Lincoln Electric (LECO) EVP receives stock awards and disposes shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lincoln Electric Holdings executive Gregory Doria, EVP and President International, reported mixed equity transactions. On February 18, 2026, Doria received a grant of 2,522 employee stock options and 630 common shares at no cost, with the options exercisable in three equal annual installments. On February 19, 2026, 25 common shares were disposed of at $288.12 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, Doria directly owns 5,128 common shares and 2,522 stock options.

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^*

Doria Gregory

(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, PRES INTERNATIONAL

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		630(1)	A	$0	5,153	D
Common Shares	02/19/2026		F		25	D	$288.12	5,128	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		2,522		(2)	02/18/2036	Common Shares	2,522	$0	2,522	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Pursuant to restricted stock unit award.

2. 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 LECO executive Gregory Doria report?

Gregory Doria reported receiving 2,522 employee stock options and 630 common shares on February 18, 2026, plus a tax-related disposition of 25 common shares at $288.12 per share on February 19, 2026, as part of his equity awards activity.

How many Lincoln Electric (LECO) stock options did the EVP receive?

Gregory Doria received 2,522 employee stock options on February 18, 2026. These options were granted at a price of $0.00 per option and are exercisable in equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date.

How many Lincoln Electric (LECO) common shares does Gregory Doria now own?

Following the reported transactions, Gregory Doria directly owns 5,128 common shares of Lincoln Electric Holdings. This reflects the 630-share grant on February 18, 2026, and the 25-share tax-withholding disposition on February 19, 2026, reported in the Form 4.

What was the purpose of the 25-share disposal reported by LECO’s EVP?

The 25-share disposal was a tax-withholding disposition, meaning shares were delivered to satisfy tax liability. These common shares were valued at $288.12 per share on February 19, 2026, and the transaction did not represent an open-market sale.

How do the new LECO stock options vest for Gregory Doria?

The 2,522 employee stock options granted to Gregory Doria vest in three equal installments. They become exercisable on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the February 18, 2026 grant date, spreading the potential future share acquisition over three years.

Were any of Gregory Doria’s new LECO shares tied to restricted stock units?

Yes, a footnote specifies that certain common shares were issued pursuant to a restricted stock unit award. Restricted stock units convert into common shares upon vesting, and this conversion is reflected in the 630-share grant reported on February 18, 2026.