[Form 4] LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Michael J. Whitehead, SVP and President, Americas Weld at Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), sold 1,000 common shares on 09/16/2025. The sales were executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $233.2221 to $233.29, with a weighted average sale price reported as $233.2289. After this transaction the reporting person beneficially owns 9,177 shares, held directly. The Form 4 was filed as a single reporting person transaction and includes an undertaking to provide trade-level details on request.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Insider sale of 1,000 shares by a senior officer; appears routine and disclosed properly.

The filing shows an authorized officer executed a small block sale disclosed on Form 4 with full price-range explanation and a commitment to provide trade-level details if requested. The disclosure follows Section 16 reporting requirements and identifies direct beneficial ownership remaining at 9,177 shares. There are no indications of accelerations, derivative activity, or amendments that would signal atypical governance or compliance issues.

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Transaction size is modest relative to typical company market caps and likely has negligible market impact.

The sale of 1,000 common shares at a weighted average price of $233.2289 is explicitly documented, with execution across multiple trades. The report contains no derivative transactions and shows a direct ownership stake of 9,177 shares post-transaction. Based solely on the Form 4 data, the transaction does not present material information for valuation or earnings assessment.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Whitehead Michael J

(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)
	SVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/16/2025

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	09/16/2025		S		1,000	D	$233.2289(1)	9,177	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $233.2221 to $233.29. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

	/s/ Susan K. Prewitt, Attorney-in-Fact	09/16/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What trade did Michael J. Whitehead report on Form 4 for LECO?

The report discloses a sale of 1,000 common shares on 09/16/2025 executed in multiple trades.

At what price were the LECO shares sold according to the Form 4?

The trades ranged from $233.2221 to $233.29; the weighted average sale price reported is $233.2289.

How many LECO shares does the reporting person beneficially own after the sale?

The Form 4 shows the reporting person beneficially owns 9,177 shares following the transaction.

What is the reporting person’s role at Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO)?

The reporting person is listed as SVP, President, Americas Weld and is an officer of the company.

Did the Form 4 disclose any derivative transactions or amendments?

No derivative transactions or amendments are reported; the Form 4 covers only the non-derivative sale described.