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0000189894_1 R1.0.0.51160 *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on February 26, 2014 HILLENBRAND, INC. Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: December 20, 2013 Date: February 26, 2014 Time: 10:00 AM EST HILLENBRAND, INC. ONE BATESVILLE BOULEVARD BATESVILLE,IN 47006 Location: Company Headquarters One Batesville Boulevard Batesville, Indiana 47006-7798 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

0000189894_2 R1.0.0.51160 Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before February 12, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

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0000189894_3 R1.0.0.51160 Voting items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 Thomas H. Johnson * 02 Neil S. Novich * 03 Joe A. Raver * 04 W August Hillenbrand ** 05 Joy M. Greenway ** The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5. 2. To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid by the Company to its Named Executive Officers. 3 To approve the amendment and restatement of the Hillenbrand, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan. 4 To approve the amendment and restatement of the Hillenbrand, Inc. Short-Term Incentive Compensation Plan for Key Executives. 5 To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2014. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. *Election of these Directors is for three-year terms expiring in 2017. **Election of these Directors is for two-year terms expiring in 2016.

 

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