Quarterlytics / Healthcare / Medical - Instruments & Supplies / Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

hrc · NYSE Healthcare
Claim this profile
Ticker hrc
Exchange NYSE
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical - Instruments & Supplies
Employees 10,000+
← All annual reports
FY2016 Annual Report · Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
Sign in to download
Loading PDF…
JOHN J. GREISCH
PRESIDENT AND CEO, HILL‑ROM

TO OUR FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS, 
EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS

By nearly every measure, fiscal 2016 was a record-setting year for 
our company. Hill-Rom achieved record sales and profitability 
while strengthening our foundation for future growth.

We successfully integrated Welch Allyn, deepened our customer partnerships, 
continued to streamline our operations and solidified our three global 
businesses: Patient Support Systems, Surgical Solutions and Front Line Care.

Our global organization and leadership structure is firmly in place and I could 
not be more pleased with the team we have assembled around the world. 
We have reorganized around our three global businesses, each one of which 
continues to deliver first‑to‑market technologies to patients and their caregivers, 
consistent with our Mission and Hill‑Rom’s rich heritage of innovation.

The performance highlighted in the pages that follow would not have been 
achievable without the hard work and dedication of the more than 10,000 
Hill‑Rom colleagues who choose to make a difference for the more than 7 
million patients and caregivers who touch our products every day. To all of 
our colleagues around the world, thank you.

WORLDWIDE REVENUE

DOMESTIC REVENUE

34%
44%
15%

INTERNATIONAL REVENUE

FI N A N C I A L   H I G H L I G H T S

Worldwide revenue for fiscal 2016 was 
$2.7 billion, which represented growth 
of 34 percent compared to fiscal 2015. 
Domestic revenue of $1.8 billion 
increased 44 percent, and revenue 
outside the United States of $826 
million increased 15 percent.

For fiscal 2016, Hill‑Rom reported 
earnings of $1.86 per diluted share 
compared to $0.82 per diluted share in 
the prior‑year period. On an adjusted 

basis, we increased our earnings by 
28 percent to $3.38 per diluted share, 
compared to $2.64 per diluted share in 
the prior‑year period.

280 basis points to 48.1 percent and 
operating margin expanded by 350 
basis points to 15.3 percent.

We are focused on improving our 
profitability, and are pleased to 
report that in fiscal 2016 gross margin 
expanded by 300 basis points to 47.3 
percent, while operating margin 
improved to 8.7 percent. On an adjusted 
basis, gross margin expanded by 

Fiscal 2016 operating cash flow 
increased $67 million, or 32 percent, to 
$281 million, a new record level for the 
company. As a result of strong cash flow 
generation the company was able to 
reduce its debt by $101 million during 
the year, while returning $44 million to 
shareholders through our dividend.

HILL-ROM 2016 LET TER TO SHAREHOLDERS

C L I N I C A L   F O C U S   A R E A S   A N D   G LO B A L   B U S I N E S S   U N I T S

Welch Allyn® monitoring and diagnostic products and services have broadened and strengthened our clinical offerings, 
complementing many of our product lines, especially those of our Clinical Workflow Solutions business. As a result, we have 
updated our Clinical Focus Areas accordingly:

ADVANCING 
MOBILITY:
Reducing immobility‑
related complications, 
patient falls and 
caregiver injuries, 
while improving the 
practice of caregiving.

WOUND 
CARE AND 
PREVENTION:
Preventing and 
treating pressure 
injuries and 
promoting wound 
healing.

PATIENT 
MONITORING 
AND 
DIAGNOSTICS:
Giving caregivers 
accurate, consistent 
information through 
connected devices.

SURGICAL 
SAFETY AND 
EFFICIENCY:
Improving staff and 
patient safety and 
procedural efficiency 
in the surgical suite.

RESPIRATORY 
HEALTH:
Reducing the 
risk of respiratory 
complications.

All of our collective energies — from product development and manufacturing to delivery and service — are organized 
around these Clinical Focus Areas through the following three global business units:

PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS,
which includes our bed frames, 
surfaces, Liko patient lifts and Clinical 
Workflow Solutions businesses.

SURGICAL SOLUTIONS,
which is comprised of Trumpf Medical, 
Allen Medical and Aspen Surgical.

FRONT LINE CARE,
which includes Welch Allyn as well 
as our Respiratory Care business.

HILL-ROM 2016 LET TER TO SHAREHOLDERS

O P E R AT I N G   H I G H L I G H T S

Complementing the company’s strong financial performance were a number 
of significant achievements, continuing our company’s long heritage of 
product and medical technology innovation. These achievements allowed 
us to successfully grow our company to better meet the needs of patients 
and their caregivers around the world. While fiscal 2016 was noteworthy for 
our strong financial performance, we strengthened the company in several 
important ways:

•  Successfully integrated Welch Allyn, following the acquisition in September 
2015, resulting in a combined organization with greater diversification, scale, 
resources and broader geographic reach to drive improved patient care, lower 
costs and efficiency gains for our customers.

• 

Invested in innovative products and service solutions, capitalizing on a 
number of product introductions to drive accelerated future growth, such as:

 − Integrated Table Motion for the da Vinci® Xi® Surgical System in 
the United States in collaboration with Intuitive Surgical. The surgical 
robot and Trumpf Medical™ TruSystem™ 7000dv operating table 
seamlessly integrate allowing surgeons and anesthesiologists — for 
the first time — to make a comprehensive range of table 
adjustments easily and efficiently during da Vinci Surgery.

 − Welch Allyn® RetinaVue™ 100 Imager, a breakthrough handheld 
technology that makes diabetic retinopathy screening simple and 
affordable for primary care settings. Diabetic retinopathy is the 
leading cause of blindness among working‑age adults because 
it often goes undetected. With early detection and treatment, as 
much as 95 percent of vision loss cases can be prevented.1

 − Welch Allyn® Connex® Spot Monitor, an easy‑to‑use, full‑

color touchscreen monitor that provides comprehensive and 
accurate patient vital signs (blood pressure measurement, 
pulse oximetry for assessing respiratory conditions, and 
thermometry) documentation using a single device.

 − The VisiVest™ Airway Clearance System, a connected therapeutic 

solution for patients with chronic lung disease that is designed to help 
inform decisions caregivers make for their patients, resulting in reduced 
risk of respiratory infections, hospitalizations and medical costs.

• 

Improved our cost competitiveness by further consolidating Hill‑Rom’s 
global manufacturing network. We initiated or completed several 
manufacturing facility closures. In addition, the company’s recent acquisition 
of Tridien Medical, a manufacturer and developer of support surfaces and 
patient positioning devices, allows for insourcing of a significant supply 
function that is expected to further streamline supply chain operations.

•  Optimizing the company’s product portfolio with the divestiture of non‑core 
products, including WatchChild®, an integrated perinatal data management 
system. This divestiture, along with others contemplated for 2017, will allow 
the company to focus resources on core strategic growth platforms.

TRUMPF MEDICAL™ TRUSYSTEM™ 
7000DV OPERATING TABLE

WELCH ALLYN® RETINAVUE™ 100 IMAGER

WELCH ALLYN® CONNEX® SPOT MONITOR

THE VISIVEST™ AIRWAY CLEARANCE SYSTEM

1.  Facts About Diabetic Eye Disease; The National Eye Institute (NEI); https://nei.nih.gov/health/diabetic/retinopathy.

LO O K I N G   A H E A D

Hill‑Rom’s focus on differentiated and connected solutions 
that improve patient care is an integral part of our strategy. 
Our R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing and Marketing 
colleagues are collaborating to develop new products 
and services across our Patient Support Systems, Surgical 
Solutions and Front Line Care businesses that will further 
expand and enhance our customer partnerships, and help 
them solve the challenges they face.

Fiscal 2016 was an eventful and exciting year for Hill‑Rom 
and our more than 10,000 colleagues around the world. 
I encourage you to visit ir.hill-rom.com to learn more 
about all we accomplished this past year. I speak for all of 
us at Hill‑Rom when I say that we are proud of what we’ve 
accomplished and are humbled, honored and energized by 
our company’s impact on the patients and caregivers who 
rely on our products.

We remain deeply committed to our mission: Every day, 
around the world, we enhance outcomes for patients and 
their caregivers. Thank you for supporting our work in fiscal 
2016 and in the years to come.

JOHN J. GREISCH
PRESIDENT AND CEO, HILL‑ROM
January 2017

EVERY DAY, AROUND THE WORLD, WE ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 
FORM 10-K 

 (Mark One) 

 Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 
OR 

 Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 

For the transition period from ____ to ____ 
Commission File No. 1-6651 

HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC. 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Indiana 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 

35-1160484 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 

Two Prudential Plaza, Suite 4100 
Chicago, IL 
(Address of principal executive offices) 

60601 
(Zip Code) 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 819-7200 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of Each Class 
Common Stock, without par value 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered 
New York Stock Exchange 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. 

Yes                        No  

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange 

Act of 1934. 

Yes                        No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange  Act  of 1934  during  the  preceding  12  months  (or  for  such  shorter  period  that  the registrant  was  required  to  file  such 
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 

Yes                        No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every 
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during 
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). 

Yes                        No  

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will 
not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in 
Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller 

reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 

Large accelerated filer        Accelerated filer        Non-accelerated filer        Smaller reporting company  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 

Yes                        No  

The  aggregate  market  value  of  the  registrant’s  voting  common  equity,  held  by  non-affiliates  of  the  registrant,  was  approximately 
$3.3 billion, based on the closing sales price of $50.30 per share as of March 31, 2016 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently 
completed second fiscal quarter). There is no non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates. 

The registrant had 65,715,483 shares of its common stock, without par value, outstanding as of November 10, 2016. 

Documents incorporated by reference. 
Certain portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement to be delivered to shareholders in connection with the Annual Meeting of 

Shareholders to be held on March 14, 2017 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC. 

Annual Report on Form 10-K 

For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2016 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PART I

Item 1. 
Item 1A. 
Item 1B. 
Item 2. 
Item 3. 
Item 4. 

Item 5. 

Item 6. 
Item 7. 
Item 7A. 
Item 8. 
Item 9. 
Item 9A. 
Item 9B. 

Item 10. 
Item 11. 
Item 12. 
Item 13. 
Item 14. 

Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements ..................................................................................... 
Business ......................................................................................................................................................... 
Risk Factors ................................................................................................................................................... 
Unresolved Staff Comments ......................................................................................................................... 
Properties ....................................................................................................................................................... 
Legal Proceedings ......................................................................................................................................... 
Mine Safety Disclosures (not applicable) ...................................................................................................... 

PART II

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities ....................................................................................................................................................... 
Selected Financial Data ................................................................................................................................. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ........................ 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ....................................................................... 
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ............................................................................................. 
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure ....................... 
Controls and Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 
Other Information .......................................................................................................................................... 

PART III

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance ............................................................................ 
Executive Compensation ............................................................................................................................... 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters ...... 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence ............................................... 
Principal Accounting Fees and Services ....................................................................................................... 

Item 15. 

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules ................................................................................................. 

PART IV

SIGNATURES .............................................................................................................................................. 

Page 

3
3
8
13
14
14
14

15
17
17
37
38
75
75
75

76
76
76
76
76

77

79

2 

 
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
PART I 

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS 

Certain statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K contain forward-looking statements within the meanings of the Private 
Securities  Litigation  Reform  Act  of  1995  regarding  our  future  plans,  objectives,  beliefs,  expectations,  representations  and 
projections. 

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and our actual results could differ materially from those 
set forth in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements 
include, but are not limited to, the factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K 
(“Form 10-K”). We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. 

Item 1. BUSINESS 

General 

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (the “Company,” “Hill-Rom,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was incorporated on August 7, 1969 in the State 
of Indiana and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. We are a leading global medical technology company with approximately 
10,000 employees worldwide. We partner with health care providers in more than 100 countries by focusing on patient care 
solutions that improve clinical and economic outcomes. Around the world, Hill-Rom's people, products, and programs work 
towards one mission: Enhancing outcomes for patients and their caregivers. 

Segment Information 

We operate and manage our business within four reportable segments, each of which is generally aligned by region and/or 
product type. The segments are as follows: 

 North America Patient Support Systems – sells and rents our specialty frames and surfaces and mobility solutions, 

as well as our clinical workflow solutions, in the U.S. and Canada. 



International Patient Support Systems – sells and rents similar products as our North America Patient Support 
Systems segment in regions outside of the U.S. and Canada. 

 Front Line Care – globally sells and rents respiratory care products, and sells medical diagnostic equipment and a 
diversified portfolio of devices that assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide variety of illnesses and diseases. 

 Surgical Solutions – sells our surgical products globally. 

Net revenue, segment profitability and other measures of segment reporting for each reporting segment are set forth in Note 11 
of our Consolidated Financial Statements. No single customer accounts for more than 10 percent of our revenue. 

Products and Services 

Patient Support Systems. Our innovative patient support systems include a variety of specialty frames and surfaces, such as 
Medical Surgical (“Med-Surg”) beds, Intensive Care Unit (“ICU”) beds, and Bariatric patient beds, mobility solutions (such as 
lifts and other devices used to safely move patients), non-invasive therapeutic products and surfaces, and our communications 
technologies and software solutions. These patient support systems can be designed for use in high, mid, and low acuity settings, 
depending on the specific design options, and are built to advance mobility, reduce patient falls and caregiver injuries, improve 
caregiver efficiency and prevent and care for pressure injuries. Supporting solutions within this product category include health 
care  furniture  and  medical  equipment  management  services.   In  addition,  we  also  sell  equipment  service  contracts  for  our 
capital equipment, primarily in the U.S. 

Our  patient  support  systems  are  rented  and  sold  by  our  North  America  Patient  Support  Systems  and  International  Patient 
Support  Systems  segments.   Approximately  41,  51  and  53  percent  of  our  revenue  during  fiscal  2016,  2015  and  2014, 
respectively,  were  derived  from  patient  support  systems  in  our  North  America  Patient  Support  Systems  segment  and 
approximately 14, 21 and 29 percent of our revenue during fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were derived from patient 
support systems sales in our International Patient Support Systems segment. 

3 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
  
Front Line Care. Our Front Line Care products include our patient monitoring and diagnostics products from our Welch Allyn 
Holdings,  Inc.  (“Welch  Allyn”)  acquisition  and  our  respiratory  health  products.  Our  patient  monitoring  and  diagnostics 
products include blood pressure, physical assessment, vital signs monitoring, diagnostic cardiopulmonary, diabetic retinopathy 
screening, and thermometry products.  We also see exciting opportunities to integrate even more of Welch Allyn’s technologies 
and patient data in the care environment to further enhance our product offerings. Our respiratory health products include the 
Vest® System, VitalCough® System and MetaNeb® System.  These products are designed to assist patients in the mobilization 
of retained blockages that, if not removed, may lead to increased rates of respiratory infection, hospitalization, and reduced 
lung function. Front Line Care products are sold globally within multiple care settings including primary care (Welch Allyn 
products), acute care, extended care and home care (primarily respiratory health products).  Approximately 30, 7 and 5 percent 
of our revenue during fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were derived from products within our Front Line Care product 
category. 

Surgical Solutions. Our Surgical Solutions products include surgical tables, lights, and pendants utilized within the operating 
room setting. We also offer a range of positioning devices for use in shoulder, hip, spinal and lithotomy surgeries as well as 
platform-neutral positioning accessories for nearly every model of operating room table. In addition, we offer operating room 
surgical  safety  and  accessory  products  such  as  scalpel  and  blade,  light  handle  systems,  skin  markers  and  other  disposable 
products. The products offered within this category are both capital sales and recurring consumable revenue streams that are 
sold  globally.  Approximately  15,  21  and  13  percent  of  our  revenue  during  fiscal  2016,  2015  and  2014,  respectively,  were 
derived from products within our Surgical Solutions product category. 

We have extensive distribution capabilities and broad reach across all health care settings. We primarily operate in the following 
channels: (1) sales and rentals of products to acute and extended care facilities worldwide through both a direct sales force and 
distributors; (2) sales and rentals of products directly to patients in the home; and (3) sales into primary care facilities (primarily 
Welch Allyn products) through distributors. Through our network of approximately 160 North American and 45 international 
service centers, and approximately 1,600 service professionals, we are able to provide technical support and services and rapidly 
deliver our products to customers on an as-needed basis, providing our customers flexibility to purchase or rent select products. 
This  extensive  network  is  critical  to  serving  our  customers  and  securing  contracts  with  Group  Purchasing  Organizations 
(“GPOs”) and Integrated Delivery Networks (“IDNs”). 

Raw Materials 

Principal materials used in our products for each business segment include carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, wood and 
laminates, petroleum based products, such as foams and plastics, and other materials, substantially all of which are available 
from multiple sources. Motors and electronic controls for electrically operated beds and certain other components are purchased 
from one or more manufacturers. 

Prices fluctuate for raw materials and sub-assemblies used in our products based on a number of factors beyond our control. 
Specifically, over the past several years, the fluctuating prices of certain raw materials, including metals, fuel, plastics and other 
petroleum-based products in particular, and fuel related delivery costs, had a direct effect on our profitability. Although we 
generally have not engaged in hedging transactions with respect to raw material purchases, we have entered into fixed price 
supply contracts at times. 

Most of our extended contracts with hospital GPOs and other customers for the sale of products in North America permit us to 
institute  annual  list  price  increases,  although we  may  not  be  able  to raise  prices  sufficiently  to  offset all  raw  material  cost 
inflation. 

Competition 

Across our business, we compete on the basis of clinical expertise and resulting product clinical utility and ability to produce 
favorable outcomes, as well as value, quality, customer service, innovation and breadth of product offerings. We evaluate our 
competition based on our product categories. 

4 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The following table displays our significant competitors with respect to each product category: 

Product Categories 

Competitors 

Patient Support Systems ................................    ArjoHuntleigh (Division of Getinge AB) 

Ascom Holding 
Joerns Healthcare 
Linet 
Rauland-Borg Corporation 

Front Line Care ..............................................    Covidien, Ltd. 

Carefusion 
Electromed, Inc. 
Exergen Corporation 
GE Healthcare 
Heine Optotechnik 
International Biophysics, Inc. 

Surgical Solutions ..........................................    Action Medical 

DeRoyal 
Draeger 
Maquet (Division of Getinge AB) 
MizuhoOSI 

Additionally, we compete with a large number of smaller and regional manufacturers. 

Regulatory Matters 

SIZEWise Rentals, LLC 
Stiegelmeyer 
Stryker Corporation 
Universal  Hospital  Services, 
Inc. 

Omron Healthcare 
Philips 
Resmed 
Respirtech 
Riester 
Thayer Medical 

Skytron 
Steris 
Stryker Corporation 
Swann-Morton 

FDA  Regulation.  We  design,  manufacture,  install  and  distribute  medical  devices  that  are  regulated  by  the  Food  and  Drug 
Administration (“FDA”) in the U.S. and similar agencies in other countries. The regulations and standards of these agencies 
evolve over time and require us to make changes in our manufacturing processes and quality systems to remain in compliance. 
The FDA’s Quality System regulations and the regulatory equivalents under the Medical Device Directive in the European 
Union set forth standards for our product design and manufacturing processes, require the maintenance of certain records and 
provide for inspections of our facilities. From time to time, the FDA performs routine inspections of our facilities and may 
inform  us  of  certain  deficiencies  in  our  processes  or  facilities.  In  addition,  there  are  certain  state  and  local  government 
requirements that must be complied with in the manufacturing and marketing of our products. See Item 1A. Risk Factors for 
additional information. 

Environmental. We are subject to a variety of federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations relating to 
environmental and health and safety concerns, including the handling, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous materials 
used in, or derived from, our manufacturing processes. When necessary, we provide for reserves in our financial statements for 
environmental matters. We do not expect the remediation costs for any environmental issues in which we are currently involved 
to exceed $2 million. 

Health Care Regulations. In March 2010, comprehensive health care reform legislation was signed into law through the passage 
of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. The health 
care industry continues to undergo significant change as this law is implemented. In this regard, it is possible that the new 
Trump Administration and the U.S. Congress may seek to modify, repeal or otherwise invalidate all or part of this health care 
reform legislation, and it is unclear what new framework may emerge as a result of such efforts. In addition to health care 
reform, Medicare, Medicaid and managed care organizations, such as health maintenance organizations and preferred provider 
organizations, traditional indemnity insurers and third-party administrators are under increasing pressure to control costs and 
limit utilization, while improving quality and health care outcomes. These objectives are being advanced through a variety of 
reform initiatives including: accountable care organizations, value based purchasing, bundling initiatives, competitive bidding 
programs, etc. We are also subject to a number of other regulations related to the sale and distribution of health care products. 
The potential impact of these regulations to our business is discussed further in Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in this Form 10-K. 

5 

 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
  
Product Development 

Most of our products and product improvements have been developed internally. We maintain close working relationships with 
various medical professionals who assist in product research and development. New and improved products play a critical role 
in our sales growth. We continue to place emphasis on the development of proprietary products and product improvements to 
complement and expand our existing product lines. Our significant research and development activities are located in Acton, 
Massachusetts; Batesville, Indiana; Beaverton, Oregon; Cary, North Carolina; Skaneateles Falls, New York; Lulea, Sweden; 
Montpelier and Pluvigner, France; Singapore; and Saalfeld, Puchheim and Witten, Germany. 

Research  and  development  is  expensed  as  incurred.  Research  and  development  expense  for  the  fiscal  years  ended 
September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was $133.5 million, $91.8 million and $71.9 million, respectively. 

In addition, certain software development technology costs are capitalized as intangibles and are amortized over a period of 
three to five years once the software is ready for its intended use. The amounts capitalized during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 
2014 were approximately $2.4 million, $2.6 million and $2.6 million, respectively. 

Patents and Trademarks 

We own, and from time-to-time license, a number of patents on our products and manufacturing processes, but we do not 
believe any single patent or related group of patents is of material significance to any business segment or our business as a 
whole. We also own a number of trademarks and service marks relating to our products and product services. Except for the 
marks “Hill-Rom®”, “Bard-Parker®”, and “Welch Allyn®”, we do not believe any single trademark or service mark is of material 
significance to any business segment or our business as a whole. 

Foreign Operations 

Information about our foreign operations is set forth in tables relating to geographic information in Note 11 of our Consolidated 
Financial Statements, included herein under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

Employees 

At September 30, 2016, we had approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. Approximately 6 percent of our employees in the 
U.S.  work  under  collective  bargaining  agreements.  We  are  also  subject  to  various  collective  bargaining  arrangements  or 
national agreements outside the U.S. covering approximately 18 percent of our employees. The collective bargaining agreement 
at our primary U.S. manufacturing facility expires in January 2019. We have not experienced a work stoppage in the U.S. in 
over 40 years, and we believe that our employee relations are satisfactory. 

Executive Officers 

The following sets forth certain information regarding our executive officers. The term of office for each executive officer 
expires on the date his or her successor is chosen and qualified. No director or executive officer has a “family relationship” 
with any other director or executive officer of the Company, as that term is defined for purposes of this disclosure requirement. 
There is no understanding between any executive officer and any other person pursuant to which the executive officer was 
selected. 

John J. Greisch, 61, was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Hill-Rom in January 2010. Mr. Greisch was most 
recently President, International Operations for Baxter International, Inc., a position he held since 2006. Prior to this, he held 
several other positions with Baxter, serving as Baxter's Chief Financial Officer and as President of Baxter's BioScience division. 

Carlos Alonso, 57, was elected Senior Vice President and President, Hill-Rom International in April 2015. Before joining Hill-
Rom, Mr. Alonso served as the President and CEO of the Esaote Group, a medical imaging leader based in Genova, Italy. Prior 
to the Esaote Group, Mr. Alonso served as the CEO of Esteve Pharmaceuticals based in Barcelona, Spain, and held various 
leadership roles of increasing responsibility with Baxter International, Inc. over the course of fifteen years, including serving 
as Global President of the Renal Division. 

Dirk Ehlers, 56, was elected Senior Vice President and President, Surgical Solutions in January 2016. He joined Hill-Rom in 
September  2015  to  lead  the  Trumpf  Medical  business.  Prior  to  joining  Hill-Rom,  Dr.  Ehlers  was  the  President  and  Chief 
Executive Officer of Eppendorf, a Life Science Tools company based in Germany. Prior to that, Dr. Ehlers was the Head of 
Professional Diagnostics with Roche Diagnostics, and spent six years as Chief Financial Officer and Business Unit Head for 
Evotec AG, a public contract research and biotech company. 

6 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
Andreas Frank, 40, was elected as Senior Vice President Corporate Development and Strategy in October 2011. Before joining 
Hill-Rom, Mr. Frank was Director, Corporate Development at Danaher Corporation. Previously he worked in the Corporate 
Finance and Strategy practice at the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. 

Kenneth Meyers, 54, was elected Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 2015. Before 
joining Hill-Rom, Mr. Meyers was Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Hospira, Inc. Previously, he 
was a partner at Mercer / Oliver Wyman Consulting. Prior to Mercer / Oliver Wyman, he served as Senior Vice President, 
Human Resources, for Starbucks International. 

Deborah  Rasin,  50,  was  elected  Senior  Vice  President,  Chief  Legal  Officer  and  Secretary  for  Hill-Rom,  effective  January 
2016.  Previously she was General Counsel for Dentsply Sirona, Inc.  Prior to Dentsply, Ms. Rasin served as General Counsel 
at Samsonite Corporation (for which she worked in Denver and London) and as a senior attorney at GM (in Detroit and Zurich). 

Jason A. Richardson, 39, was elected Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, effective March 
2016.  Mr. Richardson previously served in a variety of finance and accounting positions with Hill-Rom, including Assistant 
Controller and head of finance for Hill-Rom’s Surgical and Respiratory Care division. 

Alton Shader, 43, was elected Senior Vice President and President, Front Line Care in September 2015. He had served as 
Senior Vice President and President, North America since July 2012 and previously as Senior Vice President and President, 
Post-Acute Care with Hill-Rom since July 2011. Before joining Hill-Rom, Mr. Shader was General Manager of Renal at Baxter 
International, Inc. Previously, he served as General Manager for Baxter Ireland and held senior marketing positions in Baxter's 
operations in Zurich and in California. 

Carlyn D. Solomon, 54, was elected Chief Operating Officer of Hill-Rom in November 2014. Mr. Solomon was most recently 
the Corporate Vice President, Critical Care & Vascular Business Units of Edwards Lifesciences since 2006, and was VP of 
Corporate Strategy and GM of Cardiac Surgery Systems Business of Edwards Lifesciences from 2005 to 2006.  Mr. Solomon 
has informed the Company that he will be leaving the Company in November 2016. 

Steven J. Strobel, 58, was elected Senior Vice President in November 2014 and Chief Financial Officer in December 2014. 
Before joining Hill-Rom, Mr. Strobel was President of McGough Road Advisors, a corporate finance consulting firm, from 
2012 to 2014 and previously Chief Financial Officer of BlueStar Energy, an independent retail energy services company, from 
2009 to 2012. Prior to BlueStar, he served as Treasurer and Corporate Controller at Motorola, and in the same positions at 
Owens Corning. Mr. Strobel serves on the Board of Directors of Newell Brands Inc., where he chairs the Audit Committee. 

Availability of Reports and Other Information 

Our website  is  www.hill-rom.com. We  make  available  on this  website,  free  of  charge,  access  to our  annual, quarterly  and 
current reports and other documents we file with, or furnish to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as soon as 
practicable after such reports or documents are filed or furnished. We also make available on our website position specifications 
for the Chairman, members of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer, our Global Code of Conduct (and any 
amendments or waivers), the Corporate Governance Standards of our Board of Directors and the charters of each of the standing 
committees of the Board of Directors. All of these documents are also available to shareholders in print upon request. 

All reports filed with the SEC are also available via the SEC website, www.sec.gov, or may be read and copied at the SEC 
Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC  20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference 
Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. 

7 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS 

Our business involves risks. The following information about these risks should be considered carefully together with the other 
information contained herein. The risks described below are not the only risks we face. Additional risks not currently known 
or deemed immaterial also might result in adverse effects on our business. Any of these risks could have a material adverse 
impact on our business, financial condition, or future results. The order in which these factors appear should not be construed 
to indicate their relative importance or priority. 

We face significant uncertainty in the industry due to government health care reform, changes in Medicare, Medicaid 
and other governmental medical program reimbursements, and we cannot predict how these reforms will impact our 
operating results. 

In March 2010, the U.S. Congress adopted and President Obama signed into law comprehensive health care reform legislation 
through the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (H.R. 3590) and the Health Care and Education 
Reconciliation  Act  (H.R.  4872).  We  cannot  predict  with  certainty  what  additional  healthcare  initiatives,  if  any,  will  be 
implemented at the federal or state level, or what the ultimate effect of federal health care reform or any future legislation or 
regulation will have on us. In addition, it is possible that the new Trump Administration and the U.S. Congress may seek to 
modify, repeal or otherwise invalidate all, or certain provisions of, the current health care reform legislation. Further, regardless 
of  the  prevailing  political  environment  in  the  United  States,  Medicare,  Medicaid,  managed  care  organizations  and  foreign 
governments  are  increasing  pressure  to  both  control  health  care  utilization  and  to  limit  reimbursement.  Changes  in 
reimbursement  programs  or  their  regulations,  including  retroactive  and  prospective  rate  and  coverage  criteria  changes, 
competitive  bidding  for  certain  products  and  services,  and  other  changes  intended  to  reduce  expenditures  (domestically  or 
internationally), could adversely affect the portions of our businesses that are dependent on third-party reimbursement or direct 
governmental  payments.  Moreover,  to  the  extent  that  our  customers  experience  reimbursement  pressure  resulting  in  lower 
revenue for them, their demand for our products and services might decrease. The impact of the above mentioned items could 
have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and cash flows. 

Failure by us or our suppliers to comply with the FDA regulations and similar foreign regulations applicable to the 
products we  design,  manufacture,  install  or  distribute  could  expose  us  to  enforcement  actions  or  other adverse 
consequences. 

We design, manufacture, install and distribute medical devices that are regulated by the FDA in the U.S. and similar agencies 
in other countries. Failure to comply with applicable regulations could result in future product recalls, injunctions preventing 
the shipment of products or other enforcement actions that could have a material adverse effect on our revenue and profitability. 
Additionally,  certain  of  our  suppliers  are  subject  to  FDA  regulations,  and  the  failure  of  these  suppliers  to  comply  with 
regulations could adversely affect us; as regulatory actions taken by the FDA against those manufacturers can result in product 
shortages, recalls or modifications. 

We  could  be  subject  to substantial  fines  or  damages  and  possible  exclusion  from  participation  in  federal  or  state 
health care programs if we fail to comply with the laws and regulations applicable to our business. 

We  are  subject  to  stringent  laws  and  regulations  at both the  federal  and  state  levels governing  the participation of  durable 
medical equipment suppliers in federal and state health care programs. In 2011 we entered into a five-year Corporate Integrity 
Agreement  with  the  federal  government,  which  imposes  on  us  additional  contractual  obligations.  The  Corporate  Integrity 
Agreement expired according to its terms on September 30, 2016. 

From  time  to  time,  the  government  seeks  additional  information  related  to  our  claims  submissions,  and  in  some  instances 
government  contractors  perform  audits  of  payments  made  to  us  under  Medicare,  Medicaid,  and  other  federal  health  care 
programs. On occasion, these reviews identify overpayments for which we submit refunds. At other times, our own internal 
audits identify the need to refund payments. We believe the frequency and intensity of government audits and review processes 
has intensified and we expect this will continue in the future, due to increased resources allocated to these activities at both the 
federal and state Medicaid level, and greater sophistication in data review techniques. 

If  we  are  deemed  to  have  violated  these  laws  and  regulations,  we  could  be  subject  to  substantial  fines,  damages,  possible 
exclusion from participation in federal health care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid and possible recoupment of any 
overpayments related to such violations. While we believe that our practices materially comply with applicable state and federal 
requirements, the requirements might be interpreted in a manner inconsistent with our interpretation. Failure to comply with 
applicable laws and regulations, even if inadvertent, could have a material adverse impact on our business. 

8 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
We operate in a highly competitive industry that is subject to the risk of declining demand and pricing pressures, which 
could adversely affect our operating results. 

Demand for our products and services depends in large part on overall demand in the health care market. Additionally, with 
the  health  care  market’s  increased  focus  on  hospital  asset  and  resource  efficiency  as  well  as  reimbursement  constraints, 
spending for many of our products is on a long-term declining trend. Further, the competitive pressures in our industry could 
cause us to lose  market share unless we increase our expenditures or reduce our prices, which could adversely impact our 
operating results. The nature of this highly competitive marketplace demands that we successfully introduce new products into 
the market in a cost effective manner (more fully detailed below). These factors, along with possible legislative developments 
and others, might result in significant shifts in market share among the industry's major participants, including us. Accordingly, 
if we are unable to effectively differentiate ourselves from our competitors in terms of both new products and diversification 
of  our  product  portfolio  through  business  acquisitions,  then  our  market  share,  sales  and  profitability  could  be  adversely 
impacted through lower volume or decreased prices. 

Continued  successful  integration  of  Welch  Allyn  with  Hill-Rom,  realization  of  estimated  synergies  and  successful 
operation of the combined company are not assured. 

Integrating and coordinating certain aspects of the operations and personnel of Welch Allyn with Hill-Rom will continue to 
involve complex operational, technological and personnel-related challenges. This process will continue to be time-consuming 
and expensive, could disrupt the businesses of either or both of the companies and might not result in the full benefits expected 
from  the  merger,  including  cost  synergies  expected  to  arise  from  supply  chain  efficiencies  and  overlapping  general  and 
administrative functions. The potential difficulties, and resulting costs and delays, include: 






consolidating corporate and administrative infrastructures; 
issues in integrating manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facilities, research and development and sales forces; 
unanticipated issues in integrating information technology, communications and other systems; and 
incompatibility of purchasing, logistics, marketing, administration and other systems and processes. 

We have a substantial amount of indebtedness, much of which was incurred in connection with the 2015 Welch Allyn 
acquisition. This level of indebtedness could adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital to fund operations, 
our flexibility in operating our business and our ability to react to changes in the economy or our industry. 

