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 26, 2012
HILLENBRAND, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Indiana |
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1-33794 |
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26-1342272 |
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(State of Incorporation) |
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One Batesville Boulevard |
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Batesville, Indiana |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812) 934-7500
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 26, 2012, Hillenbrand, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2012. This announcement is more fully described in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company will sponsor a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8 a.m. ET Tuesday, November 27, 2012. The webcast will be accessible on the Company’s website at http://ir.hillenbrand.com .
The information in this Report, including any Exhibits, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated November 26, 2012, issued by the Company |
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.
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Date: November 26, 2012 |
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/s/ Cynthia L. Lucchese |
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Cynthia L. Lucchese |
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Senior Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: November 26, 2012 |
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BY: |
/s/ Elizabeth E. Dreyer |
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Elizabeth E. Dreyer |
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Vice President, Controller and |
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Chief Accounting Officer |