Hain Celestial Agrees to Sell International Business to Aurelius for $323 Million as It Reports Q4 Results

Hain Celestial Group announced on September 14, 2026, that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its entire international business to global private equity firm AURELIUS for $323 million in cash. Net proceeds are expected to come in between $305 million and $310 million after transaction costs, and will be used to pay down debt, reducing the company's pro forma total debt as of June 30, 2026, to approximately $250 million, a reduction of roughly 55%.

The deal, disclosed alongside the company's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, is expected to close in Hain's fiscal second quarter, but faces a meaningful condition: Hain must secure an amendment from its lenders to extend the maturity date on its credit agreement beyond December 22, 2026. CFO Lee Boyce disclosed that if the amendment is not obtained within 30 days of signing, AURELIUS has the right to walk away from the deal. Hain said it remains in active discussions with lenders but could not assure investors that an agreement will be reached.

The international divestiture is the second major portfolio move Hain has made in fiscal 2026, following the completed sale of its North American snacks business in the fiscal third quarter. CEO Alison Lewis called fiscal 2026 a pivotal year, citing portfolio simplification, debt reduction, stronger cash generation, and improved operating execution as the company's priorities. The company ended the quarter with $58 million in cash, $500 million in net debt, and $186 million in available revolver capacity, with net debt having fallen $151 million over the period. Consensus estimates heading into the Q4 report called for a loss of $0.03 per share on revenue of $278 million.

Once the international sale closes, Hain will be a purely North American business built around brands including Spectrum Organic cooking oils, MaraNatha nut butters, and Imagine broths. Lewis said the streamlined structure is intended to support a more focused operating model and clearer path to profitable growth.