Lakeland Industries (LAKE) completes acquisitions of Arizona and California PPE Recon units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lakeland Industries, Inc. completed the acquisitions of Arizona PPE Recon, Inc. and California PPE Recon, Inc., as announced in a press release furnished with this report. Both acquired companies are UL‑certified independent service providers focused on advanced decontamination, inspection, and repair of firefighting garments.

Arizona PPE Recon is described as the leading provider in the Arizona firefighting services market, while California PPE Recon operates in the large and rapidly expanding California firefighting services market. These businesses expand Lakeland’s presence in specialized firefighting personal protective equipment services in key U.S. regions.

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Lakeland broadens U.S. firefighting services reach with two PPE Recon acquisitions.

Lakeland Industries closed acquisitions of Arizona PPE Recon and California PPE Recon, both UL‑certified service providers for firefighting garments. This extends Lakeland from manufacturing protective gear into recurring service work such as decontamination, inspection, and repairs in important U.S. fire markets.

The Arizona business is described as the leading independent provider locally, while the California operation is labeled rapidly expanding in one of the largest fire markets in the United States. This suggests greater exposure to specialized municipal and regional firefighting customers, though financial terms and expected contributions are not provided in the excerpt.

The report notes the news via a furnished press release under a non‑filed disclosure item, which is common for transaction announcements. Subsequent filings may detail integration progress or financial impact once the acquisitions are reflected in Lakeland’s results and segment reporting.

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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) September 15, 2025

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.)

1525 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 325 Huntsville, AL 35806

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (256) 350-3873

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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		NASDAQ Market

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 15, 2025, Lakeland Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the completion of the Company’s acquisitions of U.S.-based Arizona PPE Recon, Inc., the leading UL-certified independent services provider for performing advanced decontamination, inspection, and repairs on firefighting garments for the Arizona market, and California PPE Recon, Inc., a leading and rapidly expanding UL-certified ISP in the California firefighting services market, one of the largest fire markets in the United States.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1		Press Release, dated September 15, 2025
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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/ Roger D. Shannon

Roger D. Shannon

Chief Financial Officer

Date: September 15, 2025

FAQ

What did Lakeland Industries (LAKE) announce in its latest 8-K?

Lakeland Industries announced it completed acquisitions of Arizona PPE Recon, Inc. and California PPE Recon, Inc. These UL‑certified providers specialize in decontamination, inspection, and repair of firefighting garments, expanding Lakeland’s presence in key U.S. firefighting services markets in Arizona and California.

Who are the companies acquired by Lakeland Industries (LAKE)?

Lakeland Industries acquired Arizona PPE Recon, Inc. and California PPE Recon, Inc. Arizona PPE Recon is described as the leading UL‑certified independent service provider in Arizona, while California PPE Recon is a leading and rapidly expanding UL‑certified provider in the large California firefighting services market.

What services do Arizona PPE Recon and California PPE Recon provide for Lakeland (LAKE)?

Arizona PPE Recon and California PPE Recon provide advanced decontamination, inspection, and repair services for firefighting garments. Both are UL‑certified independent service providers, meaning they help maintain and service protective gear used by firefighting agencies in their respective regional markets.

How does the Lakeland Industries (LAKE) acquisition affect its position in firefighting markets?

The acquisitions give Lakeland a stronger foothold in Arizona and California firefighting services markets. Arizona PPE Recon is the leading provider locally, and California PPE Recon operates in one of the largest U.S. fire markets, potentially broadening Lakeland’s customer relationships in specialized protective equipment services.

Where can investors find more details on Lakeland’s PPE Recon acquisitions?

Investors can review the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to Lakeland’s Form 8‑K dated September 15, 2025. That exhibit contains the company’s detailed announcement regarding the completion of the Arizona PPE Recon and California PPE Recon acquisitions and related descriptive information.

Are the Lakeland Industries (LAKE) PPE Recon acquisitions considered filed information?

The company states that information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed, for Exchange Act purposes. It is not deemed incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings unless specifically referenced by Lakeland in a future document.