives, and promotes management stability
Annual
cash bonuses based on achievement of established goals	Rewards individual performance and operational results of
specific business units and Company as a whole	Aligns individual interests with overall short term (quarterly
and annual) objectives, and reinforces “pay for
performance” program goals
Long-term
incentives	Rewards engagement, longevity, sustained performance and actions
designed to enhance overall shareholder value	Aligns individual interests with the long-term investment
interests of shareholders, and assists with retention of
highly-qualified executives
Other
elements such as special incentives, retirement benefits and
elective deferred compensation	Rewards targeted operational results, engagement and longevity,
and sustained performance	Focuses enhanced efforts on a particular key objective (e.g.,
debt reduction), aligns individual interests with the long-term
investment interests of shareholders, assists with the
attraction and retention of highly-qualified executives, and
promotes management stability

The Company strives to structure various elements of these program components so that a large portion of executive compensation is directly linked to advancing the Company’s financial performance and the interests of shareholders.

The Committee establishes base salaries for the executive officers, including the Named Executive Officers listed in the “Summary Compensation Table” included in this Proxy Statement. The Committee also administers the

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annual bonus program, the long-term incentive program, retirement benefits, deferred compensation arrangements, and, when applicable, special incentive programs.

The Committee has directly engaged Pearl Meyer & Partners, a nationally-recognized, independent compensation consultant, to provide input on compensation matters. The services performed by Pearl Meyer & Partners may vary according to the particular needs of the engagement, but typically will consist of providing a market or peer group overview of compensation elements, including salary, bonus, long-term incentives and special incentives. Occasionally, Pearl Meyer & Partners also may conduct a business performance review of our Company compared with other companies, to assist the Committee in making its compensation decisions.

The Committee also seeks compensation input from the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel. In addition, the Committee takes into account publicly available data relating to the compensation practices and policies of other companies within and outside the Company’s industry. Furthermore, the policies and programs described below are subject to change as the Committee deems necessary from time to time to respond to economic conditions, meet competitive standards and serve the objectives of the Company and its shareholders.

The Board, in conjunction with management, has reviewed our compensation policies and practices as generally applicable to our employees and determined that they do not encourage excessive risk or unnecessary risk taking and do not otherwise create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.

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Discussion of Principal Elements of Compensation Program

Base Salaries

The Committee generally strives to set base salaries at the market median (50th percentile) of salaries offered by other employers in our industry and other publicly traded companies with characteristics similar to the Company (size, growth rate, etc.), based, by and large, on information provided by our independent compensation consultant and internal equalization policies of the Company. Some of the companies considered from time to time are included in the list of companies comprising the “self-determined peer group” index used to create the stock performance graph included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2011 (which graph is reproduced below for your reference).

Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return Assumes Initial Investment of $100

	1/1/06	12/31/06	12/30/07	12/28/08	1/3/10	1/2/11
Interface, Inc.	$ 100	$ 173	$ 201	$ 63	$ 104	$ 197
NASDAQ Composite Index	$ 100	$ 110	$ 123	$ 71	$ 107	$ 126
Self-Determined Peer Group (13 Stocks)	$ 100	$ 104	$ 101	$ 40	$ 58	$ 80

Notes to Performance Graph

| (1) | The lines represent annual index levels derived from compound
daily returns that include all dividends. |
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| (2) | The indices are re-weighted daily, using the market
capitalization on the previous trading day. |
| (3) | If the annual interval, based on the fiscal year-end, is not a
trading day, the preceding trading day is used. |
| (4) | The index level was set to $100 as of 1/1/06 (the last day of
fiscal 2005). |
| (5) | The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest
December 31. |
| (6) | The following companies are included in the Self-Determined Peer
Group depicted above: Actuant Corp.; Acuity Brands, Inc.; Albany
International Corp., BE Aerospace, Inc.; The Dixie Group, Inc.;
Herman Miller, Inc.; HNI Corporation (formerly known as Hon
Industries, Inc.); Kimball International, Inc.; Knoll, Inc.
(beginning in March, 2005 upon trading commencement); Mohawk
Industries, Inc.; Steelcase, Inc.; Unifi, Inc.; and USG Corp. |

In addition, the Committee may consider other factors when setting individual salary levels, which may result in salaries somewhat above or below the targeted amount. These factors include the executive’s level of responsibility, achievement of goals and objectives, tenure with the Company, and specific background or experience, as well as external factors such as the availability of talent, the recruiting requirements of the particular situation, and general economic conditions and rates of inflation. In this Proxy Statement, compensation for Named Executive Officers based outside the United States is reported in U.S. dollars based on the currency exchange rate in effect as of the end of each fiscal year, and therefore fluctuations in currency exchange rates may impact the reported amounts.

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Base salary adjustments for executive officers generally are made (if at all) annually and are dependent on the factors described above. The Named Executive Officers received no base salary increases during the period December 2007 through December 2010.

Please see the “Summary Compensation Table” included in this Proxy Statement for the base salaries of the Named Executive Officers in 2010.

Annual Bonuses

The Committee administers the shareholder-approved Executive Bonus Plan, which provides quarterly and annual bonus opportunities for Company executives. The bonus opportunities provide an incentive for executives to earn compensation based on the achievement of important corporate or business unit (division or subsidiary) financial performance and, in some cases, individual performance goals. In determining the appropriate bonus opportunities, the Committee seeks to establish potential awards that, when combined with annual salary, place the total overall cash compensation opportunity for the Company’s executives in the third quartile (between the market 50th percentile and the market 75th percentile) for comparable companies, provided that the performance objectives are substantially achieved.

Each executive officer of the Company, including the Chief Executive Officer, is assigned a bonus potential (typically ranging between 65% and 110% of base salary), and a personalized set of quarterly and annual financial objectives. Actual awards can range from 0% to 125% of the bonus potential, depending on the degree to which the established financial objectives are achieved, and are paid on a quarterly and annual basis in the following manner:

Achievement of Objectives	Percentage of Bonus — Opportunity Payable	Timing of Payment to Employee Participant
First Quarter Objectives Achieved	15 %	Approximately 45 days following end of first quarter
Second Quarter Objectives Achieved	15 %	Approximately 45 days following end of second quarter
Third Quarter Objectives Achieved	15 %	Approximately 45 days following end of third quarter
Fourth Quarter Objectives Achieved	15 %	Approximately 60 days following end of year
Fiscal Year Objectives Achieved	40 %	Approximately 60 days following end of year

In 2010, 100% of the bonus potential for the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and each of the other Named Executive Officers was based on measurable financial objectives. For Messrs. Hendrix and Wells (who manages the Company’s Americas floorcoverings business), these objectives consisted of growth in operating income and cash flow for operations managed, earnings per share and FLOR (consumer products division) gross billings, and the relative weights assigned to these financial objectives were 60%, 5%, 20% and 15%, respectively. For Messrs. Lynch and Willoch, these objectives consisted of growth in operating income, earnings per share and cash flow, and the relative weights assigned to these financial objectives were 60%, 20% and 20%, respectively. For Mr. Coombs (who manages the Company’s Asia-Pacific floorcoverings business), the objectives were growth in operating income, gross billings and cash flow for operations managed and earnings per share, and the relative weights were 60%, 15%, 5% and 20%, respectively.

For each objective, the Committee establishes a threshold level that must be achieved in order for any bonus amount to be earned with respect to that objective, and establishes a goal that must be achieved or exceeded to maximize bonus compensation for that objective (except that no bonus is payable if the threshold for operating income is not exceeded). A pro rata bonus amount is earned to the extent that the threshold is exceeded, up to 125% of the goal number for the Chief Executive Officer and for the other Named Executive Officers. Historically, the Committee has set the threshold level, in its discretion, based primarily on a consideration of the Company’s prior year results for each objective, such that no bonus will be earned with respect to the objective in the event that the Company fails to experience improvement. Also historically, the Committee has set the goal, in its discretion, based primarily on factors that would approximate 15% sales growth and 20% operating income and earnings per share growth from such incremental sales. With respect to cash flow, the Committee sets the goal, in its discretion, using similar approximations, but taking into account anticipated growth initiatives, capital expenditures, research and development costs, debt maturities, and other cash uses that the Committee deems relevant. Given this methodology, the Committee believes that the threshold level, while challenging, is reasonably likely to be achieved in normalized market conditions, while the target would be fully achieved or exceeded only with exceptional performance.

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For 2010, each of the Named Executive Officers received a bonus, which appears in the “Summary Compensation Table” included in this Proxy Statement, as their respective performance objectives were determined to have been achieved, in part, during the year. The bonuses were attributable to their achieving or exceeding their respective financial objective goals, although Messrs. Hendrix and Wells earned no bonus with respect to their objective based on growth in FLOR gross billings.

For fiscal year 2011, annual incentive awards are again based on the achievement of important corporate or business unit (division or subsidiary) financial performance. The annual incentive awards for 2011 are structured in a manner similar to the annual incentive awards in 2010, except that (1) for Mr. Hendrix and Mr. Wells, the relative weights for their financial objectives, which consist of operating income and cash flow for operations managed, FLOR gross billings and earnings per share, were adjusted to be 60%, 10%, 10% and 20%, respectively, and (2) for Mr. Coombs, the financial objectives are operating income and cash flow for operations managed and earnings per share, and the relative weights assigned to those financial objectives are 60%, 20% and 20%, respectively.

Long-Term Incentives

The Committee administers the shareholder-approved Interface, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Stock Plan”), which is an equity-based plan that allows for long-term incentive awards such as restricted stock and stock options. The Omnibus Stock Plan provides for the grant to key employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiaries of restricted stock, incentive stock options (which qualify for certain favorable tax treatment), nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, deferred shares, performance shares and performance units. The size of the awards made to individual officers is based on an evaluation of several factors, including the officer’s level of responsibility, the officer’s base salary and the Company’s overall compensation objectives. The amount and nature of prior equity incentive awards also are generally considered in determining new Omnibus Stock Plan awards for executive officers.

Long-term incentives are intended to attract and retain outstanding executive talent, create a direct link between shareholder and executive interests by focusing executive attention on increasing shareholder value, and motivate executives to achieve specific performance objectives. For instance, stock options (when granted) have an exercise price equal to at least 100% of the market price of the underlying Common Stock on the date of grant. Thus, the stock options only have value if the market price of the Company’s stock rises after the grant date. Additionally, restricted stock awards generally vest, in whole or in part, over a period of multiple years (three to five years for grants made in recent years), giving the executive an incentive to remain employed with the Company for a significant time period to have the opportunity to vest in an award. Moreover, awards of restricted stock may vest earlier if specific performance criteria are met, and these performance criteria are designed to drive shareholder value. (As discussed below, 50% of the 2008 and 2010 awards are ineligible for time/retention vesting and are forfeited altogether if the performance criterion is not met. In addition, for the 2008 award, the shares that are eligible for time/retention vesting are reduced share-for-share by the number of shares that vest based on achievement of the performance criterion).

Description of Available Awards

Restricted Shares

Awards of restricted shares under the Omnibus Stock Plan generally vest over a period of multiple years following the date of award, and may vest earlier if specified performance criteria established by the Committee are satisfied. Unvested awards are also subject to forfeiture under certain circumstances. All restricted shares awarded to date have been made without consideration from the participant (although the Omnibus Stock Plan authorizes the Committee, in connection with any award, to require payment by the participant of consideration, which can be less than the fair market value of the award on the date of grant). Awards of restricted stock generally will not be transferable by the participant other than by will or applicable laws of descent and distribution, although the Committee, in its discretion, may permit limited transfers of awards to family members or for estate planning purposes.

Stock Options

Options granted under the Omnibus Stock Plan may be incentive stock options (as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), nonqualified stock options or a combination of the foregoing, although only employees are eligible to receive incentive stock options. All options under the Omnibus Stock Plan will be granted at an exercise price per share equal to not less than 100% of the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date the option is granted. Options may be structured to vest over a period of multiple years. Options granted under the Omnibus Stock Plan expire following a pre-determined period of time after the date of grant

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(which may not be more than 10 years after the grant date), and generally will terminate on the date three months following the date that a participant’s employment with the Company terminates.

The Company receives no consideration upon the granting of an option. Full payment of the option exercise price must be made when an option is exercised. The exercise price may be paid in cash or in such other form as the Committee may approve, including shares of Common Stock valued at their fair market value on the date of option exercise. Options generally will not be transferable by the holder thereof other than by will or applicable laws of descent and distribution, although the Compensation Committee, in its discretion, may permit limited transfers of options to family members or for estate planning purposes.

Other Potential Awards

The Omnibus Stock Plan also provides for the award of stock appreciation rights, deferred shares, performance shares and performance units. To date, the Committee has not granted any of these types of awards.

