Hill-Rom Acquires Liko France and Switzerland

BATESVILLE, Ind., Sept. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:
HRC) today announced the approximately $20 million acquisition of Liko France,
SAS, Item SA and Liko Care AG, the distribution companies for Hill-Rom’s Liko
patient mobility products in France and Switzerland. Hill-Rom, the global leader
in patient support solutions, expanded its patient mobility product offering
with the 2008 acquisition of Liko, A.B., a leading provider of patient lift
systems. Last year, Hill-Rom reorganized its regional operations to more
directly serve its patients’ and customers’ needs. Today’s acquisition is
another step in Hill-Rom’s strategy for international expansion, leveraging and
increasing its direct channel presence, especially in key European markets.

“We are focused on global expansion and are firmly committed to delivering
outstanding patient mobility solutions,” said Alejandro Infante, Senior Vice
President and President, International for Hill-Rom. “This acquisition furthers
those goals, while growing our key channel presence in Europe.” Hill-Rom expects
the acquisition to add approximately $15 million of annual revenue.

ABOUT HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC.

Hill-Rom is a leading worldwide manufacturer and provider of medical
technologies and related services for the health care industry, including
patient support systems, safe mobility and handling solutions, non-invasive
therapeutic products for a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions,
medical equipment rentals, and information technology solutions. Hill-Rom’s
comprehensive product and service offerings are used by health care providers
across the health care continuum and around the world in hospitals, extended
care facilities and home care settings to enhance the safety and quality of
patient care.

Hill-Rom … enhancing outcomes for patients and their caregivers.

www.hill-rom.com

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