Overview

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying interim financial statements and our 2020 Form 10-K.

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is a global medical technology
leader whose approximately 10,000 employees have a single purpose: enhancing
outcomes for patients and their caregivers by Advancing Connected Care™. Around
the world, our innovations touch over 7 million patients each day. Our products
and services help enable earlier diagnosis and treatment, optimize surgical
efficiency and accelerate patient recovery while simplifying clinical
communication and shifting care closer to home. We make these outcomes possible
through connected smart beds, patient lifts, patient assessment and monitoring
technologies, caregiver collaboration tools, respiratory health devices,
advanced equipment for the surgical space and more, delivering actionable,
real-time insights at the point of care.

The Impacts of COVID-19 on Hillrom



COVID-19 has impacted global economies as travel, leisure and discretionary
consumer spending has reduced significantly causing companies to make
commensurate changes to their investments, human capital, and financial
outlooks. The United States and countries around the world continue to take
precautionary and preventive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Prospects for an eventual path out of the crisis have improved as COVID-19
vaccines were authorized for use globally and governments began executing plans
to distribute the vaccines to the public as supplies become available over the
course of fiscal 2021. However, the timing of return to historical operating
levels remains uncertain due to external factors such as policymaker decisions
to remove certain restrictions, as they evaluate the continued infection rate
and COVID-19 related deaths, the emergence of new variants of the virus,
potential future outbreaks, the distribution of available vaccines, and people's
willingness to take the vaccine.

Revenues and Customers



During the first six months of fiscal 2021 compared to the same period in fiscal
2020, there was an increase in COVID-19 confirmed cases and hospitalizations
which resulted in higher demand globally for select products within Patient
Support Systems such as intensive care unit and med-surg beds and specialty
surfaces, including our rental portfolio. We also experienced higher than
expected recovery in portions of our remaining portfolio that had previously
been limited due to hospital access and physician practice restrictions.

During the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended
June 30, 2020, there was lower demand globally for products used in the
treatment of patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The lower demand was due to
declining COVID-19 confirmed cases and hospitalizations during the three months
ended June 30, 2021 and the absence of the significant one-time COVID-19
purchases made during the three months ended June 30, 2020. This resulted in
lower demand globally for intensive care unit and med-surg beds and specialty
surfaces within Patient Support Systems and respiratory health ventilators
within Front Line Care that were used in the treatment of patients diagnosed
with COVID-19. As hospital access and physician practice restrictions continue
to moderate in the primary markets we serve and return to more normal operating
activities, we continue to experience an increase in revenue in our care
communications business, Surgical Solutions business and products used within
the physician practice setting.

For the fourth quarter of 2021, we expect product demand to reflect hospitals
and physician practices return to more normal operating activities as effective
efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 continue across the world. For the
nine months ended June 30, 2021, we estimated that approximately $80.0 million
of revenue recognized related to one-time COVID-19 purchases. The impact of
these sales are described within our Results of Operations.

Operations and Workforce



The COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly impact Hillrom's operations related
to their workforce or supply chain. Our production facilities have remained open
and employment levels have remained consistent. Many employees in our
administrative functions have effectively worked remotely since mid-March 2020.
In other areas of the business, we have adapted our processes and used
technology to continue to effectively execute on our strategic priorities as
well as daily operating activities. A workforce reintegration plan is underway
to facilitate a return to the office. The reintegration plans
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included safety measures and procedures in compliance with local laws and
regulations to ensure a safe work environment for employees that return to the
office.

