Hillenbrand, Inc. Sale to Lone Star Funds Investigated by Monteverde & Associates PC

Monteverde & Associates PC, a top 50 law firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report, is investigating Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) over its proposed sale to Lone Star Funds for $32.00 per share. The firm is seeking to determine whether the deal is fair for shareholders. No cost or obligation is required for those interested in learning more.

Industrial equipment maker Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds in an all-cash transaction valued at $32.00 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $3.8 billion, according to an Investing.com report. The deal, which comes as Hillenbrand generates annual revenues of $2.86 billion and EBITDA of $417.6 million, offers a 37% premium over Hillenbrand’s closing share price on August 12, 2025, and a 53% premium over its 90-day volume weighted average price ending on that date.

The purchase price exceeds Hillenbrand’s current Fair Value, suggesting Lone Star is paying a strategic premium for the acquisition. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory clearances. Upon completion, Hillenbrand will become a privately held company and its shares will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange, as noted in the Investing.com report.

Monteverde & Associates PC, a top 50 law firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report, has announced an investigation into Hillenbrand, Inc. related to its sale to Lone Star Funds, as detailed in a MarketScreener article. The firm is seeking to determine whether the deal is fair for shareholders. No cost or obligation is required for those interested in learning more.

The proposed transaction has raised concerns among investors. Hillenbrand has maintained a strong dividend track record, raising payments for 17 consecutive years, while achieving a 29.23% price return over the past six months. However, the company has also faced challenges, including elevated leverage and a mixed demand environment across its segments, according to the Investing.com report.

Hillenbrand’s recent earnings report showed earnings per share of $0.51, slightly above the forecasted $0.50. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $599 million, exceeding the anticipated $572.48 million, although it marked a 24% decrease compared to the previous year. The company’s adjusted leverage has remained above 4x since fiscal 2023, partly due to increased debt from acquisitions amid economic uncertainty and higher interest rates, as the Investing.com report highlights.

The acquisition by Lone Star Funds is expected to provide immediate and certain cash value to Hillenbrand’s shareholders. However, the fairness of the deal is being scrutinized by Monteverde & Associates PC. The firm’s investigation aims to ensure that the proposed transaction is in the best interest of Hillenbrand shareholders.

For more information about Monteverde & Associates PC’s investigation, visit their website or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.