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): August 9, 2005
HILLENBRAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Indiana | | 1-6651 | | 35-1160484 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
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| 700 State Route 46 East | | | | |
| Batesville, Indiana | | | | 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.)
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Item 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On August 9, 2005, the Company announced its earnings for the third quarter ended June 30, 2005. This announcement is more fully described in the press release filed as Exhibit 99 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 | | Press release dated August 9, 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: August 11, 2005 | | BY: | | /S/ Gregory N. Miller |
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| | | | Gregory N. Miller |
| | | | Senior Vice President and |
| | | | Chief Financial Officer |
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| DATE: August 11, 2005 | | BY: | | /S/ Richard G. Keller |
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| | | | Richard G. Keller |
| | | | Vice President, Controller |
| | | | and Chief Accounting Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit Number | | Exhibit Description |
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| 99 | | Press release dated August 9, 2005 issued by the Company. |
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