Recent Omnibus Stock Plan Awards to Named Executive Officers

The long-term incentive awards made under the Omnibus Stock Plan in January 2008 to the Company’s executive officers consisted of restricted stock grants with performance-based vesting and, with respect to a portion of such grants, tenure-based vesting. The 2008 awards were higher than the typical restricted stock awards in prior years because they were made pursuant to a three-year performance program applicable during 2008-2010. The 2008 awards are eligible to performance vest to the extent that the Company’s earnings per share plus dividends exceeds a specified baseline threshold and reaches a target amount during the performance period (provided that a stated minimum level of operating income also is achieved). At the time of the awards, the Committee believed that a three-year performance period was appropriate because the Committee desired to focus this incentive award on longer-term performance. Fifty percent of each 2008 award is eligible to vest on the fifth anniversary of the grant date if the executive remains employed by the Company at that time, but the shares eligible to vest based on tenure of employment are reduced share-for-share by the number of shares that performance vest (such that if at least fifty percent of the shares performance vest there will be no shares eligible to time vest). The remaining fifty percent would be forfeited altogether if the performance criterion is not met. The 2008 awards originally provided that additional shares would be issued to the executives on a pro rata basis to the extent the performance target was exceeded during the three-year performance period.

The Committee established the baseline threshold for the 2008 awards at the level of the Company’s actual earnings per share plus dividends for the prior year period (2007), such that none of the award would performance-vest if the Company failed to achieve some growth in earnings per share plus dividends. Accordingly, at the time of the awards, the Committee believed that the threshold level, while challenging, was reasonably likely to be achieved in normalized market conditions. The Committee established the target level at an amount that exceeded a 20% compound annual growth rate over the actual earnings per share plus dividends for the prior year period (2007), such that the target could be fully achieved or exceeded only with exceptional performance.

In January 2009, the Committee determined that an amendment of the awards was appropriate in response to the deteriorating market conditions brought on by the severe worldwide recession because otherwise the awards, based on obsolete targets, would have had no incentive value whatsoever (yet remain an expense for the Company). The amendment extended the performance period through the year 2012 (to allow some time for economic conditions to stabilize and begin recovering) and reduced the threshold (to a challenging but potentially achievable level that took into account the Company’s forecasted decline in earnings per share plus dividends as a result of the worldwide financial and credit crisis) at which such restricted shares would begin to performance vest on a pro rata basis during the extended performance period. However, the performance target that must be achieved for vesting in the entirety of the award remained unchanged, and the executive’s opportunity to receive additional shares for exceeding that performance target was removed. To date, approximately 16% of the 2008 awards have vested, based entirely on 2010 performance.

As an additional performance incentive, each of the Named Executive Officers received an award of stock options in 2009. Each award vests one-half on the first two anniversaries of the grant date and has a term of ten years. The Committee believes these awards were appropriate in light of the decreased likelihood of vesting in the 2008 restricted stock awards described above, and to further align management and shareholder interests by granting awards focused directly on an increase in the Company’s stock price.

In July 2010, each of the Named Executive Officers received an award of restricted stock, as described in the “Grants of Plan-Based Awards” table included in this Proxy Statement. The 2010 awards are eligible to performance vest to the extent that the Company’s earnings per share plus dividends reaches specified target levels during a three-year performance period, with a special accelerated vesting opportunity based on 2010 earnings per share plus dividends. Fifty percent of any unvested shares from the 2010 award will vest on the third anniversary of the

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grant date if the executive remains employed by the Company at that time. The Committee believed these awards were appropriate because (1) due to the performance targets and multi-year nature of the 2008 awards and the subsequent economic downturn, the majority of those restricted shares had little chance of vesting, (2) the Named Executive Officers had received no increase in their respective base salaries for three years, and (3) the Company had performed well throughout the recent economic downturn. Substantially all of these shares vested based on the Company’s 2010 performance.

Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines

To further tie the financial interests of Company executives to those of shareholders, the Committee has established stock ownership and retention guidelines. Under these guidelines, executive officers are expected to accumulate a number of shares (unrestricted) of the Company’s Common Stock having a value equaling one and one-half times base salary in the case of the Chief Executive Officer and one times base salary in the case of the other executive officers (based on salaries and the stock price at the time the guidelines were adopted several years ago). The expectation was for executives to reach this ownership level by January 2009, and all executives have now met this target. To facilitate accomplishing the ownership targets, executive officers generally are expected to retain at least one-half of the net after-tax shares (i.e., the net shares remaining after first selling sufficient shares to cover the anticipated tax liability and, in the case of stock options, the exercise price) obtained upon the vesting of restricted stock and the exercise of stock options.

Directors also are subject to stock ownership requirements. The directors who were serving when the requirements were adopted were required to accumulate at least 2,000 shares (unrestricted) by March 31, 2006, and any new director elected thereafter is required to accumulate at least 2,000 shares (unrestricted) by the second anniversary of his or her election. (All directors have met this stock ownership standard.) As a guideline, non-employee directors also are expected to retain during their tenure all of the net after-tax shares obtained upon the vesting of restricted stock and at least one-half of the net after-tax shares obtained upon the exercise of stock options.

Other Elements of Compensation Program

In addition to the principal compensation program elements described above, the Company has adopted a number of other elements to further its compensation program goals, including, on occasion, special incentive programs to strengthen the alignment of our executive officers’ interests with shareholder long-term interests. They are as follows:

• 401(k) Plan and Superannuation Plan	• Special Incentive Programs
• Elective Deferred Compensation Program	• Severance Agreements
• Pension/Salary Continuation Programs	• Perquisites

401(k) Plan and Superannuation Plan

The Company maintains the Interface, Inc. Savings and Investment Plan (the “401(k) Plan”), a tax-qualified 401(k) plan which provides its U.S.-based employees a convenient and tax-advantaged opportunity to save for retirement. The Company’s Named Executive Officers who are based in the United States are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan on the same terms as other executive and non-executive employees based in the United States, and receive the same benefits afforded all other participants.

Under the 401(k) Plan, all participating employees are eligible to receive matching contributions that are subject to vesting over time. The Company periodically evaluates the level of matching contributions afforded participant employees to ensure competitiveness in the marketplace. In 2008, the Company matched 50% of the first 6% of the employee’s eligible compensation (capped by statutory limitations) that the employee contributed to the 401(k) Plan. In March 2009, however, in response to deteriorating market conditions and to help preserve cash, the Company match amount was reduced to 17% of the first 6% of the employee’s eligible compensation (capped by statutory limits) that the employee contributed to the 401(k) Plan. Effective January 1, 2010, the Company match amount was restored to 50% of the first 6% of the employee’s eligible compensation (capped by statutory limits) that the employee contributes to the 401(k) Plan.

Mr. Coombs, who is based in Australia, participates in a government-required defined contribution retirement plan called a “superannuation plan”. Pursuant to this plan, the Company contributes monthly to Mr. Coombs’ superannuation account an amount equal to 9% of his monthly salary.

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Elective Deferred Compensation Program

The Company maintains the Interface, Inc. Nonqualified Savings Plan and Interface, Inc. Nonqualified Savings Plan II (collectively, the “Nonqualified Plan”) for certain U.S.-based “highly compensated employees” (as such term is defined in applicable IRS regulations), including the Named Executive Officers who are based in the United States. As with the Company’s 401(k) Plan, the Named Executive Officers who are based in the United States are eligible to participate in the Nonqualified Plan on the same terms as other executive and non-executive eligible employees based in the United States, and receive the same benefits afforded all other participants. Under the Nonqualified Plan, all eligible employees can elect to defer, on a pre-tax basis, a portion of their salary and/or annual bonus compensation. In 2008, the Company matched 50% of the first 6% of the employee’s eligible salary and bonus that was deferred, less any potential Company matching amounts under the 401(k) Plan. In March 2009, as with the 401(k) Plan match, the Company’s Nonqualified Plan match amount was reduced to 17% of the first 6% of the employee’s eligible salary and bonus that was deferred, less any potential Company matching amounts under the 401(k) Plan. Effective January 1, 2010, the Company match amount was restored to 50% of the first 6% of the employee’s eligible salary and bonus that was deferred, less any potential Company matching amounts under the 401(k) Plan.

The Nonqualified Plan also contains a “Key Employee Retirement Savings Benefit” feature to permit discretionary contributions to certain key employees’ accounts (in a separately tracked sub-account) to enhance retirement savings and to couple such contributions with vesting structures that will promote the retention of such key employees. In each of 2009 and 2010, the Compensation Committee made a Key Employee Retirement Savings Benefit contribution of $50,000 to the Nonqualified Plan account of Mr. Lynch. This contribution will vest 50% upon his reaching age 50 and 50% upon his reaching age 55, assuming continuous service with the Company until such ages.

Please see the “Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation” table included in this Proxy Statement for further details regarding the Nonqualified Plan, as well as the Company’s Named Executive Officers’ contributions, earnings and account balances applicable to the Nonqualified Plan for fiscal year 2010.

Pension/Salary Continuation Programs

Foreign Defined Benefit Plans

The Company has trustee-administered defined benefit retirement plans (“Pension Plans”) which cover certain of its overseas employees. The benefits are generally based on years of service and the employee’s average monthly compensation. As determined by their respective trustees, the investment objectives of the Pension Plans are to maximize the return on the investments without exceeding the limits of prudent pension fund investment and to ensure that the assets ultimately will be sufficient to exceed minimum funding requirements. The goal is to optimize the long-term return on plan assets at a moderate level of risk, by balancing higher-returning assets, such as equity securities, with less volatile assets, such as fixed income securities. The assets are managed by professional investment firms and performance is evaluated periodically against specific benchmarks. The Pension Plans’ net assets did not include any shares of the Company’s own stock at January 2, 2011. Only one of our executive officers, Mr. Lindsey Parnell, based in Europe, is a participant in a Pension Plan. None of our Named Executive Officers are participants.

Salary Continuation Plan

The Company maintains a nonqualified Salary Continuation Plan designed to induce selected employees of the Company to remain in the employ of the Company by providing them with retirement, disability and death benefits in addition to those which they may receive under the Company’s other benefit programs. The Salary Continuation Plan entitles participants to (i) retirement benefits upon normal retirement from the Company at age 65 (or early retirement as early as age 55) after completing at least 15 years of service with the Company (unless otherwise provided in the plan), payable for the remainder of their lives (or, if elected by a participant, a reduced benefit is payable for the remainder of the participant’s life and any surviving spouse’s life) and in no event for less than 10 years under the death benefit feature; (ii) disability benefits payable for the period of any pre-retirement total disability; and (iii) death benefits payable to the designated beneficiary of the executive for a period of up to 10 years. The annual retirement benefit for retirement at age 65 is 50% of the executive’s final average earnings (defined as the average of the salary and bonus paid by the Company for the four individual calendar years of the executive’s highest compensation during the last eight full calendar years of the executive’s employment with the Company ending on or prior to the effective date of the executive’s retirement), which decreases proportionately to 30% of final average earnings for early retirement at age 55. The annual disability benefit is structured to essentially

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equate to 66% of current pay (salary and bonus) at the time of disability. The annual death benefit, for the 10-year payment period, is 50% of final average earnings, for a pre-retirement death, or a continuation of the actual retirement payments for the balance of the 10-year period (if any) for a post-retirement death (assuming no election of spousal survival benefits). The Salary Continuation Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee, which has full discretion in choosing participants and the benefits applicable to each. The Company’s obligations under the Salary Continuation Plan are currently unfunded (although the Company uses insurance instruments to hedge its exposure thereunder); however, the Company is required to contribute the present value of its obligations thereunder to an irrevocable grantor trust in the event of a “Change in Control” (as such term is defined in the Salary Continuation Plan) of the Company.

Pursuant to the Salary Continuation Plan, the Company has maintained Salary Continuation Agreements with each of Named Executive Officers Hendrix, Wells and Willoch since 1986, 1998 and 1997, respectively. (The Company most recently amended and restated the Salary Continuation Agreements with Messrs. Hendrix, Wells and Willoch in January 2008, primarily to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The benefits under their amended and restated agreements are substantially similar to those under their respective prior agreements.) The individual Salary Continuation Agreements contain essentially all of the benefit terms and conditions, and those agreements control in the event of any conflict with the Salary Continuation Plan document. Please see the “Pension Benefits” table included in this Proxy Statement for information about the Salary Continuation Plan benefits applicable to Messrs. Hendrix, Wells and Willoch.

Special Incentive Programs

From time to time, in its discretion, the Committee may implement special incentive programs which provide executives an opportunity to earn additional compensation if specific performance objectives are met. Special incentive programs are used when the Committee recognizes a need or desire for the Company to achieve one or more targeted strategic or financial objectives (such as stock price appreciation, debt reduction, cash accumulation, or attainment of a specified financial ratio) in addition to those objectives generally covered by annual bonuses and long-term incentives. The time period for achievement of the objectives may vary from less than a year to a multiple-year period. In each case, the performance objectives are designed to represent challenging but achievable targets that will serve to align the interests of executives with the interests of shareholders, and encourage executives to think and act as owners.

In January 2009, the Committee adopted a special incentive program that provided executive officers of the Company a bonus compensation opportunity based on the achievement of a key business performance objective. The performance objective was reduction in Company debt and/or accumulation of cash on the balance sheet in a specified amount by the end of fiscal year 2009. (The baseline was the fiscal 2008 year-end balance sheet, and a specified minimum amount of operating income must have been achieved as an additional condition to the bonus opportunity.) This performance objective was viewed as particularly important by the Committee in light of the Company’s then-outstanding 10.375% Senior Notes which matured in February 2010. The target amount was set by the Committee at an amount such that, if achieved, the Company would have had sufficient liquidity, considering its cash on hand, borrowing availability, and cash generated during 2009, to pay off the 10.375% Senior Notes while still funding forecasted capital expenditures and working capital, with the threshold being set at approximately two-thirds of the target amount. Given the relatively large balance of 10.375% Senior Notes outstanding at the time the program was adopted, the Committee believed the target could be fully achieved only with exceptional performance. The potential payout to each executive officer for achievement of the performance objective was set at a cash amount equaling 50% to 100% of the officer’s respective base salary, depending on the extent (pro rata) to which the specified threshold is exceeded and the specified target is achieved. The potential aggregate payout to the executive officers as a group for achieving the objective ranged from approximately $1.4 million (for achieving the threshold amount) to approximately $2.8 million (for achieving the target amount or more). Any bonus paid under this program is excluded from any severance benefits available to the officer in case of termination (except in case of termination following a change in control of the Company), and also is excluded from the final average earnings formulas of Salary Continuation Agreements and all other applicable retirement or pension plans. During 2009, the performance objective was met to an extent that entitled each executive officer to a bonus amount equaling 50% of base salary. However, in light of economic conditions and the salary freeze then in effect at the Company, the executive officers voluntarily agreed to reduce the bonus amount actually paid by one-half.

No special incentive programs were applicable during 2010.

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Severance Agreements

The Company has substantially similar Employment and Change in Control Agreements in effect with each of Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells and Willoch, and has two employment agreements in effect with Mr. Parnell covering his activities (i) within and (ii) outside of the United Kingdom. (Mr. Coombs is not a party to an employment or change in control agreement.) These agreements generally provide for certain benefits (salary, bonus, medical benefits, etc.) in the event of a Named Executive Officer’s termination of employment without “cause” (as defined in the agreements), as well as certain benefits upon his resignation, death or disability. These agreements also contain provisions placing restrictions on a Named Executive Officer’s ability to compete with the Company, or solicit its customers or employees, for a specified period of time following termination of employment.

For Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells and Willoch, these agreements provide for certain benefits in the event of a termination of employment in connection with a “Change in Control” (as defined in the agreements) of the Company.

Please see the further discussion below in the “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change of Control” section of this Proxy Statement regarding the respective employment and change in control agreements of the Company’s Named Executive Officers.

Perquisites

In order to provide a market competitive total compensation package to certain of the Company’s executive officers, including the Named Executive Officers, the Company provides those limited perquisites that it believes enable its Named Executive Officers to perform their responsibilities efficiently and with minimal distractions. The perquisites provided to one or more Named Executive Officers in 2010 included the following:

• Company-provided automobile/allowance	• Company-provided telephone
• Health club dues	• Long-term care insurance
• Tax return preparation services	• Split dollar insurance agreement (for
Mr. Hendrix only)

Please see the “Summary Compensation Table” included in this Proxy Statement (and the notes thereto) for a more detailed discussion of these perquisites and their valuation.

Compensation Deductibility

An income tax deduction under federal law will be generally available for annual compensation in excess of $1 million paid to the chief executive officer and the named executive officers of a public corporation only if that compensation is “performance-based” and complies with certain other tax law requirements. Executive compensation under the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan, described above, meets these requirements and therefore qualifies for an income tax deduction under federal law.

Although the Committee considers deductibility issues when approving executive compensation elements, the Company and the Committee believe that other compensation objectives, such as attracting, retaining and providing incentives to qualified managers, are important and may supersede the goal of maintaining deductibility. Consequently, the Company and the Committee may make compensation decisions without regard to deductibility when it is deemed to be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to do so.

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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has reviewed and discussed with management the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section of this Proxy Statement. Based on such review and discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section be included in this 2011 Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

Thomas R. Oliver (Chair)

K. David Kohler

Harold M. Paisner

link1 "COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION"

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION

None of the executive officers of the Company served as either (1) a member of the Compensation Committee or (2) a director of any entity of which any member of the Compensation Committee is an executive officer. In addition, none of the executive officers of the Company served as a member of the compensation committee of any entity of which any member of the Board of Directors is an executive officer.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND RELATED ITEMS

Summary Compensation Table

The following table provides information about the compensation paid by the Company and its subsidiaries to the Company’s Named Executive Officers for each of the past three fiscal years.

							Change in
							Pension
							Value and
						Non-Equity	Nonqualified
						Incentive	Deferred
				Stock	Option	Plan	Compensation	All Other
Name and		Salary	Bonus	Awards	Awards	Compensation	Earnings	Compensation	Total
Principal Position	Year	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)
(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)(1)	(e)(2)	(f)(3)	(g)(4)	(h)(5)	(i)(6)	(j)(7)
Daniel T. Hendrix,	2010	780,000	—	686,758	—	909,480	1,148,247	127,729	3,652,214
President and Chief	2009	780,000	—	—	382,000	771,810	273,025	140,328	2,347,163
Executive Officer	2008	780,000	—	1,179,855	—	92,664	258,315	204,282	2,515,116
Patrick C. Lynch,	2010	344,500	—	422,620	—	387,563	—	96,341	1,251,024
Senior Vice President	2009	344,500	—	—	191,000	310,222	—	88,745	934,467
and Chief Financial Officer	2008	344,500	—	565,200	—	33,485	—	45,844	989,029
John R. Wells,	2010	525,000	—	422,620	—	502,030	562,434	49,832	2,061,916
Senior Vice President	2009	525,000	—	—	238,750	467,827	112,759	49,570	1,393,906
(Division President)	2008	525,000	—	794,813	—	38,557	104,606	98,552	1,561,528
Robert A. Coombs,	2010	434,973	—	316,965	—	456,721	—	107,014	1,315,673
Senior Vice President	2009	379,535	—	—	143,250	370,078	—	88,083	980,946
(Division President)(*)	2008	294,246	—	565,200	—	58,433	—	94,274	1,012,153
Raymond S. Willoch,	2010	372,250	—	316,965	—	418,781	483,070	44,861	1,635,927
Senior Vice President	2009	372,250	—	—	162,350	335,211	94,882	43,796	1,008,489
and General Counsel	2008	372,250	—	565,200	—	36,183	89,770	67,671	1,131,074

| * | Mr. Coombs, as an Australia-based employee, is paid in
Australian dollars. In calculating the U.S. dollar equivalent
for disclosure purposes, the Company has converted each payment
in Australian dollars into U.S. dollars based on the
exchange rate in effect as of the end of each fiscal year (AUS$1
to $1.02 for 2010, AUS$1 to $0.89 for 2009, and AUS$1 to $0.69
for 2008). |
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| (1) | The Company paid no discretionary bonuses, or bonuses based on
performance metrics that were not pre-established and
communicated to the Named Executive Officers, for 2008-2010. All cash bonus awards for 2008-2010 were performance-based. These payments, which were made under
the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan, are reported in the
“Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation” column
(column (g)). |
| (2) | The amounts reported in the “Stock Awards” column are
computed based upon the probable outcome of the performance
conditions associated with the awards as of the respective grant
dates. The value of the awards at |

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| | the grant dates assuming the highest level of performance were
$807,950, $497,200, $497,200, $372,900 and $372,900 for
Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells, Coombs and Willoch,
respectively, in 2010, and $2,359,710, $1,130,400, $1,589,625,
$1,130,400 and $1,130,400 for those same individuals,
respectively, in 2008. See the Note entitled
“Shareholders’ Equity” to the Consolidated
Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2011, regarding assumptions
underlying valuation of equity awards. See the “Grants of
Plan-Based Awards” table included in this Proxy Statement
for information about equity awards granted in 2010, and the
“Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End” table
included in this Proxy Statement for information with respect to
awards outstanding at year-end 2010. The ultimate payout value
with respect to the “Stock Awards” included in column
(e) may be significantly more or less than the amounts
shown, and possibly zero, depending on the Company’s
financial performance at the end of the performance or
restricted period and the recipient’s tenure of employment.
For a description of the performance criteria, please see the
discussion contained in the “Compensation Discussion and
Analysis” section herein. |
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| (3) | The amounts reported in the “Option Awards” column are
computed based upon the aggregate grant date fair value of the
respective awards. See the Note entitled
“Shareholders’ Equity” to the Consolidated
Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2011, regarding assumptions
underlying valuation of equity awards. See the “Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End” table included in this
Proxy Statement for information with respect to awards
outstanding at year-end 2010. The ultimate payout value of
option awards may be significantly more or less than the amounts
shown, and possibly zero, depending on the price of the
Company’s stock during the term of the option award. |
| (4) | The amounts reported in the “Non-Equity Incentive Plan
Compensation” column for 2010 and 2008 reflect the amounts
earned by and paid to each Named Executive Officer under the
Company’s Executive Bonus Plan. The amounts reported in the
“Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation” column for
2009 reflect the amounts earned by and paid to each Named
Executive Officer under the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan
($381,810, $137,972, $205,327, $180,310 and $149,086 for
Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells, Coombs and Willoch,
respectively), as well as amounts earned under the 2009 Special
Incentive Program adopted by the Compensation Committee
($390,000, $172,250, $262,500, $189,768 and $186,125 for
Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells, Coombs and Willoch,
respectively, although the officers elected to forego payment of
one-half of these respective amounts). The material provisions
of the Executive Bonus Plan are more fully described in the
“Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section
included herein. |
| (5) | The amounts reported in the “Change in Pension Value and
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings” column
represent aggregate changes in the actuarial present value of
the Named Executive Officers’ accumulated benefit under the
Company’s Salary Continuation Plan (for
Messrs. Hendrix, Wells and Willoch). Messrs. Lynch and
Coombs do not participate in a Pension Plan or the Salary
Continuation Plan. The Company does not pay any above-market
interest (or any guaranteed interest rate) on its Nonqualified
Plan. See the “Pension Benefits” table of this Proxy
Statement for information about these benefits afforded each of
the Company’s Named Executive Officers. |
| (6) | The amounts reported in the “All Other Compensation”
column reflect, for each Named Executive Officer, the sum of
(i) the incremental cost to the Company of all perquisites
and other personal benefits (including the dollar value of life
and long-term care insurance premiums paid by the Company), and
(ii) amounts contributed by the Company to the 401(k) Plan,
the Nonqualified Plan, and for Mr. Coombs a superannuation
(defined contribution) plan (collectively, the “Company
Retirement Plans”). Amounts contributed to the Company
Retirement Plans are calculated on the same basis for all
participants in the relevant plan, including the Named Executive
Officers. The material provisions of the Company Retirement
Plans are contained in the “Compensation Discussion and
Analysis” section herein. |
| | The following table outlines those perquisites and all other
compensation required by SEC rules to be separately quantified
that were provided to the Company’s Named Executive
Officers during 2010. |

			Long-Term — Care Insurance	Split Dollar — Insurance		Dividends — on Restricted	Company — Contributions to
	Automobile	Telephone	Premiums	Premiums	Other	Stock	Retirement Plans
Name	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)
Daniel T. Hendrix	19,864	3,032	5,469	72,032	4,057	9,727	13,548
Patrick C. Lynch	21,331	2,703	4,481	—	3,857	4,881	59,088
John R. Wells	17,756	3,364	5,421	—	4,560	7,370	11,361
Robert A. Coombs	51,594	7,391	—	—	3,060	5,949	39,020
Raymond S. Willoch	20,289	1,059	5,019	—	4,439	4,626	9,429

Automobile/Automobile Allowance. Each of Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells, Coombs and Willoch were provided with use of a company-provided automobile or an automobile allowance, plus fuel and maintenance.

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Telephone. The Company paid certain fees associated with the Named Executive Officers’ use of company-provided cellular telephones.

Long-Term Care Insurance. The Company paid certain premiums associated with long-term care insurance policies covering Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells and Willoch. As an Australia-based employee, Mr. Coombs was not eligible for coverage under these long-term care policies.

Split Dollar Insurance Agreement with Daniel T. Hendrix. The Company is a party to a split dollar insurance agreement (the “Hendrix Split Dollar Agreement”) with Mr. Hendrix. Pursuant to the Hendrix Split Dollar Agreement, Mr. Hendrix has obtained an insurance policy on his life, and the Company pays the premiums on such policy as an additional employment benefit for Mr. Hendrix. The annual premium is $72,032. Mr. Hendrix is the owner of the policy, and has assigned to the Company a portion of the death benefit that is equal to the greater of (i) the total amount of the unreimbursed premiums paid by the Company with respect to the policy, or (ii) the death benefit under the policy in excess of $2,000,000. The Company’s portion totaled $1,397,809 as of January 2, 2011. The balance of the death benefits will be payable to the beneficiaries of the policy designated by Mr. Hendrix.

Other. The Company paid certain fees or costs associated with health club membership dues (on behalf of Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells and Willoch), and tax return preparation (on behalf of Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells, Coombs and Willoch).

Dividends on Restricted Stock. In 2010, the Company paid on all outstanding Common Stock of the Company (including restricted stock) dividends of $0.0025 per share in the first quarter, $0.01 per share in the second and third quarters, and $0.02 per share in the fourth quarter. The amounts in the “Dividends on Restricted Stock” column reflect dividends on the restricted shares of each Named Executive Officer in 2010.

