Director Brian Chambers receives 688-share equity grant at Lincoln Electric (LECO)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chambers Brian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC director Brian Chambers received an equity award of 688 common shares on a grant basis, with no cash price per share. This award was made pursuant to a restricted stock unit grant. Following the award, he directly holds 4,351 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Chambers Brian

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares	688	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 4,351 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 688 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares held after transaction: 4,351 shares

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Shares granted 688 shares Restricted stock unit award on April 17, 2026

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Equity award, non-cash compensation

Shares held after transaction 4,351 shares Total direct common share holdings after award

Key Terms

restricted stock unit award, Form 4, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Shares

4 terms

restricted stock unit award financial

"Pursuant to restricted stock unit award."

A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Common Shares financial

""security_title": "Common Shares""

Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Chambers Brian

(Last) (First) (Middle)

22801 SAINT CLAIR AVENUE

(Street)

CLEVELAND OHIO 44117

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/17/2026

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

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

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

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	04/17/2026		A(1)		688	A	$0	4,351	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. Pursuant to restricted stock unit award.

	/s/ Susan K. Prewitt, Attorney-in-Fact	04/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did LECO director Brian Chambers report?

Brian Chambers reported an acquisition of 688 common shares in LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC. The shares were received as an equity award rather than purchased in the market, reflecting part of his compensation as a director through restricted stock units.

Was the LECO insider transaction by Brian Chambers a market purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant, not a market purchase. Brian Chambers received 688 common shares at a price of $0.0000 per share under a restricted stock unit award, which represents compensation rather than an open-market buy of LECO stock.

How many LINCOLN ELECTRIC (LECO) shares does Brian Chambers hold after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Brian Chambers directly holds 4,351 common shares of LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC. This figure reflects his updated ownership position following the 688-share restricted stock unit award described in the insider filing.

What does the restricted stock unit award mean in the LECO Form 4 filing?

The filing notes the shares were issued pursuant to a restricted stock unit award. This means the 688 common shares were granted as equity compensation, typically subject to vesting or service conditions, rather than being bought or sold in the open market.

Did Brian Chambers sell any LECO shares in this Form 4 filing?

No sale of LECO shares was reported. The Form 4 shows only an acquisition coded as a grant or award of 688 common shares, with no corresponding disposition or sale transaction included in the reported activity.