At September 30, 2016, we had $2,148.5 million of indebtedness  outstanding. Such indebtedness includes $1,462.5 million 
outstanding under a term loan and $235.8 million outstanding under revolving loans that were initially incurred to finance the 
Welch Allyn acquisition and which have resulted in a substantially higher level of leverage compared with periods prior to the 
acquisition. As a result of this increase in debt, demands on our cash resources have increased. The increased level of debt 
could, among other things: 














require us to dedicate a large portion of our cash flow from operations to the servicing and repayment of our debt, 
thereby reducing funds available for working capital, capital expenditures, research and development expenditures 
and other general corporate requirements; 
limit  our  ability  to  obtain  additional  financing  to  fund  future  working  capital,  capital  expenditures,  research  and 
development expenditures and other general corporate requirements; 
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in its business and the industry in which we operate; 
restrict our ability to make strategic acquisitions or dispositions or to exploit business opportunities; 
place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to competitors that have less debt; 
adversely affect our credit rating, with the result that the cost of servicing our indebtedness might increase; 
adversely affect the market price of Hill-Rom common stock; 
limit our ability to apply proceeds from an offering or asset sale to purposes other than the servicing and repayment 
of debt; and 
cause us to fail to meet payment obligations or otherwise default under our debt, which will give our lenders the right 
to accelerate the indebtedness and exercise other rights and remedies against us. 

In addition, we might incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future, which could cause the related risks to intensify. 
We might need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before their respective maturities. We cannot assure you 
that we will be able to refinance any of our indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all. The terms of any additional 
debt might give the holders rights, preferences, and privileges senior to those of holders of our common stock, particularly in 
the  event  of  liquidation.  The  terms  of  any  new  debt  might  also  impose  additional  and  more  stringent  restrictions  on  our 

9 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
operations  than  are  currently  in  place.  If  we  are  unable  to  refinance  our  debt,  we  might  default  under  the  terms  of  our 
indebtedness, which could lead to an acceleration of the debt. We do not expect that we could repay all of our outstanding 
indebtedness if the repayment of such indebtedness was accelerated. 

Our  future  financial  performance  will  depend  in part  on  the  successful  introduction  of  new  products  into  the 
marketplace on a cost-effective basis. 

Our future financial performance will depend in part on our ability to influence, anticipate, identify and respond to changing 
consumer preferences and needs. We can provide no assurances that our new products will achieve the same degree of success 
as in the past. We might not correctly anticipate or identify trends in consumer preferences or needs, or might identify them 
later than competitors do. In addition, difficulties in manufacturing or in obtaining regulatory approvals might delay or prohibit 
introduction of new products into the marketplace. Further, we might not be able to develop and produce new products at a 
cost that allows us to meet our goals for profitability. Warranty claims and service costs relating to our new products might be 
greater than anticipated, and we might be required to devote significant resources to address any quality issues associated with 
our  new  products,  which  could  reduce  the  resources  available  for  further  new  product  development  and  other  matters.  In 
addition, the introduction of new products might also cause customers to defer purchases of existing products. 

Failure to successfully introduce new products on a cost-effective basis, or delays in customer purchasing decisions related to 
the evaluation of new products, could cause us to lose market share and could materially adversely affect our business, financial 
condition, results of operations and cash flow. 

Adverse developments in general domestic and worldwide economic conditions and instability and disruption of credit 
markets could have an adverse effect on our operating results, financial condition, or liquidity. 

We are subject to risks arising from adverse changes in general domestic and global economic conditions, including recession 
or  economic  slowdown  and  disruption  of  domestic  and  international  credit  markets.  The  credit  and  capital  markets  could 
experience extreme volatility and disruption which could lead to periods of recessionary conditions and depressed levels of 
consumer and commercial spending. These recessionary conditions could cause customers to reduce, modify, delay or cancel 
plans to purchase our products and services. If our customers reduce investments in capital expenditures or utilize their limited 
capital funds to invest in products that we do not offer or that do not comprise a large percentage of our product portfolio, it 
could negatively impact our operating results. Moreover, even if our revenue remains constant, our profitability could decline 
if there is a shift to sales of product mix or geographic locations with less favorable margins. If worldwide economic conditions 
worsen, we would expect our customers to scrutinize costs resulting from pressures on operating margin due to rising supply 
costs,  reduced  investment  income  and  philanthropic  giving,  increased  interest  expense,  reimbursement  pressure,  reduced 
elective healthcare spending and uncompensated care. 

We might not be able to grow if we are unable to successfully acquire and integrate, or form business relationships with, 
other companies. 

We have in the past, and expect in the future, to grow our business through mergers, acquisitions and other similar business 
arrangements. We might not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or business relationships, negotiate acceptable 
terms for such acquisitions or relationships or receive necessary financing on acceptable terms. Additionally, we might become 
responsible for liabilities associated with businesses that we acquire to the extent they are not covered by indemnification from 
the sellers or by insurance. Even if we are able to consummate acquisitions, such acquisitions could be dilutive to earnings, and 
we could overpay for such acquisitions. Additionally, we might not be fully successful in our integration efforts or fully realize 
expected  benefits  from  the  integration.  Our  integration  efforts  might  divert  management  and  other  resources  from  other 
important matters, and we could experience delays or unusual expenses in the integration process, including intangible asset 
impairments which could result in significant charges in our Statements of Consolidated Income. Moreover, the margins for 
these  companies  might  differ  from  our  historical gross  and operating  margins resulting  in  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our 
results of operations. 

Failure  to  comply  with  regulations  due  to  our  contracts  with  U.S.  government  entities  could  adversely  affect  our 
business and results of operations.  

Our U.S. business contracts with U.S. government entities and is subject to specific rules, regulations and approvals applicable 
to government contractors. U.S. government agencies often reserve the right to conduct audits and investigations of our business 
practices to assure our compliance with these requirements. Our failure to comply with these or other laws and regulations 
could result in contract terminations, suspension or debarment from contracting with the U.S. federal government, civil fines 
and damages and criminal prosecution. In addition, changes in procurement policies, budget considerations, unexpected U.S. 

10 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
developments, such as changes in the funding or structure of Department of Veterans Affairs or other government agencies to 
which we sell, might adversely affect sales to government entities. 

The assets in our pension plans are subject to market disruptions. In addition, our pension plans are underfunded. 

Our primary pension plan invests in a variety of equity and debt securities subject to market risks. In addition, our pension 
plans  are  underfunded  by  $80.1  million  based  on  our  projected  benefit  obligation  and  fair  value  of  plan  assets  at 
September 30, 2016. Market volatility and disruption could cause declines in asset values or fluctuations in assumptions used 
to value our liability and expenses. If this occurs, we might need to make additional pension plan contributions and our pension 
expense in future years might increase. 

Our  business  is  significantly dependent  on  major  contracts  with  GPOs,  IDNs,  and  certain  other  distributors  and 
purchasers. 

A majority of our North American hospital sales and rentals are made pursuant to contracts with hospital GPOs. At any given 
time, we are typically at various stages of responding to bids and negotiating and renewing expiring GPO agreements. Failure 
to be included in certain of these agreements could have a material adverse effect on our business, including product sales and 
service and rental revenue. 

Participation by us in such programs often requires increased discounting or restrictions on our ability to raise prices, and failure 
to participate or to be selected for participation in such programs might result in a reduction of sales to the member hospitals. 
In addition, the industry is showing an increased focus on contracting directly with health systems or IDNs (which typically 
represent influential members and owners of GPOs). IDNs and health systems often make key purchasing decisions and have 
influence over the GPO’s contract decisions, and often request additional discounts or other enhancements. Further, certain 
other distributors and purchasers have similar processes to the GPOs and IDNs and failure to be included in agreements with 
these other purchasers could have a material adverse effect on our business. 

Increased prices for, or unavailability of, raw materials or sub-assemblies used in our products could adversely affect 
profitability or revenue. In particular, our results of operations could be adversely affected by high prices for metals, 
fuel,  plastics  and  other  petroleum-based  products.  We  also  procure  several  raw  materials  and  sub-assemblies  from 
single suppliers. 

Our profitability is affected by the prices and availability of the raw materials and sub-assemblies used in the manufacture of 
our products. These prices might fluctuate based on a number of factors beyond our control, including changes in supply and 
demand,  general  economic  conditions,  labor  costs,  fuel  related  delivery  costs,  competition,  import  duties,  tariffs,  currency 
exchange rates, and government regulation. Significant increases in the prices of raw materials or sub-assemblies that cannot 
be recovered through increases in the prices of our products could adversely affect our results of operations. There can be no 
assurance  that  the  marketplace  will  support  higher  prices  or  that  such  prices  and  productivity  gains  will  fully  offset  any 
commodity price increases in the future. We generally have not engaged in hedging transactions with respect to raw material 
purchases, but do enter into fixed price supply contracts at times. Future decisions not to engage in hedging transactions or 
ineffective hedging transactions might result in increased price volatility, potentially adversely impacting our profitability. 

Our dependency upon regular deliveries of supplies from particular suppliers means that interruptions or stoppages in such 
deliveries could adversely affect our operations until arrangements with alternate suppliers could be made. Several of the raw 
materials and sub-assemblies used in the manufacture of our products currently are procured only from a single source. If any 
of these sole-source suppliers were unable or unwilling to deliver these materials for an extended period of time we might not 
be able to manufacture one or more products for a period of time, and our business could suffer. We might not be able to find 
acceptable  alternatives,  and  any  such  alternatives  could  result  in  increased  costs.  Difficulties  in  the  credit  markets  could 
adversely affect our suppliers’ access to capital and therefore their ability to continue to provide an adequate supply of the 
materials we use in our products. 

The majority of our products are manufactured at a single facility or location, and the material damage or loss of, or 
partial or complete labor-related work stoppage at, one or more of these facilities or locations could prevent us from 
manufacturing all the various products we sell. 

We manufacture the majority of our products in only a single facility or location. If an event occurred that resulted in material 
damage or loss of, or partial or complete labor-related work stoppage at, one or more of these manufacturing facilities or we 
lacked sufficient labor to fully operate the facility, we might be unable to transfer the manufacture of the relevant products to 
another facility or location in a cost-effective or timely manner, if at all. This potential inability to transfer production could 

11 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
occur for a number of reasons, including but not limited to a lack of necessary relevant manufacturing capability at another 
facility, or the regulatory requirements of the FDA or other governmental regulatory bodies. Such an event could materially 
negatively impact our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 

Our international sales and operations are subject to risks and uncertainties that vary by country and which could have 
a material adverse effect on our business and/or results of operations. 

International sales accounted for a significant percent of our net sales in fiscal 2016. We anticipate that international sales will 
continue to represent a significant portion of our total sales in the future. In addition, we have multiple manufacturing facilities 
and third-party suppliers that are located outside of the U.S.  As a result, our international sales, as well as our sales in the U.S. 
of products produced or sourced internationally, are subject to risks and uncertainties that can vary by country, such as political 
instability,  economic  conditions,  foreign  currency  exchange  rate  fluctuations,  changes  in  tax  laws,  regulatory  and 
reimbursement  programs  and  policies,  and  the  protection  of  intellectual  property  rights.   In  addition,  our  collections  of 
international receivables are subject to economic pressures and the actions of some governmental authorities who have initiated 
various austerity measures to control healthcare and other governmental spending. 

Unfavorable outcomes related to uncertain tax positions could result in significant tax liabilities. 

We have recorded tax benefits related to various uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. While we 
believe our positions are appropriate, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), state or foreign tax authorities could disagree with 
our positions, which could result in a significant tax payment. 

We are involved on an ongoing basis in claims, lawsuits and governmental proceedings relating to our operations, as 
well as product liability or other liability claims that could expose us to adverse judgments or could adversely affect the 
sales of our products. 

We are involved in the design, manufacture and sale of health care products, which face an inherent risk of exposure to product 
liability claims or if our products are alleged to have caused injury or are found to be unsuitable for their intended use. Amongst 
other claims, we are, from time to time, a party to claims and lawsuits alleging that our products have caused injury or death or 
are otherwise unsuitable. It is possible that we will receive adverse judgments in such lawsuits, and any such adverse judgments 
could be material. Although we carry insurance with respect to such matters, this insurance is subject to varying deductibles 
and self-insured retentions and might not be adequate to cover the full amount of any particular claim. In addition, any such 
claims could negatively impact the sales of products that are the subject of such claims or other products. 

We might not be able to attract, retain and develop key personnel. 

Our future performance depends in significant part upon the continued service of our executive officers and other key personnel. 
The loss of the services of one or more of our executive officers or other key employees could have a material adverse effect 
on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. Our success also depends on our continuing ability to 
attract, retain and develop highly qualified personnel, and as competition for such personnel is intense, there can be no assurance 
that we can do so in the future. 

A portion of our workforce is unionized, and we could face labor disruptions that would interfere with our operations. 

Approximately 6 percent of our employees in the U.S. work under collective bargaining agreements. We are also subject to 
various collective bargaining arrangements or national agreements outside the U.S. covering approximately 18 percent of our 
employees. Although we have not recently experienced any significant work stoppages as a result of labor disagreements, we 
cannot ensure that such a stoppage will not occur in the future. Our labor contract at our primary U.S. manufacturing facility 
expires  in  January  2019.   Inability  to  negotiate  satisfactory  new  agreements  or  a  labor  disturbance  at  one  of  our  principal 
facilities could have a material adverse effect on our operations. 

We might not be successful in achieving expected operating efficiencies and sustaining or improving operating expense 
reductions,  and  might  experience  business  disruptions  and  adverse  tax  consequences  associated  with  restructuring, 
realignment and cost reduction activities. 

Over the past few years we have initiated several restructuring, realignment and cost reduction initiatives. In the third quarter 
of  fiscal  2016,  we  announced  the  closure  of  sites  in  Vuollerim,  Sweden  and  Montpellier,  France  in  a  continuing  effort  to 
rationalize our global footprint.  In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we also announced plans to close two facilities. While we 
expect to realize efficiencies from these actions, these activities might not produce the full efficiency and cost reduction benefits 

12 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
we expect. Further, such benefits might be realized later than expected, and the ongoing costs of implementing these measures 
might be greater than anticipated. If these measures are not successful or sustainable, we might undertake additional realignment 
and cost reduction efforts, which could result in future charges. Moreover, our ability to achieve our other strategic goals and 
business plans might be adversely affected and we could experience business disruptions with customers and elsewhere if our 
restructuring and realignment efforts and our cost reduction activities prove ineffective. 

These actions, the resulting costs, and potential delays or potential lower than anticipated benefits might also impact our foreign 
tax positions and might require us to record tax reserves against certain deferred tax assets in our international business. 

We are increasingly dependent on consistent functioning of our information technology and cybersecurity systems and 
if we are exposed to any intrusions or if we fail to maintain the integrity of our data, our business and our reputation 
could be materially adversely affected. 

We  are  increasingly  dependent  on  consistent  functioning  of  our  information  technology  and  cybersecurity  systems  for  our 
infrastructure and products.  Our  information  systems  require  an ongoing  commitment  of  significant  resources  to  maintain, 
protect, and enhance existing systems and develop new systems to keep pace with continuing changes in information processing 
technology, evolving systems and regulatory standards, integration of acquisitions, and the increasing need to protect patient 
and  customer  information.  In  addition,  third  parties  might  attempt  to  hack  into  our  products  or  systems  and  might  obtain 
proprietary  information.  If  we  fail  to  maintain  or  protect  our  information  and  cybersecurity  systems  and  data  integrity 
effectively, we could lose existing customers or suppliers, have difficulty attracting new customers or suppliers, have problems 
that  adversely  impact  internal  controls,  have  difficulty  preventing,  detecting,  and  controlling  fraud,  have  disputes  with 
customers and suppliers, have regulatory sanctions or penalties imposed, have increases in operating expenses, incur expenses 
or lose revenues as a result of a data privacy breach, or suffer other adverse consequences. Any significant breakdown, intrusion, 
interruption, corruption, or destruction of these systems, as well as any data breaches, could have a material adverse effect on 
our business. 

We might be adversely affected by new regulations relating to conflict minerals. 

The SEC has adopted rules regarding disclosure for public companies whose products contain conflict minerals (commonly 
referred to as tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold) which originate from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and/or 
adjoining countries. The implementation of these requirements could adversely affect the sourcing, availability and pricing of 
materials used in the manufacturing of our products. In addition, we will incur additional costs to comply with the disclosure 
requirements, including costs related to determining the source of any of the relevant minerals used in our products. Since our 
supply  chain  is  complex  and  multilayered,  we  might  be  unable  to  ascertain  with  sufficient  certainty  the  origins  for  these 
minerals despite our due diligence procedures, which in turn might harm our reputation. We might also face difficulties in 
satisfying customers who might require that our products be certified as DRC conflict free, which could harm our relationships 
with these customers and/or lead to a loss of revenue. These requirements also could have the effect of limiting the pool of 
suppliers from which we source these minerals, and we might be unable to obtain conflict-free minerals at prices similar to the 
past, which could increase our costs and adversely affect our manufacturing operations and our profitability. 

Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 

We have not received any comments from the staff of the SEC regarding our periodic or current reports that remain unresolved. 

13 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Item 2. PROPERTIES 

The principal properties used in our operations are listed below. All facilities are suitable for their intended purpose, are being 
efficiently utilized and are believed to provide adequate capacity to meet demand for the next several years. 

Location 
Acton, MA .................................   Light manufacturing, development and distribution of health care 
equipment; Office administration

Description and Primary Use

Owned/Leased
Leased

Batesville, IN .............................   Manufacturing, development and distribution of health care equipment; 

Owned

Beaverton, OR ...........................   Development of health care equipment; Office administration 
Caledonia, MI ............................   Manufacturing, development and distribution of surgical products; Office 

Leased
Leased

Office administration

administration

Carol Stream, IL ........................   Manufacturing, development and distribution of health care equipment; 

Leased

Office administration

Cary, NC ....................................   Development of health care equipment; Office administration 
Charleston, SC* .........................   Light manufacturing and distribution of health care equipment; Office 

Leased
Owned/Leased

administration

Chicago, IL ................................   Office administration
Coral Springs, FL .......................   Manufacturing and distribution of health care equipment; Office 

administration

Corona, CA ................................   Manufacturing, engineering and distribution of health care equipment 
Fishers, IN .................................   Manufacturing of health care equipment
St. Paul, MN ..............................   Office administration and distribution of health care equipment 
Skaneateles Falls, NY ................   Manufacturing, development and distribution of health care equipment; 

Office administration

Jiangsu, China ............................   Manufacturing of health care equipment
Taicang, China ...........................   Light manufacturing and distribution of health care equipment 
Montpellier, France* ..................   Manufacturing and development of health care equipment
Pluvigner, France .......................   Manufacturing, development and distribution of health care equipment; 

Office administration

Leased
Leased

Leased
Leased
Leased
Owned

Leased
Leased
Owned
Owned

Puchheim, Germany ..................   Manufacturing, development and distribution of health care equipment; 

Owned/Leased

Saalfeld, Germany .....................   Manufacturing, development and distribution of health care equipment; 

Owned

Witten, Germany ........................   Manufacturing, development and distribution of health care equipment; 

Owned

Office administration

Office administration

Office administration
Navan, County Meath, Ireland ...   Office administration
Kawagawa, Japan ......................   Office administration
Tijuana, Mexico .........................   Manufacturing and distribution of health care equipment; Office 

administration

Monterrey, Mexico ....................   Manufacturing of health care equipment
Las Piedras, Puerto Rico ............   Manufacturing of surgical products
Singapore ...................................   Manufacturing and development of health care equipment; Office 

administration

Owned
Leased
Leased

Owned
Owned
Leased

Lulea, Sweden............................   Manufacturing, development and distribution of health care equipment; 

Owned

Redditch, UK* ...........................   Manufacturing of surgical products;

Leased

Office administration

Office administration

* denotes properties where plans are in process to close, consolidate, or repurpose the facility 

In addition to the foregoing, we lease or own a number of other facilities, warehouse distribution centers, service centers and 
sales offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, Mexico, Australia, Middle East, the Far East, and Latin America. 

Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 

See  Note  13  of  our  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  included  under  Part  II,  Item 8  of  this  Form  10-K  for  information 
regarding legal proceedings in which we are involved. 

Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 

Not applicable. 

14 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART II 

Item 5.  MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 

Market Information 

Our  common  stock  is  traded  on  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange  under  the  ticker  symbol  “HRC”.  The  closing  price  of  our 
common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on November 10, 2016 was $54.66 per share. The following table reflects 
the range of high and low selling prices of our common stock and cash dividends declared by quarter for each of the last two 
fiscal years. 

Years Ended September 30 

2016 

2015 

High 

Low 

Cash 
Dividends 
Declared 

High 

Low 

Cash 
Dividends 
Declared 

55.26    $
51.11    $
54.57    $
62.17    $

46.31    $
42.99    $
46.79    $
49.42    $

0.1600    $
0.1700    $
0.1700    $
0.1700    $

47.32     $ 
49.35     $ 
57.95     $ 
58.73     $ 

39.58    $
44.69    $
48.16    $
49.30    $

0.1525 
0.1600 
0.1600 
0.1600 

Quarter Ended: 
December 31 ..................................   $ 
March 31 ........................................   $ 
June 30 ...........................................   $ 
September 30 .................................   $ 

Holders 

As of November 10, 2016, there were approximately 24,900 shareholders of record. 

Dividends 

The declaration and payment of cash dividends is at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors (“Board”) and depends upon 
many factors, including our financial condition, earnings potential, capital requirements, alternative uses of cash, covenants 
associated  with  debt  obligations,  legal  requirements,  and  other  factors  deemed  relevant  by  our  Board.  We  have  paid  cash 
dividends on our common stock every quarter since our initial public offering in 1971. We intend to continue to pay quarterly 
cash dividends comparable to those paid in the periods covered by these financial statements. 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 

Period 

Total 
Number 
of Shares 
Purchased (1) 

Average 
Price Paid 
per Share 

Total Number 
of Shares 
Purchased as 
Part of Publicly 

Maximum 
Approximate 
Dollar Value 
of Shares That 
May Yet Be 

   Announced Plans or       Purchased Under 
the Programs (2) 

Programs (2) 

July 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016 ..................................    
August 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016 ........................    
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016 .............    
Total ......................................................................    

432  $ 
-  $ 
80,998  $ 
81,430  $ 

50.08    
-    
61.55    
61.49    

-  $ 
-  $ 
-  $ 
-  $ 

64.7 
64.7 
64.7 
64.7 

(1)  Shares purchased during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 were in connection with employee payroll tax withholding 

for restricted and deferred stock distributions. 

(2)  In September 2013, the Board approved an expansion of its previously announced share repurchase authorization to a total 
of  $190.0  million.  As  of  September 30, 2016,  a  cumulative  total  of  $125.3  million  has  been  used  under  this  existing 
authorization. The plan does not have an expiration date and currently there are no plans to terminate this program in the 
future. 

15 

  
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
  
   
 
  
   
   
   
     
   
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
    
    
    
    
 
  
    
    
  
    
 
  
    
    
  
    
 
  
 
    
  
    
 
  
 
  
  
    
 
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
    
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                          
 
 
  
 
 
Stock Performance Graph 

The following graph compares the return on our common stock with that of Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index (“S&P 500”) 
and our peer groups* for the five years ended September 30, 2016. Because the composition of our current peer group (the 
“2016  Peer  Group”)  has  changed  since  the  date  of  our  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year  ended 
September 30, 2015, we have included the data for the 2016 Peer Group as well as for our prior year’s peer group (the “2015 
Peer Group”) in the graph below. The changes reflected in the 2016 Peer Group were made in order to more closely align with 
the peer group used in our most recent compensation study done for executive compensation purposes. The graph assumes that 
the value of the investment in our common stock, the S&P 500, our 2016 Peer Group and our 2015 Peer Group was $100 on 
October 1, 2011 and that all dividends were reinvested. 

2011 

2012 

2013 

2014 

2015 

2016 

HRC ...............................................  $ 
S & P 500 .......................................  $ 
2015 Peer Group ............................  $ 
2016 Peer Group ............................  $ 

100   $
100   $
100   $
100   $

97   $
128   $
131   $
125   $

119   $
149   $
135   $
133   $

138    $ 
174    $ 
159    $ 
150    $ 

173   $
170   $
188   $
169   $

206 
192 
245 
220 

*  For purposes of the Stock Performance Graph above, our 2016 Peer Group is comprised of: Bruker Corporation, C.R. 
Bard, Inc., The Cooper Companies, Inc., Dentsply Sirona Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Halyard Health, Inc., 
Hologic, Inc., Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Mednax, Inc., Patterson Companies, 
Inc., PerkinElmer, Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, St. Jude Medical, Inc., Steris plc, Teleflex, Incorporated, Varian 
Medical Systems, Inc. and Waters Corporation. 

Our  2015  Peer  Group  was  comprised  of:   Alere  Inc.,  C.R.  Bard,  Inc.,  Chemed  Corp.,  Conmed  Corporation,  Dentsply 
International Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corp., Hologic Inc., IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Integra Lifesciences Holdings 
Corporation, Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Invacare Corporation, Mednax, Inc., PerkinElmer, Inc., ResMed Inc., Sirona Dental 
Systems Labs Inc., Steris Corporation, Teleflex Incorporated, The Cooper Companies, Inc., Varian Medical Systems, Inc. 
and West Pharmaceutical  Services,  Inc.   For purposes of  the Stock Performance  Graph above, no data  with respect  to 
Sirona Dental Systems Labs Inc. was provided due to its merger with Dentsply International Inc. 

Certain other information required by this item will be contained under the caption “Equity Compensation Plan Information” 
in our definitive Proxy Statement to be delivered to shareholders in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be 
held on March 14, 2017, and such information is incorporated herein by reference. 

16 

 
  
  
  
   
   
   
     
   
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
  
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 

The following table presents our selected consolidated financial data for each of the last five fiscal years ended September 30. 
Refer to Note 2 of our Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for disclosure of 
business  combinations  for  each  of  the  last  three  fiscal  years.  Also  see  Note  12  of  our  Consolidated  Financial  Statements 
included under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for selected unaudited quarterly financial information for each of the last two 
fiscal years. 

2016 

2015 

2014 

2013 

2012 

Net revenue ........................................................................................  $ 2,655.2  $ 1,988.2  $ 1,686.1   $  1,716.2  $ 1,634.3 
120.8 
Net income .........................................................................................  $
120.8 
Net income attributable to common shareholders ..............................  $
1.94 
Net income attributable to common shareholders per share - Basic ..  $
Net income attributable to common shareholders per share - Diluted $
1.94 
Total assets ........................................................................................  $ 4,262.4  $ 4,457.6  $ 1,751.3   $  1,586.8  $ 1,627.6 
364.1   $ 
237.5 
Long-term obligations .......................................................................  $ 1,938.4  $ 2,175.2  $
225.8  $
261.7 
210.3   $ 
213.8  $
Cash flows from operating activities .................................................  $
281.2  $
263.2  $
65.3  $
Capital expenditures ..........................................................................  $
77.8 
62.7   $ 
121.3  $
83.3  $
(58.6) $ (539.5)
(97.7) $ (1,756.4) $ (294.5)  $ 
Cash flows from investing activities ..................................................  $
Cash flows from financing activities .................................................  $
135.6 
63.8   $ 
(141.9) $ 1,642.7  $
Cash dividends per share ...................................................................  $ 0.6700  $ 0.6325  $ 0.5950   $  0.5250  $ 0.4875 

122.8  $
124.1  $
1.90  $
1.86  $

105.0  $
105.0  $
1.75  $
1.74  $

60.6   $ 
60.6   $ 
1.05   $ 
1.04   $ 

46.8  $
47.7  $
0.83  $
0.82  $

(161.5) $

Item 7.    MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS  OF 
OPERATIONS 

Overview 

We are a leading global medical technology company with approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. We partner with health 
care providers in more than 100 countries by focusing on patient care solutions that improve clinical and economic outcomes. 
Around the world, Hill-Rom's people, products, and programs work towards one mission: Enhancing outcomes for patients and 
their caregivers. 

Key Factors Impacting Our Business 

Industry-wide Demand and Cost Pressures. We believe that over the long term, overall patient and provider demand for health 
care products and services will continue to grow as a result of a number of factors, including an aging population, longer life 
expectancies, and an increasing number of sicker patients across all care settings, including hospitals, extended care facilities 
and in the home. In contrast, however, health care providers across the care continuum are under continued pressure to improve 
efficiency and control costs, possibly reducing demand for our products and services. These pressures may occur for a number 
of  reasons,  including  declining  commercial  third-party  payer  reimbursement  rates,  government  regulation,  and  hospital 
consolidation.  In  addition,  an  increasing  number  of  our  customers  are  purchasing  through  GPO  agreements  or  other  large 
contracts,  where  they  may  be  able  to  purchase  at  lower  prices  than  they  would  be  able  to  individually.  Moreover,  general 
economic  pressures  have  caused  some  governmental  authorities  to  initiate  various  austerity  measures  to  control  healthcare 
spending, reducing direct spending in addition to governmental reimbursement rates. We believe these factors may decrease 
demand for our products, decrease payments to us, or both; however, we may be able to offset some or all of this decreased 
demand through effective research and development leading to new product introductions, as well as providing demonstrable 
clinical and economic value to our customers. 

Customer  Consolidation.  Economic  considerations,  competition  and  other  factors  have  led  to  on-going  consolidation  of 
customers and the centralization of purchasing decision making. We believe this has influenced the criteria customers use to 
evaluate  the  value  proposition  offered  by  Hill-Rom  for  various  product  and  service  offerings.  Economic  decision-makers 
partner with clinical decision-makers to determine product selection. This has caused Hill-Rom to adjust the way we go to 
market and the structure of our sales and distribution channels, particularly in North America. Among other measures, Hill-
Rom established Corporate Solutions teams as an adjunct to our traditional sales representatives to better address customer 
needs for products and services that deliver solutions for more cost-effective patient care. With the acquisition of Welch Allyn, 
we also added a significant distributor component serving primary care. The extent to which Hill-Rom effectively addresses 
evolving needs brought about by customer consolidation could significantly impact the success of our revenue and profitability. 

17 

 
 
  
 
   
   
    
   
 
  
  
    
    
     
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mergers and Acquisitions. We have made several recent acquisitions, most notably the acquisitions of Welch Allyn and Trumpf 
Medical (“Trumpf”), and we plan to make additional acquisitions in the future. Our past and future acquisitions (to the extent 
that  we  make  them)  may  materially  impact  our results of  operations, by  increasing our  revenue  and revenue  growth  rates, 
increasing our ongoing operational selling and administrative expenses, adding incremental acquisition and integration related 
costs, and creating additional non-cash charges associated with the amortization of tangible and intangible assets resulting from 
purchase accounting. Moreover, to the extent that we acquire businesses that have financial drivers different than our current 
businesses, our future results of operations will be subject to additional or different factors impacting our financial performance. 

Growing Desire Among Developing Countries to Invest in Health Care. While industry growth rates in more mature geographic 
regions such as western and northern Europe and Japan have moderated, in many other geographic markets, where the relative 
spending  on  health  care  is  increasing,  we  expect  long-term  increasing  demand  for  medical  technologies.  New  hospital 
construction and hospital refurbishments are expected in regions such as Latin America, the Middle East and many parts of 
Asia. This could increase overall demand for our products and services. 

Changing  Acuities  and  Technological  Impact. As  a  result  of  the  growing  population  of  the  elderly  and  obese,  health  care 
systems are challenged to treat rising incidences of complex diseases and conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure 
and respiratory disease. However, at the same time, patients are being moved through hospitals faster and generally desire to 
rapidly move to lower acuity settings as quickly as possible. We believe that this trend increases the demand for more solutions 
to care for these patients in lower acuity settings, such as improved medical technologies, communication tools and information 
technologies. The increasing utilization of these technologies and our ability to meet changing demand with new differentiated 
products will impact our ability to increase revenue and improve margins in the future. 

Increasing Operational Efficiency. We have and will continue to undertake initiatives to improve our operating efficiency, 
including  consolidation  of  our  manufacturing  footprint,  business  realignments,  employee  reductions  in  force,  product 
rationalizations, lower sourcing costs and continuous improvement activities in our manufacturing facilities and back office 
functions. We believe our operating expenses and margins will be positively impacted by these actions, but it is possible these 
activities may not produce the full efficiency and cost reduction benefits we expect, in a timely fashion, or at all. Further, we 
may utilize savings produced to reinvest in (or fund) other business priorities. 

Patient and Caregiver Safety, Quality, and Economic Outcomes. We believe an increasing emphasis is being placed within 
hospitals to assure quality of care through increased accountability and public disclosure. At the same time, we believe caregiver 
shortages, worker related injuries, the aging workforce, and other staffing requirements have led to increasing emphasis on 
caregiver  injury  prevention. Several  pieces  of  legislation have  been  enacted  over  the past  few  years  to  address  these  areas 
including the "pay for performance" initiative by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") which aims to 
better align reimbursement with improved patient outcomes and the reduction of adverse events including bedsores (or pressure 
ulcers), ventilator associated pneumonia, patient falls, deep vein thrombosis and patient entrapment. Hospitals may experience 
reduced  reimbursement  for  hospital  acquired  adverse  events,  making  a  stronger  connection  with  these  adverse  events  and 
hospital  revenue  levels.  Therefore,  we  believe  that  healthcare  providers  will  seek  to  do  business  with  partners  that  can 
demonstrate improved clinical, and consequently, economic outcomes. A number of the top adverse events and preventable 
medical  errors  in  U.S.  hospitals,  including  those  listed  above,  can  be  mitigated  in  part  by  our  technologies,  processes  and 
services. We believe we are well positioned to benefit from the emphasis being placed on patient safety due to our products 
and technologies that are designed to assist providers in materially improving outcomes associated with patients across all care 
settings, and we believe that an effective program of new product innovation focusing on these trends will ultimately benefit 
our revenue growth. Overall increasing emphasis on patient and caregiver safety and quality could increase demand for our 
products and services. 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, set forth in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K 
are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). We routinely provide gross 
margin, operating margin and earnings per share results on an adjusted basis because the Company’s management believes 
these measures contribute to an understanding of our financial performance, provide additional analytical tools to understand 
our results from core operations and reveal underlying trends. These measures exclude strategic developments, acquisition and 
integration  costs,  special  charges  or  other  unusual  events.  The  Company  also  excludes  expenses  associated  with  the 
amortization of intangible assets associated with prior business acquisitions. These adjustments are made to allow investors to 
evaluate  and  understand  operating  trends  excluding  the  non-cash  impact  of  acquired  intangible  amortization  on  operating 
income and earnings per share. 

Management uses these measures internally for planning, forecasting and evaluating the performance of the business. Investors 
should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance 
prepared in accordance with GAAP. 

