Frederick W. Rockwood

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. The firm focuses on patient care solutions that improve clinical and economic outcomes. It operates through the following segments: Patient Support System, Front Line Care and Surgical Solutions. The Patient Support Systems segment provides bed frames and surfaces, mobility and clinical workflow solutions. The Front Line Care segment offers respiratory care products and sells medical diagnostic equipment and a diversified portfolio of devices. The Surgical Solutions segment supplies surgical products including tables, lights, pendants, positioning devices, various other surgical products and accessories. The company was founded by William A. Hillenbrand on August 7, 1969 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Forethought Financial Services, Inc. provides life insurance products and services, as well as marketing support for pre-arranged funeral services. The company is based in Batesville, IN. Forethought Financial Services was acquired by FFS Holdings, Inc. from Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. on July 01, 2004 for $195 million.