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): June 18, 2018
 
HILLENBRAND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana	 	1-33794	 	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 8.01.                                      Other Events.
 
Effective June 18, 2018, J. Michael Whitted has joined Hillenbrand, Inc. (the “Company”) as its Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development.  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 9.01.                 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	 	Description	
 	 	 	
99.1	 	Press Release dated June 20, 2018 issued by the Company.	
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	 	Description	
 	 	 	
99.1	 	Press Release dated June 20, 2018 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: June 20, 2018	 	
 	BY:	/S/ Nicholas R. Farrell	
 	Nicholas R. Farrell	
 	Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
and Chief Compliance Officer	
 
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Exhibit 99.1 

 
J. Michael Whitted Joins Hillenbrand as
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development
 
BATESVILLE, Ind., June 20, 2018 — /PRNewsire/ — Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) announced today the appointment of J. Michael Whitted as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development. Whitted will lead Hillenbrand’s efforts in mergers and acquisitions to accelerate the company’s profitable growth strategy.
 
“As a company, we are focused on building platforms to develop scale and enhance leadership positions in targeted markets to drive profitable growth,” said Joe Raver, Hillenbrand President & CEO. “Mike brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of identifying and executing strategic acquisitions, having advised on over 100 deals to create value in his previous positions.”
 
Whitted brings more than 20 years of strategy and M&A experience to the company, having served most recently as Vice President, Corporate Development for SPX Corporation and SPX Flow, Inc. Prior to that, he served as a vice president for Bear Stearns where he led corporate finance and M&A advisory transactions. Whitted’s experience also includes roles at CIBC World Markets, Bankers Trust, and First Chicago NBD. Whitted earned his Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Finance and Business Economics from the University of Michigan.
 
Raver continued, “Mike will play an integral role in helping us accelerate our profitable growth strategy with disciplined M&A as we continue to transform Hillenbrand into a world-class, global diversified industrial company.”
 
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About Hillenbrand
 
Hillenbrand (www.Hillenbrand.com) is a global diversified industrial company with multiple market-leading brands that serve a wide variety of industries across the globe. We pursue profitable growth and robust cash generation driving increased value for our shareholders. Hillenbrand’s portfolio is composed of two business segments: the Process Equipment Group and Batesville. The Process Equipment Group businesses design, develop, manufacture and service highly engineered industrial equipment around the world. Batesville is a recognized leader in the North American death care industry. Hillenbrand is publicly traded on the NYSE under “HI.”
 
CONTACT
 
Corporate Communications for Hillenbrand
 Tory Flynn, Director, Communications & Public Affairs
Phone: 812-931-5024
E-mail: Tory.Flynn@Hillenbrand.com
 
Investor Relations for Hillenbrand
Rich Dudley, Director of Investor Relations
Phone: 812-931-5001
Email: Rich.Dudley@Hillenbrand.com