18 

 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
In addition, we present certain results on a constant currency basis. Constant currency information compares results between 
periods as if foreign currency exchange rates had remained consistent period-over-period. We monitor sales performance on 
an adjusted basis that eliminates the positive or negative effects that result from translating international sales into U.S. dollars. 
We calculate constant currency by applying the foreign currency exchange rate for the prior period to the local currency results 
for the current period. We believe that evaluating growth in net revenue on a constant currency basis provides an additional 
and meaningful assessment to both management and investors. 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

The  following  table  presents  comparative  operating  results  for  the  years  discussed  within  Management’s  Discussion  and 
Analysis: 

(Dollars in millions except per share data)   
Net Revenue 
Product sales and service ...........................   $
Rental revenue ...........................................     
Total Revenue ............................................     
Gross Profit ..............................................     
Product sales and service ...........................     
Rental revenue ...........................................     
Total Gross Profit ......................................     
Research and development expenses .........     
Selling and administrative expenses ..........     
Special charges ..........................................     
Operating Profit .......................................     
Other income (expense), net ......................     
Income Before Income Taxes ..................     
Income tax expense ...................................     
Net Income ...............................................     
Less:  Net income attributable to 

2,263.4     
391.8     
2,655.2     

1,054.0     
203.0     
1,257.0     
133.5     
853.3     
39.9     
230.3     
(92.0)   
138.3     
15.5     
122.8     

    % of Related   
Revenue 

2016 

2015 

   % of Related        
   Revenue 

2014 

   % of Related   
   Revenue 

Years Ended September 30 

85.2% $
14.8%  
100.0%  

1,604.5   
383.7   
1,988.2   

80.7%   $
19.3%     
100.0%     

1,301.4   
384.7   
1,686.1   

77.2%
22.8%
100.0%

46.6%  
51.8%  
47.3%  
5.0%  
32.1%  
1.5%  
8.7%  
-3.5%  
5.2%  
0.6%  
4.6%  

683.3   
197.0   
880.3   
91.8   
664.2   
41.2   
83.1   
(18.0)  
65.1   
18.3   
46.8   

42.6%     
51.3%     
44.3%     
4.6%     
33.4%     
2.1%     
4.2%     
-0.9%     
3.3%     
0.9%     
2.4%     

571.2   
208.7   
779.9   
71.9   
548.3   
37.1   
122.6   
(7.4)  
115.2   
54.6   
60.6   

43.9%
54.3%
46.3%
4.3%
32.5%
2.2%
7.3%
-0.4%
6.8%
3.2%
3.6%

-  

noncontrolling interest ............................     

(1.3)   

-  

(0.9)  

-       

-   

Net Income Attributable to Common 

Shareholders ..........................................   $

124.1     

4.7% $

47.7   

2.4%   $

60.6   

3.6%

Net Income Attributable to Common 
Shareholders per Common Share - 
Diluted ....................................................   $

1.86     

 $

0.82   

      $

1.04   

Note:  Certain percentage amounts may not add due to rounding. 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2015 

Consolidated Results of Operations 

In this section, we provide a high-level overview of our consolidated results of operations. Immediately following this section 
is a discussion of our results of operations by reportable segment. We disclose segment information that is consistent with the 
way in which management operates and views the business. 

During our second quarter of 2016, we changed our segment reporting to reflect changes in our organizational structure and 
management’s operation and view of the business.  We combined the global Respiratory Care business and the Welch Allyn 
operations into a new segment called Front Line Care.  Our Surgical Solutions segment now represents the surgical component 
of what was previously included in our Surgical and Respiratory Care segment.  The prior year segment information has been 
updated to reflect these changes. Our revised operating structure contains the following reporting segments: 

 North America Patient Support Systems – sells and rents our specialty frames and surfaces and mobility solutions, 

as well as our clinical workflow solutions, in the U.S. and Canada. 



International  Patient  Support  Systems  –  sells  and  rents  similar  products  as  our  North  America  Patient  Support 
Systems segment in regions outside of the U.S. and Canada.



19 

  
 
 
   
  
  
  
    
   
   
  
 
     
  
   
   
  
 
  
      
  
  
      
   
  
    
        
    
   
  
  
    
      
   
  
    
        
    
   
   
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 Front Line Care – globally sells and rents respiratory care products, and sells medical diagnostic equipment and a 
diversified portfolio of devices that assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide variety of illnesses and diseases. 

 Surgical Solutions – sells our surgical products globally. 

Under our revised segments, our performance  continues  to be  measured  on  a divisional  income  basis  before  non-allocated 
operating and administrative costs, impairment of other intangibles, litigation, special charges, acquisition and integration costs, 
acquisition-related  intangible  asset  amortization,  and  other  unusual  events.  Divisional  income  generally  represents  the 
division’s gross profit less its direct operating costs along with an allocation of manufacturing and distribution costs, research 
and development, and certain corporate functional expenses. 

Non-allocated  operating  and  administrative  costs  include  functional  expenses  that  support  the  entire  organization  such  as 
administration,  finance,  legal,  and  human  resources,  expenses  associated  with  strategic  developments,  acquisition-related 
intangible  asset  amortization,  and  other  events  that  are  not  indicative  of  operating  trends.  We  exclude  such  amounts  from 
divisional income to allow management to evaluate and understand divisional operating trends. 

Net Revenue 

(Dollars in millions) 

   Years Ended September 30 

2016 

2015 

   Change As    
   Reported 

  Constant    
  Currency    

U.S. 
  Change As    
  Reported 

OUS 

   Change As    
   Reported 

  Constant    
  Currency    

Product sales and service ...  $ 

2,263.4    $ 

1,604.5   

41.1%  

43.1%  

57.7%   

17.5%   

22.4%

Rental revenue ...................    

391.8      

383.7   

2.1%  

2.7%  

4.2%   

(11.3%)  

(6.8%)

Total revenue .....................  $ 

2,655.2    $ 

1,988.2   

33.5%  

35.3%  

43.7%   

15.5%   

20.3%

OUS = Outside of the U.S. 

Product sales and service revenue increased in fiscal 2016 mainly due to the Welch Allyn acquisition. On a proforma basis, 
reflecting the inclusion of Welch Allyn in both the current and prior year periods, product sales and service revenue increased 
1.1 percent on a reported basis and increased 2.5 percent on a constant currency basis in fiscal 2016 compared to fiscal 2015. 
These  movements  were  driven  by  proforma  growth  of  the  Welch  Allyn  business  and  higher  sales  of  specialty  frames  and 
surfaces and clinical workflow solutions in our North America Patient Support Systems segment. These increases were partially 
offset by lower international sales of specialty frames and surfaces and surgical products primarily in the Middle East and Latin 
America as a result of macro-economic conditions in these regions. Revenue for the period in Europe was also lower in fiscal 
2016 compared to fiscal 2015. 

Rental revenue increased 2.1 percent on a reported basis. This increase was mainly driven by higher volumes in our North 
America Patient Support Systems segment, partially offset by decreased International Patient Support Systems rental revenue 
resulting from volume declines and pricing pressures in Europe. 

Gross Profit 

(Dollars in millions) 
Gross Profit 
Product sales and service ....................................................................  $
Percent of Related Revenue ................................................................   

Rental revenue ....................................................................................  $
Percent of Related Revenue ................................................................   

1,054.0  

  $
46.6%    

203.0  
  $
51.8%    

Total Gross Profit ...............................................................................  $
Percent of Related Revenue ................................................................   

1,257.0  

  $
47.3%    

20 

Years Ended September 30 

2016 

2015 

Percentage 
Change 

683.3  
42.6%   

197.0  
51.3%   

880.3  
44.3%   

54.3 
400 bps 

3.0 
50 bps 

42.8 
300 bps 

  
  
 
 
 
  
    
        
    
  
   
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
     
  
  
  
  
   
      
    
      
  
  
      
  
   
  
  
   
       
   
     
   
 
       
   
  
   
  
   
       
   
     
   
 
       
   
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
  
    
  
    
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
  
 
   
  
    
  
    
 
   
  
  
   
   
   
   
  
   
  
  
   
   
   
   
  
   
 
Product sales and service gross margin increased 400 basis points in fiscal 2016. The increase in gross margin was driven 
primarily by the addition of Welch Allyn’s higher gross margins. Excluding the impact of the Welch Allyn acquisition, organic 
gross margin improved 180 basis points in fiscal 2016 driven by favorable product mix in our North America Patient Support 
Systems segment, as well as manufacturing efficiencies and favorable geographic mix. These increases were partially offset by 
gross margin declines in our International Patient Support Systems segment. 

Rental  gross  margin  increased  50  basis  points  in  fiscal  2016.  Gross  margin  was  favorably  impacted  by  product  mix  and 
increased  leverage  of  fleet  and  field  service  infrastructure  in  our  North  America  Patient  Support  Systems  segment.  These 
favorable impacts were partially offset by lower volumes and pricing pressures in our International Patient Support Systems 
segment. 

Other 

(Dollars in millions) 

Years Ended September 30 

2016 

2015 

Percentage 
Change 

Research and development expenses .....................................................................   $
Percent of Total Revenue ...........................................................................    

133.5     $ 
5.0%    

91.8      
4.6%   

Selling and administrative expenses ......................................................................   $
Percent of Total Revenue ...........................................................................    

853.3     $ 
32.1%    

664.2      
33.4%   

45.4 

28.5 

Special charges ......................................................................................................   $

39.9     $ 

41.2      

(3.2)

Interest expense .....................................................................................................   $
Loss on extinguishment of debt .............................................................................   $
Investment income and other, net ..........................................................................   $

(90.4)    $ 
(10.8)    $ 
9.2     $ 

(18.4)     
-      
0.4      

391.3 
N/M 
N/M 

Research  and  development  expenses  increased  45.4  percent  primarily  due  to  the  addition  of  Welch  Allyn  and  additional 
investment in new product development initiatives in Surgical Solutions and in our respiratory care business. 

Selling  and  administrative  expenses  as  a  percent  of  total  revenue  decreased  130  basis  points.  Selling  and  administrative 
expenses  include  acquisition  and  integration  costs,  acquisition-related  intangible  asset  amortization,  FDA  remediation 
expenses, a supplemental stock compensation charge, and litigation settlements and expenses that totaled $114.8 million in 
2016, compared with $90.0 million in the prior year. Excluding these items, selling and administrative expenses decreased 
110 basis points as a percentage of revenue. 

We recognized special charges of $39.9 million in fiscal 2016 and $41.2 million in fiscal 2015, related to various organizational 
changes that we implemented to improve our business alignment and cost structure. These charges are summarized below. 

Welch Allyn Integration and Business Realignment 
In conjunction with the acquisition of Welch Allyn in September 2015, we initiated plans to realign our business structure to 
facilitate  the  integration,  take  full  advantage  of  available  synergies,  and  position  our  existing  businesses  to  capitalize  on 
opportunities  for  growth.  Immediately  after  the  acquisition  was  completed,  we  eliminated  approximately  100  positions  in 
Welch  Allyn’s  corporate  support  and  administrative  functions.  We  recorded  special  charges  of  $14.4  million  in  the  fourth 
quarter of fiscal 2015 related to this action and, as many of the affected employees were required to continue service for a 
specified period of time, additional amounts associated with this initial action were incurred through the second quarter of fiscal 
2016.  In addition, during fiscal 2016, we incurred costs, including severance and benefit costs, associated with other business 
realignment and integration activities.  During fiscal 2016, we incurred total integration and business realignment charges of 
approximately $19.0 million, of which $14.0 million were severance and benefit costs. We are continuing to evaluate additional 
actions related to integration and business realignment and expect additional special charges to be incurred. However, it is not 
practical at this time to estimate the amount of these future expected costs until such time as the evaluations are complete. 

Site Consolidation 
In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we initiated a plan to streamline our operations and simplify our supply chain by consolidating 
certain manufacturing and distribution operations. As part of this action, we announced the closure of sites in Redditch, England 
and  Charleston,  South  Carolina.  During  fiscal  2015,  we  recorded  severance  and  benefit  charges  of  $2.7  million  for 
approximately 160 employees to be displaced by these closures, as well as $1.8 million of other related costs. In the third 

21 

  
  
 
   
 
 
  
    
  
    
  
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
  
    
       
       
 
  
  
   
        
       
  
  
  
   
        
       
  
  
   
        
       
  
 
 
 
 
 
quarter of fiscal 2016, we announced the closure of sites in Vuollerim, Sweden and Montpellier, France. During fiscal 2016, 
we recorded total charges related to the combined activities of $15.9 million related to these actions, including $7.2 million of 
severance and benefit costs in fiscal 2016. We expect to incur $1 million to $2 million of additional charges in fiscal 2017 for 
personnel costs and site closure expenses related to these actions. We are continuing to evaluate our facilities footprint and 
additional costs are expected to be incurred with respect to other actions in the future, however, it is not practical at this time 
to estimate the amount of these future expected costs until such time as the evaluations are complete. 

2014 Global Transformation 
During  the  second  quarter  of  fiscal  2014,  we  announced  a  global  transformation  program  focused  on  improving  our  cost 
structure. The domestic portion of this action was completed in fiscal 2015. Part of this program included reducing our European 
manufacturing  capacity  and  streamlining  our  global  operations  by,  among  other  things,  executing  a  back  office  process 
transformation  program  in  Europe.  The  restructuring  in  Europe  is  in  process  and,  for  fiscal  2016,  resulted  in  charges  of 
$5.1 million  for  severance  and  benefit  costs,  legal  and  professional  fees,  temporary  labor,  project  management,  and  other 
administrative  functions.  These  amounts  compare  to  charges  of  $12.7  million  (net  of  reversals)  and  $24.9  million  (net  of 
reversals)  in  fiscal  2015  and  fiscal  2014.  Since  the  inception  of  the  2014  global  transformation  program  through 
September 30, 2016,  we  have  recognized  aggregate  special  charges  of  $42.7  million.  Costs  related  to  this  action  are 
substantially complete. 

Interest expense was higher compared with the prior year due to additional borrowings made in connection with the Welch 
Allyn acquisition. 

Loss on extinguishment of debt represents the write-off of deferred financing fees in connection with the refinancing of our 
outstanding debt in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. Refer to Note 4 of our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional 
information regarding our debt refinancing. 

Investment income and other, net increased due to the current year gain from the disposition of our perinatal data management 
system in the fourth quarter of 2016. 

GAAP and Adjusted Earnings 

Operating margin, income before income taxes, income tax expense, and earnings attributable to common shareholders per 
diluted share are summarized in the table below. GAAP amounts are adjusted for certain items to aid management in evaluating 
the  performance  of  the  business.  Income  tax  expense  is  computed  by  applying  a  blended  statutory  tax  rate  based  on  the 
jurisdictional mix of the respective before tax adjustment. 

(Dollars in millions, except for per share amounts) 

Years Ended September 30 

2016 

Income 
Before 
Income 
Taxes     

Operating 
Margin    

Income 
Tax 
Expense    

Diluted 
EPS1     

Operating 
Margin1    

2015 

Income 
Before  
Income 
Taxes     

Income 
Tax 
Expense    

Diluted 
EPS 

GAAP Earnings ......................................................   
Adjustments: ...........................................................   
Acquisition and integration costs ........................   
Acquisition-related intangible asset amortization  
FDA remediation expenses .................................   
Field corrective actions .......................................   
Litigation settlements and expenses ....................   
Special charges ...................................................   
Supplemental stock compensation charge ..........   
Foreign valuation allowance ...............................   
Debt refinancing .................................................   
Gain on disposition .............................................   

8.7% $138.3  $ 15.5  $ 1.86   

4.2% $ 65.1   $ 18.3  $ 0.82 

-     
-     
-     

1.5%   38.9   
3.6%   95.9   
-   
0.2   
-   
1.5%   39.9   
-   
-     
-     
-   
-      12.9   
-      (10.1)  

-   
(0.1)  
-   

11.3    0.41   
31.7    0.96   
-   
-   
-   
13.4    0.40   
-   
19.5    (0.29)  
4.7    0.12   
(3.7)   (0.10)  

-   

3.2%    62.8     18.0    0.76 
9.8    0.42 
1.7%    34.1    
1.2    0.04 
0.2%    3.8    
1.4    0.05 
0.2%    4.5    
(0.2)   (0.01)
-       (0.6)   
2.1%    41.2     10.7    0.52 
2.2    0.07 
0.3%    6.1    
1.9    (0.03)
-    
- 
-    
- 
-    

-      
-      
-      

-   
-   

Adjusted Earnings ...................................................   

15.3% $316.0  $ 92.3  $ 3.38   

11.8% $217.0   $ 63.3  $ 2.64 

1 Total does not add due to rounding 

22 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
   
 
 
 
  
 
  
  
      
    
    
    
      
     
    
 
      
    
    
    
       
     
    
 
  
 
      
    
    
    
       
     
    
 
 
 
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2016 was 11.2 percent compared to 28.1 percent in the prior year. The effective tax rate for 
fiscal 2016 is lower than fiscal 2015 due primarily to the release of the valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets discussed 
in Note 1 of our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

The adjusted effective tax rate was 29.2 percent for both fiscal years 2016 and 2015. 

Net income attributable to common shareholders was $124.1 million in fiscal 2016 compared to $47.7 million in the prior year. 
On an adjusted basis, net income attributable to common shareholders increased $70.4 million, or 45.5 percent compared with 
the prior year. Diluted earnings per share increased 126.8 percent on a reported basis and increased 28.0 percent on an adjusted 
basis over the same period. 

Business Segment Results of Operations 

(Dollars in millions) 

   Years Ended September 30    Change As 
   Reported  

2015 

2016 

Constant   
Currency  

U.S. 
  Change As   
  Reported    

OUS 

  Change As  
   Reported   

  Constant   
  Currency  

Revenue: 
North America Patient Support Systems  $  1,076.9    $ 1,002.0   
424.6   
International Patient Support Systems ...    
139.0   
Front Line Care ......................................    
422.6   
Surgical Solutions ..................................    
 $  2,655.2    $ 1,988.2   

360.3     
809.7     
408.3     

7.5%   
(15.1%)  
N/M  
(3.4%)  
33.5%   

7.7%   
(12.1%)  

   N/M  

8.2%   
N/A      
N/M       N/M  

(7.9%)  
(15.1%)  

(1.6%)
(12.1%)

   N/M  

(1.4%)  
35.3%   

5.2%   
43.7%   

(10.9%)  
15.5%   

(7.2%)
20.3%

Divisional income (loss): .......................    
North America Patient Support Systems  $ 
International Patient Support Systems ...  $ 
Front Line Care ......................................  $ 
Surgical Solutions ..................................  $ 

266.4    $
(13.8)  $
202.1    $
46.2    $

204.1   
9.2   
41.5   
56.0   

30.5%   
(250.0%)  
N/M  
(17.5%)  

N/M = Not meaningful 
N/A = Not applicable 
OUS = Outside of the U.S. 

North America Patient Support Systems 

North America Patient Support Systems revenue increased 7.5 percent in fiscal 2016 compared to fiscal 2015. Product sales 
and service revenue increased 8.7 percent primarily due to higher sales of specialty frames and surfaces and clinical workflow 
solutions products. Rental revenue increased by 4.2 percent primarily due to increased volumes. 

North America Patient Support Systems divisional income increased 30.5 percent due primarily to improved gross margins, 
along  with  improved  operating  leverage  as  operating  expenses  were  lower.  Product  sales  and  service  margins  increased 
180 basis points compared with the prior year, primarily due to favorable product mix and manufacturing efficiencies.  Rental 
margins  also  increased  during  the  year  as  a  result  of  product  mix  and  increased  leverage  of  our  fleet  and  field  service 
infrastructure due to higher rental revenue. 

International Patient Support Systems 

International  Patient  Support  Systems  revenue  decreased  15.1  percent  on  a  reported  basis,  and  12.1  percent  on  a  constant 
currency basis. International Patient Support Systems product sales and service revenue decreased 15.6 percent, or 12.7 percent 
on a constant currency basis due primarily to declines in the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America. International Patient 
Support Systems rental revenue decreased 11.2 percent on a reported basis and 7.2 percent on a constant currency basis due to 
lower volume and pricing pressures in Europe. 

International  Patient  Support  Systems  divisional  income  decreased  250.0  percent  due  primarily  to  lower  revenue,  partially 
offset by slightly lower operating costs. Products sales and services margins declined 40 basis points from the prior year due 
to reduced leverage of manufacturing costs. Rental margins decreased due to pricing pressures and reduced leverage of our 
fleet and field service infrastructure on the lower revenue. 

23 

 
  
 
 
  
    
      
    
  
   
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
   
   
      
    
 
  
  
   
      
  
   
  
  
   
  
   
      
    
   
  
   
  
       
   
  
   
      
    
   
  
   
  
       
   
  
   
   
  
       
   
  
   
   
  
       
   
  
   
  
   
  
       
   
  
   
   
  
       
   
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Front Line Care 

Front Line Care revenue and divisional income increased in 2016 primarily as a result of the Welch Allyn acquisition.  On a 
proforma constant currency basis, reflecting the inclusion of Welch Allyn in both the current and prior year, Front Line Care 
revenue  grew  6.0  percent  due  mainly  to  growth  in  Welch  Allyn.  Prior  year  results  for  this  segment  primarily  reflects  our 
respiratory care business, which achieved low single digit revenue growth in fiscal 2016. 

Surgical Solutions 

Surgical Solutions revenue decreased 3.4 percent on a reported basis and 1.4 percent on a constant currency basis. On a constant 
currency basis, sales declines were mainly in the Middle East and Latin America as a result of macro-economic difficulties in 
these regions.  These declines were partially offset by increases in our Allen Medical and Trumpf businesses in the U.S. 

Surgical  Solutions  divisional  income  decreased  17.5  percent.  Divisional  income  was  impacted  by  higher  investments  in 
research and development and sales and marketing in support of long-term growth initiatives. 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2015 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2014 

Consolidated Results of Operations 

In this section, we provide a high-level overview of our consolidated results of operations. Immediately following this section 
is a discussion of our results of operations by reportable segment. We disclose segment information that is consistent with the 
way in which management operates and views the business. 

Net Revenue 

(Dollars in millions) 

2015 

2014 

   Years Ended September 30 

   Change As    
   Reported 

  Constant 
  Currency 

U.S. 
  Change As    
  Reported 

OUS 

   Change As    
   Reported 

  Constant 
  Currency 

Product sales and service  $ 

1,604.5    $ 

1,301.4   

23.3%   

29.9%  

25.7%   

20.1%   

35.7%

Rental revenue ...............    

383.7      

384.7   

(0.3%)  

1.7%  

3.1%   

(17.8%)  

(5.6%)

Total revenue .................  $ 

1,988.2    $ 

1,686.1   

17.9%   

23.5%  

18.9%   

16.2%   

31.5%

OUS = Outside of the U.S. 

Product sales and service revenue increased, due primarily to the impact of the Trumpf and Welch Allyn acquisitions which 
added over $225.0 million in sales. Higher sales of frames and surfaces and clinical workflow solutions in our North America 
Patient Support Systems segment and organic sales increases in our Surgical Solutions segment also contributed to the increase, 
partially offset by lower sales in our International Patient Support Systems segment. Order trends in our North America Patient 
Support Systems segment showed significant growth compared to the prior period, while orders in our International Patient 
Support Systems segment continued to be volatile due to a higher dependency on large tenders and the effects of significant 
economic uncertainty in Europe and the Middle East. Excluding the impact of the Trumpf and Welch Allyn acquisitions, sales 
increased 4.5 percent on a reported basis and 8.9 percent on a constant currency basis. 

Rental revenue decreased slightly from fiscal 2014 as lower revenue in the International Patient Support Systems segment was 
offset by increases in the North America Patient Support Systems and Front Line Care segments. The North America Patient 
Support Systems segment increase was driven by improving volumes in the last half of the year due to contract wins, which 
more than offset the decline from the discontinuance of third-party payer therapy product rentals. International Patient Support 
Systems segment rental revenue was down on a reported basis mainly as a result of foreign currency fluctuations, and down on 
a constant currency basis by 4.5 percent due to volume and pricing declines. 

24 

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
    
    
  
   
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
     
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
      
    
  
   
      
      
  
   
  
  
   
       
    
  
  
      
       
   
  
   
  
   
       
    
  
  
      
       
   
  
   
 
 
 
  
Gross Profit 

(Dollars in millions) 
Gross Profit 

Years Ended September 30 

2015 

2014 

Percentage 
Change 

Product sales and service .............................................................................   $
Percent of Related Revenue .........................................................................    

683.3     $ 
42.6%    

571.2      
43.9% 

19.6 
(130) bps 

Rental revenue .............................................................................................   $
Percent of Related Revenue .........................................................................    

197.0     $ 
51.3%    

208.7      
54.3% 

(5.6)
(300) bps 

Total Gross Profit ..................................................................................................   $
Percent of Related Revenue ...................................................................................    

880.3     $ 
44.3%    

779.9      
46.3% 

12.9 
(200) bps 

Product sales and service gross profit increased by $112.1 million on higher revenue while gross margin decreased 130 basis 
points. The gross margin decrease was primarily driven by the impact of dilutive Trumpf margins, incremental field corrective 
action charges of $6.2 million, and the prior year recognition of a $2.8 million benefit from a change in our employee benefits 
program. Margins were also negatively impacted by the inventory step-up associated with purchase accounting for acquisitions, 
which was $16.2 million in fiscal 2015, compared with $6.0 million in fiscal 2014. Excluding the aforementioned items, organic 
capital margins increased 60 basis points as the impacts of pricing pressure were more than offset by portfolio mix. 

Rental gross profit decreased $11.7 million and gross margin decreased 300 basis points. The margin decrease was partially 
due to the fiscal 2014 recognition of a $2.8 million benefit from the employee benefit program change referenced earlier, in 
addition to pricing pressure and higher field service costs and depreciation on the incremental capital expenditures necessary 
to serve contract wins in the North America Patient Support Systems segment. 

Other 

(Dollars in millions) 

Years Ended September 30 

2015 

2014 

Percentage 
Change 

Research and development expenses .....................................................................   $
Percent of Total Revenue .............................................................................    

91.8     $ 
4.6%    

71.9      
4.3%   

Selling and administrative expenses ......................................................................   $
Percent of Total Revenue .............................................................................    

664.2     $ 
33.4%    

548.3      
32.5%   

27.7 

21.1 

Special charges ......................................................................................................   $

41.2     $ 

37.1      

11.1 

Interest expense .....................................................................................................   $
Investment income and other, net ..........................................................................   $

(18.4)    $ 
0.4     $ 

(9.8)     
2.4      

87.8 
(83.3)

Research and development expenses increased 27.7 percent primarily due to the addition of Trumpf and Welch Allyn spending, 
accompanied  by  additional  investment  in  organic  product  development  initiatives,  as  well  as  the  prior  year  benefit  of 
$1.2 million associated with the aforementioned employee benefit program change. 

Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of total revenue increased 90 basis points. Selling and administrative expenses 
included  acquisition  and  integration  costs,  acquisition-related  intangible  asset  amortization,  FDA  remediation  expenses,  a 
supplemental stock compensation charge, and litigation settlements and expenses that totaled $90.0 million in 2015, compared 
with $43.6 million in the prior year. Excluding these items, as well as the favorable impact of the employee benefit program 
change of $6.6 million recorded in 2014, selling and administrative expenses decreased 140 basis points as a percentage of 
revenue. The improvements were due to operating leverage associated with higher revenue and ongoing cost control initiatives. 

25 

 
   
 
 
  
    
  
    
  
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
    
       
       
 
  
   
        
       
  
  
   
        
       
  
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
  
    
  
    
  
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
  
    
       
       
 
  
  
   
        
       
  
  
  
   
        
       
  
  
   
        
       
  
 
 
 
 
 
We recognized special charges of $41.2 million in fiscal 2015 and $37.1 million in fiscal 2014, related to various organizational 
changes that we implemented to improve our business alignment and cost structure. These charges are summarized below. 

Welch Allyn Integration 
In conjunction with the acquisition of Welch Allyn, we eliminated approximately 100 positions, primarily in Welch Allyn’s 
corporate support and administrative functions, which became redundant as a result of merging into Hill-Rom. We recorded 
$14.4 million of special charges in conjunction with this action in fiscal 2015 for severance and employee benefits provided to 
affected employees. Many of the affected employees must continue service for a specified period of time after completion of 
the merger in order to receive the severance benefits offered. 

Pension Settlement Charge 
As disclosed in Note 6 of our Consolidated Financial Statements, we offered lump sum settlements to all terminated vested 
participants in our domestic master defined benefit retirement plan, which resulted in a settlement charge of $9.6 million. This 
charge was recorded as a component of special charges in fiscal 2015. 

Site Consolidation 
In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we initiated a plan to streamline our operations and simplify our supply chain by consolidating 
certain manufacturing and distribution operations. As part of this action, we announced the closure of sites in Redditch, England 
and  Charleston,  South  Carolina.  Upon  closure,  each  site’s  operations  will  either  be  relocated  to  other  existing  Company 
facilities or outsourced to third-party suppliers. For the year ended September 30, 2015, we recorded severance and benefit 
charges of $2.7 million for approximately 160 employees to be displaced by the closures, as well as $1.8 million of other related 
costs. 

Global Restructuring Program 
During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we announced a global restructuring program focused on improving our cost structure. 
This action included early retirement and reduction in force programs that eliminated over 200 net positions, primarily in the 
U.S., where the action was substantially completed in fiscal 2014 with cash expenditures continuing during fiscal 2015. The 
program also included a reduction of our European manufacturing capacity and a streamlining of global operations by, among 
other things, executing a back office process transformation program in Europe. The restructuring in Europe is in process and 
has resulted in severance and benefit charges of $6.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2015, as well as other costs of 
$7.2 million related to legal and professional fees, temporary labor, project management, and other administrative functions. 
In the second quarter of fiscal 2015, we also reversed $0.5 million of previously recorded severance and benefit charges due to 
certain plan participants declining continuing healthcare coverage. 

Since the inception of the global restructuring program through September 30, 2015, we have recognized aggregate special 
charges of $37.6 million, which are recorded in both fiscal 2014 and 2015. Charges of $24.9 million were recorded in the year 
ended September 30, 2014, net of reversals. 

Discontinuance of Third-Party Payer Rentals 
During  the  second  quarter  of  fiscal  2014,  we  initiated  a  plan  to  discontinue  third-party  payer  rentals  of  therapy  products 
occurring primarily in home care settings. Special charges recorded for this action included a $7.7 million non-cash tangible 
asset impairment charge, a $2.0 million charge for severance and other benefits for approximately 70 eliminated positions, and 
$1.6 million in other related costs, net of a reversal of $0.2 million which was recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2014. This 
action is complete. 

Batesville Manufacturing Early Retirement Program 
During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we initiated a plan to improve our cost structure and streamline our organization by 
offering an early retirement program to certain manufacturing employees in our Batesville, Indiana plant, meeting specific 
eligibility  requirements,  and  other  minor  reduction  in  force  actions.  These  programs  resulted  in  the  elimination  of 
approximately 35 positions and required recognition of a special charge of approximately $1 million for lump sum payments 
under the program and severance and other benefits provided to other affected employees. This action is complete. 

Interest expense was higher compared with the prior year due to incremental borrowings made in connection with the Trumpf 
and Welch Allyn acquisitions. 

26 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
GAAP and Adjusted Earnings 

Operating margin, income before income taxes, income tax expense, and earnings attributable to common shareholders per 
diluted share are summarized in the table below. GAAP amounts are adjusted for certain items to aid management in evaluating 
the  performance  of  the  business.  Income  tax  expense  is  computed  by  applying  a  blended  statutory  tax  rate  based  on  the 
jurisdictional mix of the respective before tax adjustment. 

(Dollars in millions, except for per share amounts) 

Years Ended September 30 

2015 

Income 
Before 
Income 
Taxes     

Income 
Tax  
Expense    

Operating 
Margin1    

Diluted 
EPS 

Operating  
Margin1    

2014 

Income  
Before  
Income  
Taxes      

Income 
Tax  
Expense    

Diluted 
EPS1 

GAAP Earnings .................................................   
Adjustments: ......................................................   
Acquisition and integration costs ..................   
Acquisition-related intangible asset 

amortization ................................................   
Employee benefits change ............................   
FDA remediation expenses ...........................   
Field corrective actions .................................   
Litigation settlements and expenses ..............   
Special charges ..............................................   
Supplemental stock compensation charge .....   
Foreign valuation allowance .........................   

4.2% $ 65.1  $ 18.3  $ 0.82   

7.3% $ 115.2   $ 54.6  $ 1.04 

3.2%   62.8   

18.0    0.76   

1.0%    16.3     

5.0    0.19 

-  
0.2%  
0.2%  
-  

1.7%   34.1   
-   
3.8   
4.5   
(0.6)  
2.1%   41.2   
6.1   
0.3%  
-   
-  

-   

9.8    0.42   
-   
1.2    0.04   
1.4    0.05   
(0.2)   (0.01)  
10.7    0.52   
2.2    0.07   
1.9    (0.03)  

1.7%    28.8     
-0.8%    (13.4)    
4.5     
0.3%   
(1.7)    
-0.1%   
-     
-      

8.7    0.34 
(5.1)   (0.14)
1.7    0.05 
(0.6)   (0.02)
- 
2.2%    37.1      10.9    0.45 
- 
-   
-     
-      (20.3)   0.35 

-      
-      

-   

Adjusted Earnings ..............................................   

11.8% $ 217.0  $ 63.3  $ 2.64   

11.5% $ 186.8   $ 54.9  $ 2.25 

1 Total does not add due to rounding 

The effective tax rate for fiscal 2015 was 28.1 percent compared to 47.4 percent in the prior year. The effective tax rate for 
fiscal 2015 was lower than fiscal 2014 due primarily to the $19.6 million of tax expense recognized in the prior year to establish 
a valuation allowance on the net deferred tax assets in France, primarily net operating losses. This compares to $3.3 million of 
tax benefits in fiscal 2015 primarily related to the reversal of previously recorded valuation allowances in Australia and the 
one-time catch-up tax benefit from the reinstatement of the research and development tax credit. 

On  December 19, 2014,  the  Tax  Increase  Prevention  Act  of  2014  (the  “Tax  Act”)  was  signed  into  law.  The  Tax  Act 
retroactively  extended  the  research  and  development  tax  credit  for  one  year  beginning  January 1, 2014  through 
December 31, 2014. This credit had previously expired effective December 31, 2013. The reinstatement of the research and 
development  tax  credit  favorably  impacted  the  effective  tax  rate  for  fiscal  2015  by  approximately  $2  million  through  a 
combination of a one-time catch-up adjustment from the reinstatement of the credit recorded in our first quarter of fiscal 2015 
and the inclusion of the limited research credit into the fiscal 2015 effective tax rate. 

The adjusted effective tax rates were 29.2 and 29.4 percent for fiscal years 2015 and 2014. 

Net income attributable to common shareholders was $47.7 million in fiscal 2015 compared to $60.6 million in the prior year. 
On an adjusted basis, net income attributable to common shareholders increased $22.7 million, or 17.2 percent compared with 
the prior year. Diluted earnings per share decreased 21.2 percent on a reported basis and increased 17.3 percent on an adjusted 
basis over the same period. 

27 

 
 
  
 
 
  
 
   
 
  
   
  
   
     
     
     
  
    
      
     
 
 
 
   
  
 
  
   
  
  
    
    
    
      
     
    
 
  
 
    
   
    
       
      
    
  
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
    
   
    
       
      
    
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Business Segment Results of Operations 

(Dollars in millions) 

Revenue: 

North America Patient Support 

   Years Ended September 30    Change As   
   Reported   

2014 

2015 

  Constant   
  Currency  

U.S. 
  Change As   
  Reported    

OUS 

  Change As   
   Reported   

  Constant   
  Currency  

Systems ......................................  $  1,002.0    $

888.9   

12.7%   

13.4%   

13.5%   

(2.5%)  

10.9%

International Patient Support 

Systems ......................................    
Front Line Care ............................    
Surgical Solutions .........................    

424.6     
139.0     
422.6     
 $  1,988.2    $

490.1   
86.1   
221.0   
1,686.1   

(2.0%)  

   N/M  

(13.4%)  
N/M  
91.2%    105.4%   
23.5%   
17.9%   

(2.0%)

(13.4%)  

N/A      
N/M       N/M  
   N/M  
35.4%    198.3%    239.6%
31.5%
18.9%   

16.2%   

Divisional income: 

North America Patient Support 

Systems ......................................  $ 

204.1    $

165.0   

23.7%   

International Patient Support 

Systems ......................................  $ 
Front Line Care ............................  $ 
Surgical Solutions .........................  $ 

9.2    $
41.5    $
56.0    $

21.3   
28.8   
43.5   

(56.8%)  
44.1%   
28.7%   

N/M = Not meaningful 
N/A = Not applicable 
OUS = Outside of the U.S. 

North America Patient Support Systems 

North  America  Patient  Support  Systems  revenue  increased  12.7  percent.  Product  sales  and  service  revenue  increased 
17.2 percent due to higher sales of frames and surfaces and clinical workflow solutions products. Rental revenue increased by 
2.4 percent as improved volumes from recent contract wins were partially offset by the discontinuance of third-party payer 
therapy product rentals in the second half of fiscal 2014, along with continued pricing pressure. Excluding the effects of the 
discontinuance of third-party payer therapy product rentals, rental revenue increased 7.6 percent compared with the prior year. 

North America Patient Support Systems divisional income increased 23.7 percent due primarily to increased revenue and the 
resulting increase in gross profit. Product sales and service margins increased 60 basis points compared with the prior year 
primarily due to favorable changes in product mix. Rental margins declined as a result of continued pricing pressure, along 
with  our  increased  investment  in  additional  capacity  to  meet  the  higher  volumes  in  fiscal  2015  from  recent  contract  wins. 
Divisional income also benefited from improved leverage of operating expenses on higher revenue. 

International Patient Support Systems 

International  Patient  Support  Systems  revenue  decreased  13.4  percent  on  a  reported  basis,  and  2.0  percent  on  a  constant 
currency basis. International Patient Support Systems product sales and service revenue decreased 12.9 percent, or 1.7 percent 
on a constant currency basis due primarily to weaker sales in Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Sales in this segment 
faced significant volatility as a result of economic uncertainty in various regions around the world. International Patient Support 
Systems rental revenue decreased 16.8 percent on a reported basis and 4.5 percent on a constant currency basis due to continued 
volume and pricing pressures. 

International  Patient  Support  Systems  divisional  income  decreased  56.8  percent  due  primarily  to  lower  revenue  and  the 
resulting decline in gross profit, partially offset by lower selling and administrative expenses, along with some unfavorable 
foreign  currency  impact.  Product  sales  and  service  margins  declined  80  basis  points  from  the  prior  year.  Rental  margins 
decreased due to reduced leverage of fleet and field service infrastructure as revenue declined more quickly than our field 
service costs, along with continued pricing pressure. 

28 

 
  
    
      
    
  
   
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
   
   
      
    
  
   
  
   
      
  
   
  
  
   
  
   
      
    
  
  
   
  
       
  
  
   
   
      
    
  
  
   
  
       
  
  
   
   
  
       
  
  
   
   
  
       
  
  
   
   
  
       
  
  
   
   
  
       
  
  
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Front Line Care 

Front Line Care revenue and divisional income increased by $52.9 million and $12.7 million due to the Welch Allyn acquisition 
in September 2015. Rental revenue was relatively flat year over year. 

Surgical Solutions 

Surgical Solutions revenue increased 91.2 percent on a reported basis, and 105.4 percent on a constant currency basis primarily 
due to the acquisition of Trumpf. Excluding the impact of the Trumpf acquisition, revenue increased 2.7 percent on a reported 
basis. 

Surgical Solutions divisional income increased 28.7 percent due to the incremental gross profit from Trumpf. Divisional income 
excluding acquisitions was impacted by increased investments in research and development and sales channel to support growth 
initiatives. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

(Dollars in millions) 
Cash Flows Provided By (Used In): 
Operating activities ..............................................................................   $
Investing activities ...............................................................................    
Financing activities ..............................................................................    
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash .............................................    
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents .............................   $

2016 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

2014 

281.2    $
(97.7)    
(141.9)    
(2.2)    
39.4    $

213.8    $
(1,756.4)     
1,642.7      
(6.6)     
93.5    $

210.3 
(294.5)
63.8 
(7.7)
(28.1)

Net cash flows from operating activities and selected borrowings represented our primary sources of funds for growth of the 
business,  including  capital  expenditures  and  acquisitions.  Our  financing  agreements  contain  certain  restrictions  relating  to 
dividend payments, the making of restricted payments, and the incurrence of additional secured and unsecured indebtedness. 
None of our financing agreements contain any credit rating triggers which would increase or decrease our cost of borrowings. 
Credit rating changes can, however, impact the cost of borrowings and any potential future borrowings under any new financing 
agreements. 

Operating Activities 

Cash provided by operating activities during fiscal 2016 was driven primarily by net income, adjusted for the non-cash effects 
of depreciation, amortization, loss on extinguishment of debt, stock compensation expense and the rollout of inventory step-up 
from the Welch Allyn acquisition. These sources of cash were offset by the payout of performance-based compensation related 
to our 2015 fiscal year, a pension contribution of $30 million, acquisition and restructuring costs related mainly to Welch Allyn 
and other working capital activities. Cash provided by operating activities increased compared to the prior year due mainly to 
higher net income adjusted for the non-cash effects of the items previously listed. 

Cash provided by operating activities during fiscal 2015 was driven by net income, adjusted up for non-cash expenses including 
depreciation, amortization, stock compensation, and a pension settlement charge, offset by the provision for deferred income 
taxes  and  changes  in working  capital.  Cash  provided  by  operating  activities  increased  slightly  from  fiscal  2014,  driven  by 
improved working capital management, which more than offset lower net income, as adjusted for non-cash transactions. 

Cash provided by operating activities during fiscal 2014 was driven primarily by net income, adjusted for the non-cash effects 
of depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, an impairment loss, and the provision for deferred taxes. The collection 
of  receivables  outstanding  as  of  our  previous  year  end  and  subsequent  to  the  Trumpf  acquisition  date  also  contributed  to 
operating cash flow. These sources of cash were only partially offset by other working capital activities. 

Investing Activities 

Cash used for investing activities during fiscal 2016 consisted mainly of capital expenditures and payment for the acquisition 
of Anodyne Medical Device, Inc., known as Tridien Medical (“Tridien”). The prior year was higher due to the acquisition of 
Welch Allyn and higher than normal capital expenditures due to investments in our rental fleet to support volume increases. 

29 

 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
   
    
 
    
      
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Cash used for investing activities during fiscal 2015 consisted mainly of capital expenditures and payments for acquisitions. 
Capital expenditures increased from the prior year due to investments in our rental fleet to support volume increases from 
recent contract wins. Payments for acquisitions increased due to the acquisition of Welch Allyn in September 2015. 

Cash used for investing activities during fiscal 2014 consisted mainly of capital expenditures and payments for the acquisitions 
of Virtus, Inc. (“Virtus”) and Trumpf.   

Financing Activities 

Cash used in financing activities during fiscal 2016 consisted mainly of the pay down of long-term debt and payments of cash 
dividends. During the year ended September 30, 2016, we increased our dividends paid by $0.0375 per share compared to the 
prior year. The net cash used in financing activities for fiscal 2016 compares to net cash provided by financing activities in 
fiscal 2015, as borrowings for the acquisition of Welch Allyn exceeded stock repurchases and the payment of dividends in the 
prior year period. 

Cash provided by financing activities during fiscal 2015 consisted mainly of new borrowings which were used to fund the 
Welch Allyn acquisition. Borrowings under our prior credit facility were also used to fund the higher rental fleet investment 
previously  discussed.  This  was  offset  by  treasury  stock  acquired,  dividend  payments,  and  payments  to  retire  previously 
outstanding debt as this was replaced with the financing obtained in conjunction with the Welch Allyn acquisition. During the 
year ended September 30, 2015, we increased our dividends paid by $0.0375 per share compared to the prior year. The higher 
cash provided by financing activities compared to the prior year period was due mainly to the borrowing activity associated 
with the acquisitions of Welch Allyn. 

Cash provided by financing activities during fiscal 2014 consisted mainly of borrowings on our previously outstanding credit 
facility which were used to fund acquisition activity. This was offset by treasury stock acquired of $71.8 million, payments on 
outstanding debt of $95.2 million, and dividend payments of $34.2 million. 

The treasury stock acquired balances referenced above refer to purchases in the open market and the repurchases of shares 
associated with employee payroll tax withholdings for restricted and deferred stock distributions. 

Our debt-to-capital ratio was 63.5, 65.9, and 37.8 percent at September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase 
that occurred in fiscal 2015 was attributable to the funding of the Welch Allyn acquisition and the related borrowings obtained. 

Other Liquidity Matters 

In September 2015, the Company entered into four credit facilities for the purposes of financing the Welch Allyn acquisition 
as well as refinancing our previously outstanding revolving credit facility. These facilities consisted of the following: 

$1.0 billion senior secured Term Loan A facility, maturing in September 2020 
$800 million senior secured Term Loan B facility, maturing in September 2022 



 Senior  secured  Revolving  Credit  Facility,  providing  borrowing  capacity  of  up  to  $500.0  million,  maturing  in 

September 2020 
$425.0 million of senior unsecured notes (“Senior Notes”), maturing in September 2023 



In September 2016, the Company entered into an amended and restated senior credit agreement for purposes of refinancing our 
credit facilities entered into as part of the Welch Allyn acquisition and funding the payoff of the senior secured Term Loan B 
facility. The amended and restated senior credit agreement consisted of two facilities as follows: 

$1,462.5 million senior secured Term Loan A facility (“TLA Facility”), maturing in September 2021 


 Senior  secured  Revolving  Credit  Facility  (“Revolving  Credit  Facility”),  providing  borrowing  capacity  of  up  to 

$700.0 million, maturing in September 2021 

The TLA Facility and Revolving Credit Facility (collectively, the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”) bear interest at variable 
rates which are currently less than 3.0 percent. These interest rates are based primarily on the London Interbank Offered Rate 
(“LIBOR”), but under certain conditions could also be based on the U.S. Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate, at the 
Company’s option. 

30 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The following table summarizes the scheduled maturities of the TLA Facility for fiscal years 2017 through 2021: 

2017 .................................................................................................................................................................    $
2018 .................................................................................................................................................................    $
2019 .................................................................................................................................................................    $
2020 .................................................................................................................................................................    $
2021 .................................................................................................................................................................    $

We will be able to voluntarily prepay the TLA Facility at any time without penalty or premium. 

Amount 

73.1 
109.7 
146.3 
146.3 
987.2 

At September 30, 2016, there were $235.8 million of borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility, with available borrowing 
capacity  of  an  additional  $456.6  million  after  giving  effect  to  $7.6  million  of  outstanding  standby  letters  of  credit.   The 
availability of borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility is subject to our ability at the time of borrowing to meet certain 
specified conditions, including compliance with covenants contained in the governing credit agreement. 

The  Senior  Secured  Credit  Facilities  are  held  with  a  syndicate  of  banks,  which  includes  over  30  institutions.  The  general 
corporate assets of the Company and its wholly-owned, domestic subsidiaries collateralize these obligations. The amended and 
restated credit agreement governing these facilities contains financial covenants which specify a maximum secured net leverage 
ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, as such terms are defined in the credit agreement. These financial covenants are 
measured  at  the  end  of  each  fiscal  quarter.  The  required  ratios  vary  through  December 31, 2019  providing  a  gradually 
decreasing maximum secured net leverage ratio and a gradually increasing minimum interest coverage ratio, as set forth in the 
table below: 

Fiscal Quarter Ended 
December 31, 2016 .................................................................... 
December 31, 2017 .................................................................... 
December 31, 2018 .................................................................... 
December 31, 2019 and thereafter ............................................. 

Maximum  
Secured Net  
Leverage Ratio 
4.50x 
4.00x 
3.50x 
3.00x 

Minimum  
Interest Coverage  
Ratio 
3.25x 
3.50x 
3.75x 
4.00x 

The Senior Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.75 percent annually. These notes were issued at par in a private placement 
offering  and  are  not  registered  securities  on  any  public  market.  All  of  the  Senior  Notes  are  outstanding  as  of 
September 30, 2016. We are not required to make any mandatory redemption or sinking fund payments with respect to the 
Notes, other than in certain circumstances such as a change in control or material sale of assets. We may redeem the notes prior 
to  maturity,  but  doing  so  prior  to  September 1, 2021  would  require  payment  of  a  premium  on  any  amounts  redeemed,  the 
amount of which varies based on the timing of the redemption. The indenture governing the Senior Notes contains certain 
covenants  which  impose  limitations  on  the  amount  of  dividends  we  may  pay  and  the  amount  of  common  shares  we  may 
repurchase  in  the  open  market,  but  we  do  not  expect  these  covenants  to  affect  our  current  dividend  policy  or  open  share 
repurchase  program.  The  terms  of  this  indenture  also  impose  certain  restrictions  on  the  amount  and  type  of  additional 
indebtedness we may obtain in the future, as well as the types of liens and guarantees we may provide. 

We are in compliance with all applicable financial covenants as of September 30, 2016. 

We  also  have  $43.3  million  of  unsecured  debentures  outstanding  at  various  fixed  interest  rates  as  of  September 30, 2016, 
classified as long-term in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. 

Our primary pension plan invests in a variety of equity and debt securities. At September 30, 2016, our latest measurement 
date, our pension plans were underfunded by approximately $80.1 million based on our projected benefit obligation and fair 
value of plan assets. Based on our current funded status, we are not required to make any contributions to our primary pension 
plan in fiscal 2017. 

We  intend  to  continue  to  pay  quarterly  cash  dividends  comparable  to  those  paid  in  the  periods  covered  by  these  financial 
statements. However, the declaration and payment of dividends by us will be subject to the sole discretion of our Board and 
will depend upon many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements, covenants associated with 
debt obligations, legal requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our Board. 

On September 8, 2015, we completed the acquisition of Welch Allyn for a purchase price of $2.1 billion, including the value 
of 8.1 million shares of common stock which were issued to the seller as consideration for the transaction. The cash portion of 
the  purchase  price  was  funded  with  credit  facilities.  On  August 1, 2014,  we  completed  the  acquisition  of  Trumpf  for 
$223.6 million (net of cash acquired). We funded this transaction with a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under 
our prior revolving credit facility. 

31 

 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
  
  
Over the long term, we intend to continue to pursue inorganic growth in certain areas of our business, but the timing, size or 
success of any acquisition effort and the related potential capital commitments cannot be predicted.  

During  fiscal  2015,  we  purchased  1.2  million  shares  of  our  common  stock  for  $54.8  million  in  the  open  market,  leaving 
$64.7 million available for purchase. The common stock was acquired under a $190 million share repurchase program approved 
by the Board of Directors in September 2013, which does not have an expiration date. There are no plans to terminate this 
program  in  the  future.  Repurchases  may  be  made  on  the open  market  or  via  private  transactions,  and  are used  for general 
business purposes. 

We believe that cash on hand and generated from operations, along with amounts available under our credit facility, will be 
sufficient to fund operations, working capital needs, capital expenditure requirements, and financing obligations for at least the 
next  twelve  months.  However,  disruption  and  volatility  in  the  credit  markets  could  impede  our  access  to  capital.  Our 
$700.0 million  revolving  credit  facility  is  with  a  syndicate  of  banks,  which  we  believe  reduces  our  exposure  to  any  one 
institution and would still leave us with significant borrowing capacity in the event that any one of the institutions within the 
group is unable to comply with the terms of our agreement. 

As of September 30, 2016, approximately 65.5 percent of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held by our subsidiaries 
in foreign countries. Portions of this may be subject to U.S. income taxation if repatriated to the U.S. However, cash and cash 
equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries are largely used for operating needs outside the U.S. Therefore, we have no need to 
repatriate this cash for other uses. We believe that cash on hand and generated from operations, along with amounts available 
under our credit facility, will be sufficient to fund operations, working capital needs, capital expenditure requirements and 
financing obligations. 

Credit Ratings 

During fiscal 2016, Standard and Poor’s Rating Services and Moody’s Investor Service issued credit ratings for Hill-Rom of 
BB+ and Ba2, respectively, with stable outlooks. 

Other Uses of Cash 

We expect capital spending in 2017 to be approximately $120 million to $130 million. Capital spending will be monitored and 
controlled as the year progresses. 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 

We have no material off-balance sheet arrangements. 

Contractual Obligations, Contingent Liabilities and Commitments 

To  give  a  clear  picture  of  matters  potentially  impacting  our  liquidity  position,  the  following  table  outlines  our  contractual 
obligations as of September 30, 2016: 

(Dollars in millions) 
Contractual Obligations 
Long-term debt obligations ....................................   $
Interest payments relating to long-term debt (1) ....    
Operating lease obligations ....................................    
Pension and postretirement ....................................    
    health care benefit funding (2) ...........................    
Purchase obligations (3).........................................    
Other long-term liabilities (4) ................................    
Total contractual cash obligations .........................   $

Total 

2,171.8    $
351.4     
80.7     

29.9     
185.8     
30.9     
2,850.5    $

Less Than 
1 Year 

Payments Due by Period 
1 - 3 
Years 

3 - 5 
Years 

After 5 
Years 

73.2    $
67.7     
29.0     

2.8     
154.7     
-     
327.4    $

258.0    $ 
115.3      
34.7      

1,371.9    $
101.8     
12.2     

5.7      
29.2      
12.4      
455.3    $ 

6.2     
1.9     
12.3     
1,506.3    $

468.7 
66.6 
4.8 

15.2 
- 
6.2 
561.5 

(1)  Interest payments on our long-term debt are projected based on the contractual rates of remaining debt securities. 

(2)  Based on our funded status as of September 30, 2016, we are not required to make any further contributions to our master 

pension plan in fiscal 2017. 

32 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
   
   
     
   
 
 
   
   
     
   
 
    
      
     
       
       
 
      
      
       
      
  
 
 
 
(3)  Purchase  obligations  represent  contractual  obligations  under  various  take-or-pay  arrangements  executed  in  the  normal 
course of business. These commitments represent future purchases in line with expected usage to obtain favorable pricing. 
Also included are obligations arising from purchase orders for which we have made firm commitments. As a result, we 
believe that the purchase obligations portion of our contractual obligations is substantially those obligations for which we 
are certain to pay, regardless of future facts and circumstances. We expect to fund purchase obligations with operating 
cash flows and current cash balances. 

(4)  Other  long-term  liabilities  include  deferred  compensation  arrangements,  self-insurance  reserves,  and  other  various 

liabilities. 

We also had commercial commitments related to standby letters of credit at September 30, 2016 of $7.6 million. 

In  addition  to  the  contractual  obligations  and  commercial  commitments  disclosed  above,  we  also  have  a  variety  of  other 
agreements related to the procurement of materials and services and other commitments. While many of these agreements are 
long-term  supply  agreements,  some  of  which  are  exclusive  supply  or  complete  requirements-based  contracts,  we  are  not 
committed under these agreements to accept or pay for requirements which are not needed to meet production needs. Also, we 
have an additional $5.1 million of other liabilities as of September 30, 2016, which represent uncertain tax positions for which 
it is not possible to determine in which future period the tax liability might be settled. 

In conjunction with our acquisition and divestiture activities, we have entered into certain guarantees and indemnifications of 
performance, as well as, non-competition agreements for varying periods of time. Potential losses under the indemnifications 
are  generally  limited  to  a  portion  of  the  original  transaction  price,  or  to  other  lesser  specific  dollar  amounts  for  certain 
provisions. Guarantees and indemnifications with respect to acquisition and divestiture activities, if triggered, could have a 
materially adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations. 

We are also subject to potential losses from adverse litigation results that are not accounted for by a self-insurance or other 
reserves; however, such potential losses are not quantifiable at this time, and may never occur. 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES 

Our accounting policies, including those described below, require management to make significant estimates and assumptions 
using information available at the time the estimates are made. Such estimates and assumptions significantly affect various 
reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. If future experience differs materially from these estimates and 
assumptions, results of operations and financial condition could be affected. Our most critical accounting policies are described 
below. 

Revenue Recognition 

Net revenue reflects gross revenue less sales discounts and allowances and customer returns for product sales and rental revenue 
reserves. Revenue is evaluated under the following criteria and recognized when each is met: 

  Evidence of an arrangement: An agreement with the customer reflecting the terms and conditions to deliver products or 

services serves as evidence of an arrangement. 

  Delivery: For products, delivery is generally considered to occur upon receipt by the customer and the transfer of title and 

risk of loss. For rental services, delivery is considered to occur when the services are rendered. 

  Fixed or determinable price: The sales price is considered fixed or determinable if it is not subject to refund or adjustment. 

  Collection is deemed probable: At or prior to the time of a transaction, credit reviews of each customer are performed to 
determine the creditworthiness of the customer. Collection is deemed probable if the customer is expected to be able to 
pay amounts under the arrangement as those amounts become due. If collection is not probable, revenue is recognized 
when collection becomes probable, generally upon cash collection. 

As a general interpretation of the above guidelines, revenue for health care and surgical products are generally recognized upon 
delivery of the products to the customer and their assumption of risk of loss and other risks and rewards of ownership. Local 
business customs and sales terms specific to certain customers or products can sometimes result in deviations to this normal 
practice; however, in no case is revenue recognized prior to the transfer of risk of loss and rewards of ownership.

33 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
For non-invasive therapy products and medical equipment management services, the majority of product offerings are rental 
products  for  which  revenue  is  recognized  consistent  with  the  rendering  of  the  service  and  use  of  products.  For  The  Vest® 
product, revenue is generally recognized at the time of receipt of authorization for billing from the applicable paying entity as 
this serves as evidence of the arrangement and sets a fixed or determinable price. 

For  health  care  products  and  services  aimed  at  improving  operational  efficiency  and  asset  utilization,  various  revenue 
recognition techniques are used, depending on the offering. Arrangements to provide services, routinely under separately sold 
service and maintenance contracts, result in the deferral of revenue until specified services are performed. Service contract 
revenue  is  generally  recognized  ratably  over  the  contract period,  if  applicable,  or  as  services  are  rendered.  Product-related 
goods are generally recognized upon delivery to the customer. 

Revenue and Accounts Receivable Reserves 

Revenue is presented in the Statements of Consolidated Income net of certain discounts, GPO fees, and sales adjustments. For 
product sales, we record reserves resulting in a reduction of revenue for contractual discounts, as well as price concessions and 
product returns. Likewise, rental revenue reserves, reflecting contractual and other routine billing adjustments, are recorded as 
a reduction of revenue. Reserves for revenue are estimated based upon historical rates for revenue adjustments. 

Provisions for doubtful accounts are recorded as a component of operating expenses and represent our best estimate of the 
amount of probable credit losses and collection risk in our existing accounts receivable. We determine such reserves based on 
historical write-off experience by industry. Receivables are generally reviewed on a pooled basis based on historical collection 
experience for each receivable type and are also reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are charged against 
the allowance when we believe it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. We do not have any off-balance sheet credit 
exposure related to our customers. 

If circumstances change, such as higher than expected claims denials, payment defaults, changes in our business composition 
or processes, adverse changes in general economic conditions, instability or disruption of credit markets, or an unexpected 
material adverse change in a major customer’s or payer’s ability to meet its obligations, our estimates of the realizability of 
trade receivables could be reduced by a material amount. 

Liabilities for Loss Contingencies Related to Lawsuits 

We  are  involved  on  an  ongoing  basis  in  claims,  investigations  and  lawsuits  relating  to  our  operations,  including  patent 
infringement, business practices, commercial transactions and other matters. The ultimate outcome of these actions cannot be 
predicted with certainty. An estimated loss from these contingencies is recognized when we believe it is probable that a loss 
has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. However, it is difficult to measure the actual loss 
that might be incurred related to claims, investigations and lawsuits. The ultimate outcome of these actions could have a material 
adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow. 

We are also involved in other possible claims, including product and general liability, workers’ compensation, auto liability 
and employment related matters. Such claims in the United States have deductibles and self-insured retentions ranging from 
$25 thousand to $1.0 million per occurrence or per claim, depending upon the type of coverage and policy period. International 
deductibles and self-insured retentions are lower. We are also generally self-insured up to certain stop-loss limits for certain 
employee health benefits, including medical, drug and dental. Our policy is to estimate reserves based upon a number of factors 
including known claims, estimated incurred but not reported claims and outside actuarial analysis, which are based on historical 
information  along  with  certain  assumptions  about  future  events.  Such  estimated  reserves  are  classified  as  Other  Current 
Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

The recorded amounts represent our best estimate of the costs we will incur in relation to such exposures, but it is possible that 
actual costs could differ from those estimates.  

Goodwill and Intangible Assets 

We account for acquired businesses using the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires that the identifiable 
assets acquired and liabilities assumed be measured at their fair value, with goodwill being the excess value of consideration 
paid less the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Judgments and estimates are required in the determination of fair 
values,  including  the  setting  of  discount  rates,  growth  rates  and  forecasted  business  results  for  the  acquired  business  and 
portions of the acquired business, along with estimated useful lives. Changes in these judgments or estimates can have a material 
impact on the valuation of the respective assets and liabilities acquired and our results of operations. 

34 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We  perform  an  impairment  assessment  on  goodwill  and  other  indefinite-lived  intangibles  annually  during  the  third  fiscal 
quarter,  or  whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  value  of  a  reporting  unit  may  not  be 
recoverable. These events or conditions include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in the business environment; 
regulatory environment or legal factors; a current period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of such losses or 
a  projection  of  continuing  losses;  a  substantial  decline  in  market  capitalization  of  our  stock;  or  a  sale  or  disposition  of  a 
significant portion of a reporting unit. 

The goodwill impairment assessment requires either evaluating qualitative factors or performing a quantitative assessment to 
determine if a reporting unit’s carrying value is likely to exceed its fair value. The qualitative goodwill impairment assessment 
requires evaluating factors to determine that a reporting unit’s carrying value would not more likely than not exceed its fair 
value. As part of our goodwill qualitative testing process for each reporting unit, when utilized, we evaluate various factors that 
are specific to the reporting unit as well as industry and macroeconomic factors in order to determine whether it is reasonably 
likely to have a material impact on the fair value of our reporting units. Examples of the factors that are considered include the 
results of  the most  recent  impairment  test,  current  and  long-range  forecasted financial  results,  and  changes  in  the strategic 
outlook or organizational structure of the reporting units. The long-range financial forecasts of the reporting units, which are 
based upon management’s long-term view of our markets and are used by senior management and the Board of Directors to 
evaluate  operating  performance,  are  compared  to  the  forecasts  used  in  the  prior  year  analysis  to  determine  if  management 
expectations for the business have changed. Management changes in strategic outlook or organizational structure represent 
internally driven strategic or organizational changes that could have a material impact on our results of operations or product 
offerings. Industry, market changes and macroeconomic indicators represent our view on changes outside of the Company that 
could have a material impact on our results of operations, product offerings or future cash flow forecasts. In the event we were 
to determine that a reporting unit’s carrying value would more likely than not exceed its fair value, quantitative testing would 
be  performed  comparing  carrying  values  to  estimated  fair  values.  Changes  in  management  intentions,  market  conditions, 
operating performance and other similar circumstances could affect the assumptions used in this qualitative impairment test. 
Changes in the assumptions could result in impairment charges that could be material to our Consolidated Financial Statements 
in any given period. 

Quantitative testing involves a two-step process. The first step, used to identify potential impairment, is a comparison of each 
reporting unit’s estimated fair value to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its 
carrying  value,  applicable  goodwill  is  considered  not  to  be  impaired.  If  the  carrying  value  exceeds  fair  value,  there  is  an 
indication of impairment and the second step is performed to measure the amount of the impairment. The second step requires 
us to calculate an implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the 
amount  of  goodwill  recognized  in  a  business  combination,  which  is  the  excess  of  the  fair  value  of  the  reporting  unit,  as 
determined in the first step, over the aggregate fair values of the individual assets, liabilities and identifiable intangibles as if 
the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied 
fair value of the goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. 

Measurement  of  the  fair  value  of  reporting  units  in  the  first  step  of  a  quantitative  impairment  process  requires  significant 
management judgment with respect to forecasted sales, gross margin and selling, general and administrative expenses, capital 
expenditures,  the  selection  and  use  of  an  appropriate  discount  rate,  the  selection  of  comparable  public  companies  and  the 
determination  of  an  appropriate  control  premium.  In  addition,  the  use  of  third-party  appraisals  of  significant  tangible  and 
intangible assets as part of the second step of the impairment test also requires management judgment related to certain inputs 
and assumptions. There are inherent uncertainties related to each of the above listed assumptions and inputs, and our judgment 
in applying them. The use of different assumptions, estimates or judgments in either step of the process could trigger the need 
for an impairment charge, or materially increase or decrease the amount of any such impairment charge. 

Retirement Benefit Plans 

We sponsor retirement and postretirement benefit plans covering select employees. Expense recognized in relation to these 
defined  benefit  retirement  and  postretirement  health  care  plans  is  based  upon  actuarial  valuations  and  inherent  in  those 
valuations  are  key  assumptions  including  discount  and  mortality  rates,  and  where  applicable,  expected  returns  on  assets, 
projected future salary rates and projected health care cost trends. The discount rates used in the valuation of our defined benefit 
pension and postretirement plans are evaluated annually based on current market conditions. In setting these rates we utilize 
long-term bond indices and yield curves as a preliminary indication of interest rate movements, and then make adjustments to 
the respective indices to reflect differences in the terms of the bonds covered under the indices in comparison to the projected 
outflow of our obligations. Our overall expected long-term rate of return on pension assets is based on historical and expected 
future returns, which are inflation adjusted and weighted for the expected return for each component of the investment portfolio. 
Our rate of assumed compensation increase is also based on our specific historical trends of past wage adjustments. 

35 

 
 
  
 
 
 
Changes in retirement and postretirement benefit expense and the recognized obligations may occur in the future as a result of 
a number of factors, including changes to any of these assumptions. Our expected rate of return on pension plan assets was 
5.8 percent for fiscal 2016 and 6.8 percent for fiscal 2015 and 7.0 percent for 2014. At September 30, 2016, we had pension 
plan assets of $267 million. A 25 basis point increase in the expected rate of return on pension plan assets reduces annual 
pension expense by approximately $0.5 million. Differences between actual and projected investment returns, especially in 
periods of significant market volatility, can also impact estimates of required pension contributions. The discount rate for our 
defined benefit pension plans obligation was 3.7 percent in 2016, 4.4 percent in 2015 and 4.5 percent in 2014. The discount 
rate for our postretirement obligations may vary up to 100 basis points from that of our retirement obligations. For each 50 basis 
point change in the discount rate, the impact to annual pension expense ranges from an increase of $1.8 million to a decrease 
of $1.7 million, while the impact to our postretirement health care expense would be insignificant. Impacts from assumption 
changes could be positive or negative depending on the direction of the change in rates. 

Income Taxes 

We  compute  our  income  taxes  using  an  asset  and  liability  approach  to  reflect  the  net  tax  effects  of  temporary  differences 
between the financial reporting carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and the corresponding income tax amounts. We have 
a variety of deferred tax assets in numerous tax jurisdictions. These deferred tax assets are subject to periodic assessment as to 
recoverability and if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the benefits will not be realized, valuation allowances 
are recognized. In evaluating whether it is more likely than not that we would recover these deferred tax assets, future taxable 
income, the reversal of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies are considered. 

We believe that our estimates for the valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets are appropriate based on current 
facts and circumstances. We currently have $26.9 million of valuation allowances on deferred tax assets, on a tax-effected 
basis, primarily related to certain foreign deferred tax attributes and state tax credit carryforwards that are not expected to be 
utilized. 

We  account  for  uncertain  income  tax  positions  using  a  threshold  and  measurement  attribute  for  the  financial  statement 
recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The difference between the tax 
benefit recognized in the financial statements for an uncertain income tax position and the tax benefit claimed in the tax return 
is referred to as an unrecognized tax benefit. 

We also have on-going audits in various stages of completion with the IRS and several state and foreign jurisdictions, one or 
more of which may conclude within the next 12 months. Such settlements could involve some or all of the following: the 
payment of additional taxes, the adjustment of certain deferred taxes and/or the recognition of previously unrecognized tax 
benefits.  The  resolution  of  these  matters,  in  combination  with  the  expiration  of  certain  statutes  of  limitations  in  various 
jurisdictions, make it reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits may decrease as a result of either payment or 
recognition by approximately $0.5 to $1.5 million in the next twelve months, excluding interest. 

Guarantees 

We routinely grant limited warranties on our products with respect to defects in material and workmanship. The terms of these 
warranties are generally one year, however, certain components and products have substantially longer warranty periods. We 
recognize a reserve with respect to these obligations at the time of product sale, with subsequent warranty claims recorded 
directly against the reserve. The amount of the warranty reserve is determined based on historical trend experience for the 
covered  products.  For  more  significant  warranty-related  matters  which  might  require  a  broad-based  correction,  separate 
reserves are established when such events are identified and the cost of correction can be reasonably estimated. 

Inventory 

We review the net realizable value of inventory on an ongoing basis, considering factors such as excess, obsolescence, and 
other items. We record an allowance for estimated losses when the facts and circumstances indicate that particular inventories 
will not be sold at prices in excess of current carrying costs. These estimates are based on historical experience and expected 
future  trends.  If  future  market  conditions  vary  from  those  projected,  and  our  estimates  prove  to  be  inaccurate,  we  may  be 
required to write down inventory values and record an adjustment to cost of revenue. 

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance 

For a summary of recently issued accounting guidance applicable to us, see Note 1 of our Consolidated Financial Statements 
included under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

36 

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 

We are exposed to various market risks, including fluctuations in interest rates, the impact of economic downturns, collection 
risk associated with our accounts and notes receivable portfolio, including the effects of various austerity measures initiated by 
some  governmental  authorities,  and  variability  in  currency  exchange  rates.  We  have  established  policies,  procedures  and 
internal processes governing our management of market risks and the use of financial instruments to manage our exposure to 
such risks. 

We are subject to variability in foreign currency exchange rates in our international operations. Exposure to this variability is 
periodically managed primarily through the use of natural hedges, whereby funding obligations and assets are both managed 
in the local currency. We, from time-to-time, enter into currency exchange agreements to manage our exposure arising from 
fluctuating exchange rates related to specific and forecasted transactions. We operate this program pursuant to documented 
corporate risk management policies and do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes. The sensitivity of 
earnings  and  cash  flows  to  variability  in  exchange  rates  is  assessed  by  applying  an  appropriate  range  of  potential  rate 
fluctuations to our assets, obligations and projected results of operations denominated in foreign currencies. 

Our  currency  risk  consists  primarily  of  foreign  currency  denominated  firm  commitments  and  forecasted  foreign  currency 
denominated  intercompany  and  third-party  transactions.  At  September 30, 2016,  we  had  outstanding  foreign  exchange 
derivative contracts in notional amounts of $17.9 million with the fair value of these contracts approximating original contract 
value.  The  maximum  length  of  time  over  which  we  hedge  transaction  exposure  is  generally  15  months.  Derivative  gains/ 
(losses), initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), are reclassified to earnings in 
the period when the forecasted transaction affects earnings. 

We are exposed to market risk from fluctuations in interest rates. The Company sometimes manages its exposure to interest 
rate fluctuations through the use of interest rate swaps (cash flow hedges). As of September 30, 2016, we had five interest rate 
swap agreements, with notional amounts of $600.0 million, in aggregate, to hedge the variability of cash flows associated with 
a portion of the variable interest rate payments for the period April 2016 to September 2020 on the Senior Secured Credit 
Facilities. These swaps were in a liability position with an aggregate fair value of $5.0 million as of September 30, 2016. 

Our pension plan assets, which were $267.0 million at September 30, 2016, are also subject to volatility that can be caused by 
fluctuations in general economic conditions. Our pension plans were underfunded at September 30, 2016 by approximately 
$80.1 million, an increase over the prior year based upon a decrease in the discount rate and lower returns on plan assets. 
Continued market volatility and disruption could cause declines in asset values and low interest rates could continue to keep 
our pension obligation high. Should such trends continue, we may need to make additional pension plan contributions and our 
pension expense in future years may increase. Investment strategies and policies are set by the plan’s fiduciaries. Long-term 
strategic investment objectives utilize a diversified mix of equity and fixed income securities to preserve the funded status of 
the trusts and balance risk and return. The plan fiduciaries oversee the investment allocation process, which includes selecting 
investment  managers,  setting  long-term  strategic  targets  and  monitoring  asset  allocations.  Target  allocation  ranges  are 
guidelines, not limitations, and plan fiduciaries may occasionally approve allocations above or below a target range or elect to 
rebalance the portfolio within the targeted range. 

Trust assets are invested subject to the following policy restrictions: short-term securities must be rated A2/P2 or higher; all 
fixed-income securities shall have a credit quality rating “BBB” or higher; investments in equities in any one company may 
not exceed 10 percent of the equity portfolio. 

37 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Financial Statements: 

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting ...................................................................... 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ...................................................................................... 
Statements of Consolidated Income for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 ....................... 
Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 
and 2014.................................................................................................................................................................. 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2016 and 2015 ................................................................................ 
Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 ................ 
Statements of Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 . 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: ............................................................................................................ 
Note 1.   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ........................................................................................ 
Note 2.   Acquisitions ........................................................................................................................................... 
Note 3.   Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets .................................................................................. 
Note 4.   Financing Agreements ........................................................................................................................... 
Note 5.   Other Comprehensive Income ............................................................................................................... 
Note 6.   Retirement and Postretirement Benefit Plans ........................................................................................ 
Note 7.   Common Stock ...................................................................................................................................... 
Note 8.   Special Charges ..................................................................................................................................... 
Note 9.   Income Taxes ......................................................................................................................................... 
Note 10. Earnings per Common Share ................................................................................................................. 
Note 11. Segment Reporting ................................................................................................................................ 
Note 12. Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) ........................................................................................ 
Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies .......................................................................................................... 

Page

39
40
41

42
43
44
45
46
46
54
56
57
59
60
65
68
69
71
72
73
74

Financial Statement Schedule for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014: 

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts .................................................................................................. 

78

All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the 

financial statements or the notes thereto. 

38 

 
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING 

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for Hill-Rom 
Holdings, Inc. (“we” or “our”). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed, under the supervision of our 
principal executive, principal financial and principal accounting officers, and effected by our Board of Directors, management 
and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of 
our Consolidated Financial Statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in 
the United States. Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that: 

1)  Pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and 

dispositions of our assets; 

2)  Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our Consolidated 
Financial Statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and that our 
receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and our Board 
of Directors; and 

3)  Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition 

of our assets that could have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Because of its inherent limitations, our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate. 

Management  performed  an  assessment  of  the  effectiveness  of  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of 
September 30, 2016 using criteria established in the Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee 
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on these criteria, management concluded that we 
maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2016. 

The  effectiveness  of  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  September 30, 2016  has  been  audited  by 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, who also audited our Consolidated Financial 
Statements, as stated in their report included herein. 

/s/ John J. Greisch 
John J. Greisch 
President and Chief Executive Officer 

/s/ Steven J. Strobel 
Steven J. Strobel 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

/s/ Jason A. Richardson 
Jason A. Richardson 
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer 

39 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of 
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. 

In  our  opinion,  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  income, 
comprehensive income (loss), shareholders’ equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position 
of Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries at September 30, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their 
cash  flows  for  each  of  the  three  years  in  the  period  ended  September  30,  2016  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America.  In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the 
accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the 
related consolidated financial statements.  Also in our opinion, the Company  maintained, in all material respects, effective 
internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated 
Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO).    The 
Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective 
internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, 
included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  Our responsibility is to 
express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company's internal control over 
financial reporting based on our integrated audits.  We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public 
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain 
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal 
control  over  financial  reporting  was  maintained  in  all  material  respects.    Our  audits  of  the  financial  statements  included 
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting 
principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  
Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial 
reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness 
of internal control based on the assessed risk.  Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered 
necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions. 

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for the 
balance sheet classification of deferred income taxes in 2016. 

A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles.  A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures 
that  (i)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and 
dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit 
preparation  of  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles,  and  that  receipts  and 
expenditures  of  the  company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the 
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or 
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
Indianapolis, Indiana 
November 17, 2016 

40 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME 
(In millions, except per share data) 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

2014 

2016 

Net Revenue 

Product sales and service ..............................................................................    $
Rental revenue ..............................................................................................     
Total revenue .......................................................................................................     

2,263.4    $ 
391.8      
2,655.2      

1,604.5    $
383.7     
1,988.2     

1,301.4 
384.7 
1,686.1 

Cost of Revenue 

Cost of goods sold ........................................................................................     
Rental expenses ............................................................................................     
Total cost of revenue ...........................................................................................     

1,209.4      
188.8      
1,398.2      

921.2     
186.7     
1,107.9     

730.2 
176.0 
906.2 

Gross Profit ........................................................................................................     

1,257.0      

880.3     

779.9 

Research and development expenses ...................................................................     
Selling and administrative expenses ....................................................................     
Special charges (Note 8) ......................................................................................     
Operating Profit .................................................................................................     

Interest expense ...................................................................................................     
Loss on extinguishment of debt ...........................................................................     
Investment income and other, net ........................................................................     

133.5      
853.3      
39.9      
230.3      

(90.4)     
(10.8)     
9.2      

91.8     
664.2     
41.2     
83.1     

(18.4)    
-     
0.4     

71.9 
548.3 
37.1 
122.6 

(9.8)
- 
2.4 

Income Before Income Taxes ............................................................................     

138.3      

65.1     

115.2 

Income tax expense (Note 9) ...............................................................................     

15.5      

18.3     

Net Income ..........................................................................................................     

122.8      

46.8     

Less:  Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests ........................................     

(1.3)     

(0.9)    

54.6 

60.6 

- 

Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders .......................................    $
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders .......................................     
per Common Share - Basic ........................................................................    $
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders .......................................     
per Common Share - Diluted .....................................................................    $

124.1    $ 

47.7    $

60.6 

1.90    $ 

0.83    $

1.05 

1.86    $ 

0.82    $

1.04 

Dividends per Common Share ..........................................................................    $

0.6700    $ 

0.6325    $

0.5950 

Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic (thousands) (Note 10) ..........     

65,333      

57,249     

57,555 

Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted (thousands) (Note 10) ......     

66,596      

58,536     

58,523 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

41 

 
 
   
  
 
  
  
     
   
 
     
      
      
 
  
    
       
      
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
       
      
  
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
 
 
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 
(In millions) 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

2014 

2016 

Net Income ..........................................................................................................    $

122.8    $ 

46.8    $

60.6 

Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax: ..........................................................     

Available-for-sale securities and hedges..............................................................     
Foreign currency translation adjustment ..............................................................     
Change in pension and postretirement defined benefit plans ...............................     
Total Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax.................................................     

(3.1)     
(22.4)     
(2.8)     
(28.3)     

-     
(58.6)    
(8.1)    
(66.7)    

0.3 
(29.6)
(9.1)
(38.4)

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) ................................................................     

94.5      

(19.9)    

22.2 

Less:  Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests .....................     

(1.3)     

(0.9)    

- 

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Common 

Shareholders ....................................................................................................    $

95.8    $ 

(19.0)   $

22.2 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

42 

 
 
  
  
 
  
  
     
   
 
  
     
      
      
 
  
    
       
      
  
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
  
    
       
      
  
 
 
 
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(In millions, except share amounts) 

ASSETS 
Current Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents ..................................................................................................................    $ 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $26.8 in 2016 and $26.0 in 2015 (Note 1) .................   
Inventories (Note 1) ............................................................................................................................   
Deferred income taxes (Notes 1 and 9) ...............................................................................................   
Other current assets .............................................................................................................................   
Total current assets .............................................................................................................................   

Property, plant, and equipment (Note 1) .............................................................................................   
Less accumulated depreciation ...........................................................................................................   
Property, plant, and equipment, net ....................................................................................................   

Intangible assets: .................................................................................................................................   
Goodwill (Notes 1, 2 and 3) ................................................................................................................   
Other intangible assets and software, net (Notes 1, 2 and 3) ..............................................................   
Deferred income taxes (Notes 1 and 9) ...............................................................................................   
Other assets .........................................................................................................................................   
Total Assets .......................................................................................................................................    $ 

LIABILITIES 
Current Liabilities 
Trade accounts payable .......................................................................................................................    $ 
Short-term borrowings (Note 4) ..........................................................................................................   
Accrued compensation ........................................................................................................................   
Accrued product warranties (Note 1) ..................................................................................................   
Accrued rebates ..................................................................................................................................   
Other current liabilities .......................................................................................................................   
Total current liabilities ........................................................................................................................   

Long-term debt (Note 4) .....................................................................................................................   
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits (Note 6) .......................................................................   
Deferred income taxes (Notes 1 and 9) ...............................................................................................   
Other long-term liabilities ...................................................................................................................   
Total Liabilities .................................................................................................................................   

September 30 

2016 

2015 

232.2    $
515.1     
252.0     
-     
82.8     
1,082.1     

961.8     
(611.8)    
350.0     

1,584.4     
1,143.3     
43.1     
59.5     
4,262.4    $

136.0    $
210.1     
127.0     
27.5     
40.8     
120.9     
662.3     

1,938.4     
99.0     
287.8     
39.0     
3,026.5     

192.8 
494.7 
267.4 
77.0 
109.1 
1,141.0 

976.4 
(598.0)
378.4 

1,610.5 
1,247.7 
21.6 
58.4 
4,457.6 

136.3 
58.0 
171.8 
32.1 
33.7 
146.9 
578.8 

2,175.2 
118.8 
380.6 
47.3 
3,300.7 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13) 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Note 7) 
Capital Stock: 
Preferred stock - without par value: 

Authorized - 1,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding .............................................................   

-     

- 

Common stock - without par value: 

Authorized - 199,000,000 
Issued - 88,457,634 shares in 2016 and 2015 ...................................................................................   
Additional paid-in-capital ...................................................................................................................   
Retained earnings ................................................................................................................................   
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (Note 1) ..............................................................................   
Treasury stock, common shares at cost:  2016 - 22,752,381 and 2015 - 23,291,738 ..........................   
Total Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Common Shareholders ....................................................   
Noncontrolling interests ......................................................................................................................   
Total Shareholders' Equity ..............................................................................................................   
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity .....................................................................................    $ 

4.4     
575.9     
1,589.7     
(169.1)    
(773.7)    
1,227.2     
8.7     
1,235.9     
4,262.4    $

4.4 
562.0 
1,509.9 
(140.8)
(788.6)
1,146.9 
10.0 
1,156.9 
4,457.6 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

43 

 
 
   
  
 
  
  
   
 
  
  
      
 
  
  
      
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
      
  
  
      
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS 
(In millions) 

Operating Activities 

Net income ..........................................................................................................................
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation ....................................................................................................................
Amortization ...................................................................................................................
Acquisition-related intangible asset amortization ...........................................................
Loss on extinguishment of debt ......................................................................................
Provision for deferred income taxes ................................................................................
Loss on disposal of property, equipment leased to others, intangible assets and impairments ..
Pension settlement charge ...............................................................................................
Pension contribution to master pension plan ...................................................................
Gain on sale of non-core products ...................................................................................
Stock compensation ........................................................................................................
Excess tax benefits from employee stock plans ..............................................................
Change in working capital excluding cash, current debt, acquisitions and dispositions:
Trade accounts receivable ..........................................................................................
Inventories .................................................................................................................
Other current assets ...................................................................................................
Trade accounts payable ..............................................................................................
Accrued expenses and other liabilities .......................................................................
Other, net ........................................................................................................................
Net cash provided by operating activities ..............................................................................
Investing Activities 

Capital expenditures and purchases of intangible assets .....................................................
Proceeds on sale of property and equipment leased to others .............................................
Payment for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired...............................................
Proceeds on sale of non-core products ................................................................................
Refund on acquisition of businesses ...................................................................................
Other ...................................................................................................................................
Net cash used in investing activities ......................................................................................
Financing Activities 

Net change in short-term debt .............................................................................................
Borrowings on revolving credit facility ..............................................................................
Payments on revolving credit facility ..................................................................................
Proceeds from long-term debt .............................................................................................
Payment of long-term debt ..................................................................................................
Payment of acquired debt ....................................................................................................
Repurchase of registered debentures ...................................................................................
Debt issuance costs .............................................................................................................
Purchase of noncontrolling interest of former joint venture................................................
Payment of cash dividends ..................................................................................................
Proceeds from exercise of stock options .............................................................................
Proceeds from stock issuance ..............................................................................................
Excess tax benefits from employee stock plans ..................................................................
Treasury stock acquired ......................................................................................................
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ...............................................................
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ...............................................................................
Net Cash Flows.....................................................................................................................
Cash and Cash Equivalents 

At beginning of period ........................................................................................................
At end of period ..................................................................................................................

Supplemental cash flow information: 

Cash paid for income taxes .................................................................................................
Cash paid for interest ..........................................................................................................

Non-cash investing and financing activities: 

Treasury stock issued under stock compensation plans ......................................................
Common stock issued for acquisition of businesses ...........................................................

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

44 

Years Ended September 30
2015 

2014

2016

$

122.8    $

46.8 $

86.2      
26.9      
95.9      
10.8      
(0.5)     
1.9      
-      
(30.0)     
(10.1)     
23.1      
(3.6)     

(15.8)     
21.3      
27.7      
(0.5)     
(73.0)     
(1.9)     
281.2      

(83.3)     
2.2      
(25.3)     
10.3      
-      
(1.6)     
(97.7)     

-      
156.9      
(20.0)     
530.4      
(767.9)     
-      
-      
(2.3)     
(0.4)     
(43.8)     
6.2      
3.8      
3.6      
(8.4)     
(141.9)     
(2.2)     
39.4      

192.8      
232.2    $

73.6
10.5
34.1
-
(22.3)
0.5
9.6
-
-
25.0
(3.6)

(39.7)
11.0
(7.7)
0.7
53.8
21.5
213.8

(121.3)
1.5
(1,638.7)
-
-
2.1
(1,756.4)

(0.7)
95.0
(135.0)
2,225.0
(401.6)
-
(5.9)
(50.3)
(1.9)
(37.1)
12.1
2.8
3.6
(63.3)
1,642.7
(6.6)
93.5

99.3
192.8 $

10.9    $
80.9    $

49.1 $
6.3 $

23.3    $
-    $

32.4 $
416.3 $

$

$
$

$
$

60.6

65.4
12.2
28.8
-
3.9
7.2
-
-
-
18.0
0.3

17.1
9.1
(2.6)
7.0
(12.5)
(4.2)
210.3

(62.7)
2.4
(239.5)
-
4.6
0.7
(294.5)

(0.2)
252.0
(57.0)
0.8
(11.4)
(26.8)
-
-
(1.3)
(34.2)
11.5
2.5
(0.3)
(71.8)
63.8
(7.7)
(28.1)

127.4
99.3

44.4
7.8

20.6
-

 
 
    
  
    
      
       
       
       
       
       
  
       
       
  
       
       
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
(In millions, except share amounts) 

Common Stock 
Shares 

   Retained     Comprehensive   
   Outstanding      Amount   Paid-in-Capital   Earnings     Income (Loss)    

   Additional 

    Accumulated       
Other 

Common Stock 
in Treasury 

     Total Equity        
    Attributable to      
     Common 

Shares 

    Amount      Shareholders      

    Noncontrolling     
Interests 

    Total 

Balance at September 30, 2013 ....................    58,523,392   $  4.4  $

122.7  $1,473.8  $

(35.7)  21,800,520  $(706.5) $ 

858.7     

  $ 858.7 

Net income ....................................................    
Other comprehensive loss,  

-     

-    

-   

60.6    

-   

-   

-     

60.6     

-   

60.6 

-     
net of tax of $4.9 ........................................    
Dividends ......................................................    
-     
Treasury shares acquired ..............................     (1,709,523)   
Stock awards and option exercises ...............    
626,042     
Balance at September 30, 2014 ....................    57,439,911     

-    
-    
-    
-    
4.4    

-   
0.4   
-   
11.0   

-    
(34.6)   
-    
-    
134.1    1,499.8    

-     
-   
(38.4)  
-     
-   
-   
(71.8)   
-    1,709,523   
(626,042)  
20.6     
-   
(74.1)  22,884,001    (757.7)   

Net income ....................................................    
Consolidation of noncontrolling interest ......    
Other comprehensive loss,  

-     
-     

-    
-    

-   
-   

47.7    
-    

-   
-   

-   
-   

-     
-     

(38.4)   
(34.2)   
(71.8)   
31.6     
806.5     

47.7     
-     

-     
net of tax of $5.1 ........................................    
Dividends ......................................................    
-     
Issuance of common stock ............................     8,133,722     
Treasury shares acquired ..............................     (1,373,321)   
Stock awards and option exercises ...............    
965,584     
Balance at September 30, 2015 ....................    65,165,896     

-    
-    
-    
-    
-    
4.4    

-   
0.5   
416.3   
-   
11.1   

-    
(37.6)   
-    
-    
-    
562.0    1,509.9    

-     
(66.7)  
-   
-     
-   
-   
-     
-   
-   
(63.3)   
-    1,373,321   
(965,584)  
32.4     
-   
(140.8)  23,291,738    (788.6)   

(66.7)   
(37.1)   
416.3     
(63.3)   
43.5     
1,146.9     

(38.4)
-   
(34.2)
-   
(71.8)
-   
-   
31.6 
    806.5 

(0.9)  
10.9   

46.8 
10.9 

(66.7)
-   
-   
(37.1)
-    416.3 
(63.3)
-   
43.5 
-   
10.0    1,156.9 

Net income ....................................................    
Other comprehensive loss,  

-     

-    

-    124.1    

-   

-   

-     

124.1     

(1.3)   122.8 

-    
net of tax of $1.3 ........................................    
-    
Dividends ......................................................    
-    
Treasury shares acquired ..............................    
Stock awards and option exercises ...............    
-    
Balance at September 30, 2016 ..................    65,705,253   $  4.4  $

-     
-     
(148,203)   
687,560     

-   
-    
0.5   
(44.3)   
-   
-    
13.4   
-    
575.9  $1,589.7  $

(28.3)  
-   
-   
-   

-     
-   
-     
-   
(8.4)   
148,203   
(687,560)  
23.3     
(169.1)  22,752,381  $(773.7) $ 

(28.3)   
(43.8)   
(8.4)   
36.7     
1,227.2   $ 

-   
-   
-   
-   

(28.3)
(43.8)
(8.4)
36.7 
8.7  $1,235.9 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

45 

 
 
  
    
      
    
    
     
     
 
  
  
    
    
   
   
     
 
  
  
      
 
  
 
  
   
     
    
    
    
    
    
      
     
    
 
  
   
     
    
    
    
    
    
      
     
    
 
  
   
      
    
   
     
    
   
      
      
   
  
  
   
      
    
   
     
    
   
      
      
   
  
  
   
      
    
   
     
    
   
      
      
   
  
 
 
 
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
(Dollars in millions except per share data) 

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Nature of Operations 

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (the “Company,” “Hill-Rom,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was incorporated on August 7, 1969 in the State 
of Indiana and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. We are a leading global medical technology company with approximately 
10,000 employees worldwide. We partner with health care providers in more than 100 countries by focusing on patient care 
solutions  that  improve  clinical  and  economic  outcomes  in four reportable  segments,  each of which  is generally  aligned by 
region  and/or  product  type.  Around  the  world,  Hill-Rom's  people,  products,  and  programs  work  towards  one  mission: 
Enhancing outcomes for patients and their caregivers. 

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation 

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Hill-Rom and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. In addition, we 
also  consolidate  variable  interest  entities  (“VIEs”)  where  Hill-Rom  is  deemed  to  have  a  controlling  financial 
interest. Intercompany  accounts  and  transactions  have  been  eliminated  in  consolidation,  including  the  intercompany 
transactions with consolidated VIEs. Where our ownership interest is less than 100 percent, the noncontrolling interests are 
reported in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current 
year presentation. 

Use of Estimates 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of 
America requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and 
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of 
revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Examples of such estimates 
include our accounts receivable reserves (Note 1), accrued warranties (Note 1), the impairment of intangibles and goodwill 
(Note 3), use of the spot yield curve approach for pension expense (Note 6), income taxes (Notes 1 and 9) and commitments 
and contingencies (Note 13), among others. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

We consider investments in marketable securities and other highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less 
at date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Investments which have no stated maturity are also considered cash equivalents. All 
of our marketable securities may be freely traded. 

Trade Accounts Receivable 

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest, unless the transaction is an installment 
sale with payment terms exceeding one year. Reserves for uncollectible accounts represent our best estimate of the amount of 
probable credit losses and collection risk in our existing accounts receivable. We determine such reserves based on historical 
write-off experience by industry and reimbursement platform. Receivables are generally reviewed on a pooled basis based on 
historical  collection  experience  for  each  reimbursement  and  receivable  type.  Receivables  for  sales  transactions  are  also 
reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are charged against the allowance when we believe it is probable the 
receivable  will  not  be  recovered.  We  do  not  have  any  off-balance  sheet  credit  exposure  related  to  our  customers.  If 
circumstances change, such as higher than expected claims denials, payment defaults, changes in our business composition or 
processes,  adverse  changes  in  general  economic  conditions,  unfavorable  impacts  of  austerity  measures  initiated  by  some 
governmental  authorities,  instability  or  disruption  of  credit  markets,  or  an  unexpected  material  adverse  change  in  a  major 
customer’s or payer’s ability to meet its obligations, our estimates of the realizability of trade receivables could be reduced by 
a material amount. 

46 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Within rental revenue, the domestic third-party payers’ reimbursement process requires extensive documentation, which has 
had the effect of slowing both the billing and cash collection cycles relative to the rest of the business, and therefore, increasing 
total  accounts  receivable.  Because  of  the  extensive  documentation  required  and  the  requirement  to  settle  a  claim  with  the 
primary payer prior to billing the secondary and/or patient portion of the claim, the collection period for a claim in a portion of 
our business may, in some cases, be extended. 

We generally hold our trade accounts receivable until they are paid. Certain long-term receivables are occasionally sold to third 
parties; however, any recognized gain or loss on such sales has historically not been material. 

Inventories 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Inventory costs are determined by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method 
for approximately 26 and 21 percent of our inventories at September 30, 2016 and 2015. Costs for other inventories have been 
determined principally by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Inventories consist of the following: 

September 30 

2016 

2015 

Finished products ...............................................................................................................   $
Work in process .................................................................................................................    
Raw materials ....................................................................................................................    
Total ...................................................................................................................................   $

124.2    $
35.7      
92.1      
252.0    $

133.2 
46.1 
88.1 
267.4 

If the FIFO method of inventory accounting, which approximates current cost, had been used for all inventories, they would 
have been approximately $2.1 million and $3.2 million higher than reported at September 30, 2016 and 2015. 

Property, Plant and Equipment 

Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the assets using principally 
the straight-line method. Ranges of estimated useful lives are as follows: 

Land improvements ..............................................................................................................................    
Buildings and building equipment ........................................................................................................    
Machinery and equipment ....................................................................................................................    
Equipment leased to others ...................................................................................................................    

Useful Life 
6 - 15 years 
10 - 40 years 
3 - 10 years 
2 -10 years 

When property, plant and equipment is retired from service or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related amount of depreciation 
or amortization are eliminated from the asset and accumulated depreciation accounts. The difference, if any, between the net 
asset value and the proceeds on sale are charged or credited to income. Total depreciation expense for fiscal years 2016, 2015 
and 2014 was $86.2 million, $73.6 million and $65.4 million, respectively. The major components of property and the related 
accumulated depreciation were as follows: 

September 30 

2016 
    Accumulated        
    Depreciation 

Cost 

2015 
    Accumulated   
    Depreciation 

Cost 

Land and land improvements .........................................................  $
Buildings and building equipment .................................................   
Machinery and equipment .............................................................   
Equipment leased to others ............................................................   
Total ...............................................................................................  $

21.5    $
186.9     
380.6     
372.8     
961.8    $

3.1    $ 
91.9      
239.2      
277.6      
611.8    $ 

23.3    $
196.2     
369.5     
387.4     
976.4    $

2.8 
90.3 
226.5 
278.4 
598.0 

47 

  
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
    
 
  
    
      
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
    
 
  
    
  
 
    
 
  
    
      
      
      
 
 
Intangible Assets 

Intangible assets are stated at cost and consist predominantly of goodwill, software, patents, acquired technology, trademarks, 
and acquired customer relationship assets. With the exception of goodwill and certain trademarks, our intangible assets are 
amortized on a straight-line basis over periods generally ranging from 1 to 20 years. 

We assess the carrying value of goodwill and non-amortizable intangibles annually, during the third quarter of each fiscal year, 
or  more  often  if  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  there  may  be  impairment.  Goodwill  is  allocated  among  the 
reporting units based on the relative fair value of those units. 

The majority of our goodwill and many of our intangible assets are not deductible for income tax purposes. A summary of 
intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization and impairment losses follows: 

September 30 

2016 

2015 

Cost 

   Amortization 
   and Impairment    

Cost 

   Amortization 
   and Impairment   

Goodwill ................................................................................. $
Software ..................................................................................  
Patents and Trademarks ..........................................................  
Other .......................................................................................  
Total ........................................................................................ $

2,057.2  $
174.1   
497.1   
870.4   
3,598.8  $

472.8  $ 
140.0    
19.2    
239.1    
871.1  $ 

2,083.3  $
181.7   
497.6   
872.8   
3,635.4  $

472.8 
139.2 
16.9 
148.3 
777.2 

Amortization expense for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $122.8 million, $44.6 million and $41.0 million, respectively. 
As further discussed in Note 3 of our Consolidated Financial Statements, we have various indefinite-lived intangible assets 
representing trade names with a carrying value of $466.9 million at September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015. Amortization 
expense for all other intangibles is expected to approximate the following for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter: 

2017 ....................................................................................................................................................................    $
2018 ....................................................................................................................................................................    $
2019 ....................................................................................................................................................................    $
2020 ....................................................................................................................................................................    $
2021 ....................................................................................................................................................................    $
2022 and beyond .................................................................................................................................................    $

Amount 

112.7 
103.9 
91.1 
78.3 
70.2 
220.2 

Software consists mainly of capitalized costs associated with internal use software, including applicable costs associated with 
the  implementation/upgrade  of  our  Enterprise  Resource  Planning  systems.  In  addition,  software  includes  capitalized 
development  costs  for  software  products  to  be  sold.  Capitalized  software  costs  are  amortized  on  a  straight-line  basis  over 
periods ranging from three to ten years. Software amortization expense approximated $17.0 million, $9.8 million and $11.5 
million for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively and is included in the total intangibles amortization presented earlier. 

Other includes mainly customer relationships and developed technology at Welch Allyn. The cost and amortization amounts 
of customer relationships at Welch Allyn were $514.1 million and $62.1 million as of September 30, 2016 and $516.8 million 
and $2.5 million as of September 30, 2015. The cost and amortization amounts of developed technology at Welch Allyn were 
$54.0 million and $8.6 million as of September 30, 2016 and $54.0 million and $0.5 million as of September 30, 2015. 

Fair Value Measurements 

Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: 

 Level 1:  Financial instruments with unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement 

date for identical, unrestricted assets and liabilities. 

 Level 2:  Financial instruments with observable inputs other than those included in Level 1 such as quoted prices for 
similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be 
corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. 

48 

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
   
 
  
   
     
 
  
 
  
                                                                                                       
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Level 3:  Financial instruments with unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are 
significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs reflect our own assumptions that market 
participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk). Unobservable inputs shall 
be developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, which might include our own data. 

We record cash and cash equivalents, as disclosed on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, as Level 1 instruments and certain 
other investments and insignificant derivatives as either Level 2 or 3 instruments. There have not been significant changes in 
our classification among assets and liabilities. Refer to Note 4 of our Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosure of our 
debt instrument fair values. 

Guarantees 

We routinely grant limited warranties on our products with respect to defects in material and workmanship. The terms of these 
warranties are generally one year, however, certain components and products have substantially longer warranty periods. We 
recognize a reserve with respect to these obligations at the time of product sale, with subsequent warranty claims recorded 
directly against the reserve. The amount of the warranty reserve is determined based on historical trend experience for the 
covered  products.  For  more  significant  warranty-related  matters  which  might  require  a  broad-based  correction,  separate 
reserves are established when such events are identified and the cost of correction can be reasonably estimated. 

A reconciliation of changes in our warranty reserve is as follows: 

2016 

2015 

2014 

Balance at October 1 ..............................................................................................   $
Provision for warranties during the period ............................................................    
Warranty reserves acquired ...................................................................................    
Warranty claims incurred during the period ..........................................................    
Balance at September 30 ........................................................................................   $

32.1    $ 
13.9      
2.6      
(21.1)     
27.5    $ 

28.4    $
14.7     
7.1     
(18.1)    
32.1    $

38.1 
9.8 
3.0 
(22.5)
28.4 

In the normal course of business, we enter into various other guarantees and indemnities in our relationships with suppliers, 
service  providers,  customers,  business  partners  and  others.  Examples  of  these  arrangements  would  include  guarantees  of 
product performance, indemnifications to service providers and indemnifications of our actions to business partners. These 
guarantees  and  indemnifications  have  not  historically  nor  do  we  expect  them  to  have  a  material  impact  on  our  financial 
condition or results of operations, although indemnifications associated with our actions generally have no dollar limitations. 

In conjunction with our acquisition and divestiture activities, we have entered into select guarantees and indemnifications of 
performance  with  respect  to  the  fulfillment  of  our  commitments  under  applicable  purchase  and  sale  agreements.  The 
arrangements  generally  indemnify  the  buyer  or  seller  for  damages  associated  with  breach  of  contract,  inaccuracies  in 
representations and warranties surviving the closing date and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments retained under the 
applicable  contract. With respect  to  sale  transactions, we also  routinely  enter  into  non-competition  agreements  for varying 
periods of time. Guarantees and indemnifications with respect to acquisition and divestiture activities, if triggered, could have 
a materially adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations. 

Accrued Rebates 

We provide rebates and sales incentives to certain customer groups and distributors. Provisions for rebates are recorded as a 
reduction  in  net  revenue  when  revenue  is  recognized.  In  some  cases,  rebates  may  be  payable  directly  to  the  customer  or 
distributor. We also have arrangements where we provide rebates to certain distributors that sell to end-user customers at prices 
determined under a contract between us and the end-user customer. 

Employee Benefits Change 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we implemented a new paid time off policy as part of our employee benefits programs, 
replacing certain previously existing vacation and sick time policies. In conjunction with these changes in policies, the vesting 
provisions with respect to the accumulation of paid time off were delayed resulting in the recognition and utilization of paid 
time off in the same benefits year. As a result of this change, significant portions of our existing accrued vacation balance were 
no longer necessary and we reversed $12.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and an additional $1.2 million in the 
third quarter of fiscal 2014 to reflect the change in vesting provisions. All accounting with respect to this change in policy is 
complete. 

49 

  
 
 
 
 
  
 
     
   
 
  
    
      
      
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Retirement Plans 

We sponsor retirement and postretirement plans covering select employees. Expense recognized in relation to these defined 
benefit retirement plans and postretirement health care plans in the U.S. is based upon actuarial valuations and inherent in those 
valuations are key assumptions including discount rates, and where applicable, expected returns on assets, projected future 
salary rates and projected health care cost trends. The discount rates used in the valuation of our defined benefit pension and 
postretirement plans are evaluated annually based on current market conditions. In setting these rates we utilize long-term bond 
indices and yield curves as a preliminary indication of interest rate movements, and then make adjustments to the respective 
indices to reflect differences in the terms of the bonds covered under the indices in comparison to the projected outflow of our 
obligations. Our overall expected long-term rate of return on pension assets is based on historical and expected future returns, 
which are inflation adjusted and weighted for the expected return for each component of the investment portfolio. Our rate of 
assumed compensation increase is also based on our specific historical trends of wage adjustments. 