As disclosed in Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, we have
benefited from government programs within the various jurisdictions in which we
operate in the form of subsidies, incentives, cost relief and payment deferrals.
Management will continue to evaluate these opportunities as well as the related
requirements or restrictions to support our operations and workforce in a manner
that allows us to continue to operate efficiently and effectively.
For further discussion, see the risk factor within PART I, Item 1.A Risk
Factors, entitled "Our business, results of operations, financial condition and
prospects could be materially and adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic and the related effects on public health." within the 2020 Form 10-K.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures



The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes
are presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition to the results reported in
accordance with GAAP, we routinely provide operating margin, income before
taxes, income tax expense and earnings per diluted share results on an adjusted
basis as we believe these measures contribute to the understanding of our
financial performance, provide additional analytical tools to understand our
results from core operations and reveal underlying operating trends. These
measures exclude strategic developments, acquisition and integration costs and
related fair value adjustments, gains and losses associated with disposals of
businesses or significant product lines, regulatory costs related to updating
existing product registrations to comply with the European Medical Device
Regulations, Special charges as described in Note 8. Special Charges of this
Form 10-Q, the changes in tax accounting methods, and other tax law changes as
described in Note 11. Income Taxes within the 2020 Form 10-K, expenses
associated with these tax items, the impacts of significant litigation matters,
certain impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other unusual events. We also
exclude expenses associated with the amortization of purchased intangible
assets. These adjustments are made to allow investors to evaluate and understand
operating trends excluding their impact on operating income and earnings per
diluted share.

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

In addition, we present certain results on a constant currency basis, which
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



In this section, we provide an overview of our results of operations. We
disclose segment information that is consistent with the way in which management
operates and views the business. Our operating structure contains the following
reportable segments:

•Patient Support Systems - globally provides an ecosystem of our digital and
connected care solutions: devices, software, communications and integration
technologies that improve care and deliver actionable insights to caregivers and
patients in the acute care setting. Key products include care communications and
mobility solutions, connected med-surg and ICU bed systems, sensors and
surfaces, safe patient handling equipment and services.

•Front Line Care - globally provides integrated patient monitoring and diagnostic technologies - from hospital to home - that enable and support Hillrom's connected care strategy. Our diverse portfolio includes secure, connected, digital assessment technologies to help diagnose, treat and manage a wide variety of illnesses and diseases, including respiratory therapy, cardiology, vision screening and physical assessment.



•Surgical Solutions - globally enables peak procedural performance, connectivity
and video integration products that improve collaboration, workflow, safety and
efficiency in the operating room, such as surgical video technologies, tables,
lights, pendants, precision positioning devices and other accessories.

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Net Revenue
(In millions)                                                                                                  U.S.                              OUS
                           Three Months Ended June 30           Change As              Constant              Change As             Change As             Constant
                             2021              2020              Reported              Currency              Reported              Reported              Currency
Net Revenue:
Product sales and service $  635.5          $ 685.8                   (7.3) %               (9.8) %               (1.4) %              (17.6) %              (24.4) %
Rental revenue                82.2             81.7                    0.6  %               (0.5) %                0.7  %                  -  %               (9.3) %
Total net revenue         $  717.7          $ 767.5                   (6.5) %               (8.8) %               (1.1) %              (16.9) %              (23.9) %

Net Revenue:
Patient Support Systems   $  376.1          $ 447.8                  (16.0) %              (18.1) %              (13.2) %              (22.8) %              (29.8) %
Front Line Care              265.9            252.1                    5.5  %                3.0  %               11.3  %               (6.0) %              (13.6) %
Surgical Solutions            75.7             67.6                   12.0  %                8.1  %               76.4  %              (20.2) %              (25.7) %
Total net revenue         $  717.7          $ 767.5                   (6.5) %               (8.8) %               (1.1) %              (16.9) %              (23.9) %

OUS - Outside of the United States

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020



Consolidated Revenue

Product sales and service revenue decreased 7.3% on a reported basis, and 9.8%
on a constant currency basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared
to the three months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily driven by
lower demand globally for products used in the treatment of patients diagnosed
with COVID-19. The lower demand was due to declining COVID-19 confirmed cases
and hospitalizations during the three months ended June 30, 2021 and the absence
of the significant one-time COVID-19 purchases made during the three months
ended June 30, 2020. This was offset by an increase in revenue in our care
communications business, Surgical Solutions business and higher demand for
products used within the physician practice setting as hospitals and physician
offices restrictions continue to moderate in the primary markets we serve and
return to more normal operating activities.

