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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 15, 2007
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THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 0-22818 22-3240619
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
58 South Service Road, Melville, NY 11747
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (631) 730-2200
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On June 15, 2007, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued the
press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein,
regarding an informal inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission into the
Company's stock option practices.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated June 15, 2007.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 15, 2007
THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Ira J. Lamel
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Name: Ira J. Lamel
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer