Lincoln Electric (LECO) EVP Whitehead sells 845 shares in open market

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lincoln Electric Holdings executive Michael J. Whitehead, EVP and President, Americas Welding, reported an open-market sale of 845 Common Shares on June 16, 2026 at $274.81 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 9,319 Common Shares of the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 845 shares ($232,214)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Whitehead Michael J

Role EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD

Sold 845 shs ($232K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Shares	845	$274.81	$232K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 9,319 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 845 shares Sale price: $274.81 per share Shares held after transaction: 9,319 shares

3 metrics

Shares sold 845 shares Open-market sale of Common Shares on June 16, 2026

Sale price $274.81 per share Price for the 845 Common Shares sold

Shares held after transaction 9,319 shares Direct ownership after the reported sale

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Shares, Form 4

3 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

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 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.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 06/18/2026 - 04:30 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/18/2026 - 04:30 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Whitehead Michael J

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/16/2026

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	06/16/2026		S		845	D	$274.81	9,319	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:

	/s/ Susan K. Prewitt, Attorney-in-Fact	06/18/2026
	** 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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did LECO executive Michael J. Whitehead report?

Michael J. Whitehead reported an open-market sale of 845 Lincoln Electric Common Shares. The transaction involved non-derivative stock and reflects a direct change in his equity position as an executive of the company.

At what price did Michael J. Whitehead sell Lincoln Electric (LECO) shares?

He sold 845 Common Shares at $274.81 per share. This reported price represents the transaction value disclosed in the insider filing for the June 16, 2026 open-market sale.

How many Lincoln Electric shares does Michael J. Whitehead hold after this sale?

After the sale, Michael J. Whitehead directly holds 9,319 Common Shares. This post-transaction balance is reported in the filing and reflects his remaining direct ownership in Lincoln Electric.

What is Michael J. Whitehead’s role at Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO)?

Michael J. Whitehead is an executive officer serving as EVP and President, Americas Weld. His role is noted in the insider report, which identifies him as an officer but not a director or 10% owner.

Was the Lincoln Electric (LECO) insider transaction a buy or a sell?

The filing shows a sell transaction coded as an open-market sale. It records the disposition of 845 non-derivative Common Shares rather than an acquisition or option exercise event.