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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