UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 25, 2008
HILLENBRAND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Indiana | 001-33794 | 26-1342272 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| One Batesville Boulevard Batesville, Indiana |
47006 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812) 934-7500
| Not Applicable |
| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 25, 2008, Hillenbrand, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2008. This announcement is more fully described in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The contents of such Exhibit are incorporated herein by reference. The Company will sponsor a conference call and webcast for the investing public at 8:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, November 25, 2008 and the webcast will be accessible on the Company’s website at http://www.HillenbrandInc.com.
| Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
99.1
|
Press Release dated November 25, 2008 issued by the Company. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HILLENBRAND, INC.
DATE: November 25, 2008
BY: /S/
Cynthia L. Lucchese
Cynthia L. Lucchese
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
DATE: November 25, 2008
BY: /S/
Theodore S. Haddad, Jr.
Theodore S. Haddad, Jr.
Chief Accounting Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
99.1
|
Press Release dated November 25, 2008 issued by the Company. |
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