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Tea Maker Hain Climbs After Activist Engaged Discloses Stake

  • Activist investor proposes seven nominees for Hain board
  • Engaged says may suggest company pursue whole, partial sale
Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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Activist investor Engaged Capital disclosed a 9.9 percent stake in Hain Celestial Inc. and is pushing for sweeping board changes and a potential sale of the natural and organic food company.

Shares in the maker of Celestial Seasonings teas and Terra chips rose 12 percent to $40.17 in early trading in New York Friday.