Lazare Kaplan International Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in 1972 under the laws of the state of Delaware as the successor to a business which was founded by Mr. Lazare Kaplan in 1903. The Company is engaged in the cutting, polishing and selling of branded and non-branded (“commercial”) diamonds. The Company’s premier product line is comprised of ideally proportioned diamonds which it markets internationally under the brand name “Lazare Diamonds® ”. Ideally proportioned diamonds are distinguished from non-ideal cut diamonds by the symmetrical relationship of their facets, which optimize the balance of brilliance, sparkle and fire in a polished diamond. Due to these characteristics, Lazare Diamonds command a premium in the marketplace. The Company believes there are only a small number of companies worldwide engaged primarily in the production of ideally proportioned diamonds and that it is one of the largest U.S. providers of ideal cut diamonds. The Company cuts and polishes fine make commercial diamonds at diamond cutting facilities in South Africa, Namibia, and Russia which it markets to wholesalers, distributors and, to a growing extent, retail jewelers. All rough stones purchased by the Company are either selected for manufacturing or resold as rough diamonds in the marketplace. The Company believes that the combination of its cutting and polishing operations and its trading operations enables the Company to purchase larger quantities of rough diamonds from which it may select those rough diamonds best suited for the Company’s current needs. The Company’s marketing strategy in the selling of Lazare Diamonds is directed primarily toward quality conscious consumers throughout the United States, South America, the Far East, the Middle East and Europe. The Company focuses its distribution efforts for Lazare Diamonds on selectivity with a view towards helping retailers who carry the product maintain a competitive advantage. Lazare Diamonds can be found at some of the most prestigious jewelry stores around the world including those with international reputations and those known only in their communities as being the highest quality retail jewelers. This strategy helps ensure that the Company’s product is presented in an environment consistent with its superior quality and image. The Company also sells to certain jewelry manufacturers and diamond wholesalers. The Company has developed a comprehensive grading system which, when coupled with the “ideal cut” standard, allows jewelers to order inventory by category rather than through the more cumbersome process of visual selection. In addition, the Company designs, manufactures (through independent contractors) and sells a line of high quality jewelry which features Lazare Diamonds.
Company profile
Ticker
LKII
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Incorporated
Location
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Industry (SIC)
SEC CIK
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IRS number
132728690
Latest filings (excl ownership)
REVOKED
Registration or securities revoked
1 Mar 16
8-K
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
15 Jan 16
NT 10-Q
Notice of late quarterly filing
15 Jan 16
8-K
Other Events
22 Dec 15
8-K
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
16 Oct 15
NT 10-Q
Notice of late quarterly filing
16 Oct 15
8-K
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
1 Sep 15
NT 10-K
Notice of late annual filing
1 Sep 15
SD
Conflict minerals disclosure
29 May 15
8-K
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
15 Apr 15
Latest ownership filings
SC 13D/A
Lazare Kaplan International Inc
4 Feb 16
SC 13G/A
Lazare Kaplan International Inc
5 Feb 15
SC 13G/A
Beneficial ownership report (amended)
28 Jan 15
SC 13D
Lazare Kaplan International Inc
31 Mar 14
SC 13G
Beneficial ownership report
27 Mar 14
SC 13G/A
Lazare Kaplan International Inc
10 Feb 14
SC 13D/A
Beneficial ownership report (amended)
21 Oct 13
SC 13D/A
Beneficial ownership report (amended)
17 Sep 13
SC 13D/A
Beneficial ownership report (amended)
26 Jul 13
SC 13D/A
TEMPELSMAN MAURICE
3 Nov 10