Lakeland Industries (NASDAQ: LAKE) sets $360,000 base pay for Interim CFO

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Lakeland Industries filed an amended report to update compensation details for its Interim Chief Financial Officer, J. Calven Swinea. The Board’s Compensation Committee approved a new base salary of $360,000 for his interim CFO role, effective retroactively to February 1, 2026. This follows his previously disclosed appointment as Interim CFO effective January 1, 2026.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 04, 2025

Lakeland Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			000-15535	13-3115216
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1525 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 325
Huntsville, Alabama				35806
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 256 350-3873

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value		LAKE		The Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Explanatory Note

On December 9, 2025, Lakeland Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to report, among other items, certain changes to its executive management, including the appointment of J. Calven Swinea as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective as of January 1, 2026. At the time of such filing, the compensatory arrangement for Mr. Swinea in connection with his new role was unavailable. This Form 8-K/A is being filed to disclose the change in Mr. Swinea’s base salary approved by the Compensation Committee (the “Compensation Committee”) of the Company’s Board of Directors on February 12, 2026.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

In connection with Mr. Swinea’s previously disclosed appointment as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, on February 12, 2026, the Compensation Committee approved a base salary of $360,000 for Mr. Swinea’s new role, effective retroactive to February 1, 2026.

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.
Date:	February 17, 2026	By:	/s/ James M. Jenkins
			James M. Jenkins Chief Executive Officer, President and Executive Chairman

FAQ

What change did Lakeland Industries (LAKE) disclose in this 8-K/A?

Lakeland Industries disclosed updated compensation terms for Interim CFO J. Calven Swinea. The filing focuses on his new base salary level approved by the Compensation Committee and makes this change effective as of a specific retroactive date for his interim role.

What is the new base salary for Lakeland Industries’ Interim CFO?

The Interim Chief Financial Officer, J. Calven Swinea, will receive a base salary of $360,000. This amount was approved by the Board’s Compensation Committee and applies specifically to his service in the Interim CFO role at Lakeland Industries, Inc.

When does the new $360,000 salary for LAKE’s Interim CFO take effect?

The new $360,000 base salary for Interim CFO J. Calven Swinea is effective retroactive to February 1, 2026. This means his compensation for the Interim CFO role is adjusted back to cover service starting from that date.

Why did Lakeland Industries file an amended Form 8-K/A?

Lakeland Industries filed the amended report to provide compensation details that were unavailable in the original filing. The amendment discloses the approved base salary for Interim CFO J. Calven Swinea in connection with his previously announced appointment to that role.

Who approved the Interim CFO compensation at Lakeland Industries (LAKE)?

The compensation for Interim CFO J. Calven Swinea was approved by the Compensation Committee of Lakeland Industries’ Board of Directors. This committee is responsible for setting key executive pay arrangements, including base salary changes related to new or interim roles.

When was J. Calven Swinea appointed Interim CFO of Lakeland Industries?

J. Calven Swinea was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2026. The earlier filing reported his appointment, while this amended report supplies the now-approved base salary terms associated with his interim CFO position at Lakeland Industries.

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