UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): December 13, 2016
Balchem Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Maryland | 1-13648 | 13-257-8432 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
52 Sunrise Park Road, New Hampton, NY 10958
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (845) 326-5600
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| ITEM 7.01 | REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. |
On December 15, 2016, Balchem Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a dividend declared by the Company's Board of Directors on December 13, 2016. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (c) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of Balchem Corporation, dated December 15, 2016. |
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.
| BALCHEM CORPORATION | ||
| By: /s/ Matthew D. Houston | ||
| Matthew D. Houston, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
| Dated: December 15, 2016 | ||
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number | Description |
| Press Release of Balchem Corporation dated December 15, 2016. |