Lincoln Electric CEO Hedlund sells 14,371 shares

Q: How many LECO shares did CEO Steven B. Hedlund sell?

Steven B. Hedlund sold 14,371 LECO common shares on October 30, 2026, at a weighted average price of $281.9465 per share. The sale was executed in multiple trades ranging from $281.9450 to $281.9500, and no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Q: What LECO stock options did Steven B. Hedlund exercise?

Hedlund exercised options covering 450 shares at $89.63 and 13,921 shares at $114.27 on October 30, 2026. The options were exercisable in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

The options were exercisable in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of their grant date.

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Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) Chairman, President & CEO Steven B. Hedlund exercised employee stock options for 450 shares at $89.63 and 13,921 shares at $114.27 on October 30, 2026, acquiring common shares. He sold 14,371 common shares at a weighted average price of $281.9465 per share in multiple trades priced from $281.9450 to $281.9500. The reported holdings included 2,495.425 common shares held indirectly through a 401(k); no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated

Exercise and Sale 5 txns

Insider Hedlund Steven B

Role CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO

Sold 14,371 shs ($4.05M)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $4.05M

Approx. exercise cost $1.63M

Share of Position Sold 18.5%

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) ^F2	450	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) ^F2	13,921	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Shares	450	$89.63	$40K
Exercise	Common Shares	13,921	$114.27	$1.59M
Sale	Common Shares ^F1	14,371	$281.9465	$4.05M
Holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 63,483 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 2,495.425 shares (Indirect, by 401(k))

Holdings Before and After: Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy), 14,371 to 0 contracts (Direct); Common Shares, 63,483 to 63,483 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $281.9450 to $281.9500. 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.
F2. Exercisable in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant.

Key Figures

Options exercised: 450 shares at $89.63 per share Options exercised: 13,921 shares at $114.27 per share Common shares sold: 14,371 shares +3 more

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Options exercised 450 shares at $89.63 per share October 30, 2026

Options exercised 13,921 shares at $114.27 per share October 30, 2026

Common shares sold 14,371 shares October 30, 2026

Weighted average sale price $281.9465 per share Multiple trades on October 30, 2026

Sale price range $281.9450–$281.9500 per share Multiple trades on October 30, 2026

Indirect common shares held through a 401(k) 2,495.425 shares Reported in connection with the October 30, 2026 transactions

Key Terms

Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy), weighted average sale price, 401(k)

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"Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)"

weighted average sale price financial

"reflects the weighted average sale price"

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"by 401(k)"

A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.

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How many LECO shares did CEO Steven B. Hedlund sell?

Steven B. Hedlund sold 14,371 LECO common shares on October 30, 2026, at a weighted average price of $281.9465 per share. The sale was executed in multiple trades ranging from $281.9450 to $281.9500, and no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

What LECO stock options did Steven B. Hedlund exercise?

Hedlund exercised options covering 450 shares at $89.63 and 13,921 shares at $114.27 on October 30, 2026. The options were exercisable in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Hedlund Steven B

(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
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/30/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Shares	10/30/2026		M		450	A	$89.63	63,933	D
Common Shares	10/30/2026		M		13,921	A	$114.27	77,854	D
Common Shares	10/30/2026		S		14,371	D	$281.9465⁽¹⁾	63,483	D
Common Shares								2,495.425	I	by 401(k)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$89.63	10/30/2026		M			450	⁽²⁾	02/19/2030	Common Stock	450	$0	0	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$114.27	10/30/2026		M			13,921	⁽²⁾	02/17/2031	Common Stock	13,921	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $281.9450 to $281.9500. 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.

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

	/s/ Susan K. Prewitt, Attorney-in-Fact	11/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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