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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 13, 2000
HILLENBRAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
INDIANA 1-6651 35-1160484
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
700 STATE ROUTE 46 EAST
BATESVILLE, INDIANA 47006-8835
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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 5. OTHER EVENTS
On November 13, 2000 Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. (the "Company") announced
that Donald G. Barger, Jr., Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the
Company, has accepted a position with another company. 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 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated November 13, 2000 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 INDUSTRIES, INC.
DATE: November 15, 2000 BY: /s/ James D. Van De Velde
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James D. Van De Velde
Vice President and Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated November 13, 2000
issued by the Company.
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