UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 21, 2012
Lakeland Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-15535 | 13-3115216 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 701 Koehler Avenue, Suite 7, Ronkonkoma, New York | 11779-7410 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (631) 981-9700
| Not Applicable |
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
As previously reported, on May 8, 2012, Lakeland Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a motion for clarification to stay the enforcement of the arbitral award issued against the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lakeland Brasil S.A. (together with Lakeland Industries, Inc., the “Company”) in the arbitration proceeding in Brazil in which they are parties. On June 21, 2012, the Company received notice that the arbitration panel dismissed the Company’s motion for clarification. The Company is continuing to work with counsel to determine and evaluate its options, including a second motion for clarification which was filed today.
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 26, 2012
| LAKELAND INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| /s/ Christopher J. Ryan | ||
| Christopher J. Ryan | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer |