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- What is the Lincoln Electric Incentive Management System?
- The Lincoln Electric Incentive Management program is the Company's unique compensation program, which is the subject of a Harvard Business School case history and studied at colleges and universities around the world. The program details the Company's pay-for-performance and merit rating system and other components of the Lincoln Electric culture. The program was devised by the Company's co-founder, James F. Lincoln and described in his book, Incentive Management.
- How long has Lincoln Electric been a public company?
- Lincoln Electric was listed on Nasdaq in June, 1995 under the ticker symbol ‘LECO’, but shares of the company were previously trading in over the counter transactions (OTC).
- When was the Company incorporated?
- The Lincoln Electric Company was founded in 1895 in Ohio and incorporated on June 9, 1906. In 1998, the Company went through a capital restructuring which resulted in the formation of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., which was incorporated in Ohio.
- What is Lincoln Electric's CUSIP number?
- The Company's CUSIP number is 533900106.
- Who are the Company's independent auditors?
- Shareholders elected Ernst & Young as independent auditors.
- Does Lincoln Electric have a direct stock purchase program?
- Lincoln Electric offers a direct stock purchase program through the Computershare Investment Plan ("CIP"). LECO shares may also be purchased through financial institutions or brokerage houses.
- Does Lincoln Electric offer direct deposit of dividends?
- Yes. Computershare is the Company's transfer agent handling all shareholder requests and services. You may contact Computershare at 800-736-3001 or 781-575-3100, or online at www.computershare.com.investor.
- Does Lincoln Electric offer a Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP)?
- Yes. More information regarding the DRIP can be obtained in the Computershare Investment Plan by calling Computershare at 800-736-3001 or www.computershare.com/investor to request a brochure.
- How do I contact Shareholder Services?
- Computershare is the Company's transfer agent handling all shareholder requests and services. The number for shareowner services is 800-736-3001 or 781-575-3100. Also available at www.computershare.com/investor
- What is the dividend history of Lincoln Electric?
- Lincoln Electric has paid a dividend each year since 1915. Since the Company’s initial public offering in 1995, the dividend payout rate has consistently increased each year.
- What do I do if I've misplaced or lost my certificates?
- Computershare is the Company's transfer agent handling all shareholder requests and services. The number for shareowner services is 800-736-3001 or 781-575-3100. Also available at www.computershare.com/investor
- If I want to reinvest dividends, how do I do that?
- Computershare is the Company's transfer agent handling all shareholder requests and services. The number for shareowner services is 800-736-3001 or 781-575-3100. Also available at www.computershare.com/investor
- How do I change my address?
- Computershare is the Company's transfer agent handling all shareholder requests and services. The number for shareowner services is 800-736-3001 or 781-575-3100. Also available at www.computershare.com/investor
- How do I check the number of shares I own?
- Computershare is the Company's transfer agent handling all shareholder requests and services. The number for shareowner services is 800-736-3001 or 781-575-3100. Also available at www.computershare.com/investor
- How do I get information on share prices from stock that was purchased prior to 1995?
- Please contact Amanda Butler, Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications, at Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com or via telephone at 216-383-2534 for help with that information.
- How many stock splits have there been?
- There have been 7 stock splits:
1919: 10 to 1
1930: 10 to 1
1965: 5 to 1
1993: 10 to 1
1995: 2 to 1
1998: 2 to 1
2011: 2 to 1