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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): April 6, 2005
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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
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The following information is being furnished under Item 7.01, "Regulation
FD Disclosure." This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange
Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, or incorporated
by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or
the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference
in such a filing.
On April 6, 2005, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. issued the press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein confirming
consensus earnings guidance for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated April 6, 2005.
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: April 6, 2005
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