form8k-91492_lake.htm
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): May 2, 2008
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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.)

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.

On May 2, 2008, Lakeland Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) extended the final closing date for the acquisition of Qualytextil, S.A. for Friday, May 9, 2008. Lakeland has extended the deadline due to standard and customary closing conditions in Brazil and does not anticipate any complications in completing this acquisition. The Stock Purchase Agreement and other exhibits were executed on May 2, 2008 and we are awaiting only one pre-condition to the Agreements to be completed before closing.
 

 
 

 
 
 


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   May 6, 2008
/s/ Christopher J. Ryan
 
Christopher J. Ryan
 
President & CEO