"Kirkland and Ellis Advises Lone Star Funds on $3.8 Billion Acquisition of Hillenbrand, Inc."

"Kirkland and Ellis has advised Lone Star Funds on its acquisition of Hillenbrand, Inc. for $32.00 per share, totaling approximately $3.8 billion. Hillenbrand specializes in engineered processing equipment and solutions. The deal is expected to close by the end of Q1 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. The Kirkland team involved includes corporate, debt finance, and tax lawyers."

Kirkland and Ellis advised Lone Star Funds in their acquisition of Hillenbrand, Inc. The transaction is an all-cash deal valued at $32.00 per share, amounting to an enterprise value of approximately $3.8 billion. Hillenbrand, which operates through its Advanced Process Solutions and Molding Technology Solutions segments, provides highly-engineered processing equipment and solutions globally. The deal is anticipated to close by the end of the first quarter of calendar year 2026, pending customary closing conditions, including approval from Hillenbrand shareholders and necessary regulatory approvals. The Kirkland team involved in this transaction included corporate lawyers Douglas Ryder, David Klein, and Jack Shirley; debt finance lawyers Judson Oswald and Justin Greer; and tax lawyers Sara Zablotney and Joseph Tootle.

"Kirkland and Ellis Advises Lone Star Funds on $3.8 Billion Acquisition of Hillenbrand, Inc."

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