Service Corp. International

We are ever mindful of the responsibility of being effective stewards of the capital our investors entrust to us and we work diligently to increase the value of their investment in Hillenbrand. Our enterprise-level strategy continues to focus on building a strong, diversified organization that supports operating companies in multiple growth-oriented industries. Our strategy is to grow revenue, net income and cash flow in the operating companies through a combination of organic growth and, primarily in the growth businesses, selected acquisitions. Our tactics are to provide effective governance and leverage the operating company results by applying the following few core competencies: Strategy management is the foundation for developing an effective game plan in any business. Strategy without execution is an academic exercise and execution without strategy is prone to chaos. We can help acquired companies sharpen their focus to execute the “critical few” objectives that provide the greatest competitive leverage and generate the best results. Lean business practices eliminate waste, improve quality and increase operational efficiencies. Lean business is also the backbone of our culture of execution. Batesville has proven that even a slow-growth business can drive superior financial returns by employing continuous improvement/lean business practices throughout the entire value chain. We will do the same for acquired companies. Intentional talent development is part of Hillenbrand’s “genetic code.” The business with the best talent has a marked advantage and is best positioned to execute its strategy. We manage the leadership development of our high-potential associates through a variety of assignments to broaden their viewpoint and stretch their abilities. This enables us to consistently recruit, develop and retain top talent, while providing a strong pipeline for succession planning

Carriage Services, Inc. provides funeral and cemetery services and products in the United States of America. It operates through the following segments: Funeral Home Operations and Cemetery Operations. The Funeral Home Operations segment offers a complete suite of services to meet families funeral needs, including consultation, the removal and preparation of remains, the sale of caskets and related funeral merchandise, the use of funeral homes for visitation and remembrance services and transportation services. The Cemetery Operations segment provide interment rights and related merchandise, such as markers and outer burial containers. The company was founded by Melvin C. Payne in 1991 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Matthews International Corporation has become a leader in the industries we serve by adhering to our belief that continuous quality improvement is paramount in every aspect of our business. Matthews International Matthews International It’s a tradition started in 1850 when John Matthews founded and grew his one–man company by providing identification products and services of the highest quality. Through the years, the company continued to grow, introducing innovative products and always exceeding customers’ expectations. Today, Matthews International Corporation is comprised of two business groups, Memorialization and Brand Solutions, and generates approximately $900 million in revenues. Through internal growth and strategic acquisitions, we have expanded our presence around the world, employing over 5,300 people in nearly two dozen countries in four continents and we are positioned for continuous profitable growth as we head into the future. That’s why our commitment to providing unmatched quality and value to our customers, shareholders, and employees remains as unwavering today as it did when John Matthews first pioneered the industry over 160 years ago