Rental revenue increased 0.6% on a reported basis, and decreased 0.5% on a
constant currency basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to
the three months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease on a constant currency basis
was primarily driven by a reduction in the deployment of beds on a global basis
within Patient Support Systems that related to hospital needs for COVID-19.

Business Segment Revenue



Patient Support Systems revenue decreased 16.0% on a reported basis, and 18.1%
on a constant currency basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared
to the three months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily driven by
declining COVID-19 confirmed cases and hospitalizations during the three months
ended June 30, 2021 and the absence of the significant one-time COVID-19
purchases made during the three months ended June 30, 2020. This led to lower
demand globally for the intensive care unit and med-surg beds, specialty
surfaces and our rental revenue. The decrease was partially offset by increases
in revenue in our care communications business as hospital access restrictions
continue to moderate in the primary markets we serve and return to more normal
operating activities.

Front Line Care revenue increased 5.5% on a reported basis, and 3.0% on a
constant currency basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to
the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by sales
of patient diagnostic products, such as vision care and cardiology as physician
offices continue to return to more normal operating activities. This was
partially offset by the absence of significant one-time COVID-19 purchases for
respiratory health ventilators made during the three months ended June 30, 2020.

Surgical Solutions revenue increased 12.0% on a reported basis, and 8.1% on a
constant currency basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to
the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily driven by increased sales of
operating room tables as hospitals continue to return to more normal operating
activities.

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Net Revenue
(In millions)                                                                                                     U.S.                              OUS
                                 Nine Months Ended                 Change As              Constant              Change As             Change As             Constant
                                      June 30                       Reported              Currency              Reported              Reported              Currency
                              2021               2020
Net Revenue:
Product sales and service $ 1,956.5          $ 1,947.1                    0.5  %               (1.8) %               (2.1) %                5.6  %               (1.3) %
Rental revenue                264.3              228.6                   15.6  %               14.6  %               17.5  %                2.8  %               (5.6) %
Total net revenue         $ 2,220.8          $ 2,175.7                    2.1  %               (0.1) %                0.5  %                5.5  %               (1.5) %

Net Revenue:
Patient Support Systems   $ 1,151.8          $ 1,174.0                   (1.9) %               (3.8) %               (4.9) %                6.9  %               (0.6) %
Front Line Care               820.8              765.0                    7.3  %                5.3  %                7.5  %                6.9  %                0.7  %
Surgical Solutions            248.2              236.7                    4.9  %                0.8  %               12.0  %               (0.1) %               (7.1) %
Total net revenue         $ 2,220.8          $ 2,175.7                    2.1  %               (0.1) %                0.5  %                5.5  %               (1.5) %

OUS - Outside of the United States

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2021 Compared to the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020

Consolidated Revenue



Product sales and service revenue increased 0.5% on a reported basis, and
decreased 1.8% on a constant currency basis, for the nine months ended June 30,
2021 compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease on a constant
currency basis was primarily driven by the absence of the significant one-time
COVID-19 purchases made during the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease
was partially offset by higher demand globally for select products within
Patient Support Systems due to an increase in COVID-19 confirmed cases and
hospitalizations during the first six months of fiscal 2021 compared to the same
period in fiscal 2020. This decrease was further offset by an increase in
revenue in our care communications business, Surgical Solutions business and
higher demand for products used within the physician practice setting as
hospitals and physician offices restrictions continue to moderate in the primary
markets we serve and return to more normal operating activities.
Rental revenue increased 15.6% on a reported basis, and 14.6% on a constant
currency basis, for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the nine
months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in
the deployment of beds on a global basis within Patient Support Systems that
related to hospital needs for COVID-19 patients.

