Lincoln Electric (LECO) CFO reports option grant, RSU shares and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lincoln Electric Holdings EVP, CFO & Treasurer Gabriel Bruno reported equity compensation activity and related tax withholding. On February 18, he received a grant of 5,780 employee stock options with an exercise price of $0.00 per share, exercisable in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. He also acquired 1,444 common shares pursuant to a restricted stock unit award, bringing his direct common share holdings to 30,195 shares, including 277 shares held jointly with his spouse. On February 19, 161 common shares were disposed of at $288.12 per share in a tax-withholding disposition to cover obligations, reducing his direct common share holdings to 30,034 shares.

Insights

Equity Compensation Analyst

Routine equity grants and tax withholding, modest overall ownership change.

Gabriel Bruno, EVP, CFO & Treasurer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, reported standard executive equity compensation events. He received 5,780 employee stock options and 1,444 common shares via restricted stock units, expanding his incentive-based alignment with shareholders.

The options vest in three annual installments, creating a multi-year retention and performance incentive. A 161-share tax-withholding disposition at $288.12 per share covered tax obligations, a non–open-market transaction that slightly reduced his direct common share count to 30,034 shares, including 277 held jointly with his spouse.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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^*

Bruno Gabriel

(Last) (First) (Middle)

22801 SAINT CLAIR AVENUE

(Street)

CLEVELAND OH 44117

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, CFO & TREASURER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

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

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 Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	02/18/2026		A		1,444(1)	A	$0	30,195(2)	D
Common Shares	02/19/2026		F		161	D	$288.12	30,034(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$289.04	02/18/2026		A		5,780		(3)	02/18/2036	Common Shares	5,780	$0	5,780	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Pursuant to restricted stock unit award.

2. Total includes 277 shares held jointly with Reporting Person's spouse.

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

	/s/ Susan K. Prewitt, Attorney-in-Fact	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Lincoln Electric (LECO) CFO Gabriel Bruno report?

Gabriel Bruno reported receiving 5,780 employee stock options and 1,444 common shares as equity awards, plus a 161-share tax-withholding disposition. These transactions reflect routine executive compensation rather than open-market buying or selling activity at Lincoln Electric Holdings.

How many Lincoln Electric (LECO) stock options were granted to CFO Gabriel Bruno?

Gabriel Bruno was granted 5,780 employee stock options with an exercise price of $0.00 per share. The options become exercisable in three equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, creating a staggered, multi-year vesting schedule.

How many Lincoln Electric (LECO) common shares does CFO Gabriel Bruno now hold?

After the reported transactions, Gabriel Bruno directly holds 30,034 Lincoln Electric common shares. This total includes 277 shares held jointly with his spouse, as disclosed, reflecting his updated equity stake following awards and the small tax-withholding share disposition.

What is the nature of the 161-share disposition reported by Lincoln Electric (LECO) CFO?

The 161-share disposition was a tax-withholding transaction at $288.12 per share, not an open-market sale. Shares were used to satisfy tax obligations related to equity awards, a common practice in executive compensation reporting for Lincoln Electric Holdings.

How do Gabriel Bruno’s restricted stock units affect his Lincoln Electric (LECO) holdings?

Gabriel Bruno acquired 1,444 common shares pursuant to a restricted stock unit award, increasing his direct ownership. These shares contributed to raising his holdings to 30,195 shares before the tax-withholding disposition, strengthening his equity alignment with Lincoln Electric shareholders.

When do Gabriel Bruno’s new Lincoln Electric (LECO) stock options vest?

The 5,780 employee stock options granted to Gabriel Bruno vest in equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date. This three-year vesting pattern is designed to encourage continued executive service and long-term focus at Lincoln Electric.