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): February 12, 2004 Balchem Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 1-13648 13-257-8432 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) P.O. Box 600, New Hampton, NY 10958 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (845) 326-5600 Item 7 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release of Balchem Corporation dated February 12, 2004, reporting Balchem's financial results for the fourth quarter of 2003. Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition The following information is being furnished pursuant to "Item 12 Results of Operations and Financial Condition" in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216. On February 12, 2004, Balchem Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report. SIGNATURE Under the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the authorized undersigned. BALCHEM CORPORATION By:/s/ Dino A. Rossi --------------------------- Dino A. Rossi, President, Chief Executive Officer Dated: February 12, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 99 Press Release of Balchem Corporation dated February 12, 2004, reporting Balchem's financial results for the fourth quarter of 2003.