We account for our defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans by recognizing the funded status of a benefit plan 
in the statement of financial position. We also recognize in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) certain gains and 
losses  that  arose  during  the  period.  See  Note  6  of  our  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  for  key  assumptions  and  further 
discussion related to our pension and postretirement plans. 

Environmental Liabilities 

Expenditures  that  relate  to  an  existing  condition  caused  by  past  operations,  and  which  do  not  contribute  to  future  revenue 
generation, are expensed. A reserve is established when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the 
loss can be reasonably estimated. These reserves are determined without consideration of possible loss recoveries from third 
parties. 

Specific costs included in environmental expense and reserves include site assessment, development of a remediation plan, 
clean-up  costs,  post-remediation  expenditures,  monitoring,  fines,  penalties  and  legal  fees.  Reserve  amounts  represent  the 
expected undiscounted future cash outflows associated with such plans and actions. 

Self Insurance 

We  are  also  involved  in  various  claims,  including  product  and  general  liability,  workers’  compensation,  auto  liability  and 
employment related matters. Such claims in the United States have deductibles and self-insured retentions ranging from $25 
thousand to $1.0 million per occurrence or per claim, depending upon the type of coverage and policy period. International 
deductibles and self-insured retentions are lower. We are also generally self-insured up to certain stop-loss limits for certain 
employee health benefits, including medical, drug and dental. Our policy is to estimate reserves based upon a number of factors 
including known claims, estimated incurred but not reported claims and outside actuarial analysis, which are based on historical 
information  along  with  certain  assumptions  about  future  events.  Such  estimated  reserves  are  classified  as  Other  Current 
Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Treasury Stock 

Treasury stock consists of our common shares that have been issued, but subsequently reacquired. We account for treasury 
stock purchases under the cost method. When these shares are reissued, we use an average-cost method to determine cost. 
Proceeds in excess of cost are credited to additional paid-in capital. 

Revenue Recognition — Sales and Rentals 

Revenue is presented in the Statements of Consolidated Income net of sales discounts and allowances, rebates and customer 
returns for product sales and rental revenue reserves. Revenue is evaluated under the following criteria and recognized when 
each is met: 

  Evidence of an arrangement: An agreement with the customer reflecting the terms and conditions to deliver products 

or services serves as evidence of an arrangement. 

  Delivery: For products, delivery is generally considered to occur upon transfer of title and risk of loss per the respective 

sales terms. For rental services, delivery is considered to occur when the services are rendered. 

50 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Fixed  or  determinable  price:  The  sales  price  is  considered  fixed  or  determinable  if  it  is  not  subject  to  refund  or 

measurable adjustment. 

  Collection is deemed probable: At or prior to the time of a transaction, credit reviews of each customer are performed 
to determine the creditworthiness of the customer. Collection is deemed probable if the customer is expected to be 
able to pay amounts under the arrangement as those amounts become due. If collection is not probable, revenue is 
recognized when collection becomes probable, generally upon cash collection. 

As a general interpretation of the above guidelines, revenue for health care and surgical products are generally recognized upon 
delivery of the products to the customer and their assumption of risk of loss and other risks and rewards of ownership. Local 
business customs and sales terms specific to certain customers or products can sometimes result in deviations to this normal 
practice; however, in no case is revenue recognized prior to the transfer of risk of loss and rewards of ownership. 

For non-invasive therapy products and medical equipment management services, the majority of product offerings are rental 
products  for  which  revenue  is  recognized  consistent  with  the  rendering  of  the  service  and  use  of  products.  For  The  Vest® 
product, revenue is generally recognized at the time of receipt of authorization for billing from the applicable paying entity as 
this serves as evidence of the arrangement and sets a fixed or determinable price. 

For  health  care  products  and  services  aimed  at  improving  operational  efficiency  and  asset  utilization,  various  revenue 
recognition techniques are used, depending on the offering. Arrangements to provide services, routinely under separately sold 
service and maintenance contracts, result in the deferral of revenue until specified services are performed. Service contract 
revenue  is  generally  recognized  ratably  over  the  contract period,  if  applicable,  or  as  services  are  rendered.  Product-related 
goods are generally recognized upon delivery to the customer. 

For product sales, we record reserves resulting in a reduction of revenue for contractual discounts, as well as price concessions 
and product returns. Likewise, rental revenue reserves, reflecting contractual and other routine billing adjustments, are recorded 
as a reduction of revenue. Reserves for revenue are estimated based upon historical rates for revenue adjustments. 

Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Units 

Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are directly imposed on a revenue producing transaction between us and our 
customers, including but not limited to sales taxes, use taxes, and value added taxes, are accounted for on a net (excluded from 
revenue and cost) basis. 

Cost of Revenue 

Cost  of goods sold for product  sales  consists  primarily  of  purchased  material  costs, fixed  manufacturing  expense,  variable 
direct  labor,  overhead  costs  and  costs  associated  with  the  distribution  and  delivery  of  products  to  our  customers.  Rental 
expenses consist of costs associated directly with rental revenue, including depreciation, maintenance, logistics and service 
center facility and personnel costs. 

Research and Development Costs 

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Costs were $133.5 million, $91.8 million and $71.9 million for 
fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

In addition, certain costs for software development technology held for sale are capitalized as intangibles and are amortized 
over a period of three to five years once the software is ready for its intended use. The amount capitalized during fiscal years 
2016, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $2.4 million, $2.6 million and $2.6 million, respectively. 

Advertising Costs 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Costs were $10.4 million, $6.8 million and $7.3 million for fiscal years 2016, 2015 
and 2014, respectively. 

Comprehensive Income 

We include the net-of-tax effect of unrealized gains or losses on our available-for-sale securities, interest and foreign currency 
hedges, foreign currency translation adjustments and pension or other defined benefit postretirement plans’ actuarial gains or 
losses and prior service costs or credits in comprehensive income. See Note 5 of our Consolidated Financial Statements for 
further details. 

51 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign Currency Translation 

The functional currency of foreign operations is generally the local currency in the country of domicile. Assets and liabilities 
of foreign operations are primarily translated into U.S. dollars at year-end rates of exchange and the income statements are 
translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Adjustments resulting from translation of the financial 
statements  of  foreign  operations  into  U.S.  dollars  are  excluded  from  the  determination  of  net  income,  but  included  as  a 
component  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  (loss).  Foreign  currency  gains  and  losses  resulting  from  foreign 
currency transactions are included in our results of operations and are not material. 

Stock-Based Compensation 

We account for stock-based compensation under fair value provisions. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant 
date based on the value of the award and is recognized as expense over the vesting period. In order to determine the fair value 
of stock options and other performance-based stock awards on the date of grant, we utilize a Binomial model. Inherent in this 
model are assumptions related to a volatility factor, expected life, risk-free interest rate, dividend yield and expected forfeitures. 
The risk-free interest rate is based on factual data derived from public sources. The volatility factor, expected life, dividend 
yield and expected forfeiture assumptions require judgment utilizing historical information, peer data and future expectations. 
Deferred stock (also known as restricted stock units (“RSUs”)) is measured based on the fair market price of our common stock 
on the date of grant, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange, multiplied by the number of units granted. See Note 7 of 
our Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. 

Income Taxes 

Hill-Rom and its eligible domestic subsidiaries file a consolidated U.S. income tax return. Foreign operations file income tax 
returns in a number of jurisdictions. Deferred income taxes are computed using an asset and liability approach to reflect the net 
tax  effects  of  temporary  differences  between  the  financial  reporting  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  and  the 
corresponding income tax amounts. We have a variety of deferred tax assets in numerous tax jurisdictions. These deferred tax 
assets are subject to periodic assessment as to recoverability. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that the benefits 
will not be realized, valuation allowances are recognized. In evaluating whether it is more likely than not that we would recover 
these deferred tax assets, future taxable income, the reversal of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies are 
considered. 

As  of  September 30, 2016,  we  had  $26.9  million  of  valuation  allowances  on  deferred  tax  assets,  on  a  tax-effected  basis, 
primarily  related  to  certain  foreign  deferred  tax  attributes  and state  tax  credit  carryforwards  that  are  not  expected  to  be 
utilized.   The  valuation  allowances  decreased  by  $13.8  million  in  fiscal  2016  due  primarily  to  the  release  of  the  valuation 
allowance on the net deferred tax assets in France. The release of the valuation allowance was due mainly to changes in our 
operating structure which impacted our projection of future taxable income and our expectation as to the utilization of net 
operating loss carryforwards. We believe that our estimates for the valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets 
are appropriate based on current facts and circumstances. 

We  account  for  uncertain  income  tax  positions  using  a  threshold  and  measurement  attribute  for  the  financial  statement 
recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The difference between the tax 
benefit recognized in the financial statements for an uncertain income tax position and the tax benefit claimed in the tax return 
is referred to as an unrecognized tax benefit. See Note 9 of our Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. 

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity 

We use derivative financial instruments to manage the economic impact of fluctuations in currency exchange and interest rates. 
Derivative  financial  instruments  related  to  currency  exchange  rates  include  forward  purchase  and  sale  agreements  which 
generally have terms no greater than 15 months. Additionally, interest rate swaps are sometimes used to convert some or all of 
our long-term debt to either a fixed or variable rate. 

Derivative  financial  instruments  are  recognized  on  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  as  either  assets  or  liabilities  and  are 
measured at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in the Statement of Consolidated 
Income  or  the  Statement  of  Consolidated  Comprehensive  Income,  depending  on  whether  a  derivative  is  designated  and 
considered effective as part of a hedge transaction, and if it is, the type of hedge transaction. Gains and losses on derivative 
instruments  reported  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  (loss)  are  subsequently  included  in  the  Statement  of 
Consolidated Income in the periods in which earnings are affected by the hedged item. These activities have not had a material 
effect on our financial position or results of operations for the periods presented herein. 

52 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dispositions 

During the fourth quarter of 2016, we sold our perinatal data management system for $10.5 million and recorded a gain of 
$10.1 million in Investment income and other, net. 

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance 

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, 
which provides guidance for revenue recognition. The standard’s core principle, as further amended, is that a company will 
recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to 
which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 
2015-14 which delayed the effective date of the new revenue guidance by one year. As a result, the provisions of ASU 2014-
09,  and  subsequent  amendments,  are  effective  for  us  in  the  first  quarter  of  fiscal  2019,  ending  December 31, 2018. Early 
adoption is permitted as of the original effective date, but not earlier. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact 
of adoption of this ASU on our Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In  March  2016,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2016-09,  Compensation  –  Stock  Compensation  (Topic  718),  “Improvements  to 
Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”. Under ASU 2016-09, the tax effects of stock compensation will be recognized 
as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement and the tax effects of exercised or vested awards will be treated as 
discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur.  Along with other income tax cash flows, excess tax benefits will be 
classified as operating activities, and cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax withholding purposes 
will be classified as financing activities. Entities may make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate the 
number of awards that are expected to vest (current GAAP) or account for forfeitures when they occur. The threshold to qualify 
for equity classification permits withholding up to the maximum statutory tax rates in the applicable jurisdictions. For public 
companies, ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those 
annual periods. Early adoption is permitted, however, an entity that elects early adoption must adopt all amendments under the 
new standard in the same period.  We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the amended guidance on our 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In  February  2016,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2016-02,  Leases  (Topic  842).  From  the  lessee’s  perspective,  the  new  standard 
establishes a right-of-use ("ROU") model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet 
for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification 
affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement for a lessee. From the lessor’s perspective, the new standard 
requires a lessor to classify leases as either sales-type, finance or operating. A lease will be treated as a sale if it transfers all of 
the risks and rewards, as well as control of the underlying asset, to the lessee. If risks and rewards are conveyed without the 
transfer  of  control,  the  lease  is  treated  as  a  financing  lease.  If  the  lessor  does  not  convey  risks  and  rewards  or  control,  an 
operating lease results. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods 
within those fiscal years. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for leases existing at, or entered into after, 
the  beginning  of  the  earliest  comparative  period  presented  in  the  financial  statements,  with  certain  practical  expedients 
available.  We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the amended guidance on our Consolidated Financial 
Statements. 

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740), “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred 
Taxes.” The amendments in this update simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes by requiring deferred tax assets and 
liabilities to be classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. As permitted, we elected to early-adopt this standard in 
the first quarter of fiscal 2016 on a prospective basis. Prior period amounts were not retrospectively adjusted for the impacts of 
this ASU. 

In September 2015, the Company adopted ASU 2015-16, "Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement Period Adjustments." 
This update eliminates the need to retrospectively adjust prior period information in the financial statements for acquisition 
adjustments  to  goodwill  during  the  measurement  period.  The  impact  of  ASU  2015-16  will  be  dependent  on  any  future 
measurement period adjustments for acquisitions. 

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” The amendments in this 
ASU require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction 
from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 
2015-15, “Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance 
Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements.” This standard permits an entity to defer and present debt issuance costs 
related to line-of-credit arrangements as an asset and to subsequently amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the 
term of the line-of-credit arrangement. These new standards do not affect the recognition and measurement of debt issuance 
costs. As permitted, the Company elected to early-adopt these standards in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. 

53 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require 
adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements 
upon adoption. 

NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS 

Tridien Medical 

On September 21, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Anodyne Medical Device, Inc., known as Tridien Medical 
(“Tridien”) for a purchase price of $25.8 million, net of cash acquired.  Tridien develops, manufactures and markets support 
surfaces and patient positioning devices.  This acquisition will allow us to insource a significant supply chain function, and is 
expected to result in reduced costs and improved margins.  We funded the transaction primarily with borrowings under the 
Senior secured Revolving Credit Facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”). The fair value of assets acquired are preliminary and 
consist primarily of $9.2 million of working capital consisting primarily of inventories and accounts receivable, $7.9 million 
of goodwill and $6.3 million of acquisition related intangible assets. The results of Tridien are included in the Consolidated 
Financial  Statements  since  the  date  of  acquisition.  Goodwill  was  allocated  entirely  to  our  North  America  Patient  Support 
Systems segment and is not deductible for tax purposes. The impact of the Tridien acquisition to our total revenue and net 
income on an unaudited proforma basis is not significant.   

Welch Allyn 

On September 8, 2015, we completed the acquisition of Welch Allyn Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Welch 
Allyn”) for a consideration of $1,686.8 million in cash ($1,633.1 million, net of cash acquired) and 8,133,722 shares of Hill-
Rom common stock for a total combined purchase price of approximately $2.1 billion. Welch Allyn is a leading manufacturer 
of medical diagnostic equipment and offers a diversified portfolio of devices that assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide 
variety of illnesses and diseases. 

The transaction was funded with new borrowings, including $1.8 billion in term loans and $425.0 million of senior notes issued 
in  a  private  placement  debt  offering.  Refer  to  Note  4  of  our  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  for  additional  information 
regarding our debt obligations. 

The following summarizes the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition. These results 
are now considered final. 

Trade receivables .............................................................................................................................................    $
Inventory ..........................................................................................................................................................      
Other current assets ..........................................................................................................................................      
Property, plant, and equipment ........................................................................................................................      
Goodwill ..........................................................................................................................................................      
Trade name (indefinite life) .............................................................................................................................      
Customer relationships (12-year useful life) ....................................................................................................      
Developed technology (7-year weighted average useful life) ..........................................................................      
Other intangibles ..............................................................................................................................................      
Other noncurrent assets ....................................................................................................................................      
Current liabilities .............................................................................................................................................      
Noncurrent deferred income taxes ...................................................................................................................      
Other noncurrent liabilities ..............................................................................................................................      
  Total purchase price, net of cash acquired .....................................................................................................    $

Fair value of common stock issued ..................................................................................................................    $
Cash payment, net of cash acquired .................................................................................................................      
  Total consideration ........................................................................................................................................    $

Amount 

62.9 
110.5 
53.8 
91.5 
1,179.8 
434.0 
516.8 
54.0 
19.5 
26.5 
(166.1)
(309.0)
(24.8)
2,049.4 

416.3 
1,633.1 
2,049.4 

Final  purchase  accounting  adjustments  were  made  in  fiscal  2016  reducing  goodwill  by  $23.7  million  primarily  due  to  the 
finalization of deferred income taxes.  These adjustments are reflected in the table above. 

54 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
    
 
  
    
  
Goodwill from the Welch Allyn acquisition, which is not deductible for tax purposes, is primarily due to enhanced customer 
relevance and a stronger competitive position resulting from the business combination, including a complementary commercial 
position, product portfolio, and enhanced synergies. The goodwill from the Welch Allyn acquisition has been allocated entirely 
to our Front Line Care segment. 

Our total revenue on an unaudited proforma basis, as if the Welch Allyn acquisition had been consummated at the beginning 
of our 2014 fiscal year, would have been higher by approximately $638 million for the year ended September 30, 2015. On the 
same  unaudited  proforma  basis,  our  net  income  would  have  been  lower  by  approximately  $59  million  for  the  year  ended 
September 30, 2015. The proforma net income for fiscal 2015 has been adversely impacted by significant costs related to the 
transaction  including  deal  costs,  financing  costs,  restructuring  costs  incurred  in  relation  to  our  synergy  initiatives,  costs 
associated with triggering the change-in-control provisions of certain equity-based compensation programs at Welch Allyn, 
and purchase price accounting, including the nonrecurring effects of the inventory step-up. These results are not indicative of 
expected future performance. 

The  unaudited  proforma  results  are  based  on  the  Company’s  historical  financial  statements  and  those  of  the  Welch  Allyn 
business and do not necessarily indicate the results of operations that would have resulted had the acquisition been completed 
at the beginning of the comparable period presented and are not indicative of the results of operations in future periods. 

Trumpf Medical 

On August 1, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Trumpf Medical (“Trumpf”) and funded the transaction with a combination 
of cash on hand and borrowings. Trumpf Medical provides a portfolio of well-established operating room (OR) infrastructure 
products such as surgical tables, surgical lighting, and supply units and expands our product offerings in the surgical suite.  

The  purchase  price  was  $232.9  million  ($226.6  million  net  of  cash  acquired).  The  results  of  Trumpf  are  included  in  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of acquisition. Our reported revenue included $39.0 million for the year ended 
September 30, 2014 related to Trumpf products and the impact to net income was not significant. 

The following summarizes the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition. These results 
are now considered final. 

Trade receivables .............................................................................................................................................   $
Inventory ..........................................................................................................................................................     
Other current assets ..........................................................................................................................................     
Property, plant, and equipment ........................................................................................................................     
Goodwill ..........................................................................................................................................................     
Trade name (5-year useful life)........................................................................................................................     
Customer relationships (10-year weighted average useful life) .......................................................................     
Developed technology (8-year weighted average useful life) ..........................................................................     
Other intangibles ..............................................................................................................................................     
Other noncurrent assets ....................................................................................................................................     
Deferred tax asset ............................................................................................................................................     
Current liabilities .............................................................................................................................................     
Long term debt .................................................................................................................................................     
Noncurrent liabilities .......................................................................................................................................     
  Total purchase price .......................................................................................................................................   $

Amount 

67.6 
63.6 
23.4 
42.1 
66.0 
6.7 
15.8 
17.8 
4.8 
0.7 
12.9 
(74.4)
(6.0)
(8.1)
232.9 

Goodwill was allocated entirely to our Surgical Solutions segment. The goodwill related to the acquired German operations 
will be tax deductible while the remaining goodwill will not be deductible for tax purposes. 

Virtus, Inc. 

On March 31, 2014 we completed a stock purchase agreement with the stockholders of Virtus, Inc. (“Virtus”) to acquire the 
entire  equity  interest  in  Virtus,  a  supplier  of  finished  surfaces  and  components  for  our  bed  and  stretcher  products.  The 
acquisition of Virtus insources a component of our supply chain. 

55 

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
The  purchase  price  was  $17.6  million  ($13.0  million  net  of  cash  acquired).  We  funded  the  transaction  primarily  with 
borrowings. The results of Virtus are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of acquisition. The fair 
value of assets acquired consisted of $9.4 million of goodwill, $6.4 million of working capital and $1.9 million of property, 
plant and equipment. 

Goodwill  is  not  deductible  for  tax  purposes  and  was  allocated  to  both  our  North  America  Patient  Support  Systems  and 
International Patient Support Systems segments. 

NOTE 3. GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

The following summarizes goodwill activity by reportable segment: 

North America
Patient Support
Systems 

   Front Line Care   

Surgical 
Solutions 

International 
Patient Support
Systems 

Total 

Balances at September 30, 2014: 

Goodwill ........................................................... $
Accumulated impairment losses .......................  
Goodwill, net at September 30, 2014 ....................  

390.6  $
(358.1)  
32.5   

28.7  $
-    
28.7    

304.8   $ 
-     
304.8     

148.5  $
(114.7)   
33.8    

872.6 
(472.8)
399.8 

Changes in Goodwill during the period: 

Goodwill related to acquisitions .......................  
Currency translation effect ................................  

Balances at September 30, 2015: 

-   
-   

1,203.5    
-    

22.1     
(11.8)    

-    
(3.1)   

1,225.6 
(14.9)

Goodwill ...........................................................  
Accumulated impairment losses .......................  
Goodwill, net at September 30, 2015 ....................  

390.6   
(358.1)  
32.5   

1,232.2    
-    
1,232.2    

315.1     
-     
315.1     

145.4    
(114.7)   
30.7    

2,083.3 
(472.8)
1,610.5 

Changes in Goodwill during the period: 

Goodwill related to acquisitions .......................  
Currency translation effect ................................  

7.9   
-   

(23.7)   
(3.0)   

1.1     
(8.6)    

-    
0.2    

(14.7)
(11.4)

Balances at September 30, 2016: 

Goodwill ...........................................................  
Accumulated impairment losses .......................  
Goodwill, net at September 30, 2016 ................. $

398.5   
(358.1)  
40.4  $

1,205.5    
-    
1,205.5  $

307.6     
-     
307.6   $ 

145.6    
(114.7)   
30.9  $

2,057.2 
(472.8)
1,584.4 

We acquired Tridien, Welch Allyn and Trumpf during the fourth quarter of 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. All goodwill 
associated with Tridien, Welch Allyn and Trumpf was assigned to the North America Patient Support Systems segment, Front 
Line Care segment and Surgical Solutions segment, respectively. During fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015, we recorded adjustments 
to goodwill related to the Welch Allyn acquisition and the Trumpf acquisition. We also consolidated an investment made in 
fiscal 2015 that was determined to be a VIE in which we have a controlling financial interest. The consolidation resulted in 
$12.1 million of goodwill being recorded within our Surgical Solutions segment. Refer to Note 2 of our Consolidated Financial 
Statements for additional information regarding these acquisitions. 

As discussed in Note 11 of our Consolidated Financial Statements, we operate in four reportable business segments. Goodwill 
impairment  testing  is  performed  at  the  reporting  unit  level,  which  is  one  level  below  our  operating  segments.  We  have 
determined that we have eleven reporting units. Goodwill is assigned to reporting units at the date the goodwill is initially 
recorded and has been reallocated as necessary based on the restructuring of reporting units over time. Once goodwill has been 
assigned to reporting units, it no longer retains its association with a particular acquisition, and all of the activities within a 
reporting unit, whether acquired or organically grown, are available to support the value of the goodwill. 

Testing for impairment must be performed annually, or on an interim basis upon the occurrence of a triggering event or change 
in circumstances that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The annual 
evaluation of goodwill performed during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 and 2015 did not result in any impairments. 

56 

 
 
 
 
  
 
    
   
 
  
                                                                                                                        
  
    
    
     
    
 
  
 
    
     
      
     
  
 
    
     
      
     
  
  
 
    
     
      
     
  
 
    
     
      
     
  
  
 
    
     
      
     
  
 
    
     
      
     
  
  
 
    
     
      
     
  
 
    
     
      
     
  
 
 
  
Indefinite-lived intangible assets 

We  have  various  indefinite-lived  intangible  assets  representing  trade  names  with  a  carrying  value  of  $466.9  million  at 
September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015. Testing for impairment must be performed annually, or on an interim basis upon 
the occurrence of a triggering event or change in circumstances that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of an 
indefinite-lived  intangible  asset  below  its  carrying  amount.  The  annual  evaluation  of  indefinite-lived  intangible  assets 
performed during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 and 2015 did not result in impairment. 

NOTE 4. FINANCING AGREEMENTS 

Total debt consists of the following: 

September 30 

2016 

2015 

Revolving credit facilities ..............................................................................................................   $ 
Current portion of long-term debt ..................................................................................................     
Senior secured Term Loan A, long-term portion ...........................................................................     
Senior secured Term Loan B, long-term portion ...........................................................................     
Senior unsecured 5.75% notes due on September 1, 2023 ............................................................     
Unsecured 7.00% debentures due on February 15, 2024 ...............................................................     
Unsecured 6.75% debentures due on December 15, 2027 .............................................................     
Other ..............................................................................................................................................     
Total debt .......................................................................................................................................     
Less current portion of debt ...........................................................................................................     
Total long-term debt ......................................................................................................................   $ 

235.8    $
73.2     
1,372.3     
-     
419.1     
13.7     
29.6     
4.8     
2,148.5     
210.1     
1,938.4    $

- 
58.0 
931.7 
778.3 
418.2 
13.8 
29.6 
3.6 
2,233.2 
58.0 
2,175.2 

In September 2015, the Company entered into four credit facilities for the purposes of financing the Welch Allyn acquisition 
as well as refinancing our previously outstanding revolving credit facility. These facilities consisted of the following: 

$1.0 billion senior secured Term Loan A facility, maturing in September 2020 
$800 million senior secured Term Loan B facility, maturing in September 2022 



 Senior  secured  Revolving  Credit  Facility,  providing  borrowing  capacity  of  up  to  $500.0  million,  maturing  in 

September 2020 
$425.0 million of senior unsecured notes (“Senior Notes”), maturing in September 2023 



In September 2016, the Company entered into an amended and restated senior credit agreement for purposes of refinancing our 
credit facilities entered into as part of the Welch Allyn acquisition and funding the payoff of the senior secured Term Loan B 
facility. The amended and restated senior credit agreement consisted of two facilities as follows: 

$1,462.5 million senior secured Term Loan A facility (“TLA Facility”), maturing in September 2021 


 Senior secured Revolving Credit Facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”), providing borrowing capacity of up to $700.0 

million, maturing in September 2021 

The TLA Facility and Revolving Credit Facility (collectively, the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”) bear interest at variable 
rates which are currently less than 3.0 percent. These interest rates are based primarily on the London Interbank Offered Rate 
(“LIBOR”), but under certain conditions could also be based on the U.S. Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate, at the 
Company’s option. 

The following table summarizes the scheduled maturities of the TLA Facility for fiscal years 2017 through 2021: 

2017 .............................................................................................................................................................    $ 
2018 .............................................................................................................................................................    $ 
2019 .............................................................................................................................................................    $ 
2020 .............................................................................................................................................................    $ 
2021 .............................................................................................................................................................    $ 

Amount 

73.1  
109.7  
146.3  
146.3  
987.2  

We will be able to voluntarily prepay the TLA Facility at any time without penalty or premium. 

57 

 
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
At September 30, 2016, there were $235.8 million of borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility, with available borrowing 
capacity  of  an  additional  $456.6  million  after  giving  effect  to  $7.6  million  of  outstanding  standby  letters  of  credit.   The 
availability of borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility is subject to our ability at the time of borrowing to meet certain 
specified conditions, including compliance with covenants contained in the governing credit agreement. 

The  Senior  Secured  Credit  Facilities  are  held  with  a  syndicate  of  banks,  which  includes  over  30  institutions.  The  general 
corporate assets of the Company and its wholly-owned, domestic subsidiaries collateralize these obligations. The amended and 
restated credit agreement governing these facilities contains financial covenants which specify a maximum secured net leverage 
ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, as such terms are defined in the credit agreement. These financial covenants are 
measured  at  the  end  of  each  fiscal  quarter.  The  required  ratios  vary  through  December 31, 2019  providing  a  gradually 
decreasing maximum secured net leverage ratio and a gradually increasing minimum interest coverage ratio, as set forth in the 
table below: 

Fiscal Quarter Ended 
December 31, 2016 .................................................................................................... 
December 31, 2017 .................................................................................................... 
December 31, 2018 .................................................................................................... 
December 31, 2019 and thereafter ............................................................................. 

Maximum 
Secured Net 
Leverage Ratio 
4.50x 
4.00x 
3.50x 
3.00x 

Minimum 
Interest Coverage 
Ratio 
3.25x 
3.50x 
3.75x 
4.00x 

The Senior Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.75 percent annually. These notes were issued at par in a private placement 
offering  and  are  not  registered  securities  on  any  public  market.  All  of  the  Senior  Notes  are  outstanding  as  of 
September 30, 2016. We are not required to make any mandatory redemption or sinking fund payments with respect to the 
Notes, other than in certain circumstances such as a change in control or material sale of assets. We may redeem the notes prior 
to  maturity,  but  doing  so  prior  to  September 1, 2021  would  require  payment  of  a  premium  on  any  amounts  redeemed,  the 
amount of which varies based on the timing of the redemption. The indenture governing the Senior Notes contains certain 
covenants  which  impose  limitations  on  the  amount  of  dividends  we  may  pay  and  the  amount  of  common  shares  we  may 
repurchase  in  the  open  market,  but  we  do  not  expect  these  covenants  to  affect  our  current  dividend  policy  or  open  share 
repurchase  program.  The  terms  of  this  indenture  also  impose  certain  restrictions  on  the  amount  and  type  of  additional 
indebtedness we may obtain in the future, as well as the types of liens and guarantees we may provide. 

We are in compliance with all applicable financial covenants as of September 30, 2016. 

In conjunction with the amendment of the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, the Company recorded a $10.8 million loss on 
extinguishment of debt related to a majority of the debt issuance costs previously capitalized for the Term Loan B facility. We 
also incurred $6.5 million of costs related to the amendment of the credit facility, $4.5 million of which were capitalized as 
part of the new Senior Secured Credit Facilities. As of September 30, 2016, we have cumulative $17.1 million unamortized 
debt issuance costs recorded as a reduction of the carrying value of the related debt, in addition to $9.6 million attributable to 
the Revolving Credit Facility recorded as a component of other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. These 
costs will amortize into interest expense over the terms of the related credit facilities. 

We  are  exposed  to  market  risk  from  fluctuations  in  interest  rates.  We  sometimes  manage  our  exposure  to  interest  rate 
fluctuations through the use of interest rate swaps (cash flow hedges). As of September 30, 2016, we had five interest rate swap 
agreements, with notional amounts of $600.0 million, in aggregate, to hedge the variability of cash flows associated with a 
portion  of  the  variable  interest  rate  payments  for  the  period  April  2016  to  September  2020  on  the  Senior  Secured  Credit 
Facilities.  The  interest  rate  swaps  have  effective  dates  ranging  between  April 1, 2016  and  December 31, 2019  and  were 
designated as cash flow hedges. At September 30, 2016, these swaps were in a liability position with an aggregate fair value of 
$5.0  million.  We  classify  fair  value  measurements  on  our  interest  rate  swaps  as  Level  2,  as  described  in  Note  1  of  our 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Unsecured  debentures  outstanding  at  September 30, 2016  and  September 30, 2015  have  fixed  rates  of  interest.  We  have 
deferred gains included in the amounts above from the termination of previous interest rate swap agreements and those deferred 
gains  amounted  to  less  than  $1.0  million  at  both  September 30, 2016  and  September 30, 2015.  The  deferred  gains  on  the 
termination of the swaps are being amortized and recognized as a reduction of interest expense over the remaining term of the 
related debt and as a result, the effective interest rates on that debt have been and will continue to be lower than the stated 
interest rates on the debt. 

58 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From August 2012 through April 2015, we had a credit facility that provided for revolving loans of up to $500.0 million, plus 
a  term  loan  in  the  aggregate  amount  of  $200.0  million.  In  May  2015,  we  entered  into  an  Amended  and  Restated  Credit 
Agreement which provided for revolving loans of up to $900.0 million and a term loan of $165.0 million, which replaced the 
remaining unpaid principal balance of the term loan from the August 2012 credit facility. A portion of the proceeds from the 
issuance of the Senior Secured Credit Facility and the Senior Notes in September 2015 was used to fully repay the previously 
outstanding credit facility, which is now terminated. 

The fair value of our debt is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates 
offered to us for debt of the same remaining maturities. The book values of our short-term debt instruments approximate fair 
value. The estimated fair values of our long-term debt instruments are described in the table below: 

Senior secured Term Loan A .........................................................................................................   $ 
Senior secured Term Loan B .........................................................................................................     
Senior unsecured 5.75% notes due on September 1, 2023 ............................................................     
Unsecured debentures ....................................................................................................................     
Total debt .......................................................................................................................................   $ 

September 30 

2016 
1,441.0    $
-     
454.0     
45.8     
1,940.8    $

2015 

990.7 
780.7 
428.4 
43.4 
2,243.2 

The estimated fair values of our long-term unsecured debentures were based on observable inputs such as quoted prices in 
markets that are not active. The estimated fair values of our term loans and the Senior Notes were based on quoted prices for 
similar  liabilities.  These  fair  value  measurements  were  classified  as  Level  2,  as  described  in  Note  1  of  our  Consolidated 
Financial Statements. 