Business Segment Revenue



Patient Support Systems revenue decreased 1.9% on a reported basis, and 3.8% on
a constant currency basis, for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to
the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily driven by the
absence of the significant one-time COVID-19 purchases made during the nine
months ended June 30, 2020 of intensive care unit and med-surg beds and
specialty surfaces. The decrease was partially offset by higher demand globally
for select products, including our rental portfolio, due to an increase in
COVID-19 confirmed cases and hospitalizations during the first six months of
fiscal 2021 compared to the same period in fiscal 2020. The decrease was further
offset by increases in revenue in our care communications business as hospital
access restrictions continue to moderate in the primary markets we serve and
return to more normal operating activities.

Front Line Care revenue increased 7.3% on a reported basis, and 5.3% on a
constant currency basis, for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the
nine months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by global
sales of patient monitoring and diagnostic products, including vision care and
cardiology. The increase was partially offset by the absence of significant
one-time COVID-19 purchases of respiratory health ventilators during the nine
months ended June 30, 2020.

Surgical Solutions revenue increased 4.9% on a reported basis, and 0.8% on a
constant currency basis, for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the
nine months ended June 30, 2020 primarily driven by increased sales of operating
room tables as hospitals begin to return to more normal operating activities,
partially offset by the global exit of the original equipment manufacturer
business.
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Gross Profit
(In millions)                        Three Months Ended             Nine Months Ended
                                          June 30                        June 30
                                     2021           2020           2021            2020
Gross Profit 1
Product sales and service        $   328.9       $ 362.7       $ 1,007.6       $ 1,000.5
Percent of Related Net Revenue        51.8  %       52.9  %         51.5  % 

51.4 %



Rental                           $    45.6       $  46.3       $   153.5       $   117.7
Percent of Related Net Revenue        55.5  %       56.7  %         58.1  % 

51.5 %



Total Gross Profit               $   374.5       $ 409.0       $ 1,161.1       $ 1,118.2
Percent of Total Net Revenue          52.2  %       53.3  %         52.3  % 

51.4 %




1 Gross Profit is calculated as net product sales and service revenue and rental
revenue less the related cost of goods sold or rental expenses as disclosed on
the face of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 Compared to the Three and nine months ended June 30, 2020



Product sales and service gross profit decreased by $33.8 million, or 9.3% for
the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended June 30,
2020. The decrease was primarily driven by lower demand globally of higher
margin products used in the treatment of patients with COVID-19, offset by
improved cost efficiencies within our supply chain operations.

Product sales and service gross profit increased by $7.1 million or 0.7% for the
nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020.
The increase was primarily driven by favorable product mix and improved cost
efficiencies within our supply chain operations, partially offset by lower
demand globally for those higher margin products used in the treatment of
COVID-19 patients during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the
nine months ended June 30, 2020.

Rental gross profit decreased by $0.7 million, or 1.5% for the three months
ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020 and
remained consistent as a percentage of revenue. Rental gross profit increased by
$35.8 million, or 30.4% for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the
nine months ended June 30, 2020, primarily driven by higher volumes and lower
costs associated with servicing the Patient Support Systems rental portfolio due
to increased rental durations related to hospital needs for COVID-19 patients.

Operating Expenses
(In millions)                                        Three Months Ended                     Nine Months Ended
                                                          June 30                                June 30
                                                  2021                2020               2021                2020
Research and development expenses             $     36.3          $    34.4          $    105.6          $   100.3
Percent of Total Net Revenue                         5.1  %             4.5  %              4.8  %             4.6  %

Selling and administrative expenses           $    215.9          $   202.3          $    648.6          $   609.0
Percent of Total Net Revenue                        30.1  %            26.4  %             29.2  %            28.0  %

Acquisition-related intangible asset
amortization                                  $     27.0          $    27.5          $     80.7          $    81.3
Percent of Total Net Revenue                         3.8  %             3.6  %              3.6  %             3.7  %



Three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 Compared to the Three and nine months ended June 30, 2020

Research and development expenses increased by $1.9 million or 5.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020 due to timing of projects.


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Research and development expenses increased by $5.3 million or 5.3% for the nine
months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020 and
remained consistent as a percentage of revenue.

Selling and administrative expenses increased by $13.6 million or 6.7% for the
three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended June 30,
2020 primarily due to litigation expenses incurred related to the merger
agreement with Bardy, increased headcount due to business growth, as well as
higher spending related to business travel and marketing.

