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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2024
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company has reviewed and evaluated whether any material subsequent events have occurred from January 31, 2024 through the filing date of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.  All appropriate subsequent event disclosures have been made in the consolidated financial statements.  On February 5, 2024, the Company acquired Italy and Romania-based Jolly Scarpe S.p.A. and Jolly Scarpe Romania S.R.L. (collectively, "Jolly") in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $9.3 million subject to post-closing adjustments and customary holdback provisions.  Jolly is a leading designer and manufacturer of professional footwear for the firefighting, military, police, and rescue markets. The company is headquartered in Montebelluna, Italy, with manufacturing operations in Bucharest, Romania, and has 150 employees. Jolly provides a differentiated product portfolio through its continued investment in research and development and use of modern materials and cutting-edge technologies in the production of its footwear. 

 

On March 28, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 to Loan Agreement by and between Bank of America, N.A. (the “Lender”) and the Company (the “Fourth Amendment”).  See Note 7, “Long-Term Debt” for additional information.

 

On April 2, 2024, Lakeland Global Safety, Ltd. (“Lakeland Global”), a wholly-owned subsidiary the Company, entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and between Kantaras Investments Pte. Ltd., Lakeland Global, and the Company, pursuant to which Lakeland Global acquired all of the shares of the fire and rescue business of LHD Group Deutschland GmbH, LHD Group Australia Pty Ltd and LHD Group Hong Kong Ltd., wholly-owned entities of Kantaras Investments Pte. Ltd. (collectively, the “LHD Group”) for a purchase price of EUR 15.4 million (approximately USD $16.7 million), subject to post-closing adjustments and customary holdback provisions. The LHD Group is a leader in firefighter turnout gear, accessories, and Total Care services, including laundry, repair, and maintenance. The transaction will be funded through the Company’s credit facility. The acquisition is expected to close in May subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.