NOTE 5. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

The following tables represent the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the fiscal years ended 
September 30, 2016 and 2015: 

Other comprehensive income (loss) 

  Accumulated other comprehensive loss  

Prior to 
reclassification  

Reclassification
from 

  Pre-tax   Tax effect   Net of tax  

Beginning 
balance 

   Net activity  

Ending 
balance 

Year Ended September 30, 2016 

Available-for-sale securities 
    and hedges .............................................   $ 
Foreign currency translation 
     adjustment ............................................     
Change in pension and postretirement 
     defined benefit plans ............................     
Total ..........................................................   $ 

(4.9)  $

(0.1) $ (5.0)  $

1.9  $

(3.1)  $

-    $ 

(3.1)  $

(3.1)

(22.4)    

(8.5)    
(35.8)  $

- 

(22.4)   

- 

(22.4)   

(92.8)     

(22.4)   

(115.2)

(4.1)   
4.4 
4.3  $ (31.5)  $

1.3 
3.2  $

(2.8)   
(28.3)  $

(48.0)     
(140.8)   $ 

(2.8)   
(28.3)  $

(50.8)
(169.1)

Year Ended September 30, 2015 

Other comprehensive income (loss) 

Prior to 
reclassification   

Reclassification
from 

  Pre-tax   Tax effect   Net of tax  

  Accumulated other comprehensive loss 
Ending 
balance 

Beginning 
balance 

   Net activity  

Available-for-sale securities 
    and hedges .............................................   $ 
Foreign currency translation 
     adjustment ............................................     
Change in pension and postretirement 
     defined benefit plans ............................     
Total ...........................................................   $ 

(0.6)  $

0.6   $

-   $

-  $

-   $

-    $ 

- 

 $

- 

(58.6)    

(28.7)    
(87.9)  $

-    

(58.6)   

- 

(58.6)   

(34.2)     

(58.6)   

(92.8)

15.5    
(13.2)   
16.1   $ (71.8)  $

5.1 
5.1  $

(8.1)   
(66.7)  $

(39.9)     
(74.1)   $ 

(8.1)   
(66.7)  $

(48.0)
(140.8)

59 

 
 
  
  
 
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
   
  
   
  
                
  
 
     
       
  
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
The following table represents the items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss and the related tax effects 
during fiscal 2016 and 2015: 

Years Ended September 30 

2016 

2015 

Amount 

reclassified      Tax effect 

    Net of tax 

Amount 
reclassified 

     Tax effect 

    Net of tax 

Available-for-sale securities 
    and hedges (1) ................................   $ 
Change in pension and postretirement 
    defined benefit plans (2) ................   $ 

(0.1)   $

-    $

(0.1)   $

0.6    $ 

(0.2)   $

4.4    $

(1.3)   $

3.1    $

15.5    $ 

(5.6)   $

0.4 

9.9 

(1)  Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into other income (expense), net. 

(2)  Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into cost of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses. 

These components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit expense. 

NOTE 6. RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS 

Our retirement plans consist of defined benefit plans, postretirement healthcare plans and defined contribution savings plans. 
Plans cover certain employees both in and outside of the U.S. 

Retirement Plans 

We  sponsor  five  defined  benefit  plans.  Those  plans  include  a  master  defined  benefit  retirement  plan,  a  nonqualified 
supplemental  executive  defined  benefit  retirement  plan  and  three  defined  benefit  retirement  plans  covering  employees  in 
Germany and France. Benefits for such plans are based primarily on years of service and the employee’s level of compensation 
during specific periods of employment. We contribute funds to trusts as necessary to provide for current service and for any 
unfunded  projected  future  benefit  obligation  over  a  reasonable  period  of  time.  All  of  our  plans  have  a  September 30 
measurement date. 

Effect on Operations 

The components of net periodic benefit cost for our defined benefit retirement plans were as follows: 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

2014 

2016 

Service cost ............................................................................................................   $
Interest cost ............................................................................................................    
Expected return on plan assets ...............................................................................    
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost, net ............................................    
Amortization of net loss .........................................................................................    
Net periodic benefit cost ........................................................................................    
Settlement charge ...................................................................................................    
Special termination benefits ...................................................................................    
Net pension expense ..............................................................................................   $

5.0     $ 
10.9       
(13.0 )     
0.3       
4.5       
7.7       
-       
-       
7.7     $ 

5.4    $
14.6     
(16.7)    
0.6     
5.2     
9.1     
9.6     
-     
18.7    $

5.0 
14.4 
(16.7)
0.6 
3.2 
6.5 
- 
2.4 
8.9 

Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2016, we elected to change the method we use to estimate the service and interest cost 
components of net periodic benefit cost for our defined benefit pension plans to a spot yield curve approach. Previously, we 
estimated the service and interest cost components of pension expense using a single weighted-average discount rate derived 
from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. Under the new approach, we apply 
discounting using individual spot rates from a yield curve composed of the rates of return on several hundred high-quality, 
fixed  income  corporate  bonds  available  at  the  measurement  date.  These  spot  rates  align  to  each  of  the  projected  benefit 
obligations and service cost cash flows. The service cost component relates to the active participants in the plan, so the relevant 
cash flows on which to apply the yield curve are considerably longer in duration on average than the total projected benefit 
obligation cash flows, which also include benefit payments to retirees. Interest cost is computed by multiplying each spot rate 
by the corresponding discounted projected benefit obligation cash flows. The spot yield curve approach reduces any actuarial 
gains and losses based upon interest rate expectations (e.g., built-in gains in interest cost in an upward sloping yield curve 

60 

 
  
  
 
  
  
   
 
  
  
   
 
 
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
     
   
 
  
    
      
      
 
 
scenario), or gains and losses merely resulting from the timing and magnitude of cash outflows associated with our benefit 
obligations. The change does not affect the measurement of the total benefit obligations as the change in service and interest 
costs offsets the actuarial gains and losses recorded in other comprehensive income. 

We made this change to improve the correlation between projected benefit cash flows and the corresponding yield curve spot 
rates and to provide a better measurement of service and interest costs. This change is considered a change in estimate and is 
accounted for on a prospective basis starting in fiscal year 2016. 

In April, 2015, we offered all terminated vested participants of our domestic master defined benefit retirement plan an option 
to receive a lump sum cash payout in lieu of their right to future periodic benefit payments under the plan upon their retirement. 
Lump sums of $42.3 million were paid to participants in September 2015, triggering a plan settlement charge of $9.6 million, 
which is recorded as a component of Special charges on the Statements of Consolidated Income. 

During  the  second  quarter  of  fiscal  2014,  we  initiated  a  domestic  early  retirement  program,  which  offered  certain  special 
termination  benefits  relating  to  our  pension  and  postretirement  health  care  plans.  This  program  and  the  related  special 
termination benefits resulted in a non-cash charge of $3.2 million, of which $2.4 million related to our master defined benefit 
retirement plan and $0.8 million for our postretirement health care plan. The $0.8 million postretirement healthcare charge also 
reflects a $1.3 million reversal recorded as certain participants elected alternative coverage separate from the postretirement 
health care plan. The employee elections were not known until the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2014. The reversal was 
recorded to the special charges caption and is offset by charges recorded to reflect our incremental cost associated with the 
alternative coverage. Refer to Note 8 of our Consolidated Financial Statements for more details. 

Obligations and Funded Status 

The change in benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status, along with amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance 
Sheets for our defined benefit retirement plans were as follows: 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 
2016 

Change in benefit obligation: 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year ...............................................................................  $ 
Service cost .........................................................................................................................   
Interest cost .........................................................................................................................   
Actuarial loss ......................................................................................................................   
Benefits paid .......................................................................................................................   
Plan settlement ....................................................................................................................   
Exchange rate loss (gain) ....................................................................................................   
Benefit obligation at end of year .........................................................................................   

Change in plan assets: 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year .....................................................................   
Actual return on plan assets ................................................................................................   
Employer contributions .......................................................................................................   
Benefits paid .......................................................................................................................   
Fair value of plan assets at end of year ...............................................................................   
Funded status and net amounts recognized ..............................................................................  $ 

315.5    $
5.0     
10.9     
27.4     
(11.9)    
-     
0.2     
347.1     

219.1     
28.8     
31.0     
(11.9)    
267.0     
(80.1)   $

Amounts recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: 

Accrued pension benefits, current portion ..........................................................................  $ 
Accrued pension benefits, long-term ..................................................................................   
Net amount recognized .......................................................................................................  $ 

(1.1)   $
(79.0)    
(80.1)   $

343.8 
5.4 
14.6 
12.5 
(54.0)
(4.4)
(2.4)
315.5 

276.1 
(3.9)
0.9 
(54.0)
219.1 
(96.4)

(1.0)
(95.4)
(96.4)

In addition to the amounts above, net actuarial losses of $85.7 million and prior service costs of $0.8 million, less an applicable 
aggregate  tax  effect  of  $32.2  million  are  included  as  components  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss  at 
September 30, 2016.  In  addition  to  the  amounts  above,  net  actuarial  losses  of  $79.3 million  and  prior  service  costs  of 
$1.0 million,  less  an  applicable  aggregate  tax  effect  of  $30.0  million  are  included  as  components  of  accumulated  other 
comprehensive  loss  at  September 30, 2015.  The  estimated  net  actuarial  loss  and  prior  service  cost  for  our  defined  benefit 
retirement plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next 
fiscal year are $6.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. 

61 

  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
    
 
   
      
 
  
  
      
  
  
      
  
  
  
      
  
  
      
  
 
Accumulated Benefit Obligation 

The  accumulated  benefit  obligation  for  all  defined  benefit  pension  plans  was  $326.3  million  and  $296.7  million  at 
September 30, 2016  and  2015.  Selected  information  for  our  plans,  including  plans  with  accumulated  benefit  obligations 
exceeding plan assets, was as follows: 

PBO 

2016 
ABO 

    Plan Assets     

PBO 

2015 
ABO 

Plan Assets 

September 30 

Master plan ....................................   $ 
International plans .........................     
Supplemental executive plan .........     
  $ 

319.6    $
22.2     
5.3     
347.1    $

300.7    $
20.3     
5.3     
326.3    $

266.8    $
0.2     
-     
267.0    $

292.5    $ 
17.9      
5.1      
315.5    $ 

275.3    $
16.3     
5.1     
296.7    $

218.9 
0.2 
- 
219.1 

Actuarial Assumptions 

The weighted average assumptions used in accounting for our domestic pension plans were as follows: 

2016 

2015 

2014 

Weighted average assumptions to determine benefit 

obligations at the measurement date: 

Discount rate for obligation .............................................................................  
Rate of compensation increase ........................................................................  

3.7% 
3.0% 

Weighted average assumptions to determine benefit 

cost for the year: 

Discount rate for expense ................................................................................  
Expected rate of return on plan assets ..............................................................  
Rate of compensation increase ........................................................................  

4.4% 
5.8% 
3.0% 

4.4% 
3.0% 

4.5% 
6.8% 
3.0% 

4.5% 
3.0% 

5.0% 
7.0% 
3.3% 

The discount rates used in the valuation of our defined benefit pension plans are evaluated annually based on current market 
conditions. In setting these rates we utilize long-term bond indices and yield curves as a preliminary indication of interest rate 
movements, and then make adjustments to the respective indices to reflect differences in the terms of the bonds covered under 
the indices in comparison to the projected outflow of our pension obligations. The overall expected long-term rate of return is 
based on historical and expected future returns, which are inflation adjusted and weighted for the expected return for each 
component of the investment portfolio, as well as taking into consideration economic and capital market conditions. The rate 
of  assumed  compensation  increase  is  also  based  on  our  specific  historical  trends  of  past  wage  adjustments.  The  weighted 
average discount rate assumptions used for our international plans are lower than our domestic plan assumptions and do not 
significantly affect the consolidated net benefit obligation or net periodic benefit cost balances. 

Plan Assets 

The weighted average asset allocations of our master defined benefit retirement plan at September 30, 2016 and 2015, by asset 
category, along with target allocations, are as follows: 

2016 
Target 

    Allocation 

2015 
Target 
Allocation 

2016 
Actual 
Allocation 

2015 
Actual 
Allocation 

Equity securities.................................................................................     39 - 49%    39 - 49%    
Fixed income securities .....................................................................     51 - 61%    51 - 61%    
Total ...................................................................................................       

43% 
57% 
100% 

42% 
58% 
100% 

We have a Plan Committee that sets investment guidelines with the assistance of an external consultant. These guidelines are 
established  based  on  market  conditions,  risk  tolerance,  funding  requirements  and  expected  benefit  payments.  The  Plan 
Committee also oversees the investment allocation process and monitors asset performance. As pension liabilities are long-
term  in  nature,  we  employ  a long-term  total  return  approach  to  maximize  the  long-term  rate  of  return on  plan  assets  for  a 
prudent  level  of  risk.  Target  allocations  are  guidelines,  not  limitations,  and  plan  fiduciaries  may  occasionally  approve 
allocations above or below a target range or elect to rebalance the portfolio within the targeted range. 

62 

 
 
  
  
 
  
  
   
 
  
  
   
     
   
 
  
    
      
      
      
      
      
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
 
  
 
  
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
   
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
The investment portfolio contains a diversified portfolio of primarily equities and fixed income securities. Securities are also 
diversified in terms of domestic and international securities, short- and long-term securities, growth and value styles, large cap 
and small cap stocks. The primary investment strategy is a dynamic target allocation method that periodically rebalances among 
various  investment  categories  depending on  the  current  funded  positions.  This program  is  designed to  actively  move  from 
return-seeking investments  (such  as  equities)  toward  liability-hedging  investments  (such  as  long-duration fixed  income)  as 
funding levels improve. 

Trust assets are invested subject to the following policy restrictions: short-term securities must be rated A2/P2 or higher; all 
fixed-income securities shall have a credit quality rating “BBB” or higher; investments in equities in any one company may 
not exceed 10 percent of the equity portfolio. 

Fair Value Measurements of Plan Assets 

The following table summarizes the valuation of our pension plan assets by pricing categories: 

   Quoted Prices in    
   Active Markets 

Significant 
Other 

Significant 

Balance at 
  September 30, 2016   

for Identical 
Assets 
(Level 1) 

   Observable 

    Unobservable 

Inputs 
(Level 2) 

Inputs 
(Level 3) 

Cash ..............................................................................   $
Equities 

U.S. companies .........................................................     
International companies ............................................     
Fixed income securities ................................................     
Total plan assets at fair value ....................................   $

3.7  $

59.3    
56.4    
147.6    
267.0  $

3.7  $ 

-   
-   
-   
3.7  $ 

-  $

59.3   
56.4   
147.6   
263.3  $

   Quoted Prices in 
   Active Markets 

Balance at 
  September 30, 2015   

for Identical 
Assets 
(Level 1) 

Significant 
Other 
Observable 
Inputs 
(Level 2) 

Significant 

    Unobservable 

Inputs 
(Level 3) 

Cash ..............................................................................   $
Equities 

U.S. companies .........................................................     
International companies ............................................     
Fixed income securities ................................................     
Total plan assets at fair value ........................................   $

3.5  $

47.1    
44.8    
123.7    
219.1  $

3.5  $ 

-   
-   
-   
3.5  $ 

-   $

47.1     
44.8     
123.7     
215.6   $

-

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

The Level 2 investments are commingled funds and/or collective trusts valued using the net asset value (“NAV”) unit price 
provided by the fund administrator. The NAV is based on the value of the underlying assets owned by the fund. For further 
descriptions of the asset Levels used in the above chart, refer to Note 1 of our Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Cash Flows 

Our U.S. qualified defined benefit plan is funded in excess of 84 percent, as measured under the requirements of the Pension 
Protection Act of 2006, and therefore we expect that the plan will not be subject to the “at risk” funding requirements of this 
legislation. 

During 2016 and 2015, we contributed cash of $31.0 million and $0.9 million to our defined benefit retirement plans. We will 
not be required to contribute to our master defined benefit retirement plan in fiscal year 2017 due to the current funding level; 
however, minimal contributions will be required for our unfunded plans. 

63 

 
 
 
 
  
    
     
  
    
  
   
  
    
  
  
 
  
  
   
  
  
   
    
    
    
    
 
                         
                         
                                                    
  
    
  
     
  
    
  
   
  
    
  
  
  
 
  
  
   
  
  
   
    
    
    
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated Future Benefit Payments 

The benefit payments, which are expected to be funded through plan assets and company contributions and reflect expected 
future service, are expected to be paid as follows: 

2017 .........................................................................................................................................................   $ 
2018 .........................................................................................................................................................   $ 
2019 .........................................................................................................................................................   $ 
2020 .........................................................................................................................................................   $ 
2021 .........................................................................................................................................................   $ 
2022-2026 ................................................................................................................................................   $ 

Pension Benefits 

13.3 
13.4 
14.0 
14.6 
15.4 
88.6 

Defined Contribution Savings Plans 

We have defined contribution savings plans that cover substantially all U.S. employees and certain non-U.S. employees. The 
general purpose of these plans is to provide additional financial security during retirement by providing employees with an 
incentive to make regular savings. Company contributions to the plans are based on eligibility and employee contributions. 
Expense under these plans was $26.8 million, $17.4 million and $15.0 million in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

Postretirement Health Care Plans 

In addition to defined benefit retirement plans, we also offer two domestic postretirement health care plans, one of which was 
assumed in the acquisition of Welch Allyn, that provide health care benefits to qualified retirees and their dependents. The 
plans  are  closed  to  new  participants  and  include  retiree  cost  sharing  provisions  and  generally  extends  retiree  coverage  for 
medical  and  prescription  benefits  beyond  the  COBRA  continuation  period  to  the  date  of  Medicare  eligibility.  We  use  a 
measurement date of September 30 for these plans. 

The expense related to postretirement health care plans, including the Welch Allyn plan on a post-acquisition basis, has not 
been significant during 2016, 2015 or 2014. The change in the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was as follows: 

Change in benefit obligation: 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year .......................................................................  $
Service cost .................................................................................................................   
Interest cost .................................................................................................................   
Acquired obligation ....................................................................................................   
Actuarial gain ..............................................................................................................   
Benefits paid ...............................................................................................................   
Retiree contributions ...................................................................................................   
Benefit obligation at end of year ......................................................................................  $

Amounts recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: 

Accrued benefits obligation, current portion ..............................................................  $
Accrued benefits obligation, long-term.......................................................................   
Net amount recognized ....................................................................................................  $

Years Ended September 30 
2015 
2016 

25.1    $ 
0.3      
0.8      
-      
(3.7)     
(1.5)     
0.6      
21.6    $ 

1.6    $ 
20.0      
21.6    $ 

11.2 
0.4 
0.4 
14.1 
(0.9)
(0.2)
0.1 
25.1 

1.8 
23.3 
25.1 

We contributed approximately $1.5 million to the plans in fiscal 2016, compared with less than $0.2 million to the plans in 
fiscal 2015, including the post-acquisition period for the Welch Allyn plan. 

In addition to the amounts above, net actuarial gains of $5.9 million and prior service credits of $0.5 million, less an applicable 
aggregate  tax  effect  of  $2.4  million  are  included  as  components  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss  at 
September 30, 2016. Net actuarial gains of $2.4 million and prior service credits of $1.4 million, less an applicable aggregate 
tax effect of $1.5 million are included as components of accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2015. 

64 

 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
   
 
 
  
 
     
 
   
      
 
  
  
       
  
  
       
  
 
 
 
The estimated net actuarial gain and prior service benefit for our postretirement health care plans that will be amortized from 
accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss  into  net  periodic  benefit  cost  over  the  next  fiscal  year  are  ($0.4) million  and 
($0.4) million. 

The discount rate used to determine the net periodic benefit cost for the postretirement health care plans during the fiscal year 
ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was 3.5, 3.7 and 4.1 percent, respectively. The discount rate used to determine the 
benefit obligation as of September 30, 2016 ranged from 2.9 to 3.0 percent. For fiscal years ended 2015 and 2014 the discount 
rate was 3.5 and 3.7 percent. As of September 30, 2016, the health care cost trend rates for the plans were generally assumed 
to be in the ranges of 5.25 to 9.0 percent, trending down to a rate between 4.5 and 5.0 percent over the long-term. 

A one-percentage-point increase/decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rates as of September 30, 2016 would cause an 
increase/decrease in service and interest costs of less than $0.1 million, along with an increase in the benefit obligation of 
$1.4 million and a decrease of $1.3 million. 

We fund the postretirement health care plans as benefits are paid, and current plan benefits are expected to require net company 
contributions of approximately $1.7 million in fiscal 2017 and approximately $2.0 million per year thereafter. 

NOTE 7. COMMON STOCK 

Share Repurchases 

We did not repurchase shares in 2016 in the open market. We repurchased 1.2 million and 1.7 million shares of our common 
stock in the open market during fiscal years 2015 and 2014 valued at $54.8 million and $70.5 million. The common stock was 
acquired under a $190 million share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in September 2013, which does 
not have an expiration date. There are no plans to terminate this program in the future. Repurchases may be made on the open 
market or via private transactions, and are used for general business purposes. 

Stock-Based Compensation 

We  have  stock-based  compensation  plans  under  which  employees  and  non-employee  directors  may  be  granted  options  to 
purchase shares of Company common stock at the fair market value at the time of grant. In addition to stock options, we grant 
performance  share  units  (“PSUs”)  and  RSUs  to  certain  management  level  employees  and  vested  deferred  stock  to  non-
employee directors. We also offer eligible employees the opportunity to buy shares of our common stock at a discount via an 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). 

Our primary stock-based compensation program is the Stock Incentive Plan, which has been approved by our shareholders. 
Under the Stock Incentive Plan, we have a total of 15.3 million authorized shares. At September 30, 2016, 3.6 million shares 
were available for future grants under our stock-based compensation plans. We generally settle our stock-based awards with 
treasury shares. As of September 30, 2016, we had 22.8 million treasury shares available for use to settle stock-based awards. 

The following table sets forth a summary of the annual stock-based compensation cost that was charged against income for all 
types of awards: 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

2014 

2016 

Total stock-based compensation cost (pre-tax) ......................................................   $
Total income tax benefit ........................................................................................    
Total stock-based compensation cost, net of tax ....................................................   $

23.1    $ 
(7.9)     
15.2    $ 

25.0    $
(7.5)    
17.5    $

18.0 
(6.5)
11.5 

Stock Options 

Stock options granted by our Compensation Committee of our Board under the Stock Incentive Plan are non-qualified stock 
options. These awards are generally granted with exercise prices equal to the average of the high and low prices of our common 
stock on the date of grant. They vest in equal annual installments over a three or four-year period and the maximum contractual 
term is ten years. We use a Binomial option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options, and compensation cost 
is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. 

65 

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
     
   
 
  
    
      
      
 
 
 
 
The following table sets forth the weighted average fair value per share of stock options and the related valuation assumptions 
used in the determination of those fair values: 

Weighted average fair value per share ..................................................................  

2016 
$14.07 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 
$12.83 

2014 
$11.91 

Valuation assumptions: .........................................................................................    
Risk-free interest rate ........................................................................................  
Expected dividend yield ....................................................................................  
Expected volatility ............................................................................................  
Weighted average expected life ........................................................................   4.9 years    

1.6% 
1.2% 
33.1% 

1.6% 
1.4% 
35.0% 
4.9 years    

1.3% 
1.4% 
36.1% 
4.9 years 

The risk-free interest rate is based upon observed U.S. Treasury interest rates appropriate for the term of our employee stock 
options. Expected dividend yield is based on the history and our expectation of dividend payouts. Expected volatility was based 
on our historical stock price volatility. Expected life represents the weighted average period the stock options are expected to 
remain outstanding and is a derived output of the Binomial model. The expected life of employee stock options is impacted by 
the above assumptions as well as the post-vesting forfeiture rate and the exercise factor used in the Binomial model. These two 
variables are based on the history of exercises and forfeitures for previous stock options granted by us. 

The following table summarizes transactions under our stock option plans for fiscal year 2016: 

  Weighted 
Average 
Number of 
Shares 

(in thousands)     

    Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

   Weighted 
Average 

   Remaining 
   Contractual 

Term 

Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value (1) 
(in millions) 

Balance Outstanding at October 1, 2015 .................................   
Granted .............................................................................   
Exercised ..........................................................................   
Cancelled/Forfeited ..........................................................   
Balance Outstanding at September 30, 2016 .......................  
Exercisable at September 30, 2016 .......................................  
Options Expected to Vest ......................................................  

1,901  $
361   
(191)  
(65)  
2,006  $
1,258  $
673  $

34.38 
50.98 
32.22 
42.49 
37.31 
32.30 
45.43 

5.9 years 
4.5 years 
8.2 years 

$
$
$

49.5 
37.4 
11.1 

(1)  The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value, based on our closing stock price of $61.98, as 
reported by the New York Stock Exchange on September 30, 2016. This amount, which changes continuously based on 
the fair value of our common stock, would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their 
options as of the balance sheet date. 

The  total  intrinsic  value  of  options  exercised  during  fiscal  years  2016,  2015  and  2014  was  $4.0  million,  $6.3  million  and 
$4.6 million, respectively. 

As of September 30, 2016, there was $4.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options granted under 
the Stock Incentive Plan. This unrecognized compensation expense does not reflect a reduction for our estimate of potential 
forfeitures, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.5 years. 

Restricted Stock Units 

RSUs are granted to certain employees with fair values equal to the average of the high and low prices of our common stock 
on the date of grant, multiplied by the number of units granted. RSU grants are contingent upon continued employment and 
vest over periods ranging from one to four years. Dividends, payable in common stock equivalents, accrue on the grants and 
are subject to the same specified terms as the original grants, including the risk of forfeiture. 

66 

 
  
 
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
 
   
     
   
 
   
 
  
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
   
 
  
 
 
  
                                                                                                     
  
  
 
  
  
 
  
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The following table summarizes transactions for our nonvested RSUs for fiscal year 2016: 

    Weighted 
Average 

   Number of 
   Share Units 
    Grant Date 
   (in thousands)     Fair Value 

Nonvested RSUs at October 1, 2015 .............................................................................................      
Granted ...................................................................................................................................     
Vested .....................................................................................................................................     
Forfeited .................................................................................................................................     
Nonvested RSUs at September 30, 2016.....................................................................................      

634 $
256
(277)
(57)
556 $

41.35
50.41
38.62
46.30
46.32

As of September 30, 2016, there was $11.8 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested RSUs 
granted under the Stock Incentive Plan. This unrecognized compensation expense does not reflect a reduction for our estimate 
of potential forfeitures, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2 years. The total vest date fair 
value  of  shares  that  vested  during  fiscal  years  2016,  2015  and  2014  was  $14.4  million,  $4.3  million  and  $5.3  million, 
respectively. 

Performance Share Units 

Our Compensation Committee grants PSUs to certain employees and these awards are subject to any stock dividends, stock 
splits, and other similar rights inuring to common stock, but unlike our RSUs are not entitled to dividend reinvestment. Vesting 
of the grants is contingent upon achievement of performance targets and corresponding service requirements. 

The  fair  value  of  the  PSUs  is  equal  to  the  average  of  the  high  and  low  prices  of  our  common  stock  on  the  date  of  grant, 
multiplied by the number of units granted. For PSUs with a market condition such as total shareholder return, the Monte-Carlo 
simulation method is used to determine fair value. The Monte-Carlo simulation is a generally accepted statistical technique 
used to generate a defined number of stock price paths in order to develop a reasonable estimate of the range of our and the 
Peer Group’s future expected stock prices. 

The following table sets forth the weighted average fair value per share for PSUs and the related valuation assumptions used 
in  the  determination  of  those  fair  values.  PSUs  granted  in  fiscal  2016,  2015  and  2014  are  based  on  company-specific 
performance targets, with a total shareholder return collar. 

Weighted average fair value per share ..................................................................

2016 
$50.51

Years Ended September 30 
2015 
$47.82 

2014 
$47.91

Valuation assumptions: .........................................................................................
Risk-free interest rate ........................................................................................
Expected dividend yield ....................................................................................
Expected volatility ............................................................................................

1.1%  
0.0%  
22.3%  

0.9% 
0.0% 
23.5% 

0.5%
0.0%
30.1%

The  basis  for  the  assumptions  listed  above  is  similar  to  the  valuation  assumptions  used  for  stock  options,  as  discussed 
previously. 

The following table summarizes transactions for our nonvested PSUs for fiscal 2016: 

    Weighted 
Average 

   Number of 
Share Units 

    Grant Date 
   (in thousands)      Fair Value 

Nonvested PSUs as of October 1, 2015 .......................................................................................     
Granted ...............................................................................................................................     
Vested .................................................................................................................................     
Forfeited .............................................................................................................................     
Nonvested PSUs at September 30, 2016 ...................................................................................     

354 $
314
(166)
(47)
455 $

47.86
51.43
50.05
47.51
49.50

As of September 30, 2016 there was $14.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to PSUs granted under the 
Stock Incentive Plan based on the expected achievement of certain performance targets or market conditions. This unrecognized 
compensation expense as of September 30, 2016 does not reflect a reduction for our estimate of potential forfeitures, and is 
expected to be recognized by the end of fiscal 2018. The total vest date fair value of shares that vested during fiscal 2016 and 
2015 was $10.2 million and $20.5 million. 

67 

 
  
    
 
   
   
 
   
 
   
 
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
      
 
 
  
    
 
   
   
 
   
  
 
   
 
  
    
 
NOTE 8. SPECIAL CHARGES 

Over the past several years, we have placed a focus on improving our cost structure and business processes through various 
means including consolidation of certain manufacturing and select back office operations, customer rationalizations and various 
other organizational changes. As a result of these actions, we recognized special charges of $39.9 million, $41.2 million and 
$37.1  million  for  the  fiscal  years  ended  September 30, 2016,  2015  and  2014,  respectively.  These  charges  are  summarized 
below. 

Welch Allyn Integration and Business Realignment 
In conjunction with the acquisition of Welch Allyn in September 2015, we initiated plans to realign our business structure to 
facilitate  the  integration,  take  full  advantage  of  available  synergies,  and  position  our  existing  businesses  to  capitalize  on 
opportunities  for  growth.  Immediately  after  the  acquisition  was  completed,  we  eliminated  approximately  100  positions  in 
Welch  Allyn’s  corporate  support  and  administrative  functions.  We  recorded  special  charges  of  $14.4  million  in  the  fourth 
quarter of fiscal 2015 related to this action and, as many of the affected employees were required to continue service for a 
specified period of time, additional amounts associated with this initial action were incurred through the second quarter of fiscal 
2016.  In addition, during fiscal 2016, we incurred costs, including severance and benefit costs, associated with other business 
realignment and integration activities.  During fiscal 2016, we incurred total integration and business realignment charges of 
approximately $19.0 million, of which $14.0 million were severance and benefit costs. We are continuing to evaluate additional 
actions related to integration and business realignment and expect additional special charges to be incurred. However, it is not 
practical at this time to estimate the amount of these future expected costs until such time as the evaluations are complete. 

Site Consolidation 
In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we initiated a plan to streamline our operations and simplify our supply chain by consolidating 
certain manufacturing and distribution operations. As part of this action, we announced the closure of sites in Redditch, England 
and  Charleston,  South  Carolina.  During  fiscal  2015,  we  recorded  severance  and  benefit  charges  of  $2.7  million  for 
approximately 160 employees to be displaced by these closures, as well as $1.8 million of other related costs. In the third 
quarter of fiscal 2016, we announced the closure of sites in Vuollerim, Sweden and Montpellier, France. During fiscal 2016, 
we recorded total charges related to the combined activities of $15.9 million related to these actions, including $7.2 million of 
severance and benefit costs in fiscal 2016. We expect to incur $1 million to $2 million of additional charges in fiscal 2017 for 
personnel costs and site closure expenses related to these actions. We are continuing to evaluate our facilities footprint and 
additional costs are expected to be incurred with respect to other actions in the future, however, it is not practical at this time 
to estimate the amount of these future expected costs until such time as the evaluations are complete. 

2014 Global Transformation 
During  the  second  quarter  of  fiscal  2014,  we  announced  a  global  transformation  program  focused  on  improving  our  cost 
structure. The domestic portion of this action was completed in fiscal 2015. Part of this program included reducing our European 
manufacturing  capacity  and  streamlining  our  global  operations  by,  among  other  things,  executing  a  back  office  process 
transformation  program  in  Europe.  The  restructuring  in  Europe  is  in  process  and,  for  fiscal  2016,  resulted  in  charges  of 
$5.1 million  for  severance  and  benefit  costs,  legal  and  professional  fees,  temporary  labor,  project  management,  and  other 
administrative  functions.  These  amounts  compare  to  charges  of  $12.7  million  (net  of  reversals)  and  $24.9  million  (net  of 
reversals)  in  fiscal  2015  and  fiscal  2014.  Since  the  inception  of  the  2014  global  transformation  program  through 
September 30, 2016,  we  have  recognized  aggregate  special  charges  of  $42.7  million.  Costs  related  to  this  action  are 
substantially complete. 

Pension Settlement Charge 
As disclosed in Note 6 of our Consolidated Financial Statements, we offered lump sum settlements to all terminated vested 
participants in our domestic master defined benefit retirement plan, which resulted in a settlement charge of $9.6 million. This 
charge was recorded as a component of special charges in fiscal 2015. 

Discontinuance of Third-Party Payer Rentals 
During  the  second  quarter  of  fiscal  2014,  we  initiated  a  plan  to  discontinue  third-party  payer  rentals  of  therapy  products 
occurring primarily in home care settings. Special charges recorded for this action included a $7.7 million non-cash tangible 
asset impairment charge, a $2.0 million charge for severance and other benefits for approximately 70 eliminated positions, and 
$1.6 million in other related costs, net of a reversal of $0.2 million which was recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2014. This 
action is complete. 

Batesville Manufacturing Early Retirement Program 
During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we initiated a plan to improve our cost structure and streamline our organization by 
offering an early retirement program to certain manufacturing employees in our Batesville, Indiana plant, meeting specific 
eligibility  requirements,  and  other  minor  reduction  in  force  actions.  These  programs  resulted  in  the  elimination  of 
approximately 35 positions and required recognition of a special charge of approximately $1 million for lump sum payments 
under the program and severance and other benefits provided to other affected employees. This action is complete. 

68 

 
   
 
 
 
 
 
For all accrued severance and other benefit charges described above, we record restructuring reserves within other current 
liabilities. 

The reserve activity for severance and other benefits during fiscal 2016 was as follows: 

Balance at September 30, 2015 ..................................................................................................................   $ 
Expenses ....................................................................................................................................................     
Cash Payments ...........................................................................................................................................     
Reversals ....................................................................................................................................................     
Balance at September 30, 2016 ...............................................................................................................   $ 

24.3 
23.3 
(32.6)
(0.3)
14.7 

NOTE 9. INCOME TAXES 

The significant components of income before income taxes and the consolidated income tax provision were as follows: 

Income before income taxes: 

Domestic ............................................................................................... $
Foreign ..................................................................................................