Contributions to Retirement Plans. The Company makes matching contributions, on the same terms and using the same formulae as for other participating employees, to each U.S.-based Named Executive Officer’s account under the 401(k) Plan and the Nonqualified Plan, as applicable.

The amounts reflected below represent the contributions by the Company during 2008-2010:

		Company — Contribution	Company — Contribution
		To 401(k)	To Nonqualified
		Plan	Plan
Name	Year	($)	($)
Daniel T. Hendrix	2010	6,125	7,423
	2009	4,099	35,516
	2008	6,900	64,391
Patrick C. Lynch	2010	7,350	51,738
	2009	3,568	60,486
	2008	6,900	—
John R. Wells	2010	7,350	4,011
	2009	4,128	17,482
	2008	6,900	41,910
Raymond S. Willoch	2010	7,350	2,079
	2009	3,654	12,017
	2008	6,900	19,194

The Company’s contributions to the Nonqualified Plan of Mr. Lynch included a $50,000 discretionary contribution under the Key Employee Retirement Savings Benefit in each of 2009 and 2010, and each is subject to vesting criteria as described in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section included herein. As an Australia-based employee, Mr. Coombs is ineligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan and the Nonqualified Plan. Mr. Coombs does participate in a defined contribution “superannuation” plan in Australia. The Company’s contribution to the superannuation plan account of Mr. Coombs was $39,020 in 2010, $32,155 in 2009 and $25,032 in 2008.

(7) In 2010, salary as a percentage of total compensation for each of Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells, Coombs and Willoch was 21.4%, 27.5%, 25.5%, 33.1% and 22.8%, respectively. In 2009, salary as a percentage of total compensation for each of Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells, Coombs and Willoch was 33.2%, 36.9%, 37.7%, 38.7% and 36.9%, respectively. In 2008, salary as a percentage of total compensation for each of Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells, Coombs and Willoch was 31.0%, 34.8%, 33.6%, 29.1% and 32.9%, respectively. As reflected in column (d), the Company paid no discretionary bonuses during 2008-2010.

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Grants of Plan-Based Awards in 2010

The following table provides information about awards granted to the Company’s Named Executive Officers in 2010, as well as potential future payments associated therewith.

		Under Non-Equity Incentive			Under Equity Incentive			Grant Date Fair
		Plan Awards(1)			Plan Awards			Value of Stock and
		Threshold	Target	Maximum	Threshold	Target	Maximum	Option Awards
Name	Grant Date	($)	($)	($)	(#)	(#)	(#)	($)
(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)	(e)	(f)	(g)(2)	(h)	(l)(3)
Daniel T. Hendrix	01-22-10	(1)	0	858,000	1,072,500	—	—	—	—
	07-31-10		—	—	—	—	65,000	65,000	807,950
Patrick C. Lynch	01-22-10	(1)	0	310,050	387,563	—	—	—	—
	07-31-10		—	—	—	—	40,000	40,000	497,200
John R. Wells	01-22-10	(1)	0	472,500	590,625	—	—	—	—
	07-31-10		—	—	—	—	40,000	40,000	497,200
Robert A. Coombs(*)	01-22-10	(1)	0	389,640	487,049	—	—	—	—
	07-31-10		—	—	—	—	30,000	30,000	372,900
Raymond S. Willoch	01-22-10	(1)	0	335,025	418,781	—	—	—	—
	07-31-10		—	—	—	—	30,000	30,000	372,900

| * | Estimated potential payments are converted to U.S. dollars based
on the exchange rate as of the end of fiscal year 2010. |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | The payment amounts reflected in columns (c), (d) and
(e) represent amounts associated with awards potentially
earned for fiscal 2010 by the Company’s Named Executive
Officers under the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan (the
“Bonus Plan”). The total bonus opportunity under the
Bonus Plan (expressed as a percentage of 2010 base salary) is
110% for Mr. Hendrix and 90% for the other Named Executive
Officers. As reflected in column (c), no bonus is paid to a
participant under any individual Bonus Plan element (such as
operating income, cash flow, or earnings per share), unless a
designated financial threshold (operating income) is exceeded.
As reflected in column (d), the estimated 2010 payout under the
Bonus Plan for each of the Named Executive Officers assumes 100%
achievement of all Company financial goals. As reflected in
column (e), the estimated 2010 payout under the Bonus Plan for
each of the Named Executive Officers assumes 125% or greater
achievement of all Company financial goals. Certain additional
material provisions of the Bonus Plan are more fully described
in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section
included herein. |
| (2) | The amounts reflected in column (g) represent the number of
shares of restricted stock granted to the executives on
July 31, 2010 under the Omnibus Stock Plan. See the
Compensation Discussion and Analysis herein for additional
information on these awards. The performance objective under the
2010 awards is improvement in the Company’s earnings per
share plus dividends. Fifty percent of any unvested 2010 awards
(i.e., award shares not vested previously under the performance
criteria) will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date.
The amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes under
applicable accounting standards of these shares of restricted
stock are included in the “Stock Awards” column
(column (e)) of the Summary Compensation Table. |
| (3) | The amounts reflected in column (l) represent the dollar
value of restricted stock awarded on July 31, 2010 to the
executives, calculated by multiplying the number of shares
awarded by $12.43, the closing price of the Company’s
Class A Common Stock as reported by the Nasdaq Stock Market
on the trading date immediately preceding the date of grant. |

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Outstanding Equity Awards at 2010 Fiscal Year-End

The following table provides information about the number of shares covered by exercisable and unexercisable options and unvested restricted stock awards outstanding and held by the Company’s Named Executive Officers as of January 2, 2011.

	Option Awards					Stock Awards
									Equity
									Incentive
								Equity	Plan
								Incentive	Awards:
			Equity					Plan	Market or
			Incentive					Awards:	Payout
			Plan				Market	Number of	Value of
			Awards:				Value of	Unearned	Unearned
	Number of	Number of	Number of			Number of	Shares or	Shares,	Shares,
	Securities	Securities	Securities			Shares or	Units of	Units or	Units or
	Underlying	Underlying	Underlying			Units of	Stock	Other	Other
	Unexercised	Unexercised	Unexercised	Option		Stock That	That	Rights That	Rights That
	Options	Options	Unearned	Exercise	Option	Have Not	Have Not	Have Not	Have Not
	(#)	(#)	Options	Price	Expiration	Vested	Vested	Vested	Vested
Name	Exercisable	Unexercisable	(#)	($)	Date	(#)	($)	(#)	($)
(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)	(e)	(f)	(g)(1)	(h)(2)	(i)	(j)
Daniel T. Hendrix	—	100,000	—	4.31	1-12-19	247,989	3,888,468	—	—
Patrick C. Lynch	—	50,000	—	4.31	1-12-19	126,616	1,985,339	—	—
John R. Wells	—	62,500	—	4.31	1-12-19	185,166	2,903,403	—	—
Robert A. Coombs	12,500	37,500	—	4.08	2-5-19	148,810	2,333,341	—	—
Raymond S. Willoch	—	42,500	—	4.31	1-12-19	117,663	1,844,956	—	—

| (1) | Restricted stock awards that have not yet vested are subject to
forfeiture by the Named Executive Officers under certain
circumstances. For a description of the related performance
criteria, please see the discussion contained in the
“Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section herein.
The restricted stock vesting dates for each Named Executive
Officer range from 2011-2013. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | The market value referenced above is based on the closing price
of $15.68 per share of the Company’s Class A Common
Stock on December 31, 2010 (the last trading day of the
Company’s 2010 fiscal year), as reported by the Nasdaq
Stock Market. |

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Option Exercises and Stock Vested in 2010

The following table provides information about the number and corresponding value realized during 2010 with respect to (i) the exercise of stock options, and (ii) the vesting of restricted stock for each of the Company’s Named Executive Officers.

	Option Awards — Number of Shares	Value Realized	Stock Awards — Number of Shares	Value Realized
	Acquired on Exercise	on Exercise	Acquired on Vesting	on Vesting
Name	(#)	($)	(#)	($)
(a)	(b)	(c)(1)	(d)	(e)(2)
Daniel T. Hendrix	100,000	918,000	60,502	509,959
Patrick C. Lynch	50,000	591,500	8,333	67,581
John R. Wells	62,500	538,575	26,796	224,706
Robert A. Coombs	25,000	238,500	5,000	40,550
Raymond S. Willoch	42,500	345,518	18,517	155,387

| (1) | These amounts represent the difference at date of exercise
between the exercise price of the stock option and the closing
price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on the
Nasdaq Stock Market, multiplied by the number of option shares
exercised. The stock options exercised by Messrs. Hendrix,
Lynch, Wells and Willoch had an exercise price of $4.31 per
share, and were granted in 2009. The stock options exercised by
Mr. Coombs had an exercise price of $4.08 per share, and
were granted in 2009. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | The dollar amount is determined by multiplying (i) the
number of shares vested by (ii) the closing price of our
Class A Common Stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on the day
preceding the vesting date. |

2010 Pension Benefits

The following table provides information about the pension benefits for each of the Company’s Named Executive Officers.

		Number of Years	Present Value of	Payments — During Last
		Credited Service	Accumulated Benefit	Fiscal Year
Name	Plan Name	(#)	($)	($)
(a)	(b)(1)	(c)	(d)	(e)
Daniel T. Hendrix	Salary Continuation Plan	More than 15	5,971,690	—
Patrick C. Lynch	—	—	—	—
John R. Wells	Salary Continuation Plan	More than 15	2,517,901	—
Robert A. Coombs	—	—	—	—
Raymond S. Willoch	Salary Continuation Plan	More than 15	2,159,326	—

(1) The benefits under the Salary Continuation Plan vest upon 15 years of service and attainment of the age of 55, with maximum benefit accruing at age 65. Mr. Hendrix is the only Named Executive Officers participating in the Salary Continuation Plan that has reached age 55. The above values assume commencement of payment of the maximum benefit at age 65. All other assumptions are the same as are used for financial reporting purposes under generally accepted accounting principles.

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2010 Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation

The following table provides information about the contributions, earnings and account balances of the Company’s applicable deferred compensation plans for each of the Company’s Named Executive Officers.

	Executive — Contributions	Company — Contributions	Aggregate Earnings	Aggregate — Withdrawals/	Aggregate Balance
	in Last FY	in Last FY	in Last FY	Distributions	at Last FYE
Name	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)
(a)(1)	(b)	(c)(2)	(d)	(e)	(f)(3)
Daniel T. Hendrix	94,072	7,423	2,604	(90,540	)	89,456
Patrick C. Lynch	39,753	51,737	32,347	(125,174	)	388,235
John R. Wells	56,053	4,011	192,368	(43,293	)	1,926,380
Robert A. Coombs	—	—	—	—		—
Raymond S. Willoch	22,335	2,079	650	(25,071	)	22,745

| (1) | The Company maintains the Interface, Inc. Nonqualified Savings
Plan and Interface, Inc. Nonqualified Savings Plan II
(collectively, the “Nonqualified Plan”) for certain U.S.-based “highly compensated employees” (as such term is
defined in applicable IRS regulations), including the Named
Executive Officers who are based in the United States
(Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells and Willoch). As with the
Company’s 401(k) Plan, Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells
and Willoch are eligible to participate in the Nonqualified Plan
on the same terms as other eligible executive and non-executive
employees based in the United States, and receive the same
benefits afforded all other participants. |
| --- | --- |
| | Under the Nonqualified Plan, all eligible employees can elect to
defer, on a pre-tax basis, a portion of their salary and/or
annual bonus compensation. Each participant elects when the
deferred amounts will be paid out, which can be during or after
employment, subject to the provisions of Section 409A of
the Internal Revenue Code. The employee earns a deferred return
based on deemed investments in mutual funds selected by the
employee from a list provided by the Company. The investment
risk is borne entirely by the employee participant. Gains and
losses are credited based on the participant’s election of
a variety of deemed investment choices. Participants’
accounts may or may not appreciate, and may even depreciate,
depending on the performance of their deemed investment choices.
None of the deemed investment choices provide interest at
above-market rates (or any guaranteed interest rate). The
Company has established a rabbi trust to hold, invest and
reinvest deferrals and contributions under the Nonqualified
Plan, and all deferrals are paid out in cash upon distribution. |
| (2) | The amounts reported in column (c) reflect, for each Named
Executive Officer (as applicable), the actual amounts
contributed by the Company to the Nonqualified Plan during
fiscal year 2010 (including contributions in 2010 with respect
to compensation deferrals in 2009). |
| (3) | The amounts reported in column (d) were not reported as
compensation to the Named Executive Officers in the
Company’s Summary Compensation Table. However, the
Company’s matching contributions reported in column
(c) are included in the “All Other Compensation”
column of the Company’s Summary Compensation Table. |

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2010 Director Compensation

The following table provides information about the compensation paid to the Company’s directors in 2010 (excluding Company President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel T. Hendrix, a Named Executive Officer, whose 2010 compensation is presented in the Summary Compensation Table included herein).

