IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Khang & Khang LLP (the "Firm") announces that a class action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. ("Hain" or the "Company") HAIN. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares between November 9, 2015 and August 15, 2016 inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the Firm prior to the October 17, 2016 lead plaintiff motion deadline.

If you purchased Hain shares during the Class Period, please contact Joon M. Khang, Esquire, of Khang & Khang, 18101 Von Karman Avenue, 3rd Floor, Irvine, CA 92612, by telephone: (949) 419-3834, or by e-mail at joon@khanglaw.com.

There has been no class certification in this case. Until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. You may choose to take no action and remain a passive class member.

According to the complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: that Hain lacked effective internal control over financial reporting; that the Company failed to properly account for revenue associated with concessions that were granted to certain distributors in the United States; and a result of the above, Hain's statements about its business, operations and prospects, were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

If you wish to learn more about this lawsuit, or if you have any questions concerning this notice or your rights, please contact Joon M. Khang, a prominent litigator for almost two decades, by telephone: (949) 419-3834, or by e-mail at joon@khanglaw.com.

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