Welcome to our dedicated page for Hillenbrand news (Ticker: HI), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Hillenbrand stock.
Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) features a steady flow of corporate and financial news that reflects its role as a global industrial company providing highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions. News releases describe how Hillenbrand’s industrial brands serve end markets that include durable plastics, food, and recycling, and how the company communicates with investors and other stakeholders about its operations and strategic decisions.
Visitors to this HI news page can review earnings announcements and related commentary, where Hillenbrand reports segment performance for Advanced Process Solutions and Molding Technology Solutions, discusses factors affecting net revenue and adjusted EBITDA, and explains the impact of portfolio changes such as the divestiture of the Milacron injection molding and extrusion business and the sale of its minority stake in TerraSource Holdings. These releases also outline the company’s use of non-GAAP financial measures and provide context for trends in demand, tariffs, and cost initiatives.
The news flow also covers capital structure and financing updates, including the redemption of senior notes, amendments and extensions of syndicated credit agreements and L/G facilities, and the use of asset sale proceeds to reduce debt. Dividend declarations by the board of directors are announced through regular press releases, indicating the timing and amount of quarterly cash dividends on Hillenbrand’s common stock.
A significant portion of recent news relates to the pending acquisition of Hillenbrand by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. Press releases describe the definitive merger agreement, the agreed per-share cash consideration, the expected transition to private ownership, and the conditions required to close the transaction. Additional news items address change of control offers for Hillenbrand’s senior notes in connection with the merger and the shareholder approval process documented in SEC filings.
Beyond financial and transactional updates, Hillenbrand’s news includes recognition for corporate responsibility and sustainability, such as its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. Together, these items provide a consolidated view of how Hillenbrand reports on its industrial operations, portfolio evolution, financing activities, and governance-related developments over time.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) has been acquired by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds in an all-cash deal valuing the company at approximately $3.8 billion enterprise value. The acquisition, announced Oct. 15, 2025 and approved by shareholders Jan. 8, 2026, is now complete and Hillenbrand common stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from the NYSE. Hillenbrand will continue to operate under its name and management said it will execute strategic plans with Lone Star to serve customers and pursue growth.
RingCentral (NYSE: RNG) will replace Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before market open on Feb 12, 2026. Lone Star Funds is acquiring Hillenbrand, with the transaction expected to close soon pending final closing conditions. The index change shifts RingCentral into the Information Technology sector and removes Hillenbrand from Industrials.
LSF12 Helix Parent, LLC (affiliate of Lone Star) commenced Change of Control Offers to repurchase Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) 6.250% Senior Notes due 2029 and 3.750% Senior Notes due 2031 at 101% of principal plus accrued interest. The offers are conditioned on the previously announced merger (Merger Sub merging into Hillenbrand) and a Ratings Event (downgrade below Investment Grade during the Trigger Period).
The offers expire at 5:00 p.m. ET on the later of Feb 9, 2026 or one business day before the Merger (no later than Mar 9, 2026). Payment will be made via U.S. Bank Trust Company as depositary. Notes not tendered will remain outstanding and, post-Merger, will be guaranteed and potentially secured to the extent debt financing for the Merger is guaranteed/secured.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) shareholders approved the proposed acquisition by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds at a special meeting held Jan. 8, 2026.
Preliminary results showed ~99% of votes cast, representing ~83% of outstanding shares as of the Nov. 28, 2025 record date, were in favor. Final voting results will be reported in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC. Under the definitive agreement, Hillenbrand shareholders will receive $32.00 in cash per share upon completion, without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes. The transaction remains subject to satisfaction or waiver of closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) was named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 list on Dec. 4, 2025. This marks the second consecutive year Hillenbrand earned the recognition for its corporate responsibility across governance and sustainability practices.
Presented by Newsweek and Statista, the list assessed top U.S. companies across 14 industries using more than 30 key performance indicators including energy usage, safety performance, and governance. Hillenbrand highlighted the award as a testament to its associates and ongoing sustainability initiatives and directed readers to its sustainability page for more details.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2275 per share. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2025.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) reported Q4 FY2025 revenue of $652.1M (down 22% YoY; pro forma -5%) and GAAP EPS of $1.07 (Q4 adjusted EPS $0.83, -18% YoY). For FY2025, net revenue was $2.67B (down 16% YoY; pro forma -9%), GAAP EPS $0.61 and adjusted EPS $2.49 (−25% YoY).
The company noted a pending all-cash acquisition by Lone Star at an enterprise value of $3.8B with shareholders to receive $32.00 per share, expected to close by end of Q1 2026, subject to approvals. Hillenbrand will not host an earnings call or provide FY2026 guidance due to the pending transaction.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for $32.00 per share, valuing the company at an enterprise value of approximately $3.8 billion. The price represents a premium of about 37% to the unaffected close on August 12, 2025 and 53% to the 90‑day VWAP ending August 12, 2025.
The Board unanimously approved the transaction; close is expected by the end of Q1 2026 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Upon closing, Hillenbrand will become privately held and its NYSE shares will no longer trade. Hillenbrand will not host a Q4 FY2025 earnings webcast on November 19, 2025 and will not issue FY2026 guidance.
Hillenbrand (NYSE:HI) has announced its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 30, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on September 15, 2025.
Hillenbrand (NYSE:HI) reported fiscal Q3 2025 results with revenue of $599 million, down 24% year-over-year, while pro forma revenue decreased 10%. The company posted GAAP EPS of $0.03, improving from $(3.53) in the prior year, while adjusted EPS was $0.51, down 40% year-over-year.
Key developments include achieving $30 million in run-rate cost synergies from Linxis and FPM acquisitions ahead of schedule, divesting minority stake in TerraSource for $115 million used for debt reduction, and successfully amending credit facilities. The company maintains its adjusted EPS midpoint guidance while updating core outlook for fiscal 2025.
Net debt stands at $1.51 billion with a net debt to pro forma adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.9x, improving to 3.7x post-TerraSource divestiture. The company faces challenges from macroeconomic conditions and tariffs impacting customer purchasing decisions.