Lincoln Electric (LECO) EVP details initial stock and option stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Whaley Kevin J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

22801 ST. CLAIR AVENUE

(Street)

CLEVELAND OHIO 44117

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC [ LECO ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Pres, Global Automation

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Shares	2,856	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(1)	02/18/2036	Common Shares	2,394	$289.04	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Exercisable in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney. This Form 3 filing is late due to delays in the SEC's processing of the Reporting Person's application for access codes allowing the Reporting Person to make filings using the SEC's electronic filing system.

	/s/ Susan K. Prewitt, Attorney-in-Fact	03/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does Kevin J. Whaley’s Form 3 filing for LECO show?

The Form 3 shows Kevin J. Whaley’s initial equity stake in Lincoln Electric. He directly holds 2,856 common shares and an employee stock option for 2,394 underlying shares at $289.04 per share, establishing his baseline ownership as a senior executive.

How many Lincoln Electric (LECO) common shares does Kevin Whaley own?

Kevin Whaley directly owns 2,856 Lincoln Electric common shares. This figure represents his reported direct stock position as of the Form 3 filing date and serves as the official starting point for tracking future insider ownership changes.

What stock options are reported for Kevin Whaley in the LECO Form 3?

The filing reports an employee stock option on 2,394 underlying Lincoln Electric common shares with a $289.04 exercise price. The option vests in three equal annual installments after the grant date and expires on February 18, 2036, providing long-term equity exposure.

Is Kevin J. Whaley’s ownership in LECO direct or indirect?

Kevin J. Whaley’s reported holdings in Lincoln Electric are classified as direct ownership. Both the 2,856 common shares and the employee stock option on 2,394 underlying shares are listed as directly held, with no trusts or other entities referenced in the filing.

Does the LECO Form 3 indicate any recent insider buying or selling?

No recent insider buying or selling is indicated; the entries are categorized as holdings. The Form 3 simply records Kevin Whaley’s existing 2,856 common shares and his option on 2,394 shares, serving as an initial disclosure rather than a transaction report.