M&A
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Lakeland Industries to acquire LHD Group fire & rescue business for $16.7M
LAKELAND INDUSTRIES INC
- Purchase price $16.7M all-cash; LHD generates ~$27M annual revenue with 111 employees.
- LHD provides firefighter turnout gear, accessories, and Total Care cleaning/repair services.
- Acquisition expands Lakeland's global fire footprint in Germany, Australia, and Hong Kong.
- Transaction expected to close in May; management expects immediate accretion to earnings.
- Credit facility amended: revolver increased to $40M, maturity extended to 2029.