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 1, 2012

HILLENBRAND, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Indiana	1-33794	26-1342272
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission	(IRS Employer
	File Number)	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)

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 1, 2012, Hillenbrand, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its earnings for the third quarter ended June 30, 2012. This announcement is more fully described in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company will sponsor a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8 a.m. ET Thursday, August 2, 2012. The webcast will be accessible on the Company’s website at http://ir.hillenbrand.com .

The information in this Report, including any Exhibits, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No		Description

99.1		Press Release dated August 1, 2012, issued by the Company

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: August 1, 2012

	BY:	/s/ Cynthia L. Lucchese
		Cynthia L. Lucchese
		Senior Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 1, 2012

	BY:	/s/ Elizabeth E. Dreyer
		Elizabeth E. Dreyer
		Vice President, Controller and
		Chief Accounting Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No		Description

Exhibit 99.1		Press Release dated August 1, 2012, issued by the Company