Caesarstone Ltd. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2012

May 22, 2012

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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 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.

/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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