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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): September 21, 2005
HILLENBRAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indiana
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1-6651
(Commission
File Number)
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35-1160484
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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700 State Route 46 East
Batesville, Indiana
(Address of principal executive offices)
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47006-8835
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812) 934-7000
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:
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Item 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On September 21, 2005, the Company announced its guidance for the 2006 fiscal year along with
revised guidance for the 2005 fiscal year. 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.
Item 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 21, 2005, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to
acquire Yorktowne Caskets, Inc., a privately held distributor of caskets and other funeral service
items. The purchase price is expected to be approximately $58 million. This announcement is more
fully described in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The
contents of such Exhibit are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated September 21, 2005 issued by the Company.
99.2 Press release dated September 21, 2005 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.
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HILLENBRAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
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| DATE: September 23, 2005 |
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/s/ Gregory N. Miller
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Gregory N. Miller |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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| DATE: September 23, 2005 |
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/s/ Richard G. Keller
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Richard G. Keller |
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Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number
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Exhibit Description |
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99.1
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Press release dated September 21, 2005 issued by the Company. |
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99.2
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Press release dated September 21, 2005 issued by the Company. |
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