---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001654954-24-004181"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LAKE"
cik: "0000798081"
company_name: "LAKELAND INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2024-04-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-04T04:15:59.042963+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lakeland Industries to acquire LHD Group fire & rescue business for $16.7M

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001654954-24-004181
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LAKE
- cik: 0000798081
- company_name: LAKELAND INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2024-04-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798081/000165495424004181/0001654954-24-004181-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798081/000165495424004181/lake_8k.htm

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