					Change in
					Pension
					Value and
					Nonqualified
	Fees Earned			Non-Equity	Deferred
	or Paid		Option	Incentive Plan	Compensation	All Other
	in Cash	Stock Awards	Awards	Compensation	Earnings	Compensation	Total
Name	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)
(a)	(b)	(c)(1)	(d)(2)	(e)	(f)	(g)	(h)
Ray C. Anderson(3)	350,000	—	—	296,800	399,878	298,078	1,344,756
Edward C. Callaway(4)	50,000	24,960	—	—	—	191	75,151
Dianne Dillon-Ridgley(4)	50,000	24,960	—	—	—	191	75,151
Carl I. Gable(4)	65,000	24,960	—	—	—	191	90,151
June M. Henton(4)	55,000	24,960	—	—	—	191	80,151
Christopher G. Kennedy(4)	50,000	24,960	—	—	—	191	75,151
K. David Kohler(4)	50,000	24,960	—	—	—	191	75,151
James B. Miller, Jr.(4)	50,000	24,960	—	—	—	191	75,151
Thomas R. Oliver(4)	60,000	24,960	—	—	—	191	85,151
Harold M. Paisner(4)	50,000	24,960	—	—	—	191	75,151

| (1) | The amounts reported in the “Stock Awards” column are
computed based upon the aggregate grant date fair value of the
respective awards. See the Note entitled
“Shareholder’s Equity” to the Consolidated
Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2011, regarding assumptions
underlying valuation of equity awards. The ultimate payout value
may be significantly more or less than the amounts shown, and
possibly zero, depending on the recipient’s tenure as a
director. In 2010, each of the directors listed in the table
(except Mr. Anderson) received an award of
3,000 shares of restricted stock having a grant date fair
value of $8.32 per share. As of January 2, 2011, each of
those same directors held an aggregate of 4,500 shares of
restricted stock that had not vested. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | Any amounts reported in the “Option Awards” column
would have been computed based upon the aggregate grant date
fair value of the respective awards. However, no stock options
were granted to directors in 2010. As of January 2, 2011,
each of Messrs. Gable, Kennedy, Miller and Oliver, and
Ms. Henton held 10,000 outstanding options,
Mr. Callaway held 2,500 outstanding options,
Ms. Dillon-Ridgley held 5,000 outstanding options,
Mr. Kohler held 22,500 outstanding options,
Mr. Paisner held 25,000 outstanding options, and
Mr. Anderson held no outstanding options. |
| (3) | Mr. Anderson, who serves as non-executive Chairman of the
Board and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board,
remains an employee of the Company. Mr. Anderson is the
Company’s primary spokesperson in support of its
environmental sustainability initiative, giving many speeches,
webcasts and interviews, reaching a total estimated audience in
the millions. In his capacity as an employee, Mr. Anderson
was compensated during 2010 in the amounts reflected in the
table above. |
| | The amount reported in the “Non-Equity Incentive Plan
Compensation” column reflects the amount earned by and paid
to Mr. Anderson for 2010 under the Company’s Executive
Bonus Plan. The material provisions of the Executive Bonus Plan
are more fully described in the “Compensation Discussion
and Analysis” section included herein. In addition, as an
employee of the Company, Mr. Anderson also was covered by
certain of the Company’s benefits programs, such as medical
and dental insurance plans. Mr. Anderson has entered into
an Employment Agreement and Change in Control Agreement with the
Company that is substantially similar to those described below
for Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells and Willoch (except that
Mr. Anderson’s agreement expires upon his reaching
age 78). |
| | The Company maintains a Salary Continuation Agreement with
Mr. Anderson pursuant to the Salary Continuation Plan
described in the “Compensation Discussion and
Analysis” section herein. The amount reported in the
“Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred
Compensation Earnings” column relates to
Mr. Anderson’s accumulated benefit thereunder. In
2007, Mr. Anderson’s salary was reduced to $350,000
and he began drawing payments under his Salary Continuation
Agreement totaling $449,605 per year. The amount in column
(f) reflects the reduction in the actuarial present value
of his salary continuation benefits, plus the salary
continuation payments of $449,605, for a net change of $399,878. |

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All Other Compensation. The amount reported in column (g) for Mr. Anderson reflects the incremental cost to the Company of all perquisites and other personal benefits (including the dollar value of split dollar life insurance premiums paid by the Company). The following table outlines those perquisites and all other compensation required by SEC rules to be separately quantified that were provided to Mr. Anderson during 2010.

					Split Dollar
			Financial, Legal		Insurance
	Automobile	Health Club Dues	and Tax Planning	Telephone	Premiums
Name	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)
Ray C. Anderson	9,031	2,119	112,470	1,458	173,000

| | Automobile/Automobile
Allowance. Mr. Anderson was provided with
use of a company-provided automobile, plus fuel and maintenance. |
| --- | --- |
| | Health Club
Dues. Certain health club membership dues were
paid on behalf of Mr. Anderson. The Company does not
provide any tax reimbursement in connection with the personal
use of the club. |
| | Financial, Legal and Tax
Planning. The Company paid certain fees
associated with Mr. Anderson’s use of certain
financial, legal and tax planning services, which included tax
preparation and estate planning services. |
| | Telephone. The
Company paid certain fees associated with
Mr. Anderson’s use of a company-provided cellular
telephone. |
| | Split-Dollar Insurance
Agreement with Ray C. Anderson and Mary Anne
Lanier. The Company was a party to a split-dollar
insurance agreement (the “Anderson Split-Dollar
Agreement”) with Mr. Anderson and Mary Anne Anderson
Lanier, as Trustee of the Ray Christie Anderson Family Trust
(the “Trust”). Pursuant to the Anderson Split-Dollar
Agreement, the Company had obtained an insurance policy on the
lives of Mr. Anderson and his spouse, and it paid the
premiums on such policy as an additional employment benefit for
Mr. Anderson. The annual premium was $173,000. A rabbi
trust for the Company’s Salary Continuation Plan owned the
policy, and had endorsed to the Trust the right to name a
beneficiary of a portion of the death benefit that is
approximately equal to the full death benefit minus the greater
of (1) the total amount of the unreimbursed premiums paid
by the Company with respect to the policy, and (2) the cash
value of the policy. Upon the death of the last to die of
Mr. Anderson and his spouse, the Salary Continuation Plan
rabbi trust would have received a portion of the death benefit
in an amount that is approximately equal to the greater of
(i) the total amount of the unreimbursed premiums paid by
the Company with respect to the policy, or (ii) the cash
value of the policy. As described later in this Proxy Statement,
the Anderson Split-Dollar Agreement was terminated on
November 18, 2010. |
| (4) | For fiscal year 2010, the Company’s non-employee directors
(“outside directors”) were paid an annual
director’s fee of $45,000. Outside directors who serve on
the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the
Nominating & Governance Committee were paid an
additional $5,000 per year, except that the respective
Chairpersons of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and
Nominating & Governance Committee were paid an
additional $10,000 per year (rather than $5,000). In addition,
the lead independent director of the Board was paid an
incremental $10,000 per year. Directors also were reimbursed for
expenses in connection with attending Board and Committee
meetings. |
| | In 2010, each outside director was awarded 3,000 restricted
shares of Company stock. The awards of restricted stock vest in
two increments (one-half each) on the first and second
anniversaries, respectively, of the grant date of the award if
the individual continues to serve as a director on those dates.
Also in 2010, the Company paid on all outstanding Common Stock
of the Company (including restricted stock) dividends of $0.0025
per share in the first quarter, $0.01 per share in the second
and third quarters, and $0.02 per share in the fourth quarter.
The amounts in the “All Other Compensation” column
reflect dividends on the restricted shares of each director in
2010. |

link1 "CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS"

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

The Board of Directors of the Company recognizes that transactions with related persons can present a heightened risk of conflict of interests and/or improper valuation (or the perception thereof). Accordingly, as a general matter, it is the Company’s preference to avoid transactions with related persons. Nevertheless, there are circumstances where the Company may obtain products or services (i) of a nature, quantity or quality that are not readily available from alternative sources, (ii) on terms comparable to those provided by other, unrelated parties, or (iii) when the Company provides products or services on an arm’s length basis on terms comparable to those provided to unrelated third parties or on terms provided to employees generally.

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Policy Regarding Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions Involving Related Persons

The Company has adopted a written policy (the “Related Transactions Policy”) with respect to the review, approval or ratification of transactions with related persons involving the Company (or its subsidiaries or controlled affiliates). In evaluating potential transactions with related persons, the Related Transactions Policy incorporates and applies the contents of Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K (including but not limited to the definitions of “related persons” and “transaction”, as well as the threshold for “direct or indirect material interest” contained therein).

Prior to entering into a transaction with a related person, the related person is required to advise a Company-designated “Compliance Officer” (currently the Company’s General Counsel), who shall determine whether the proposed transaction is a transaction with a related person under this policy. If the Compliance Officer determines that the proposed transaction is a transaction with a related person, the transaction is required to be submitted to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for consideration at its next meeting or, in those instances in which it is not practicable or desirable for the Company to wait until the next Audit Committee meeting, to the Chair of the Audit Committee (who possesses delegated authority to act between committee meetings). The Audit Committee (or where submitted to the Chair, the Chair) shall consider all of the available relevant facts and circumstances, including (if applicable) but not limited to: (i) the benefits to the Company; (ii) the impact on a director’s independence in the event the related person is a director, an immediate family member of a director, or an entity in which the director is a partner, equity holder or executive officer; (iii) the availability of other sources for comparable products or services; (iv) the terms of the transaction; and (v) the terms available to or from unrelated third parties or employees generally, as the case may be. After review, the Audit Committee or Chair either approves or disapproves the proposed transaction and advises the Compliance Officer, who in turn conveys the decision to the appropriate persons within the Company. No member of the Audit Committee is permitted to participate in any review, consideration, or approval of any potential transaction with a related person with respect to which such member or any of his or her immediate family members is a related person.

The Related Transactions Policy also provides for the review of (i) transactions involving related persons entered into by the Company not previously approved or ratified under this policy, as well as (ii) any previously approved or ratified transactions with related persons that remain ongoing and have a remaining term of more than six months or remaining amounts payable to or receivable from the Company of more than $120,000. The policy also explicitly requires disclosure of all transactions that are required to be disclosed under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related rules and regulations.

Transactions Involving Related Persons

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company employs James A. Lanier, Jr., son-in-law of Company non-executive Chairman Ray C. Anderson, as its Vice President of Sales, Higher Education. In 2010, Mr. Lanier earned salary and bonus of $229,875, an automobile allowance of $9,600, and participated in certain of the Company’s benefit programs generally available to employees in the U.S.

On November 18, 2010, the Company entered into a Termination of Split-Dollar Agreement with Ray C. Anderson, Mary Anne Anderson Lanier, as Trustee (the “Anderson Trustee”) of The Ray Anderson 2010 Family Trust U/A dated November 3, 2010 (successor by merger to The Ray Christie Anderson Family Trust U/A dated May 29, 1998), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as Trustee (the “SCA Trustee”) under that certain Trust Agreement dated October 17, 2005 for Certain Interface, Inc. Salary Continuation Agreements. Pursuant to the Termination of Split-Dollar Agreement, (1) the Anderson Split-Dollar Agreement (described earlier in this Proxy Statement) among the parties was terminated, and thus the Company is no longer required to pay the $173,000 annual premiums with respect to the relevant insurance policy, and (2) the SCA Trustee sold and assigned the relevant insurance policy to the Anderson Trustee for the sum of $1,887,731 (an amount in excess of what the SCA Trustee otherwise would have been entitled to receive under the Anderson Split-Dollar Agreement, and which is the amount necessary to satisfy IRS requirements).

link1 "DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE"

DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

For each director, the Board makes a determination of whether the director is “independent” under the criteria established by the Nasdaq Stock Market and other governing laws and regulations. In its review of director independence, the Board considers all commercial, banking, consulting, legal, accounting, charitable or other business relationships any director may have with the Company. The current directors are Ray C. Anderson, Edward C. Callaway, Dianne Dillon-Ridgley, Carl I. Gable, Daniel T. Hendrix, June M. Henton, Christopher G. Kennedy, K. David Kohler, James B. Miller, Jr., Thomas R. Oliver and Harold M. Paisner. As a result of its review, the Board has determined that all of the current directors, with the exception of Ray C. Anderson and Daniel T. Hendrix (who are employees), are independent.

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The independent directors meet in regularly scheduled executive sessions without Messrs. Anderson and Hendrix or other members of management present. In 2010, the independent directors met four times in executive session.

link1 "EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION"

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

The following table sets forth information concerning the Company’s equity compensation plans as of January 2, 2011.

			Number of Securities
			Remaining Available
			for Future Issuance
	Number of Securities	Weighted-Average	under Equity
	to be Issued upon	Exercise Price of	Compensation Plans
	Exercise of	Outstanding	(Excluding
	Outstanding Options,	Options, Warrants	Securities Reflected
	Warrants and Rights	and Rights	in Column (a))
Plan
Category (1)	(a)	(b)	(c)
Equity Compensation Plan Approved by Security Holders:
Omnibus Stock Plan	1,147,865	$ 7.51	4,120,648	(2)

| (1) | The Company does not have shares authorized for issuance under
any compensation plan not approved by shareholders. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | Each share issued under the Omnibus Stock Plan pursuant to an
award other than a stock option will reduce the number of
remaining shares available by 1.33 shares. |

link1 "POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL"

POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL

The Company is generally obligated to provide its Named Executive Officers with certain payments or other forms of compensation when their employment with the Company is terminated. The actual amount of compensation due each of the Named Executive Officers, as well as the duration of any periodic payments, depends on both the circumstances surrounding the termination, as well as the particulars of any employment-related agreements to which the Company and the Named Executive Officer are party.

