UNITED STATES
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2014
| Maryland | 1-13648 | 13-257-8432 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 14, 2014, Richard A. Bendure stepped down as COO in order to pursue other business endeavors following the mutual decision of Mr. Bendure and Balchem Corporation.
SIGNATURE
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.
| By:/s/ Dino A. Rossi | ||
| Dino A. Rossi, President & | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Dated: May 20, 2014 |