Total ................................................................................................................ $

92.2 $ 
46.1  
138.3 $ 

49.2   $
15.9  
65.1   $

87.0
28.2
115.2

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

2014 

2016 

Income tax expense: 
Current provision 

Federal ................................................................................................... $
State .......................................................................................................
Foreign ..................................................................................................
Total current provision....................................................................................
Deferred provision: 

Federal ...................................................................................................
State .......................................................................................................
Foreign ..................................................................................................
Total deferred provision..................................................................................
Income tax expense ......................................................................................... $

4.7 $ 
2.2  
9.1  
16.0  

21.8  
1.2  
(23.5)  
(0.5)  
15.5 $ 

35.3   $
3.6  
1.7  
40.6  

(18.1) 
(1.3) 
(2.9) 
(22.3) 
18.3   $

40.2
3.1
7.4
50.7

(12.2)
(1.0)
17.1
3.9
54.6

Differences  between  income  tax  expense  reported  for  financial  reporting  purposes  and  that  computed  based  upon  the 
application of the statutory U.S. Federal tax rate to the reported income before income taxes were as follows: 

2016 

% of 
Pretax 
Income 

Amount 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

Amount 

% of 
Pretax 
Income 

2014 

% of 
Pretax 
Income 

Amount 

Federal income tax (a) ...................   $ 
State income tax (b) .......................     
Foreign income tax (c) ...................     
Application of federal tax credits ...     
Adjustment of estimated income 

tax accruals ..................................     
Valuation of tax attributes ..............     
Domestic manufacturer's 

deduction .....................................     
Capitalized transaction costs ..........     
Other, net .......................................     
Income tax expense ........................   $ 

(a)  At statutory rate. 

(b)  Net of Federal benefit. 

(c)  Federal tax rate differential. 

48.4     
2.9     
(14.0)    
(6.1)    

0.3     
(14.4)    

(1.8)    
-     
0.2     
15.5     

35.0    $
2.1     
(10.1)    
(4.4)    

0.2     
(10.4)    

(1.3)    
-     
0.1     
11.2    $

69 

22.8     
1.6     
(10.2)    
(2.2)    

(1.6)    
4.0     

(1.5)    
2.5     
2.9     
18.3     

35.0    $ 
2.4      
(15.7)     
(3.4)     

(2.4)     
6.2      

(2.3)     
3.8      
4.5      
28.1    $ 

40.3     
2.0     
(7.7)    
(0.6)    

(0.6)    
21.3     

(1.8)    
0.3     
1.4     
54.6     

35.0 
1.7 
(6.7)
(0.5)

(0.5)
18.5 

(1.5)
0.2 
1.2 
47.4 

  
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
   
   
 
 
  
  
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
   
 
  
  
 
  
  
   
     
 
  
     
   
      
   
        
   
 
  
     
   
      
   
        
   
 
  
  
   
   
   
     
   
 
  
    
      
      
      
      
      
 
 
 
 
The tax effect of temporary differences that gave rise to the deferred tax balance sheet accounts were as follows: 

Deferred tax assets: 

Employee benefit accruals .....................................................................................  $
Inventory ................................................................................................................   
Net operating loss carryforwards ...........................................................................   
Tax credit carryforwards ........................................................................................   
Other, net ................................................................................................................   

Less:  Valuation allowance ....................................................................................   
Total deferred tax assets ....................................................................................   

Deferred tax liabilities: 

Depreciation ...........................................................................................................   
Amortization ..........................................................................................................   
Other, net ................................................................................................................   
Total deferred tax liabilities ...................................................................................   
Deferred tax asset (liability) - net ....................................................................................  $

Years Ended September 30 
2015 
2016 

76.5    $ 
13.9      
47.1      
14.2      
46.4      
198.1      
(26.9)     
171.2      

(41.6)     
(371.2)     
(3.1)     
(415.9)     
(244.7)   $ 

106.4 
6.2 
45.8 
11.7 
48.0 
218.1 
(40.7)
177.4 

(35.3)
(409.1)
(16.4)
(460.8)
(283.4)

At  September 30, 2016,  we  had  $44.1  million  of  deferred  tax  assets  related  to  operating  loss  carryforwards  in  foreign 
jurisdictions that are subject to various carryforward periods with the majority eligible to be carried forward for an unlimited 
period. Additionally, we had $2.6 million of deferred tax assets related to federal net operating loss carryforwards which will 
expire between 2019 and 2033 and $0.4 million of deferred tax assets related to state net operating loss carryforwards, which 
expire between 2017 and 2035. We had $14.0 million of deferred tax assets related to state tax credits, some of which will be 
carried  forward  for  an  unlimited  period  and  some  of  which  will  expire  between  2017  and  2025.  Additionally,  we  had 
$0.2 million of deferred tax assets related to foreign tax credits, which will expire in 2021.We had $3.6 million of deferred tax 
assets related to capital loss carryforwards, which will expire in 2021. 

The gross deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2016 were reduced by valuation allowances of $26.9 million primarily related 
to certain foreign deferred tax attributes and state tax credit carryforwards as it is more likely than not that some portion or all 
of these tax attributes will not be realized. In evaluating whether it is more likely than not that we would recover our deferred 
tax assets, future taxable income, the reversal of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies were considered. 
We believe that our estimates for the valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets are appropriate based on current 
facts and circumstances. 

We operate under tax holidays in both Singapore and Puerto Rico. The Singapore tax holiday is effective through 2018 while 
the Puerto Rico tax holiday is effective through 2025. Both incentives are conditional on meeting certain employment and/or 
investment thresholds. The impact of these tax holidays decreased foreign taxes by $4.1 million in fiscal 2016, $4.3 million for 
fiscal 2015 and $4.0 million for fiscal 2014. The benefit of the tax holidays on net income per share (diluted) was $0.06, $0.07 
and $0.07 for fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

With regard to our non-U.S. subsidiaries, it is our practice and intention to reinvest the earnings in those businesses, to fund 
capital expenditures and other operating cash needs. Because the undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries are considered 
to  be  permanently  reinvested,  no  U.S.  deferred  income  taxes  or  foreign  withholding  taxes  have  been  provided.  As  of 
September 30, 2016,  we  have  approximately  $310.0  million  of  undistributed  earnings  in  our  non-U.S.  subsidiaries  that  are 
considered  to  be  permanently  reinvested.  If  such  earnings  were  repatriated,  additional  tax  expense  may  result.  It  is  not 
practicable  to  estimate  the  amount  of  deferred  tax  liability  related  to  these  undistributed  earnings  due  to  the  assumptions 
necessary to compute the tax. 

We file a consolidated federal income tax return as well as multiple state, local and foreign jurisdiction tax returns. In the 
normal course of business, we are subject to examination by the taxing authorities in each of the jurisdictions where we file tax 
returns. During fiscal 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) concluded its audit for fiscal year 2014 and initiated its post-
filing examination of the fiscal 2015 consolidated federal return. We continue to participate in the IRS Compliance Assurance 
Program (“CAP”) for fiscal year 2016 and 2017 and have submitted the application to remain in the CAP for fiscal year 2018. 
The CAP provides the opportunity for the IRS to review certain tax matters prior to us filing our tax return for the year, thereby 
reducing the time it takes to complete the post-filing examination. We are also subject to state and local or foreign income tax 
examinations by taxing authorities for years back to fiscal 2012. 

70 

 
   
 
 
  
 
     
 
   
      
 
  
  
  
  
       
  
  
       
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
Welch Allyn also filed a consolidated federal income tax return as well as multiple state, local and foreign jurisdiction tax 
returns. In  the  normal  course  of  business,  Welch  Allyn  is  subject  to  examination  by  the  taxing  authorities  in  each  of  the 
jurisdictions where it files tax returns. During calendar year 2016, the IRS concluded its post-filing audit for calendar year 2014 
and  up  through  the  date of  acquisition, September 8, 2015  (subject  to  certain  exceptions).  Thereafter, Welch Allyn will  be 
integrated into Hill-Rom’s CAP going forward.  

We also have on-going audits in various stages of completion in several state and foreign jurisdictions, one or more of which 
may conclude within the next 12 months. Such settlements could involve some or all of the following: the payment of additional 
taxes, the adjustment of certain deferred taxes and/or the recognition of unrecognized tax benefits. The resolution of these 
matters, in combination with the expiration of certain statutes of limitations in various jurisdictions, make it reasonably possible 
that  our  unrecognized  tax  benefits  may  decrease  as  a  result  of  either  payment  or  recognition  by  approximately  $0.5  to 
$1.5 million in the next twelve months, excluding interest. 

The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $5.1 million, $5.8 million 
and $4.1 million, which includes $3.6 million, $3.3 million and $2.7 million that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax 
rate in future periods. The remaining amount relates to items which, if recognized, would not impact our effective tax rate. 

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 

Balance at October 1 ............................................................................ $
Increases in tax position of prior years ................................................
Decreases in tax position of prior years ...............................................
Settlements with taxing authorities ......................................................
Lapse of applicable statute of limitations ............................................
Increase in positions due to acquisitions ..............................................
Foreign currency adjustments ..............................................................
Total change ........................................................................................
Balance at September 30 ...................................................................... $

2016 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

2014 

5.8 $
0.8
(0.1)
(0.3)
(0.5)
(0.6)
-
(0.7)
5.1 $

4.1    $
0.4      
(1.3)     
(1.2)     
(1.3)     
5.5      
(0.4)     
1.7      
5.8    $

4.6
2.1
(0.9)
(0.1)
(1.5)
-
(0.1)
(0.5)
4.1

We  recognize  accrued  interest  and  penalties  related  to  unrecognized  tax  benefits  as  a  component  of  income  tax  expense. 
Accrued interest and penalties, which are not presented in the reconciliation table above, were $3.0 million, $3.0 million and 
$0.4 million at September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Related to interest and penalties, we recognized an income 
tax benefit (expense) of $0.0 million in 2016, $0.2 million in 2015 and $0.2 million in 2014. 

NOTE 10. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE 

Basic earnings per share is calculated based upon the weighted average number of outstanding common shares for the period, 
plus the effect of deferred vested shares. Diluted earnings per share is calculated consistent with the basic earnings per share 
calculation plus the effect of dilutive unissued common shares related to stock-based employee compensation programs. For 
all years presented, anti-dilutive stock options were excluded from the calculation of dilutive earnings per share. Excluded 
shares were 0.4 million, 0.2 million and 0.3 million for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Cumulative treasury 
stock acquired, less cumulative shares reissued, have been excluded in determining the average number of shares outstanding. 

Earnings per share is calculated as follows: 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

2014 

2016 

Net income attributable to common shareholders.................................................. $

124.1    $ 

47.7

$

60.6

Average shares outstanding - Basic (thousands) ....................................................
Add potential effect of exercise of stock options...................................................
and other unvested equity awards (thousands) ..................................................
Average shares outstanding - Diluted (thousands).................................................

65,333      

57,249

57,555

1,263      
66,596      

1,287
58,536

968
58,523

Net income attributable to common shareholders per common share - Basic ....... $

1.90    $ 

0.83

Net income attributable to common shareholders per common share - Diluted .... $

1.86    $ 

0.82

$

$

1.05

1.04

71 

 
 
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
   
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
     
   
 
  
      
  
       
 
       
 
  
       
 
  
       
 
NOTE 11. SEGMENT REPORTING 

We disclose segment information that is consistent with the way in which management operates and views the business. During 
our  second  quarter  of  2016,  we  changed  our  segment  reporting  to  reflect  changes  in  our  organizational  structure  and 
management’s operation and view of the business.  We combined the global Respiratory Care business and the Welch Allyn 
operations into a new segment called Front Line Care.  Our Surgical Solutions segment now represents the surgical component 
of what was previously included in our Surgical and Respiratory Care segment.  The prior year segment information has been 
updated to reflect these changes. Our revised operating structure contains the following reporting segments: 

 North America Patient Support Systems – sells and rents our specialty frames and surfaces and mobility solutions, 

as well as our clinical workflow solutions, in the U.S. and Canada. 



International  Patient  Support  Systems–  sells  and  rents  similar  products  as  our  North  America  Patient  Support 
Systems segment in regions outside of the U.S. and Canada. 

 Front Line Care – globally sells and rents respiratory care products, and sells medical diagnostic equipment and a 
diversified portfolio of devices that assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide variety of illnesses and diseases. 

 Surgical Solutions – sells our surgical products globally. 

Under our revised segments, our performance under each reportable segment continues to be measured on a divisional income 
basis  before  non-allocated  operating  and  administrative  costs,  impairment  of  other  intangibles,  litigation,  special  charges, 
acquisition and integration costs, acquisition-related intangible asset amortization, and other unusual events. Divisional income 
generally represents the division’s gross profit less its direct operating costs along with an allocation of manufacturing and 
distribution costs, research and development and certain corporate functional expenses. 

Non-allocated  operating  and  administrative  costs  include  functional  expenses  that  support  the  entire  organization  such  as 
administration,  finance,  legal  and  human  resources,  expenses  associated  with  strategic  developments,  acquisition-related 
intangible  asset  amortization,  and  other  events  that  are  not  indicative  of  operating  trends.  We  exclude  such  amounts  from 
divisional income to allow management to evaluate and understand divisional operating trends. The Chief Operating Decision 
Maker  does  not  receive  any  asset  information  by  operating  segment  and,  accordingly,  the  Company  does  not  report  asset 
information by operating segment. 

Revenue: 
North America Patient Support Systems ...............................................................   $
International Patient Support Systems ..............................................................    
Front Line Care .................................................................................................    
Surgical Solutions .............................................................................................    
Total revenue ................................................................................................   $

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

2014 

2016 

1,076.9    $ 
360.3      
809.7      
408.3      
2,655.2    $ 

1,002.0    $
424.6     
139.0     
422.6     
1,988.2    $

888.9 
490.1 
86.1 
221.0 
1,686.1 

Divisional income (loss): 

North America Patient Support Systems ...........................................................   $
International Patient Support Systems ..............................................................    
Front Line Care .................................................................................................    
Surgical Solutions .............................................................................................    

266.4    $ 
(13.8)     
202.1      
46.2      

204.1    $
9.2     
41.5     
56.0     

Other: 

Non-allocated operating costs, administrative costs, and other ........................    
Special charges ..................................................................................................    
Operating profit ............................................................................................    

Interest expense .....................................................................................................    
Loss on extinguishment of debt ........................................................................    
Investment income and other, net .....................................................................    
Income before income taxes .........................................................................   $

230.7      
39.9      
230.3      

(90.4)     
(10.8)     
9.2      
138.3    $ 

186.5     
41.2     
83.1     

(18.4)    
-     
0.4     
65.1    $

165.0 
21.3 
28.8 
43.5 

98.9 
37.1 
122.6 

(9.8)
- 
2.4 
115.2 

72 

 
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
     
   
 
    
      
      
 
  
   
       
      
  
   
       
      
  
  
   
       
      
  
   
       
      
  
  
   
       
      
  
  
Geographic Information 

Geographic data for net revenue and long-lived assets (which consist mainly of property and equipment leased to others) were 
as follows: 

Net revenue to unaffiliated customers: (a) 

United States 
Foreign 

Total revenue 
Long-lived assets: (b) 
United States 
Foreign 

Total long-lived assets 

Years Ended September 30 
2015 

2014 

2016 

  $

  $

  $

  $

1,829.4    $ 
825.8      
2,655.2    $ 

1,273.0    $
715.2     
1,988.2    $

1,070.8 
615.3 
1,686.1 

234.2    $ 
115.8      
350.0    $ 

263.9    $
114.5     
378.4    $

151.7 
109.8 
261.5 

(a)  Net revenue is attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the customer. 

(b)  Includes property and equipment leased to others. 

NOTE 12. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) 

The following table presents selected consolidated financial data by quarter for each of the last two fiscal years. 

2016 Quarter Ended 

December 31,
2015 

March 31,
2016 

June 30, 
2016 

September 30,
2016 

Net revenue ...................................................................................   $
Gross profit ...................................................................................   $
Net income attributable to common shareholders .........................   $
Basic net income attributable to common 
     shareholders per common share ...............................................   $
Diluted net income attributable to common 
     shareholders per common share ...............................................   $

661.2    $
290.7    $
4.8    $

632.6    $ 
304.2    $ 
22.3    $ 

655.4    $
315.4    $
45.3    $

0.07    $

0.34    $ 

0.69    $

0.07    $

0.33    $ 

0.68    $

706.0 
346.7 
51.7 

0.79 

0.77 

2015 Quarter Ended 

December 31,
2014 

March 31, 
2015 

June 30, 
2015 

September 30,
2015 

Net revenue ...................................................................................   $
Gross profit ...................................................................................   $
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders ...............   $
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common 
     shareholders per common share ...............................................   $
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common 
     shareholders per common share ...............................................   $

465.0    $
199.9    $
12.1    $

474.8    $ 
214.2    $ 
26.1    $ 

474.5    $
209.5    $
19.1    $

0.21    $

0.46    $ 

0.34    $

0.21    $

0.45    $ 

0.33    $

573.9 
256.7 
(9.6)

(0.16)

(0.16)

73 

 
 
   
 
 
  
 
     
   
 
    
      
      
 
   
   
       
      
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
    
   
 
  
    
      
      
      
 
  
   
      
       
      
  
  
   
      
       
      
  
  
   
      
       
      
  
 
   
    
   
 
  
   
      
       
      
  
  
 
 
NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

Lease Commitments 

Rental expense for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $31.7 million, $25.2 million and $24.7 million, respectively. The 
table below indicates the minimum annual rental commitments (excluding renewable periods) aggregating $80.7 million, for 
manufacturing  facilities,  warehouse  distribution  centers,  service  centers  and  sales  offices,  under  non-cancelable  operating 
leases. 

2017 ...............................................................................................................................................................   $
2018 ...............................................................................................................................................................   $
2019 ...............................................................................................................................................................   $
2020 ...............................................................................................................................................................   $
2021 ...............................................................................................................................................................   $
2022 and beyond ............................................................................................................................................   $

Amount 

29.0 
21.2 
13.5 
7.1 
5.1 
4.8 

Self Insurance 

We  are  involved  in  various  claims,  including  product  and  general  liability,  workers’  compensation,  auto  liability  and 
employment  related  matters.  Such  claims  in  the  United  States  have  deductibles  and  self-insured  retentions  ranging  from 
$25 thousand to $1.0 million per occurrence or per claim, depending upon the type of coverage and policy period. International 
deductibles and self-insured retentions are lower.  We are also generally self-insured up to certain stop-loss limits for certain 
employee health benefits, including medical, drug and dental.  Our policy is to estimate reserves based upon a number of factors 
including known claims, estimated incurred but not reported claims and outside actuarial analysis, which are based on historical 
information  along  with  certain  assumptions  about  future  events.  Such  estimated  reserves  are  classified  as  Other  Current 
Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Legal Proceedings 

General 

We are subject to various other claims and contingencies arising out of the normal course of business, including those relating 
to governmental investigations and proceedings, commercial transactions, product liability, employee related matters, antitrust, 
safety, health, taxes, environmental and other matters. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties and the outcome of individual 
litigated matters is not predictable with assurance. It is possible that some litigation matters for which reserves have not been 
established could be decided unfavorably to us, and that any such unfavorable decisions could have a material adverse effect 
on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 

Universal Hospital Services, Inc. Litigation 

On January 13, 2015, Universal Hospital Services, Inc. filed a complaint against us in the United States District Court for the 
Western District of Texas. The plaintiff alleges, among other things, that we engaged in certain customer contracting practices 
in violation of state and federal antitrust laws. The plaintiff also has asserted claims for tortious interference with business 
relationships. The plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and money damages in an unspecified amount. No trial date has been set. We 
believe that the allegations are without merit and intend to defend this matter vigorously. 

74 

 
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Item 9.  CHANGES  IN  AND  DISAGREEMENTS  WITH  ACCOUNTANTS  ON  ACCOUNTING  AND 

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 

None. 

Item 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures 

Our management, with the supervision and participation of our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Senior Vice 
President and Chief Financial Officer (the “Certifying Officers”), has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation 
of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2016. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to 
ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as 
amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and 
such  information  is  accumulated  and  communicated  to  management,  including  our  Certifying  Officers  and  our  Board,  as 
appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 

Based upon that evaluation, the Certifying Officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of 
September 30, 2016. 

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

The  report  of  management’s  assessment  of  the  effectiveness  of  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of 
September 30, 2016 and the related report of our independent registered public accounting firm, are included under Part II, 
Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

There have been no changes to our internal controls over financial reporting. Management’s report on our internal control over 
financial reporting is included under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION 

None. 

75 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART III 

Item 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC in 
January 2017 relating to our 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2017 Proxy Statement”), under the headings “Election 
of Directors”, “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”, and “Corporate Governance.” Information relating 
to our executive officers is included in this Form 10-K in Part I, Item 1 under the caption “Executive Officers.” 

Item 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 

The information required by this Item  is incorporated herein by reference to the 2017 Proxy Statement, under the heading 
“Executive Compensation.” 

Item 12.  SECURITY  OWNERSHIP  OF  CERTAIN  BENEFICIAL  OWNERS  AND  MANAGEMENT AND 

RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the 2017 Proxy Statement, under the headings 
“Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information.” 

Item 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the 2017 Proxy Statement, where such information 
is included under the heading “Corporate Governance.” 

Item 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES 

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the 2017 Proxy Statement, where such information 
is included under the heading “Proposals Requiring Your Vote - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public 
Accounting Firm.” 

76 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Item 15.  EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 

PART IV 

(a)  The following documents have been filed as a part of this Form 10-K or, where noted, incorporated by reference: 

(1)  Financial Statements 

The financial statements of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are listed under Part II, Item 8 on the Index to 
Consolidated Financial Statements on page 41. 

(2)  Financial Statement Schedules 

The financial statement schedule filed in response to Part II, Item 8 and Part IV, Item 15(c) of Form 10-K is listed under 
Part II, Item 8 on the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 41. 

(3)  Exhibits (See changes to Exhibit Index below): 

“The Exhibit Index, which follows the signature page to this Form 10-K and is hereby incorporated herein by reference, 
sets forth a list of those exhibits filed herewith, and includes and identifies management contracts or compensatory plans 
or arrangements required to be filed as exhibits to this Form 10-K by Item 601 (b)(10)(iii) of Regulation S-K.” 

The agreements included as exhibits to this Form 10-K are intended to provide information regarding their terms and not 
to provide any other factual or disclosure information about us or the other parties to the agreements. The agreements may 
contain representations and warranties by the parties to the agreements, including us, solely for the benefit of the other 
parties to the applicable agreement. Such representation and warranties: 



should not in all instances be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating the risk to 
one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate; 

 may have been qualified by disclosures that were made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of 

the applicable agreement, which disclosures are not necessarily reflected in the agreement; 

 may apply standards of materiality in a way that is different from what may be viewed as material to certain 

investors; and 

 were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified in the 

agreement and are subject to more recent developments. 

Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made 
or at any other time. 

77 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 

For The Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

SCHEDULE II 

(Dollars in millions) 

ADDITIONS 

  BALANCE AT    CHARGED TO     CHARGED TO   
   BEGINNING     COSTS AND 
   EXPENSES 
   OF PERIOD 

    ACCOUNTS 

OTHER 

  DEDUCTIONS   
NET OF 
  RECOVERIES   

  BALANCE   
  AT END 
  OF PERIOD  

DESCRIPTION 

Reserves deducted from assets to which they apply: 
Allowance for possible losses and sales returns - 

accounts receivable: 

Period Ended: 
September 30, 2016 .......................................................    $ 
September 30, 2015 .........................................................    $ 

September 30, 2014 .........................................................    $ 

Allowance for inventory valuation: 

Period Ended: 
September 30, 2016 .......................................................    $ 
September 30, 2015 .........................................................    $ 

September 30, 2014 .........................................................    $ 

Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets: 

Period Ended: 
September 30, 2016 .......................................................    $ 
September 30, 2015 .........................................................    $ 

September 30, 2014 .........................................................    $ 

26.0  $
31.4  $

30.1  $

45.5  $
42.9  $

22.0  $

40.7  $
28.3  $

8.9  $

2.1   $
1.8   $

1.5   $

5.8   $
0.9   $

4.0   $

2.2 (a)   $ 
0.1 (a)   $ 

8.6 (a)   $ 

(3.5) (b)  $
(7.3) (b)  $

(8.8) (b)  $

- (c)   $ 
5.7 (c)   $ 

19.8 (c)   $ 

(6.1) (d)  $
(4.0) (d)  $

(2.9) (d)  $

(14.9) $
4.0   $

21.3   $

- (c)   $ 
11.1 (c)   $ 

-  

  $ 

1.1  (e)  $
(2.7) (e)  $

(1.9) (e)  $

26.8 
26.0 

31.4 

45.2 
45.5 

42.9 

26.9 
40.7 

28.3 

(a)  Reduction of gross revenue for uncollectible health care rental reimbursements, cash discounts and other adjustments in 

determining net revenue.  Also includes the effect of acquired businesses, if any. 

(b)  Generally reflects the write-off of specific receivables against recorded reserves. 

(c)  Generally reflects the effect of acquired businesses, if any. 

(d)  Generally reflects the write-off of specific inventory against recorded reserves. 

(e)  Primarily reflects write-offs of deferred tax assets against the valuation allowance and other movement of the valuation 

allowance offset by an opposing change in deferred tax assets. 

78 

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
    
  
  
    
  
   
 
    
    
   
  
  
  
 
  
  
    
    
     
  
    
  
   
 
    
    
     
  
    
  
   
 
    
    
     
  
    
  
   
 
    
    
     
  
    
  
   
 
  
    
    
     
  
    
  
   
 
    
    
     
  
    
  
   
 
  
    
     
    
  
    
   
  
 
    
     
    
  
    
   
  
 
  
    
     
    
  
    
   
  
 
    
     
    
  
    
   
  
 
  
    
     
    
  
    
   
  
 
    
     
    
  
    
   
  
 
  
    
     
    
  
    
   
  
 
    
     
    
  
    
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this 
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 

SIGNATURES 

HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC. 

By:/s/ John J. Greisch 
John J. Greisch 

   President and Chief Executive Officer 

Date: November 17, 2016 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons 
on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated. 

/s/  Rolf A. Classon 
Rolf A. Classon 
Chairman of the Board 

/s/ 

John J. Greisch 
John J. Greisch 
President and Chief Executive Officer and Director 
(Principal Executive Officer) 

   /s/ 

James R. Giertz 
James R. Giertz 
Director 

   /s/  Charles E. Golden 
Charles E. Golden 
Director 

/s/  Steven J. Strobel 
Steven J. Strobel 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
 (Principal Financial Officer) 

   /s/  William H. Kucheman 
   William H. Kucheman 

Director 

/s/ 

Jason A. Richardson 
Jason A. Richardson 
Vice President — Controller and 
Chief Accounting Officer 
(Principal Accounting Officer) 

/s/  William G. Dempsey. 
   William G. Dempsey 

Director 

Date: November 17, 2016 

   /s/  Ronald A. Malone 
Ronald A. Malone 
Director 

   /s/  Eduardo R. Menascé 
Eduardo R. Menascé 
Director 

   /s/  Stacy Enxing Seng 
Stacy Enxing Seng 
Director 

79 

 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC. 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS 

Management contracts and compensatory plans or arrangements are designated with “*”. 

2.1 

2.2 

3.1 

3.2 

4.1 

4.2 

4.3 

4.4 

Agreement  and  Plan of  Merger dated  June 16, 2015 by  and  among Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.,  Empire  Merger  Sub 
Corp.,  and  Welch  Allyn  Holdings,  Inc.  (Incorporated  herein  by  reference  to  Exhibit  2.1  filed  with  the
Company’s Form 8-K dated June 17, 2015) 

Share  Purchase  and  Transfer  Agreement  dated  as  of  June 13, 2014  by  and  among  TRUMPF  International 
Beteiligungs-GmbH,  Hill-Rom  Holdings  Netherlands  B.V.,  HR  Europe  B.V.  and  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc. 
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1.1 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K dated June 16, 2014) 

Restated  and  Amended  Articles  of  Incorporation  of  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.,  as  currently  in  effect  (Incorporated 
herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K dated March 10, 2010) 

Amended and Restated Code of By-Laws of Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., as currently in effect (Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K dated March 10, 2010) 

Indenture dated as of December 1, 1991, between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Union Bank, N.A. (as successor to 
LaSalle Bank National Association and Harris Trust and Savings Bank) as Trustee (Incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit (4) (a) to Registration Statement on Form S-3, Registration No. 33-44086) 

Indenture dated as of September 1, 2015, between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., as Trustee
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated September 1, 2015) 

First Supplemental Indenture dated September 8, 2015, among Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, 
and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., as Trustee 

Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of September 29, 2016, among Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., the guarantors party 
thereto, and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., as Trustee 

*10.1  Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated Short Term Incentive Compensation Program (Incorporated herein

by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated November 24, 2009) 

*10.2 

Form  of  Director  Indemnity  Agreement  (Incorporated  herein  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.6  filed  with  the
Company’s Form 10-K dated December 23, 2003) 

*10.3 

Form of Indemnity Agreement between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and certain executive officers (Incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10.6 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated November 16, 2011) 

*10.4  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.  Board  of  Directors’  Deferred  Compensation  Plan  (Incorporated  herein  by  reference  to

Exhibit 10.10 filed with the Company’s Form 10-Q dated July 13, 2001) 

*10.5  Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. Director Phantom Stock Plan and form of award (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit

10.11 filed with the Company’s Form 10-Q dated July 13, 2001) 

*10.6 

*10.7 

Form  of  Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement  under  Amended  and  Restated  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.  Stock 
Incentive  Plan  (Incorporated  herein  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.11  filed  with  the  Company’s Form  10-K  dated 
November 16, 2011) 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (CEO version) under Amended and Restated Hill-Rom Holdings, 
Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K 
dated November 16, 2011) 

*10.8  Amended and Restated Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan, as currently in effect (Incorporated herein by 

reference to Exhibit 10.30 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated November 24, 2009) 

80 

 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
*10.9  Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Incorporated by reference to Appendix I to the Company’s 

definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A dated January 7, 2009) 

*10.10  Employment Agreement dated January 6, 2010 between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and John J. Greisch (Incorporated 

herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K dated January 7, 2010) 

*10.11  Employment  Agreement  between  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.  and  Susan  R.  Lichtenstein  dated  May 10, 2010 

(Incorporated herein by Exhibit 10.7 filed with the Company’s Form 10-Q dated May 6, 2010) 

*10.12  Form of Change in Control Agreement between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and certain of its officers, including Named
Executive  Officers  (other  than  the  CEO)  (Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit 10.58  filed  with  the  Company’s 
Form 10-K dated November 17, 2010) 

*10.13  Amended  Change  in  Control  Agreement  between  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.  and  John  J.  Greisch  dated 
September 30, 2010  (Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit 10.59  filed  with  the  Company’s  Form 10-K  dated 
November 17, 2010) 

*10.14  Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under Amended and Restated Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. Stock Incentive 

Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.63 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated November 17, 2010) 

*10.15  Form  of  Restricted  Stock  Unit  Agreement  (CEO  version)  under  Amended  and  Restated  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc. 
Stock  Incentive  Plan  (Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit 10.65  filed  with  the  Company’s  Form 10-K  dated 
November 17, 2010) 

*10.16  FY 2011 Form of Performance Based Stock Award under the Stock Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to 

Exhibit 10.61 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated November 16, 2011) 

*10.17  FY 2011 Form of Performance Based Stock Award under the Stock Incentive Plan (CEO version) (Incorporated by

reference to Exhibit 10.62 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated November 16, 2011) 

*10.18  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.  Short-Term  Incentive  Plan  (Incorporated  by  reference  to  Appendix  1  to  the  Hill-Rom 

Holdings, Inc. Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A dated January 18, 2011) 

*10.19  Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (Incorporated by reference

to Exhibit 10.69 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated November 16, 2011) 

*10.20  Employment Agreement between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Alton Shader, dated July 11, 2011 (Incorporated by 

reference to Exhibit 10.2 filed with the Company’s Form 10-Q dated July 28, 2011) 

*10.21  Employment Agreement between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Andreas Frank, dated October 3, 2011 (Incorporated 

by reference to Exhibit 10.72 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated November 16, 2011) 

*10.22  Employment Agreement between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Carlyn Solomon, dated October 3, 2014 (Incorporated 

by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K dated October 9, 2014) 

*10.23  Employment Agreement between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Steven Strobel, dated October 23, 2014 (Incorporated 

by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K dated October 27, 2014) 

  10.24  Credit Agreement dated as of September 8, 2015 among Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., the lenders named therein, and 
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Term Loan A agent for the lenders and Goldman Sachs Bank USA as Term Loan B 
agent  for  the  lenders  (Incorporated  herein  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s Form  8-K  dated 
September 8, 2015) 

*10.25  Form of Limited Recapture Agreement between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and certain of its officers, including Named 
Executive  Officers  (Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.34  filed  with  the  Company’s  Form  10-K  dated 
November 20, 2013) 

*10.26  Employment  Agreement  between  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.  and  Carlos  Alonso-Marum  dated  March 19, 2015 

(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q dated August 7, 2015) 

81 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
*10.27  Employment  Agreement  between  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.  and  Kenneth  Meyers  dated  September 23, 2015 
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated November 19, 2015) 

*10.28  Employment Agreement between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Taylor Smith dated November 11, 2013 (Incorporated 

by reference to Exhibit 10.30 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated November 19, 2015) 

*10.29  FY 2016 Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 filed with the

Company’s Form 10-K dated November 19, 2015) 

  10.30  Employment Agreement between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Deborah Rasin dated November 6, 2015 (Incorporated 

herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q dated February 1, 2016) 

  10.31  Letter  Agreement  between  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.  and  Jason  Richardson  (Incorporated  herein  by  reference  to

Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K dated March 16, 2016) 

  10.32  Form of Indemnity Agreement between Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and certain executive officers (Incorporated herein

by reference to Exhibit 10.9 filed with the Company’s Form 10-K dated December 23, 2003) 

  10.33  Employment  Agreement  between  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.  and  Dirk  Ehlers  (Incorporated  herein  by  reference  to

Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 10-Q dated May 5, 2016) 

  10.34  First Amendment to the Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2016 among Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., the guarantors 
party  thereto,  the  lenders  party  thereto,  Goldman  Sachs  Bank  USA,  as  Term  Loan  B  Administrative  Agent  and
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Term Loan A/Revolver Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated June 30, 2016) 

  10.35  Separation  and  Release  Agreement  by  and  between  Carlyn  D.  Solomon  and  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.  dated 
August 3, 2016 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 3, 2016)

  10.36  Amended  and  Restated  Credit  Agreement,  dated  as  of  September 21, 2016,  among  Hill-Rom  Holdings,  Inc.,  JP 
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, and the lenders party thereto (Incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated September 22, 2016) 

  21 

Subsidiaries of the Registrant 

  23 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

  31.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

  31.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

  32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of 

the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

  32.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of

the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

101.INS  XBRL Instance Document 

101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document 

101.CAL  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document 

101.DEF  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document 

101.LAB  XBRL Extension Labels Linkbase Document 

101.PRE  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document 

82