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): July 13, 2015

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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

Not Applicable

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

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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:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

It is with great sadness that The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) announces that Jack Futterman, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, passed away on July 13, 2015.  Mr. Futterman was a member of the Board since December 1996 and served on the Compensation and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committees.

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: July 14, 2015

THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. (Registrant)
By:	/s/ Denise M. Faltischek
Title:	Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary