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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C.  20549
______________________
 
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 2012
 
Commission File Number: 001-35464
 
Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
Kibbutz Sdot Yam
MP Menashe
Israel 37804
 (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 x   Form 40-F o
 
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):   __
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):   __
 
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Yes o   No x
 
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  82-________
 
 
 

 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
On or about May 21, 2012, Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd. (the “Company”) first distributed to its shareholders copies of its proxy statement and proxy card for its Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 19, 2012, in Israel. A copy of the proxy statement and proxy card are also available on the Company’s website at www.caesarstone.com.

A copy of the proxy statement and proxy card are attached to this Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1.
 
 
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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 22, 2012
By:
/s/ Yair Averbuch  
    Name:  Yair Averbuch  
    Title:    Chief Financial Officer  
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
The following exhibit is filed as part of this Form 6-K:
 
Exhibit
Description
 
99.1
Proxy statement and proxy card for the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Company to be held on June 19, 2012
 
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