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): May 24, 2019
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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
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
1111 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, NY 11042
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 587-5000
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
 
HAIN
 
The NASDAQ ® Global Select Market








Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 28, 2019, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Denise M. Faltischek, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Corporate Secretary, will be leaving the Company, effective August 31, 2019. Prior to her departure, Ms. Faltischek will be assisting with the transition of her various responsibilities. In connection with her departure, Ms. Faltischek is expected to enter into a separation agreement, pursuant to which she will be entitled to receive: (i) a cash severance payment in the aggregate amount of $1,154,400, paid in bi-weekly installments during the 12 months following her departure; (ii) a lump-sum cash payment of $265,200, which represents consideration in lieu of Ms. Faltischek’s bonus opportunity for fiscal year 2019; and (iii) health and welfare benefits for a period of 12 months, consistent with Company practice.

The Company issued a press release on May 28, 2019 announcing Ms. Faltischek’s departure. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.











Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:

Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. dated May 28, 2019


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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: May 28, 2019

THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
 
By: 
/s/ James Langrock
Name:
James Langrock
Title:
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer






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