---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000076605-26-000092"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PATK"
cik: "0000076605"
company_name: "PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2026-10-13T21:17:00+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-13T21:18:07.720347+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DOJ issues Second Request to Patrick Industries and LCI Industries, extending HSR waiting period for merger

## Summary
- DOJ issued a Second Request for additional information and documentary material to Patrick Industries (PATK) and LCI Industries on October 9, 2026.
- The Second Request extends the HSR waiting period until 30 days after both companies substantially comply, unless DOJ terminates it earlier.
- The parties withdrew their initial HSR filings on Sept 4, 2026, and refiled Sept 9, 2026, starting a new waiting period.
- June 30, 2026 merger agreement: First Merger Sub merges into LCI, then LCI merges into Second Merger Sub, a Patrick subsidiary.
- Patrick filed a Form S-4 (File No. 333-299100) on Sept 23, 2026; the registration statement is not yet effective.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000076605-26-000092
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PATK
- cik: 0000076605
- company_name: PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2026-10-13T21:17:00+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/76605/000007660526000092/0000076605-26-000092-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/76605/000007660526000092/patk-20261009.htm

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