Employment and Change in Control Agreements

As of January 2, 2011, the Company had Employment and Change in Control Agreements with Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells and Willoch (Mr. Coombs does not have an employment or change in control agreement), which generally describe the benefits payable at, following, or in connection with various termination scenarios. (The agreements have been in place since 1997 for Messrs. Hendrix, Wells and Willoch, and since 2005 for Mr. Lynch, with the primary substantive changes since execution being those necessary to bring the agreements into compliance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.) Each Employment and Change in Control Agreement is for a rolling two-year term, such that the remaining term is always two years (until a specified retirement age). The Company may terminate any of such agreements at any time, with or without cause, and each executive may voluntarily terminate his respective employment upon 90 days notice. The agreements provide for certain benefits in the event of various termination scenarios, including termination without cause, termination with cause, voluntary retirement or resignation, termination due to death or disability, and termination in connection with a “change in control” (as defined in the agreements) of the Company. The agreements also provide for the executives to receive a tax “gross up” payment to cover the amount of any excise taxes imposed on the benefits payable in the event of a termination in connection with a “change in control.” Each agreement also contains provisions placing restrictions on the executive’s ability to compete with the Company for a period of two years following the termination of his employment.

Payments to Named Executive Officers Upon Termination or Change in Control

In the event that any of the U.S.-based Named Executive Officers (i) retired or voluntarily resigned, (ii) died or suffered a disability, (iii) was terminated by the Company (x) with “cause”, (y) without “cause” or (z) experienced certain terminations (without cause) in connection with a “change in control” (as applicable, and as such terms are defined in the respective agreements) on December 31, 2010, they would have been entitled to receive the following types of payments and benefits, and would have been subject to the various restrictive covenants, described below. (Mr. Coombs does not have an employment or change in control agreement, and therefore in such events he would be entitled to receive only those benefits described below with respect to stock options and restricted stock, pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreements.)

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Upon Retirement or Voluntary Resignation :

Payment, Benefit or
Restrictive Covenant	Entitled to Receive
Base Salary	Executive would be entitled to receive his base salary
(then-current amount) through the effective date of retirement
or resignation.
Bonus	Executive would be entitled to receive a prorated portion of his
annual bonus opportunity calculated based on the date of
retirement or resignation (e.g., a June 30 retirement or
resignation would entitle executive to 50% of the bonus
otherwise payable).
Stock Options	Executive would forfeit any unvested stock options; all
previously-vested options would terminate over the period of
time specified in the applicable stock option agreements
(typically 12 to 24 months).
Restricted Stock	Executive would forfeit any unvested restricted stock awards,
except that upon retirement at age 65 or thereafter Executive
would immediately vest in a percentage of all unvested
restricted stock awards as specified in the applicable
restricted stock agreement(s).
Salary Continuation Plan	Salary Continuation Plan participant would receive full benefits
upon retirement at age 65 after completing at least
15 years of service, payable for the remainder of his life
(or, if elected, a reduced benefit for the remainder of his life
and any surviving spouse’s life). A reduced benefit is
available to participant beginning at age 55. Upon retirement or
voluntary resignation prior to age 55, Salary Continuation Plan
participants would receive no benefit. Participant is prohibited
from competing with the Company while receiving benefits.
Other Employee Retirement Plans	No additional benefit beyond those to which the executive
normally would be entitled under the Company’s 401(k) Plan
and Nonqualified Plan following termination of employment.
Health, Life and Other Insurance Coverages	Upon attaining age 50 with 15 years of service, or age 55
with 10 years of service, all U.S. based employees are
eligible to participate in the Company’s Retiree Medical
Plan provided that the employee pays the associated premium
(which is designed to cover the full cost of the plan). No
additional benefits are received beyond those to which the
executive normally would be entitled under the terms of the
respective medical and/or insurance plans. Mr. Hendrix has a
Split Dollar Insurance Policy as described in footnote 6 to the
2010 Summary Compensation Table.
Restrictive Covenants	Executive would be prohibited from competing with the Company,
or soliciting its customers or employees, for a two year period
following retirement or resignation.

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Upon Death/Disability :

Payment, Benefit or
Restrictive Covenant	Entitled to Receive
Base Salary	Executive would be entitled to receive his base salary
(then-current amount) through the date of termination due to
death/disability.
Bonus	Executive would be entitled to receive a prorated portion of his
annual bonus opportunity calculated based on the date of
termination due to death/disability (e.g., a June 30 termination
due to death/disability would entitle executive to 50% of the
bonus otherwise payable).
Stock Options	Executive would forfeit any unvested stock options; all
previously-vested options would terminate over the period of
time specified in the applicable stock option agreements
(typically 12 to 24 months following termination due to
disability and 24 months following termination due to
death).
Restricted Stock	Executive would immediately vest in a percentage of all unvested
restricted stock awards, as specified in the applicable
restricted stock agreement(s).
Salary Continuation Plan	Upon Salary Continuation Plan participant’s death, he would
receive a 10 year certain payout of an annual benefit level
as if he were eligible for full benefits (e.g., age 65). Upon a
participant’s disability, he would receive a payout at an
annual benefit level that when combined with all other
Company-sponsored disability security and salary continuation
payments being paid, equals
66 2 / 3 %
of average salary and bonus during the preceding 1-3 years.
The annual benefit level would continue for as long as the
participant remains disabled, up to age 65, at which point the
benefit would be reduced to the annual salary continuation
benefit he would have received upon early retirement at age 55
(or such greater age at the time of becoming disabled).
Participant is prohibited from competing with the Company while
receiving benefits.
Other Employee Retirement Plans	No additional benefit beyond those to which the executive would
be normally entitled under the Company’s 401(k) Plan and
Nonqualified Plan following termination of employment.
Health, Life and Other Insurance Coverages	Upon attaining age 50 with 15 years of service, or age 55
with 10 years of service, all U.S. based employees are
eligible to participate in the Company’s Retiree Medical
Plan provided that the employee pays the associated premium
(which is designed to cover the full cost of the plan). No
additional benefits are received beyond those to which the
executive would be normally entitled under the terms of the
respective medical and/or insurance plans. Mr. Hendrix has a
Split Dollar Insurance Policy as described in footnote 6 to the
2010 Summary Compensation Table.
Restrictive Covenants	Executive would be prohibited from competing with the Company,
or soliciting its customers or employees, for a two year period
following any termination due to disability.

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Upon Termination With “Cause” :

Payment, Benefit or
Restrictive Covenant	Entitled to Receive
Base Salary	Executive would be entitled to receive his base salary
(then-current amount) through the effective date of termination.
Bonus	No benefit.
Stock Options	Executive would forfeit any unvested stock options; all
previously-vested options would terminate three months following
termination.
Restricted Stock	Executive would forfeit any unvested restricted stock awards.
Salary Continuation Plan	Salary Continuation Plan participant would receive no benefit
(unless he had already attained age 55 after completing at
least 15 years of service, in which case a reduced benefit
would be payable for the remainder of his life, or, if elected,
a further reduced benefit for the remainder of his life and any
surviving spouse’s life).
Other Employee Retirement Plans	No additional benefit beyond those to which the executive would
be normally entitled under the Company’s 401(k) Plan and
Nonqualified Plan following termination of employment.
Health, Life and Other Insurance Coverages	Upon attaining age 50 with 15 years of service, or age 55
with 10 years of service, all U.S. based employees are
eligible to participate in the Company’s Retiree Medical
Plan provided that the employee pays the associated premium
(which is designed to cover the full cost of the plan). No
additional benefits are received beyond those to which the
executive would be normally entitled under the terms of the
respective medical and/or insurance plans. Mr. Hendrix has a
Split Dollar Insurance Policy as described in footnote 6 to the
2010 Summary Compensation Table.
Restrictive Covenants	Executive would be prohibited from competing with the Company,
or soliciting its customers or employees, for a two year period
following termination.

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Upon Termination Without “Cause” :

Payment, Benefit or
Restrictive Covenant	Entitled to Receive
Base Salary	Executive would be entitled to receive his base salary in its
then-current amount for two years.
Bonus	Executive would be entitled to receive bonus payments for two
years as well as a prorated bonus for the year in which
employment terminates, each calculated based on the average
bonus (excluding special incentive plan bonuses) received by the
executive during the two years prior to the effective
termination date.
Stock Options	Executive would immediately vest in all unvested options. The
options could be subsequently exercised over the period of time
specified in the applicable stock option agreements (typically
12 to 24 months).
Restricted Stock	Executive would immediately vest in a percentage of all unvested
restricted stock awards, as specified in the applicable
restricted stock agreement(s).
Salary Continuation Plan	If Salary Continuation Plan participant already had attained
age 55 after completing at least 15 years of service,
he would receive a reduced benefit for the remainder of his life
(or, if elected, a further reduced benefit for the remainder of
his and any surviving spouse’s life). If Salary
Continuation Plan participant had not already attained
age 55 after completing at least 15 years of service,
Salary Continuation Plan participant would remain eligible for
participation in the plan as if he were to remain employed, and
would receive a reduced benefit beginning at age 55 after
completing at least 15 years of service, payable for the
remainder of his life (or, if elected, a further reduced benefit
for the remainder of his and any surviving spouse’s life).
Participant is prohibited from competing with the Company while
receiving benefits.
Other Employee Retirement Plans	Executive would be entitled to an amount equal to the matching
contribution he would have received under the Company’s
401(k) Plan for the two-year period following termination.
Health, Life and Other Insurance Coverages	Executive would be entitled to continue coverages for two years,
with the Company paying the associated premium. Thereafter, upon
attaining age 50 with 15 years of service, or age 55 with
10 years of service, a U.S. based executive (like all other
U.S based employees) would be eligible to participate in the
Company’s Retiree Medical Plan provided that the executive
pays the associated premium (which is designed to cover the full
cost of the plan).
Restrictive Covenants	Executive would be prohibited from competing with the Company,
or soliciting its customers or employees, for a two year period
following termination.

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Upon Termination Following “Change in Control” :

Payment, Benefit or
Restrictive Covenant	Entitled to Receive
Base Salary	Executive would be entitled to receive his base salary in its
then-current amount for two years. Such amount would be paid in
a lump sum within 30 days after separation from service.
Bonus	Executive would receive bonus payments for two years as well as
a prorated bonus for the year in which employment terminates,
each calculated based on the average bonus (including any
special incentive plan bonuses) received by the executive during
the two years prior to the effective termination date. Such
amount would be paid in a lump sum within 30 days after
separation from service.
Stock Options	Executive would immediately vest in all unvested options. The
options could be subsequently exercised over the period of time
specified in the applicable stock option agreements (typically
12 to 24 months).
Restricted Stock	Executive would immediately vest in all unvested restricted
stock awards.
Salary Continuation Plan	If Salary Continuation Plan participant already had attained
age 55 after completing at least 15 years of service,
he would receive a reduced benefit for the remainder of his life
(or, if elected, a further reduced benefit for the remainder of
his and any surviving spouse’s life). If Salary
Continuation Plan participant had not already attained
age 55 after completing at least 15 years of service,
Salary Continuation Plan participant would remain eligible for
participation in the plan as if he were to remain employed, and
would receive a reduced benefit beginning at age 55 after
completing at least 15 years of service, payable for the
remainder of his life (or, if elected, a further reduced benefit
for the remainder of his and any surviving spouse’s life).
Participant would also receive the benefit of a cost of living
adjustment calculated with reference to a specified consumer
price index on each participant’s annual benefit amount
(such adjustment accruing from the date of termination until
such date that the participant begins to receive benefits, and
not thereafter). Participant is prohibited from competing with
the Company while receiving benefits.
Other Employee Retirement Plans	Executive would be entitled to an amount equal to the matching
contribution he would have received under the Company’s
401(k) Plan for the two-year period following termination.
Health, Life and Other Insurance Coverages	Executive will be entitled to continue coverages for two years
with the Company paying the associated premium. Thereafter, upon
attaining age 50 with 15 years of service, or age 55 with
10 years of service, a U.S. based executive (like all other
U.S. based employees) would be eligible to participate in the
Company’s Retiree Medical Plan provided that the executive
pays the associated premium (which is designed to cover the full
cost of the plan).
Restrictive Covenants	Executive would be prohibited from competing with the Company,
or soliciting its customers or employees, for a two year period
following termination.

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The following tables summarize the benefits payable to each of Named Executive Officers under his employment and (as applicable) change in control agreement (or, for Mr. Coombs, the terms of his individual equity award agreements) in effect at December 31, 2010 (the last business day of the Company’s 2010 fiscal year). The tables do not include amounts payable under employee benefit plans in which Company associates are eligible to participate on a non-discriminatory basis. The amounts shown in the tables below assume that a Named Executive Officer’s employment terminated as of December 31, 2010, and that the fair market value of the Company’s common stock was $15.68 per share.

Daniel T. Hendrix

Retirement or			Termination with	Termination without	Following Change in
Resignation		Death/Disability	Just Cause	Just Cause	Control (1)
($)		($)	($)	($)	($)
Compensation:
Base salary	—	—	—	1,560,000		1,560,000
Bonus	513,331	513,331	—	474,474		904,484
Stock options	—	—	—	—		—
Restricted stock(2)	—	2,011,164	—	1,225,596		3,888,468
Benefits and Perquisites:
Salary continuation(3)	516,845	807,571/1,053,877	—	516,845	(6)	516,845	(6)
Retirement plans(4)	—	—	—	14,700		14,700
Health, life and other insurance(5)	—	—	—	46,146		46,146
Excise tax gross-up	—	—	—	—		4,823,317	(7)

Patrick C. Lynch

Retirement or			Termination with	Termination without	Termination — Following Change in
Resignation		Death/Disability	Just Cause	Just Cause	Control (1)
($)		($)	($)	($)	($)
Compensation:
Base salary	—	—	—	689,000	689,000
Bonus	226,252	226,252	—	171,457	356,022
Stock options	—	—	—	—	—
Restricted stock(2)	—	1,003,191	—	626,871	1,985,339
Benefits and Perquisites:
Salary continuation	—	—	—	—	—
Retirement plans(4)	—	—	—	14,700	14,700
Health, life and other insurance(5)	—	—	—	45,166	45,166
Excise tax gross-up	—	—	—	—	—

John R. Wells

Retirement or			Termination with	Termination without	Following Change in
Resignation		Death/Disability	Just Cause	Just Cause	Control (1)
($)		($)	($)	($)	($)
Compensation:
Base salary	—	—	—	1,050,000		1,050,000
Bonus	322,191	322,191	—	243,884		581,782
Stock options	—	—	—	—		—
Restricted stock(2)	—	1,472,336	—	943,136		2,903,403
Benefits and Perquisites:
Salary continuation(3)	—	484,396/680,556	—	—	(6)	—	(6)
Retirement plans(4)	—	—	—	14,700		14,700
Health, life and other insurance(5)	—	—	—	47,046		47,046
Excise tax gross-up	—	—	—	—		2,919,533	(7)

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Robert A. Coombs

Retirement or			Termination with	Termination without	Termination — Following Change in
Resignation		Death/Disability	Just Cause	Just Cause	Control
($)		($)	($)	($)	($)
Compensation:
Base salary	—	—	—	—	—
Bonus	—	—	—	—	—
Stock options	—	—	—	—	—
Restricted stock(2)	—	1,197,482	—	821,162	2,333,341
Benefits and Perquisites:
Salary continuation	—	—	—	—	—
Retirement plans	—	—	—	—	—
Health, life and other insurance	—	—	—	—	—
Excise tax gross-up	—	—	—	—	—

Raymond S. Willoch

Retirement or			Termination with	Termination without	Following Change in
Resignation		Death/Disability	Just Cause	Just Cause	Control (1)
($)		($)	($)	($)	($)
Compensation:
Base salary	—	—	—	744,500		744,500
Bonus	244,477	244,477	—	185,269		384,703
Stock options	—	—	—	—		—
Restricted stock(2)	—	957,499	—	581,179		1,844,956
Benefits and Perquisites:
Salary continuation(3)	—	353,771 / 475,932	—	—	(6)	—	(6)
Retirement plans(4)	—	—	—	14,700		14,700
Health, life and other insurance(5)	—	—	—	46,242		46,242
Excise tax gross-up	—	—	—	—		2,198,841	(7)

| (1) | Unlike a number of publicly-traded companies, the Company does
not utilize a “single trigger” concept for severance
payments in its Employment and Change in Control Agreements. The
“Change in Control” (as defined in the applicable
agreements) does not, by itself, provide the Named Executive
Officer with any right to resign and receive a severance
benefit. Instead, for severance benefits to be payable, there
must be a “second trigger” of either (i) an
“Involuntary Separation from Service” or (ii) a
“Separation from Service for Good Reason”
(essentially, resignation in the face of negative changes in
executive’s employment relationship with the Company) that
occurs within 24 months after the date of a Change in
Control. The amounts included in this column thus assume that
both a “Change in Control” and a subsequent
termination (as described immediately above) occurred as of
December 31, 2010. If a related termination did not in fact
occur, no severance payments would be payable. The amounts in
this column for Base Salary and Bonus would be paid in a lump
sum within 30 days. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | These amounts assume each Named Executive Officer sold all newly
vested shares of restricted stock immediately upon termination
of employment. |
| (3) | The amounts included in the “Death/Disability” column
represent the annual payments to which
Messrs. Hendrix, Wells and Willoch would be entitled under
the Salary Continuation Plan following their death or disability
as of December 31, 2010. The annual benefit amount
following a participant’s death would be paid for
10 years, after which time it would permanently cease. In
the event of a participant’s disability, the annual benefit
amount would continue for as long as the participant continued
to suffer the qualifying disability, up to age 65, at which
point a reduced annual benefit would be payable ($516,845,
$290,638 and $212,263 for Messrs. Hendrix, Wells and
Willoch, respectively, assuming no election of the extended
spousal life benefit described above). For Mr. Hendrix, the
amount reported in the “Retirement or Resignation”
column represents the annual payment to which he would be
entitled under the Salary Continuation Plan following his
retirement or resignation as of December 31, 2010, assuming
no election of surviving spouse benefits. |
| (4) | The amounts noted for Messrs. Hendrix, Lynch, Wells and
Willoch represent payments required to be made by the Company to
each executive in lieu of 401(k) Plan matching contributions,
following termination, and assume each executive maintained the
maximum level of contribution to the 401(k) Plan as in effect on
the date of termination. |

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| (5) | These amounts represent premiums paid by the Company on behalf
of each Named Executive Officer following termination, and
assume each Named Executive Officer chose to maintain his
current coverages under the various medical and/or insurance
plans in which he was a participant. |
| --- | --- |
| (6) | For Mr. Hendrix, the amount represents the annual payment to which he would be entitled under the Salary
Continuation Plan, payable for the remainder of his life and
assuming no election of surviving spouse benefits. If
Mr. Wells or Mr. Willoch were terminated on
December 31, 2010 without cause or following a “Change
in Control”, he would not be entitled to any accelerated vesting and/or immediate payment of Salary
Continuation Plan benefits. Instead, he would remain eligible
for participation in the Plan as if he remained employed, and
would receive reduced benefits ($290,638 for Mr. Wells and
$212,263 for Mr. Willoch) beginning at age 55. The
benefits are payable annually for the remainder of his life, or,
if elected, a further reduced benefit is payable for the
remainder of his and any surviving spouse’s life. However,
the excise tax calculations performed pursuant to
Sections 4999 and 280G of the Internal Revenue Code
require, for purposes of the presentation for a termination
following a Change in Control and the resulting excise tax “gross-up” set forth herein for each executive (including
Mr. Hendrix), that the full lifetime benefit amount
ultimately payable to each Plan participant (reduced to a net
present value) be included. The aggregate actuarial lifetime
benefit amounts payable, reduced to a present value and assuming
Plan benefits are paid beginning at age 55 (or, in the case
of Mr. Hendrix, his actual age of 57), are $8,378,340,
$4,353,975 and $3,344,565 for Messrs. Hendrix, Wells and
Willoch, respectively. |
| | Each Plan participant would, however, in the case of a
termination following a Change in Control, receive the benefit
of a cost of living adjustment calculated with reference to a
specified consumer price index on each participant’s annual
Plan benefit amount (such adjustment accruing from the date of
termination until such date that the participant actually begins
to receive benefits, and not thereafter). The aggregate
actuarial lifetime value of the cost of living
adjustment, reduced to a present value and assuming Plan
benefits are paid beginning at age 55, are $0, $552,916 and
$200,221 for Messrs. Hendrix, Wells and Willoch,
respectively. |
| (7) | As discussed in Footnote 6, these amounts are calculated
assuming (as applicable) the inclusion of the full lifetime benefit amount ultimately payable to each Salary
Continuation Plan participant (reduced to a net present value)
in connection with a termination following a Change in Control.
To the extent that the cost of living adjustment amounts
referenced in Footnote 6, rather than the full lifetime benefit
amounts, were instead included in the 280G excise tax
calculations, no excise tax “gross-up” benefits would be payable to Messrs. Hendrix, Wells or
Willoch in connection with a termination following a Change in
Control. The excise tax “gross-up” amounts presented further assume that none of the payments in
the event of a termination following a Change in Control would
be categorized as “reasonable compensation” (such as,
for example, payments associated with non-compete and other
restrictive covenants) for purposes of the Section 280G
excise tax calculation. The Company believes that a substantial
amount of the payments could be deemed “reasonable
compensation” for purposes of Section 280G, which
could substantially reduce the excise tax “gross-up” payable hereunder. |

link1 "ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (ITEM 2)"

ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (ITEM 2)

Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”), the Company is asking its shareholders to vote, on an advisory basis, on the compensation of its Named Executive Officers as described in this Proxy Statement. This proposal, commonly known as a “say-on-pay” proposal, gives the Company’s shareholders the opportunity to express their views on the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers.

Compensation Program and Philosophy

Our executive compensation program is designed to attract, reward and retain key employees, including our Named Executive Officers, who are critical to the Company’s long-term success. Shareholders are urged to read the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Executive Compensation” sections of this Proxy Statement for greater detail about the Company’s executive compensation programs, including information about the fiscal year 2010 compensation of the Named Executive Officers.

The Company is asking the shareholders to indicate their support for the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as described in this Proxy Statement by voting in favor of the following resolution:

“RESOLVED, that the shareholders approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Executive Compensation” sections, and the related compensation tables, notes, and narrative in this Proxy Statement.”

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Even though this say-on-pay vote is advisory and therefore will not be binding on the Company, the Compensation Committee and the Board value the opinions of the Company’s shareholders. Accordingly, to the extent there is a significant vote against the compensation of the Named Executive Officers, the Board will consider the shareholders’ concerns and the Compensation Committee will evaluate what actions may be necessary or appropriate to address those concerns.

You may vote “for,” “against,” or “abstain” from the proposal to approve on an advisory basis the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.

Vote Required and Recommendation of the Board

Advisory approval of the compensation of the Named Executive Officers requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present at the annual meeting, in person or by proxy, and entitled to vote on the proposal at the meeting.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT.

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ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (ITEM 3)

Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, the Company also is asking its shareholders to provide their input with regard to the frequency of future shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation programs, such as the proposal contained in Item 2 above. In particular, we seek your input on whether the advisory vote on executive compensation should occur once every year, every two years or every three years.

After considering this agenda item, the Board has determined that an advisory vote on executive compensation every three years is the optimal interval for conducting and responding to a “say on pay” vote. Shareholders who have concerns about executive compensation in the interval between “say on pay” votes are welcome to bring their specific concerns to the attention of the Board, in accordance with the section titled “Communicating with the Board.” By providing an advisory vote on executive compensation every three years, shareholders will be able to provide the Company with direct input on its compensation philosophy, policies and practices as frequently as needed. The Company understands that shareholders may have different views as to what is the best approach for the Company, and it looks forward to hearing from stockholders on this agenda item every third year.

Even though your vote is advisory and therefore will not be binding on the Company, the Board and the Compensation Committee value the opinions of shareholders and will consider shareholders’ vote on the frequency of the vote on the compensation of Named Executive Officers. Nonetheless, the Board may decide to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation more or less frequently than the option voted by the shareholders.

Vote Required and Recommendation of the Board

You may cast your vote by choosing the option of one year, two years, three years, or abstain from voting in response to the resolution set forth below:

“RESOLVED, that the option of once every year, two years, or three years that receives the highest number of votes cast for this resolution will be determined to be the preferred frequency with which the Company is to hold an advisory vote by shareholders to approve the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers.”

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION EVERY THREE YEARS .

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RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (ITEM 4)

Information Concerning the Company’s Accountants

BDO USA, LLP (“BDO USA”) acted as the Company’s independent auditor during the past fiscal year. The Audit Committee has again appointed BDO USA to act as the independent auditor of the Company for fiscal year 2011. The Board of Directors will present to the annual meeting a proposal that such appointment be ratified. Should the shareholders fail to ratify the appointment, the Audit Committee will reconsider its selection, but may

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continue the engagement. Even if the appointment is ratified, the Audit Committee, in its discretion, may change the appointment at any time. BDO USA has no financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or any subsidiary.

A representative of BDO USA is expected to be present at the annual meeting to make a statement if he or she desires to do so and to respond to appropriate questions.

Audit and Non-Audit Fees

The following table shows the fees for professional audit and other services provided by BDO USA to the Company for fiscal years 2010 and 2009.

