8-K

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

November 2, 2011

(Date of Report/Date of earliest event reported)

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

WISCONSIN	1-7626	39-0561070
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-5304

(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)

(414) 271-6755

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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  2.01 COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.

See the description under Item 8.01, "Other Events," which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.

On November 2, 2011, Sensient Technologies Corporation issued a press release disclosing that it has reached an agreement to acquire the interests of its joint venture partner in LCW Polska, a cosmetic color and ingredients company located in Poznań, Poland that is currently 75% owned by Sensient.  The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year.  The acquisition will strengthen Sensient's presence in Central and Eastern Europe, but is not material to the company from a financial point of view.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit 99.1 The following exhibit is furnished with this Report on Form 8-K: Sensient Technologies Corporation Press Release Regarding Acquisition of Remaining Interest in LCW Polska.

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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.

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:	/s/ John L. Hammond
Name:	John L. Hammond
Title:	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date: November 2, 2011

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 99.1 The following exhibit is furnished with this Report on Form 8-K: Sensient Technologies Corporation Press Release Regarding Acquisition of Remaining Interest in LCW Polska.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Dick Hobbs (414) 347-3836

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES ACQUIRES PARTNER’S INTEREST IN LCW POLSKA

Transaction Strengthens Presence in Important European Market

MILWAUKEE, November 2, 2011– Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) today announced that it has reached agreement to acquire its joint venture partner’s interest in LCW Polska.  The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of the year and will give Sensient full ownership of the cosmetic color and ingredients company.  The business is located in Poznań, Poland.

LCW Polska supplies cosmetic ingredients for a range of applications, including nail polish, make-up and skin care.  With full ownership of the Company, Sensient strengthens its presence in Central and Eastern Europe.  The business has a strong market presence and supplies a growing customer base.

“Strengthening our access to new markets is a key part of the Company’s strategy,” said Kenneth P. Manning, Chairman, President and CEO of Sensient Technologies Corporation.  “Poland is an important market where we see a great deal of opportunity.”

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances.  Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals.  The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Sensient Acquires Partner's Interest in LCW Polska

November 2, 2011

This release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current assumptions and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, Company performance and financial results.  The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for such forward-looking statements.  A variety of factors, including general economic conditions affecting the Company’s worldwide business, could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results.  The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as to the date of this release.  Sensient Technologies expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to such statements to reflect any change in its expectations upon which such statements are based.

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