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): | May 31, 2007 |
Hillenbrand Industries, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana | 1-6651 | 35-1160484 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
1069 State Route 46 East, Batesville, Indiana | 47006-8835 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | (812) 934-7000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Mark D. Ketchum has resigned as a director of Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. effective May 31, 2007. Mr. Ketchum has not advised Hillenbrand of any disagreement with Hillenbrand on any matter relating to Hillenbrand's operations, policies or practices. Rolf A. Classon will replace Mr. Ketchum as Chairman of the Compensation and Management Development Committee of Hillenbrand's Board of Directors.
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 Industries, Inc. | ||||
May 31, 2007 | By: |
/S/ Gregory N. Miller
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Name: Gregory N. Miller | ||||
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. | ||||
May 31, 2007 | By: |
/S/ Richard G. Keller
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Name: Richard G. Keller | ||||
Title: Vice President - Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |