THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. 5,295,957 Shares Common Stock ($.01 par value per Share) UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTUnderwriting Agreement • December 23rd, 2005 • Heinz H J Co • Canned, frozen & preservd fruit, veg & food specialties • New York
valid and binding agreement of the Selling Stockholder, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting creditor’s rights generally and equitable principles of general applicability.
