---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-22-005989"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LCUT"
cik: "0000874396"
company_name: "LIFETIME BRANDS, INC"
filed_at: "2022-03-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-26T23:26:08.383848+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lifetime Brands board authorizes $20M share repurchase, replacing $10M program

## Summary
- Board authorized up to $20M in share repurchases (exclusive of fees), replacing previous $10M authorization.
- Repurchases allowed via open market purchases, block trades, accelerated share repurchase, or 10b5-1 plans.
- Program has no expiration date; board may amend or terminate at any time without notice.
- CEO cites strong cash generation, fortified balance sheet, and confidence in growth trajectory.
- As of March 11, 2022, outstanding shares were 22,351,108.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-22-005989
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LCUT
- cik: 0000874396
- company_name: LIFETIME BRANDS, INC
- filed_at: 2022-03-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/874396/000162828022005989/0001628280-22-005989-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/874396/000162828022005989/lcut-20220314.htm

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