Selling and administrative expenses increased by $39.6 million or 6.5% for the
nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020
primarily due to higher variable compensation linked to performance, investments
in resources related to growth initiatives internationally and within the Care
Communications business, litigation expenses incurred related to the merger
agreement with Bardy, and an increase in costs related to our IT transformation
efforts. This is partially offset by a decrease in spending related business
travel and marketing. See Note 3. Business Combinations for further information
on the litigation.

Acquisition-related intangible asset amortization remained relatively consistent
declining by $0.5 million and $0.6 million, or 1.8% and 0.7% for the three and
nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three and nine months ended June
30, 2020. See Note 3. Business Combinations for further information on acquired
intangible assets.

Special Charges and Other
(In millions)                                       Three Months Ended                   Nine Months Ended
                                                         June 30                              June 30
                                                2021                 2020             2021                  2020
Special charges                             $      5.9          $       9.5    $      40.1              $     26.1
Interest expense                                 (15.7)               (17.3)         (50.6)                  (55.8)
Loss on extinguishment of debt                    (9.8)                   -           (9.8)                  (15.6)
Investment income (expense) and other, net        (3.4)                 2.2           12.7                   (10.5)



Three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 Compared to the Three and nine months ended June 30, 2020



In connection with various transformative initiatives, exit activities, and
organizational changes to improve our business alignment and cost structure, we
recognized Special charges of $5.9 million and $40.1 million for the three and
nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $9.5 million and $26.1 million for
the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020. For the nine months ended June
30, 2021, we incurred $24.0 million related to the Workforce Reduction Plan.
These charges related to the initiatives described in Note 8. Special Charges.

Interest expense decreased $1.6 million, or 9.2% for the three months ended June
30, 2021 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020 due to lower
borrowings outstanding. Interest expense decreased $5.2 million, or 9.3% for the
nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020
due to lower borrowings outstanding and a decline in LIBOR impacting our
variable rate debt under the Securitization and Revolving Credit Facilities. See
Note 4. Financing Agreements for further information.

Loss on extinguishment of debt for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021
related to the redemption of our senior unsecured 5.00% notes of $300 million in
May 2021, which was comprised of a $7.5 million prepayment premium and
$2.3 million of debt issuance costs previously capitalized. Loss on
extinguishment of debt for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 related to the
refinancing of senior unsecured notes of $425.0 million in September 2019, which
was comprised of a $12.2 million prepayment premium and $3.4 million of debt
issuance costs previously capitalized. See Note 4. Financing Agreements for
further information.

Investment income (expense) and other, net for the three months ended June 30,
2021 was expense of $3.4 million comprised primarily of losses from foreign
exchange of $2.6 million due to unfavorable movements in foreign exchange rates.
Investment income (expense) and other, net for the three months ended June 30,
2020 was income of $2.2 million comprised primarily of government aid received
under programs related to COVID-19 and a litigation settlement award.

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Investment income (expense) and other, net for the nine months ended June 30,
2021 was income of $12.7 million comprised primarily of settlement awards of
$8.8 million and an insurance settlement of $5.3 million related to covered
losses in prior periods offset by losses from foreign exchange of $1.5 million
due to unfavorable movements in foreign exchange rates. Investment income
(expense) and other, net for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 was expense of
$10.5 million comprised primarily of a non-cash pension plan settlement loss of
$8.4 million, investment losses of $2.0 million and unfavorable movements in
foreign exchange rates. These balances were partially offset by government aid
received under programs related to COVID-19 and a litigation settlement award.

Income Tax Expense

Three months ended June 30, 2021 Compared to the Three months ended June 30, 2020



The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was 18.7%
compared to 21.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The rate was lower
for the three months ended June 30, 2021 primarily due to lower foreign income
subject to taxes in the United States compared to the three months ended June
30, 2020.

The adjusted effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was
21.0% compared to 20.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The adjusted
effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased compared
to the three months ended June 30, 2020 primarily due to differences in period
items, including differences between our prior year tax provision and our filed
returns.

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2021 Compared to the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020



The effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 was 18.2%
compared to 17.8% for the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The rate was lower
for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 primarily due to the favorable impact of
excess tax benefits on deductible stock compensation compared to the nine months
ended June 30, 2021. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30,
2020 was also favorably impacted by the reduction of the contingent
consideration accrual of $8.4 million, that was not subject to tax.

The adjusted effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 was
20.5% compared to 19.7% for the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The adjusted
effective tax rate increased primarily due to the prior year favorable impact of
excess tax benefits on deductible stock compensation.


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Earnings per Share

Three months ended June 30, 2021 Compared to the Three months ended June 30, 2020



Diluted earnings per share decreased from $1.40 to $0.74 for the three months
ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020 primarily
driven by lower operating profits due to lower revenue levels in the June 2021
quarter, increase in litigation expenses incurred related to the Bardy
transaction and the $9.8 million loss on extinguishment of debt.

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2021 Compared to the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020



Diluted earnings per share increased from $2.68 to $2.92 for the nine months
ended June 30, 2021 compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020 primarily
driven by higher gross profits due to higher revenues, receipt of settlement
awards of $8.8 million, insurance settlement of $5.3 million, and the absence of
the prior year non-cash pension settlement loss of $8.4 million. The increase
was partially offset by higher operating expense levels, including litigation
expenses incurred related to the Bardy transaction, and higher special charges.


Business Segment Divisional Income
(In millions)                                                                                            Nine Months Ended
                                        Three Months Ended June 30                                            June 30
                                          2021                2020            Change As Reported       2021               2020          Change As Reported
Divisional Income:
Patient Support Systems              $       74.7          $ 129.2                 (42.2)%         $    258.0          $ 262.4                     (1.7) %
Front Line Care                              83.4             81.1                   2.8%               261.1               232.5                  12.3  %
Surgical Solutions                            9.7              4.7                  106.4%               38.1                31.0                  22.9  %


Refer to Note 11. Segment Reporting for a description of how divisional income is determined.

Three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 Compared to the Three and nine months ended June 30, 2020

Patient Support Systems divisional income decreased $54.5 million and $4.4 million, or 42.2% and 1.7% for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily driven by lower demand globally of higher margin products.



Front Line Care divisional income increased $2.3 million and $28.6 million, or
2.8% and 12.3% for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the
three and nine months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by
higher global sales of patient diagnostic products, including vision care and
cardiology, partially offset by lower sales of respiratory health ventilators
compared to the prior year due to declining demand for products used in the
treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Surgical Solutions divisional income increased $5.0 million and increased $7.1
million, or 106.4% and 22.9% for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021
compared to the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, primarily driven by
increased sales of operating room tables as hospitals began to return to more
normal operating activities, offset by the global exit of the original equipment
manufacturer business.

As Reported 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
tables below for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. As
Reported amounts are adjusted for certain items to aid management in evaluating
the performance of the business. Investors should consider these measures in
addition to, not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial
performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Income tax expense is computed by
applying a blended statutory tax rate based on the jurisdictional mix of the
respective before tax adjustment.
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                                                               Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020


                                                                    Income                                                                                 Income
                                                                    Before                                                                                 Before
                                            Operating               Income           Income Tax                                    Operating               Income           Income Tax
                                              Margin                Taxes             Expense             Diluted EPS                Margin                Taxes             Expense             Diluted EPS
As Reported                                         12.5  %       $  60.5          $      11.3          $       0.74                       17.6  %       $ 120.2          $      26.3          $       1.40
Adjustments:
Acquisition and integration costs and
related fair value adjustments 1                     1.0  %           7.2                  1.6                  0.08                        0.2  %           1.2                  0.5                  0.01
Acquisition-related intangible asset
amortization 2                                       3.8  %          27.0                  6.6                  0.31                        3.6  %          27.5                  6.6                  0.31

