SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
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FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the month of May 2016
 
Commission File Number: 001-35464
 
Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
Kibbutz Sdot Yam
MP Menashe
Israel 3780400
 (Address of principal executive offices)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):   __ 
 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
On May 23, 2016, Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd. issued a press release entitled “Caesarstone Announces Departure of CEO”. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 herewith.


 
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, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
CAESARSTONE SDOT-YAM LTD.
 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 23, 2016
By:
/s/ Michal Baumwald Oron
 
 
 
Name:  Michal Baumwald Oron
 
 
 
Title:    Vice President Business Development & General Counsel
 
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Form 6-K:

Exhibit
Description

99.1  
Press release titled “Caesarstone Announces Departure of CEO” dated May 23, 2016.