	2010	2009
Audit
Fees (1)	$ 1,755,000	$ 1,760,000
Audit-Related
Fees (2)	20,000	20,000
Tax
Fees (3)	82,000	64,000
All Other
Fees (4)	—	—
Total	$ 1,857,000	$ 1,844,000

| (1) | “Audit Fees” consist of fees billed or accrued for
professional services rendered for the audit of the
Company’s annual financial statements, audit of the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting, review
of the interim financial statements included in quarterly
reports, and services that are normally provided by BDO USA in
connection with statutory and regulatory filings. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | “Audit-Related Fees” consist of fees billed or accrued
primarily for employee benefit plan audits and other attestation
services. |
| (3) | “Tax Fees” consist of fees billed or accrued for
professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice
and tax planning, both domestic and international. |
| (4) | “All Other Fees” consist of fees billed or accrued for
those services not captured in the audit, audit-related and tax
categories. The Company generally does not request such services
from the independent auditors. |

Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Auditors

Consistent with the Securities and Exchange Commission policies regarding auditor independence, the Audit Committee has responsibility for appointing, setting compensation and overseeing the work of the Company’s independent auditors. In recognition of this responsibility, the Audit Committee has established a policy to pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent auditors.

These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval is generally provided for and detailed as to the particular services or category of services and is generally subject to a specific budget. None of the services rendered by the independent auditors under the categories “Audit-Related Fees”, “Tax Fees” and “All Other Fees” described above were approved by the Audit Committee after services were rendered pursuant to the de minimis exception established by the Commission.

Vote Required and Recommendation of the Board

Under the Company’s Bylaws, the proposal to ratify the appointment of BDO USA to act as the Company’s independent auditors for fiscal year 2011 is approved if the affirmative votes cast by the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock entitled to vote and represented (in person or by proxy) at the meeting exceed the negative votes. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE PROPOSAL, AND THE PROXY SUBMITTED BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET OR PROXY CARD WILL BE VOTED IN THIS MANNER UNLESS THE SHAREHOLDER SUBMITTING THE PROXY SPECIFICALLY VOTES TO THE CONTRARY (OR ABSTAINS).

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SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company’s directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Company’s equity securities, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Nasdaq Stock Market reports of ownership and changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company. Directors, executive officers and greater than 10%

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shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

Based solely upon a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company or written representations that no other reports were required, the Company believes that during fiscal 2010 all filing requirements applicable to its directors, executive officers and greater than 10% beneficial owners were met except that James B. Miller, Jr., a director of the Company, filed a Form 4 one day late with respect to his purchase of 20,000 shares on September 10, 2010.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

The Audit Committee operates pursuant to an Audit Committee Charter that was adopted by the Board of Directors. (A copy of the Audit Committee Charter may be viewed on the Company’s website, www.interfaceglobal.com/Investor-Relations/Corporate-Governance/Audit-Committee-Charter.aspx .) The Company’s management is responsible for its internal accounting controls and the financial reporting process. The Company’s independent accountants, BDO USA, are responsible for performing an audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. The independent accountants also are responsible for expressing opinions on the conformity of the Company’s audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, and on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Audit Committee’s responsibility is to monitor and oversee these processes.

In keeping with that responsibility, the Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements with management and BDO USA. In addition, the Audit Committee has discussed with BDO USA the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, “Communications with Audit Committee,” as currently in effect. In addition, the Audit Committee has received the written disclosures from BDO USA required by Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3526, “Communication with Audit Committees Concerning Independence,” and has discussed with the independent accountants their independence. The Audit Committee has also considered whether the provision of any services discussed above in Item 4 under the caption “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors — Audit and Non-Audit Fees” by BDO USA is compatible with maintaining BDO USA’s independence.

The Board of Directors, in its business judgment, has determined that all three members of the Audit Committee are “independent,” as required by applicable listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market as currently in effect. Although the members of the Audit Committee are not professionally engaged in the practice of auditing or accounting and are not experts in the fields of auditing or accounting (including in respect of auditor independence), the Board of Directors determined that each member does qualify as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K. Members of the Audit Committee rely, without independent verification, on the information provided to them and on the representations made by management and BDO USA. Accordingly, the Audit Committee’s oversight does not provide an independent basis to determine that management has followed appropriate accounting and financial reporting principles or maintained appropriate internal controls and procedures designed to assure compliance with accounting standards and applicable laws and regulations. Furthermore, the Audit Committee’s considerations and discussions referred to above do not assure that the audit of the Company’s financial statements has been carried out in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, that the financial statements are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or that the Company’s auditors are “independent.”

Based on the reports and discussions described in this report, and subject to the limitations on the role and responsibilities of the Audit Committee referred to above and in the Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company be included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2011 for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

Carl I. Gable (Chair) Edward C. Callaway James B. Miller, Jr.

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SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS

Proposals of shareholders intended to be presented at the Company’s 2012 annual meeting must be received by the Company no later than December 9, 2011, in order to be eligible for inclusion in the Company’s Proxy Statement and form of Proxy for that meeting. In addition, in accordance with Article II, Section 9, of the Bylaws of the Company, proposals of shareholders intended to be presented at the Company’s 2012 annual meeting must be presented to the Board of Directors by no later than 90 days prior to that annual meeting, with such deadline for presentation of proposals estimated to be February 17, 2012.

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COMMUNICATING WITH THE BOARD

Shareholders wishing to communicate with the Board of Directors may send communications via U.S. mail to the following address:

Chairman of the Board Interface, Inc. 2859 Paces Ferry Road Suite 2000 Atlanta, GA 30339

From time to time, the Board may change the process by which shareholders may communicate with the Board or its members. The Company’s website, www.interfaceglobal.com , will reflect any changes to the process.

Attendance of Board members at annual meetings is left to the discretion of each individual Board member. Four Board members attended the 2010 annual meeting (either in person or by telephone).

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“HOUSEHOLDING” OF PROXY MATERIALS

The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted rules that permit companies and intermediaries such as brokers to satisfy delivery requirements for proxy statements with respect to two or more shareholders sharing the same address by delivering a single proxy statement addressed to those shareholders. This process, which is commonly referred to as “householding,” potentially provides extra convenience for shareholders and cost savings for companies. The Company and some brokers household proxy materials, delivering a single proxy statement to multiple shareholders sharing an address unless contrary instructions have been received from the affected shareholders. Once you have received notice from your broker or us that they or we will be householding materials to your address, householding will continue until you are notified otherwise or until you revoke your consent. If, at any time, you no longer wish to participate in householding and would prefer to receive a separate proxy statement, please notify your broker if your shares are held in a brokerage account or us if you hold shares as the registered holder. You can notify us by sending a written request to Interface, Inc., Attn: Secretary, 2859 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2000, Atlanta, Georgia 30339.

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OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING

The Company knows of no matters other than those stated above that are to be brought before the meeting. However, if any other matter should be properly presented for consideration and voting, it is the intention of the persons named as proxies in the enclosed Proxy to vote the Proxy in accordance with their judgment of what is in the best interest of the Company.

By order of the Board of Directors

Raymond S. Willoch

Secretary

April 8, 2011

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E2 C/N Set at PN 650-up NNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNN C123456789 IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION 000004 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext ENDORSEMENT_LINE__ SACKPACK_______ 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext NNNNNNNNN 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext MR A SAMPLE Electronic Voting Instructions DESIGNATION (IF ANY) You can vote by Internet or telephone! ADD 1 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! ADD 2 ADD 3 Instead of mailing your proxy, you may choose one of the two voting methods outlined below to vote your proxy. ADD 4 ADD 5 VALIDATION DETAILS ARE LOCATED BELOW IN THE TITLE BAR. ADD 6 Proxies submitted by the Internet or telephone must be received by 1:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on May 23, 2011. Vote by Internet • Log on to the Internet and go to www.envisionreports.com/itfc • Follow the steps outlined on the secured website. Vote by telephone • Call toll free 1-800-652-VOTE (8683) within the USA, US territories & Canada any time on a touch tone telephone. There is NO CHARGE to you for the call. Using a black ink pen, mark your votes with an X as shown in X • Follow the instructions provided by the recorded message. this example. Please do not write outside the designated areas. Annual Meeting Proxy Card CLASS A COMMON STOCK 1234 5678 9012 345 3 IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. 3 A Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed, FOR Proposals 2 and 4, and every 3 Yrs for Proposal 3. + 1. Election of Directors: For Withhold For Withhold For Withhold 01 — Dianne Dillon-Ridgley 02 — June M. Henton 03 — Christopher G. Kennedy 04 — K. David Kohler For Against Abstain 2. Advisory vote on executive compensation. 3. Advisory vote on frequency of vote on 3 Yrs 2 Yrs 1 Yr Abstain executive compensation. 4. Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as 5. In accordance with their best judgment, with respect to any independent auditors for 2011. other matters that may properly come before the meeting. B Non-Voting Items Change of Address — Please print new address below. C Authorized Signatures — This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. — Date and Sign Below Please be sure to sign and date this Proxy. Please sign and date this Proxy exactly as name appears. NOTE: When signing as an attorney, trustee, administrator or guardian, please give your title as such. In the case of joint tenants, each joint owner must sign. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) — Please print date below. Signature 1 — Please keep signature within the box. Signature 2 — Please keep signature within the box. MMMMMMMC 1234567890 J N T MR A SAMPLE (THIS AREA IS SET UP TO ACCOMMODATE 140 CHARACTERS) MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND 1 U P X 1 1 3 0 3 2 1 MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND + 01B7LB

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3 IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. 3 Proxy — Interface, Inc. CLASS A COMMON STOCK THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE 2011 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS The undersigned hereby appoints Ray C. Anderson and Daniel T. Hendrix, or either of them, with the power of substitution to each, the proxies of the undersigned to vote the Class A Common Stock of the undersigned at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Interface, Inc. to be held on May 23, 2011, and any adjournment thereof. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FAVORS A VOTE “FOR” PROPOSALS 1, 2 AND 4, AND EVERY “3 YRS” FOR PROPOSAL 3, AND, UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONTRARY ARE INDICATED IN THE SPACES PROVIDED, THIS PROXY WILL BE SO VOTED. PLEASE VOTE, DATE AND SIGN ON THE REVERSE AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.

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. NNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNN C123456789 IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION 000004 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext ENDORSEMENT_LINE__ SACKPACK_______ 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext NNNNNNNNN 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext MR A SAMPLE Electronic Voting Instructions DESIGNATION (IF ANY) You can vote by Internet or telephone! ADD 1 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! ADD 2 ADD 3 Instead of mailing your proxy, you may choose one of the two voting methods outlined below to vote your proxy. ADD 4 ADD 5 VALIDATION DETAILS ARE LOCATED BELOW IN THE TITLE BAR. ADD 6 Proxies submitted by the Internet or telephone must be received by 1:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on May 23, 2011. Vote by Internet • Log on to the Internet and go to www.envisionreports.com/itfc • Follow the steps outlined on the secured website. Vote by telephone • Call toll free 1-800-652-VOTE (8683) within the USA, US territories & Canada any time on a touch tone telephone. There is NO CHARGE to you for the call. Using a black ink pen, mark your votes with an X as shown in X • Follow the instructions provided by the recorded message. this example. Please do not write outside the designated areas. Annual Meeting Proxy Card CLASS B COMMON STOCK 1234 5678 9012 345 3 IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. 3 A Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed, FOR Proposals 2 and 4, and every 3 Yrs for Proposal 3. + 1. Election of Directors: For Withhold For Withhold For Withhold 01 - Ray C. Anderson 02 — Edward C. Callaway 03 — Carl I. Gable 04 — Daniel T. Hendrix 05 — James B. Miller, Jr. 06 — Harold M. Paisner For Against Abstain 2. Advisory vote on executive compensation. 3. Advisory vote on frequency of vote on 3 Yrs 2 Yrs 1 Yr Abstain executive compensation. 4. Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as 5. In accordance with their best judgment, with respect to any independent auditors for 2011. other matters that may properly come before the meeting. B Non-Voting Items Change of Address — Please print new address below. C Authorized Signatures — This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. — Date and Sign Below Please be sure to sign and date this Proxy. Please sign and date this Proxy exactly as name appears. NOTE: When signing as an attorney, trustee, administrator or guardian, please give your title as such. In the case of joint tenants, each joint owner must sign. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) — Please print date below. Signature 1 — Please keep signature within the box. Signature 2 — Please keep signature within the box. MMMMMMMC 1234567890 J N T MR A SAMPLE (THIS AREA IS SET UP TO ACCOMMODATE 140 CHARACTERS) MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND 1 U P X 1 1 3 0 3 2 3 MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND + 01B7NB

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3 IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. 3 Proxy — Interface, Inc. CLASS B COMMON STOCK THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE 2011 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS The undersigned hereby appoints Ray C. Anderson and Daniel T. Hendrix, or either of them, with the power of substitution to each, the proxies of the undersigned to vote the Class B Common Stock of the undersigned at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Interface, Inc. to be held on May 23, 2011, and any adjournment thereof. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FAVORS A VOTE “FOR” PROPOSALS 1, 2 AND 4, AND EVERY “3 YRS” FOR PROPOSAL 3, AND, UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONTRARY ARE INDICATED IN THE SPACES PROVIDED, THIS PROXY WILL BE SO VOTED. PLEASE VOTE, DATE AND SIGN ON THE REVERSE AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.

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