Field corrective actions 3                             -  %             -                    -                     -                        0.1  %           0.8                  0.2                  0.01
 Regulatory compliance costs 4                       0.9  %           6.2                  1.5                  0.07                        0.5  %           4.1                  1.1                  0.04
  Special charges 5                                  0.7  %           5.9                  1.2                  0.07                        1.2  %           9.5                  2.5                  0.10

Debt refinancing costs 6                               -  %           9.8                  2.3                  0.11                          -  %             -                    -                     -
Loss on disposition of business 7                      -  %             -                    -                     -                          -  %          (0.3)                (4.2)                 0.06
Pension settlement expense 8                           -  %             -                    -                     -                          -  %          (0.1)                   -                     -

COVID-19 related costs and                             -  %             -                    -                     -                        0.5  %           1.9                  0.8                  0.02
benefits, net 9
Adjusted Earnings                                   18.9  %       $ 116.6          $      24.5          $       1.38                       23.7  %       $ 164.8          $      33.8          $       1.95
1 Acquisition and integration costs and related fair value adjustments include legal and professional fees, temporary labor, consulting and other costs related to business development activities and the
closing and integration of acquired businesses. For acquired businesses, this also includes fair value adjustments related to contingent considerations, and purchase accounting adjustments for deferred
revenue and other items. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, a net benefit from fair value adjustments of $0.7 million represents purchase accounting adjustments for deferred revenue and contingent
consideration associated with our business combinations in Note 3. Business Combinations.
2 Acquisition-related intangible asset amortization relates to the amortization of intangible assets acquired through the transactions described in Note 3. Business Combinations.
3 Field corrective action costs relate to costs incurred to address broad-based product performance matters outside of normal warranty provisions. These costs are included in Cost of goods sold.
4 Regulatory compliance costs relate to updating existing product registrations to comply with the European Medical Device Regulations and the impacts of current period tax law changes. These costs are
included in Selling and administrative expenses.
5 Special charges represent a variety of costs associated with restructuring actions, including severance and related benefits, lease termination fees, asset write-downs and temporary labor on shutdown of
operations. It also includes costs related to a global information technology transformation, including rationalizing and transforming our enterprise resource planning software solutions and other
complementary information technology systems. See Note 8. Special Charges for further information.

6 Debt refinancing costs are expenses related to the costs incurred for the redemption of our senior unsecured notes due 2025. For the three months ended June 30, 2021, debt refinancing costs include a loss on extinguishment of debt of $9.8 million related to the redemption of all of our previously outstanding senior unsecured 5.00% notes due February 2025 as discussed within Note 4. Financing Agreements. 7 Loss on disposition of business relates to net losses recorded in Investment income (expense) and other, net and additional tax expense of $4.1 million as a result of a change in the taxable gain resulting from business dispositions, which occurred in August 2019. 8 Pension settlement expense represents an actuarial adjustment totaling $0.1 million recorded as a component of Investment income (expense) and other, net. See Note 8. Retirement and Postretirement Benefits Plans within the 2020 Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 for additional information. 9 COVID-19 related costs and benefits, net primarily represent incremental non-recurring special compensation costs paid to essential workers that continued to work in our production facilities and provide services to our customers, partially offset by the recognition of funding associated with government programs created in response to COVID-19. See Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.






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                                                               Nine Months Ended June 30, 2021

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020


                                                                   Income                                                                                Income
                                                                   Before                                                                                Before
                                            Operating              Income           Income Tax                                    Operating              Income           Income Tax
                                             Margin                Taxes             Expense             Diluted EPS               Margin                Taxes             Expense             Diluted EPS
As Reported                                        12.9  %       $ 238.4          $      43.3          $       2.92                      13.9  %       $ 219.6          $      39.0          $       2.68
Adjustments:
Acquisition and integration costs and
related fair value adjustments 1                    0.6  %          13.9                  3.2                  0.16                      (0.1) %          (2.6)                 1.4                 (0.06)
Acquisition-related intangible asset
amortization 2                                      3.6  %          80.7                 19.6                  0.91                       3.7  %          81.3                 19.6                  0.92

