Lincoln Electric EVP for Americas Welding to resign

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. reported that Michael J. Whitehead, Executive Vice President and President of Americas Welding, has decided to resign from the company effective August 28, 2026 to pursue other business opportunities outside the organization.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. reported that Michael J. Whitehead, Executive Vice President and President of Americas Welding, has decided to resign from the company effective August 28, 2026 to pursue other business opportunities outside the organization. The company states that his resignation did not result from any disagreement with its Board of Directors, management, operations, policies, or practices.

Until a successor is named, the Americas Welding business will be jointly led by Gary Konarska, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, and Albert Castillo, Vice President, Americas Welding, Sales & LATAM Operations. Both are described as seasoned leaders who are expected to continue advancing the company’s RISE strategic priorities and maintain a customer-first approach.

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• Executive vice president for Americas Welding resigns effective August 28, 2026, creating a leadership transition in a key regional business.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Resignation effective date: August 28, 2026 Notification date: August 10, 2026 Company telephone number: (216) 481-8100

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Resignation effective date August 28, 2026 Effective date of Michael J. Whitehead’s resignation as EVP, President of Americas Welding

Notification date August 10, 2026 Date Michael J. Whitehead notified the company of his decision to resign

Company telephone number (216) 481-8100 Primary telephone number for Lincoln Electric’s principal executive offices

Key Terms

Emerging growth company, Americas Welding, RISE strategic priorities

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Emerging growth company regulatory

"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ... Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Americas Welding financial

"Executive Vice President, President of Americas Welding, notified ... of his decision to resign"

RISE strategic priorities financial

"will continue to advance the Company’s RISE strategic priorities and maintain a customer-first approach"

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What executive change did Lincoln Electric (LECO) disclose on August 10, 2026?

Lincoln Electric disclosed that Michael J. Whitehead, Executive Vice President and President of Americas Welding, decided to resign effective August 28, 2026 to pursue other business opportunities outside the company.

Did Michael J. Whitehead’s resignation from Lincoln Electric (LECO) involve any disagreement with the company?

No. Lincoln Electric stated that Mr. Whitehead’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the company, its Board of Directors, or management regarding operations, policies, or practices.

Who will lead the Americas Welding segment at Lincoln Electric (LECO) after Whitehead resigns?

Following Mr. Whitehead’s departure, Americas Welding will be jointly led by Gary Konarska and Albert Castillo on an interim basis until a successor is named, providing continuity in segment leadership.

What roles will Gary Konarska and Albert Castillo have at Lincoln Electric (LECO) during the transition?

During the transition, Gary Konarska, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, and Albert Castillo, Vice President, Americas Welding, Sales & LATAM Operations, will jointly lead the Americas Welding business on an interim basis.

What strategic priorities did Lincoln Electric (LECO) emphasize in connection with this leadership change?

The company indicated that Mr. Konarska and Mr. Castillo will continue to advance its RISE strategic priorities and maintain a customer-first approach while jointly leading the Americas Welding business.

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC false 0000059527 0000059527 2026-08-10 2026-08-10

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): August 10, 2026

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio		0-1402		34-1860551
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

22801 St Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44117

(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)

(216) 481-8100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of exchange on which registered
Common Shares, without par value		LECO		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 10, 2026, Michael J. Whitehead, Executive Vice President, President of Americas Welding, notified Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Company, effective August 28, 2026, to pursue other business opportunities outside of the Company. Mr. Whitehead’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company, its Board of Directors or management regarding the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

In the interim, Americas Welding will be jointly led by Gary Konarska, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, and Albert Castillo, Vice President, Americas Welding, Sales & LATAM Operations, until a successor is named. Mr. Konarska and Mr. Castillo are both seasoned leaders with the Company and will continue to advance the Company’s RISE strategic priorities and maintain a customer-first approach.

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.

				LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: August 11, 2026				By:		/s/ Jennifer I. Ansberry
						Jennifer I. Ansberry, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

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