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The Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: LECO) SEC filings page on Stock Titan provides access to the company’s regulatory disclosures filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Lincoln Electric is an Ohio corporation headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and operates in welding and soldering equipment manufacturing. Its common shares are registered on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the symbol LECO, as noted in its Form 8-K filings.
Through SEC filings such as Form 8-K, Lincoln Electric reports material events and corporate developments. Recent 8-K filings furnished earnings press releases for specific quarters under Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” These filings reference net sales, operating income, net income, diluted earnings per share, and non-GAAP measures including adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted EBIT, adjusted effective tax rate, and adjusted diluted EPS. They also describe concepts such as organic sales, cash conversion, adjusted net operating profit after taxes, and adjusted return on invested capital.
Another Form 8-K filing details the adoption of the Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Executive Severance Plan under Item 5.02. This document outlines severance compensation and benefits for certain senior executives in connection with specified involuntary terminations of employment, including situations involving a change in control. The filing describes severance multiples, treatment of annual bonuses, COBRA-related payments, outplacement services, treatment of equity incentive awards, and conditions such as release of claims and restrictive covenants.
On Stock Titan, Lincoln Electric’s filings are updated in near real time as they are made available through EDGAR. Users can review current and historical 8-Ks and, when available, access 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly reports, and other forms that provide detailed information on the company’s financial condition, risk factors, segment performance, and governance. AI-powered summaries help explain the key points of lengthy filings, highlight important sections, and clarify technical language so investors can more quickly understand what each document means for Lincoln Electric’s welding, cutting, and automation business.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. — The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 15 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting that, following an internal realignment, it beneficially owns 0 shares (0%) of Common Stock. The filing states certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538. The form is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration on 03/27/2026.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. executive Kevin J. Whaley, EVP and President of Global Automation, filed an initial statement of ownership. He reports direct ownership of 2,856 common shares and an employee stock option covering 2,394 underlying common shares at an exercise price of $289.04 per share. According to a footnote, this option becomes exercisable in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date and expires on February 18, 2036. This Form 3 establishes Whaley’s starting equity stake as a company officer.
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is asking shareholders to vote at its 2026 virtual annual meeting on three items: electing 10 directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026, and approving executive pay on an advisory basis.
The company highlights another record year in 2025, with net sales up about 6% to $4.2 billion, a record adjusted operating income margin of 17.6%, adjusted earnings per share of $9.87, and cash flow from operations of $661 million. Capital allocation included returning over $500 million to shareholders and investing about $350 million in long-term growth, supporting an adjusted return on invested capital of 21.3% and a 30% total shareholder return.
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC executive Lisa Dietrich, EVP and Chief Digital and Information Officer, reported equity compensation activity in company common shares. She acquired 662 shares at no cost as a grant vesting under a Performance Share Agreement, and 199 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations at a price of $287.09 per share. After these transactions, she directly owned 3,658 common shares.
Lincoln Electric Holdings executive Doria Gregory, EVP and President of International, reported two transactions in common shares. On March 2, 2026, she acquired 486 common shares at $0.00 per share as a grant or award, vesting pursuant to a Performance Share Agreement.
On the same date, 146 common shares were disposed of at $287.09 per share in a tax-withholding transaction to cover obligations tied to the award, rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Gregory directly owned 5,468 common shares of Lincoln Electric Holdings.
Lincoln Electric Holdings executive Michael J. Whitehead reported equity compensation activity involving company common shares. He acquired 662 common shares at no cost as a grant or award, tied to vesting under a Performance Share Agreement, and simultaneously disposed of 199 shares at $287.09 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly held 10,164 common shares.
Lincoln Electric Holdings executive Jennifer I. Ansberry reported equity-related transactions in company common shares. She acquired 1,712 shares at a price of $0.0000 per share as a grant or award that vested pursuant to a Performance Share Agreement. To cover tax obligations, 770 shares were disposed of at $287.0900 per share through a tax-withholding disposition. Following these transactions, her direct holdings totaled 20,266 common shares, including 20 shares held as joint tenants with her spouse.
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC reported that Chairman, President & CEO Steven B. Hedlund acquired 3,182 common shares on March 2, 2026 as a grant that vested under a Performance Share Agreement. The award carried a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following this grant, his directly held common shares increased to 63,892. In addition, he indirectly holds 2,472.504 common shares through a 401(k) plan.
Lincoln Electric Holdings EVP, CFO & Treasurer Gabriel Bruno reported multiple share transactions. On 2026-03-02 he exercised 17,473.0000 employee stock options, receiving 17,473.0000 common shares at 114.2700 per share, leaving no options of that grant outstanding.
He then sold 2,427.0000, 11,868.0000 and 3,178.0000 common shares in open-market transactions at weighted-average prices of 285.4352, 286.2299 and 287.1442 per share. Bruno also made a bona fide gift of 2,898.0000 shares and received a 2,784.0000-share grant, ending with 29,920.0000 directly owned common shares.