  Field corrective actions 3                        0.1  %           1.6                  0.4                  0.02                       0.1  %           2.1                  0.6                  0.02
  Regulatory compliance costs 4                     0.6  %          12.5                  3.1                  0.14                       0.5  %          12.9                  3.1                  0.15
  Special charges 5                                 1.8  %          40.1                  9.7                  0.46                       1.2  %          26.1                  6.1                  0.30

Debt refinancing costs 6                              -  %           9.8                  2.3                  0.11                         -  %          16.1                  3.7                  0.18
Loss on disposition of business 7                     -  %             -                    -                     -                         -  %           0.2                 (4.1)                 0.06
Pension settlement expense 8                          -  %             -                    -                     -                         -  %           8.4                  1.9                  0.10
Litigation settlements 9                              -  %          (6.8)                (1.6)                (0.08)                        -  %          (1.2)                (0.3)                (0.01)
COVID-19 related costs and benefits,
net 10                                                -  %          (0.1)                   -                     -                       0.2  %           1.9                  0.8                  0.02
Adjusted Earnings                                  19.6  %       $ 390.1          $      80.0          $       4.64                      19.5  %       $ 364.8          $      71.8          $       4.36
1 Acquisition and integration costs and related fair value adjustments include legal and professional fees, temporary labor, consulting and other costs related to business development activities and the
closing and integration of acquired businesses. For acquired businesses, this also includes fair value adjustments related to contingent considerations, and purchase accounting adjustments for deferred
revenue and other items. For the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, a net benefit from fair value adjustments of $1.5 million and $6.9 million, respectively, represents purchase accounting
adjustments for deferred revenue and contingent consideration associated with our business combinations in Note 3. Business Combinations.
2 Acquisition-related intangible asset amortization relates to the amortization of intangible assets acquired through the transactions described in Note 3. Business Combinations.
3 Field corrective action costs relate to costs incurred to address broad-based product performance matters outside of normal warranty provisions. These costs are included in Cost of goods sold.
4 Regulatory compliance costs relate to updating existing product registrations to comply with the European Medical Device Regulations and the impacts of current period tax law changes. These costs are
included in Selling and administrative expenses.
5 Special charges represent a variety of costs associated with restructuring actions, including severance and related benefits, lease termination fees, asset write-downs and temporary labor on shutdown of
operations. It also includes costs related to a global information technology transformation, including rationalizing and transforming our enterprise resource planning software solutions and other
complementary information technology systems. See Note 8. Special Charges for further information.
6 Debt refinancing costs are expenses related to the costs incurred between the issuance and redemption of our senior unsecured notes due 2027 and 2023, and the redemption of our senior unsecured notes
due 2025. For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, debt refinancing costs include a loss on extinguishment of debt of $9.8 million related to the redemption of all of our previously outstanding senior
unsecured 5.00% notes due February 2025. For the nine months ended June 30, 2020, debt refinancing costs include a loss on extinguishment of debt of $15.6 million as well as $0.5 million duplicative
interest costs related to the redemption of our previously outstanding senior unsecured 5.75% notes due September 2023. Refer to Note 4. Financing Agreements within this Form 10-Q and Note 5. Financing
Agreements within the 2020 Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 for additional information.
7 Loss on disposition of business relates to losses recorded in Investment income (expense) and other, net and additional tax expense of $4.1 million as a result of a change in the taxable gain resulting
from business dispositions, which occurred in August 2019.
8 Pension settlement expense represents an actuarial loss totaling $8.5 million recorded as a component of Investment income (expense) and other, net. See Note 8. Retirement and Postretirement Benefit
Plans within the 2020 Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 for additional information.
9 Litigation settlements represent the aggregate charges, costs or recoveries associated with litigation settlements, including related expenses.
10 COVID-19 related costs and benefits, net primarily represent incremental non-recurring costs incurred to prepare our facilities for workforce reintegration to ensure the safety of our employees,
partially offset by the recognition of funding associated with government programs created in response to COVID-19. See Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information.



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