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 9, 2006

HILLENBRAND INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		1-6651 (Commission File Number)		35-1160484 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

1069 State Route 46 East Batesville, Indiana (Address of principal executive offices)		47006-8835 (Zip Code)

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 May 9, 2006, the Company announced its earnings for the second quarter ended March 31, 2006. 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.

(d)

Exhibits.

99

Press release dated May 9, 2006 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.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description
99		Press release dated May 9, 2006 issued by the Company.