UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (date of earliest event reported):  December 13, 2018

Balchem Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
1-13648
13-257-8432
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

52 Sunrise Park Road, New Hampton, NY 10958
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (845) 326-5600

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ITEM 7.01
REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

On December 13, 2018, Balchem Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a dividend declared by the Company's Board of Directors on December 12, 2018.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)
Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1
Press Release of Balchem Corporation, dated December 13, 2018.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
BALCHEM CORPORATION
   
 
By:/s/ Mark A. Stach
  
 
Mark A. Stach, General Counsel and Secretary
   
Dated: December 13, 2018
  

Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number
Description
   
Press Release of Balchem Corporation dated December 13, 2018.