LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC
For the period ended Apr 17, 2026. Filed Mar 19, 2026.
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Apr 17, 2026 · Filed Mar 19, 2026
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PROXY SUMMARY
This section provides an overview of important information related to this Proxy Statement and the 2026 Annual Meeting. We encourage you to read the entire Proxy Statement for more information before voting.
| Annual Meeting Details | |
|---|---|
| DATE | TIME |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM ET |
| PLACE | RECORD DATE |
| Online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LECO2026 | Shareholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2026 are entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting |
| How to Cast Your Vote | |
| BY PHONE | BY TABLET OR SMARTPHONE |
| Call 1-800-690-6903 by April 16, 2026 | Scan the QR code on your proxy card or voting instruction form to vote with your mobile device by April 16, 2026 |
| BY MAIL | BY INTERNET |
| Sign, date and return your proxy card or voting instruction form by April 16, 2026 | Visit www.proxyvote.com until April 16, 2026 or vote online on April 17, 2026 during the Annual Meeting at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LECO2026 |
Voting Recommendation
| Proposals · Board Recommendation · Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To elect 10 Director Nominees named in this Proxy Statement to our Board of Directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified | FOR each Director Nominee | 18 |
| 2 | To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 | FOR | 96 |
| 3 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers (NEOs) | FOR | 98 |
References to our website or other publications are provided for convenience only. The information contained on our website or other publications, including our Sustainability Report, is not a part of this Proxy Statement or any of our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Proxy Summary
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