Shareholder Services

Registered Shareholders

If you hold physical stock certificates, or if your stock certificates have been electronically registered with our transfer agent, Computershare Inc., you are a registered shareholder. Visit www.computershare.com/investor 24 hours/day, 7 days a week to:

• Get answers to frequently asked questions on transfer instructions
• Check account balances and transaction history
• Manage your dividends
• Elect to participate in the Computershare Investment plan (CIP), a bank-sponsored direct stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plan
• Select e-delivery of statements and tax documents
• Update your address and account information
• Download forms (tax, transfer of ownership, etc.)

Please direct requests for program materials directly to Computershare Shareholder Services:

Beneficial Holder

If you hold your stock through a broker, you are a beneficial holder. Your broker can help you buy or sell shares of Lincoln Electric stock or answer questions about your investment.