Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Restructuring

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Restructuring
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Restructuring
 
Hillenbrand periodically undergoes restructuring activities in order to enhance profitability through streamlined operations and an improved overall cost structure. The following schedule details the restructuring charges by segment and the classification of those charges on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
Year Ended September 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
Cost of goods sold
 
Operating expenses
 
Total
 
Cost of goods sold
 
Operating expenses
 
Total
 
Cost of goods sold
 
Operating expenses
 
Total
Process Equipment Group
$
0.7

 
$
4.8

 
$
5.5

 
$
0.3

 
$
0.4

 
$
0.7

 
$
0.5

 
$
1.4

 
$
1.9

Batesville
0.5

 
4.2

 
4.7

 
0.5

 
0.5

 
1.0

 
5.5

 
—

 
5.5

Corporate
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
0.4

 
0.4

 
—

 
2.1

 
2.1

Total
$
1.2

 
$
9.0

 
$
10.2

 
$
0.8

 
$
1.3

 
$
2.1

 
$
6.0

 
$
3.5

 
$
9.5



The 2019 and 2018 restructuring charges related primarily to severance costs within the Process Equipment Group and Batesville. The 2017 restructuring charges related primarily to the closure of a plant at Batesville and severance costs within each segment. At September 30, 2019, $7.1 of restructuring costs were accrued and are expected to be paid over the next twelve months.