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)
May 7, 2002
THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-22818 22-3240619
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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58 South Service Road
Melville, New York 11747
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (631) 730-2200
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 7, 2002, on its conference call with analysts discussing third
quarter results The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (the "Company") revised previous
guidance and announced that it expects earnings for the fourth quarter ended
June 30, 2002 to be between $0.09 and $0.13 per share. In addition, the Company
announced revenue growth objectives for fiscal 2003 of 14% to 16%. No earnings
per share guidance for fiscal 2003 was given.
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.
THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
Dated: May 10, 2002 By: /s/ Ira J. Lamel
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Name: Ira J. Lamel
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer