Over a Decade of Changing the

Way the World Eats

A Healthy Way of Life TM

Barclays Capital
Back-to-School Conference
September 10, 2009
Forward Looking Information

Except for the historical information contained herein,herein the matters discussed in this presentation (especially our
business, acquisition and integration strategies; our sales and earnings guidance; and our future acquisitions and
initiatives) are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that
involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those
described in the forward-looking statements. These risks include but are not limited to our ability to achieve our
guidance for sales and earnings per share in fiscal year 2010 given the recession in the U.S. and other markets that we
sell
ll products
d as well
ll as economic i and
d business
b i conditions
di i generally
ll and
d their
h i effect
ff on our customers and
d consumers’’
product preferences, and our business, financial condition and results of operations; changes in estimates or judgments
related to our impairment analysis of goodwill and other intangible assets; our ability to implement our business and
acquisition strategy, including our strategy for improving results in Europe; our ability to realize sustainable growth
generally and from investments in core brands, offering new products and our focus on containment, productivity, cash
flow and margin g enhancement in p particular,, our abilityy to effectively
y integrate
g our acquisitions
q and new brands;;
competition; the success and cost of introducing new products as well as our ability to increase prices on and improve
existing products, availability and retention of key personnel; our reliance on third party distributors, manufacturers, co-
packers and suppliers; our reliance on our own manufacturing facilities, our ability to maintain existing contracts and
secure and integrate new customers; our ability to respond to changes and trends in customer and consumer demand,
preferences and consumption; international sales and operations; import risk on our tea ingredients, changes in fuel
and commodity costs and the availability of organic ingredients; the continuing adverse effects on our results of
operations from the impacts of foreign exchange; the resolution of the civil litigation regarding our stock option
practices; changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations; the risk of injury or illness to consumers of
our products, our ability to manage our inventory efficiently, our reliance on independent certifications, the seasonality
of our products and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC, including the
annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. As a result of the foregoing and other factors, no
assurance can be b given
i as to
t future
f t results,
lt levels
l l off activity
ti it andd achievements
hi t and d neither
ith the
th Company
C nor any person
assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these statements. The forward-looking statements made
in this presentation are current as of the date of this presentation, and Hain Celestial does not undertake any obligation
to update forward-looking statements.

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Mission Statement – Business Strategy

A Healthy Way of LifeTM

Our Mission is to be the leading marketer, manufacturer and seller

of natural and organic products
by anticipating and exceeding consumer expectations
in providing quality, innovation, value and convenience.
We are committed to g growing
g our Company
p y
while continuing to implement environmentally
sound business practices and manufacturing processes.

Our Business Strategy is to integrate all of our brands

under one management team and employ a uniform marketing,
sales and distribution program. We capitalize on our brand equity
and the distribution achieved through each of our acquired businesses
with strategic
g introductions of new products
p that complement
p
existing lines to enhance revenues and margins.

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Fiscal Year 2009 Sales $1.135 Billion

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Hain Celestial’s Worldwide Operations

Fiscal Year 2009 Sales

Business Overview $1 135 Billion
$1.135

We manufacture, market, distribute, and sell

natural and organic food and personal
care products. Europe
p
Our products are sold and marketed to $153.1MM
specialty and natural food distributors 13.5%
and to supermarkets, supernaturals, Canada
natural food stores and other retail $55.1MM
classes of trade including mass
mass-market
market 4 8%
4.8%
stores, drug stores, foodservice channels
and club stores.
We have approximately 2,000 dedicated
employees worldwide led by a strong
management team of seasoned industry
professionals.
USA
$927.2MM
81 7%
81.7%

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Key North American and European Brands

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Market Position

• Core categories include—tea;

include tea; non-dairy beverages; infant and toddler care;
cereal, cookies and bars; nut butters; oils and baking ingredients; soup; fresh;
frozen; snacks and personal care.

• Hain Celestial’s products are generally priced at a 10-15% premium to

conventional consumer packaged goods.

• Minimal exposure to private label, where top selling categories are dominated
by dairy and produce where Hain Celestial has no presence—milk, eggs,
carrots, salad greens, spinach and tomatoes.

• 75% of the Hain Celestial food products retail for less than $5.00.

• Hain Celestial operates in Canada, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom and
in Asia, through an alliance with Yeo Hiap Seng Limited, with operations from
outside the United States representing 18% of sales in fiscal year 2009.

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 Hain Very Well Positioned in Growth Categories

Top 15 Categories: % Unit Growth (FDM w/WM)

Canning & Freezing Supp 14.6

Seasonal GM 7.9
Wine 6.1
Fresh Meat 5.9
Dry Mix Prepared Foods 5.2
Pasta 4.3
Vitamins 4.2
Back to basics
Baking Mixes 3.7
F Novelties
Fzn N lti 34
3.4
continues
Ref Juices & Drinks 2.9
Yogurt 2.5
B ki
Baking S
Supplies
li 25
2.5
Cheese 2.3
Condiments, Gravies & Sauces 2.1
Flour 19
1.9

Source: Scantrack, a service of The Nielsen Company; (FDM w/ Walmart)

52 weeks ending 06/13/09 (versus prior year) – minimum $100 million in sales 8
Hain Celestial Categories
 More At-Home Meal Preferences

% U.S. Households Claiming

31
Eat Dinner at Home Much More often 37
37
24
Eat Breakfast at Home Much More Often 28
29
Bring Lunch to Work/Pack Lunch Much 20
23
More Often 23
26
Eat Dinner at Restaurant Much Less Often 32
32
22
Eat Fast Food Much Less Often 24
24
Bring Prepared Meal or Home Delivery 20
Apr '08
24
Much Less Often 24 Oct '08
Ch
Choose a Less
L Expensive
E i Restaurant
R t t 16 A '09
Apr
20
Much More Often 20

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Source: Homescan®, a service of The Nielsen Company – PanelViews Economic Impact Survey
 Winning Label Claims, but Slowing Growth for Many

Omega
Fructose Corn Syrup Free

Fiber
Gluten Free
Protein

Antioxidants
Probiotic
GMO Free

Reduced Calorie

Natural

Hormone Antibiotic Free

No MSG

Carb Conscious
Lactose Free

0 10 20 30 40 50 60
% Change in Units
S
Source: Scantrack
S t k & LabelTrends,
L b lT d services
i off Th
The Ni
Nielsen
l C
Company; (FDM ex- Walmart)
W l t) 13 weeks
k ending
di 06/13/09 ((versus prior
i year))

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Hain Celestial Categories
 Well-Developed Infrastructure

 Significant expertise in sourcing natural and organic

products
Procurement  Ability to source organic products in an environment of
rising demand

 Effective network of owned and leased manufacturing

facilities and third party co-packers
Manufacturing
g
pply Chain
n

 Ability tto meett d

Abilit demand
d ffor natural
t l and
d organic
i products
d t
made to rigorous quality specifications and USDA
standards
 Expertise in managing logistics for a broad product
Sup

Logistics
L i i and d
Inventory portfolio
Management  Strong inventory management and control procedures
in p
place

 Advanced management information and financial

management systems
MIS
 Abilit to
Ability t optimize
ti i reporting
ti unit
it performance
f

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Responding to Current Economic Environment

• Sales
– Focus on Core SKUs with Strategic
g Initiatives on Value Investments and
Leveraging Superior Innovation

• Positioned for a turnaround in European Operations with new customers and

consolidation of facilities

• Hain Pure Protein has been deconsolidated

• Moderating Commodity Costs with the Benefit of Price Increases

• Internal and External Productivity Initiatives

– Consolidation of Job Functions and Facilities
– Position the Company for Challenging Economy with Consolidation of
Operations

• Balance Sheet
– Cash Conversion
– Debt Reduction 12
 Financial Summary

2008 2009

Sales $ 1,056.4 $ 1,135.3 Up 7.4%

Gross Profit $ 284.3 $ 259.0
Adjusted $ 298 7
298.7 $ 284 4
284.4
SG&A $ 207.6 $ 215.0
Adjusted $ 195.8 $ 198.8

Net Income $ 41.2 $ (24.7)

Adjusted $ 58.7 $ 50.1

GAAP EPS $ 0.99 $ (0.61)

Adjusted EPS $ 1.40 $ 1.24
Diluted Shares 41.8 40.5

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See reconciliation of GAAP results to Non-GAAP presentation table
Balance Sheet

6/30/2009

Current Assets $ 349.1

C
Current
t Li
Liabilities
biliti $ 136 5
136.5
Working Capital $ 212.6
Current Ratio 2.6
Total Assets $ 1,123.5
Total Debt $ 258.4
T t l Equity
Total E it $ 701 3
701.3
Debt to Equity 36.8%

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Fiscal Year 2009 Highlights

• Reported Solid Results at Hain Celestial U.S. including Celestial

Seasonings® Turnaround Despite Challenging Economic Times

• Focused on New Product Innovation and Strategic Value with Core SKUs as
the Leading Natural and Organic Products Company

• Diversity of Business in Varied Product Categories in the United States,

Canada and Europe

• License Agreement with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to Produce

Natural Home Cleaning Solutions, a New Category for FY10

• Fiscal Year 2010 Guidance, excluding Hain Pure Protein

– Sales $1.010 Billion to $1.030 Billion, 4-6% Growth
– Earnings
E i Per
P Share
Sh off $1.19
$1 19 tto $1
$1.28
28
Guidance includes stock compensation expense for the full year and Daily Bread consolidation into Luton facility in the
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first quarter
Reconciliation of GAAP Results to
Non-GAAP Presentation
Reconciliation of adjusted to GAAP basis:
Years Ended June 30
Gross Profit
FY 2008 FY 2009

Adjusted basis $ 298.7 $ 284.4

Factory start-up, absorption and integration costs (7.5) (14.4)
Restructuring and sku rationalization (6.9) (8.8)
Others (2.2)

GAAP b
basis
i $ 284 3
284.3 $ 259 0
259.0

SG&A Expenses
FY 2008 FY 2009

Adjusted basis $ 195.8

195 8 $ 198.8
198 8
Stock-based compensation 2.1 7.2
Professional fees (net of insurance recovery in 2009) 5.8 $ 1.4
Restructuring expenses 3.9 4.1
Settlement 1.4
Others 2.1

GAAP basis $ 207.6 $ 215.0

Net Income EPS
FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2008 FY 2009

Adjusted basis $ 58.7

58 7 $ 50.1
50 1 $ 1 40 $ 1.24
1.40 1 24
Stock-based compensation (2.9) (4.5) (0.07) (0.11)
Professional fees (net of insurance recovery in 2009) (3.5) $ (0.9) (0.08) (0.02)
Factory start-up, absorption and integration costs (5.4) (9.9) (0.13) (0.24)
Restructuring and sku rationalization (6.9) (8.3) (0.16) (0.20)
Gain on disposal 1.2 - 0.03 -
S ttl
Settlements
t (0 9)
(0.9) (0 02)
(0.02)
Impairment of intangibles (48.5) (1.20)
Others (1.8) (0.06)
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GAAP basis $ 41.2 $ (24.7) $ 0.99 $ (0.61)
Over a Decade of Changing the
Way the World Eats

A Healthy Way of Life TM

Barclays Capital
Back-to-School Conference
September 10, 2009