Article: The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. to Acquire Spectrum Organic Products, Inc.

PETALUMA, Calif. -- Spectrum Organic Products, Inc. (OTCBB:SPOP) announced today the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. will acquire the stock of Spectrum for total equity consideration of approximately $0.705 per share, adjusted to reflect Spectrum's estimate of their expenses and the price adjustment provisions of the agreement, or $34.5 million, in a combination of approximately 50 percent cash and 50 percent Hain Celestial common stock. The transaction, which was approved by the board of directors of both companies, is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2005. The transaction is subject to approval by ...

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