UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2009
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
0-1402
(Commission File Number)
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34-1860551 |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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22801 St Clair Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44117
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(216) 481-8100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 2, 2009, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the
“Company”) issued a press release reporting cost-saving
measures. A copy of the Company’s press release issued on
February 2, 2009 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated herein by reference. The press release is also
available through the Company’s website at
www.lincolnelectric.com.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 The Company’s press release dated February 2, 2009.