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): July 19, 2016
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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.) |
3555 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite C, 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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
| On July 19, 2016, the board of directors of Lakeland Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $2,500,000 of its outstanding common stock, par value $.01 per share, through open market purchases at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions in such a manner as will comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and other applicable laws. Repurchases will be made from time to time at the Company’s discretion depending on market conditions, share price and availability and other factors. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued by the Company at any time without prior notice. |
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.
| LAKELAND INDUSTRIES, INC. | |
| /s/ Christopher J. Ryan | |
| Christopher J. Ryan | |
| Chief Executive Officer & | |
| President |
Dated: July 25, 2016