================================================================================ 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): June 15, 2007 ------------------------ 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.) 58 South Service Road, Melville, NY 11747 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (631) 730-2200 Not Applicable (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: |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ Item 8.01. Other Events. On June 15, 2007, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein, regarding an informal inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission into the Company's stock option practices. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith: Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated June 15, 2007. 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: June 15, 2007 THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Ira J. Lamel ----------------------------------- Name: Ira J. Lamel Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer