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): March 20, 2006
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
0-1402
(Commission File Number)
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34-1860551 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 20, 2006, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a
press release announcing that employees of its U.S. company hired on or after
January 1, 2006 will be covered under a newly enhanced 401(k) defined
contribution plan. Current employees of the U.S. company can choose to remain
in the Company’s existing retirement program or switch to a new program
offering enhanced defined contribution benefits, improved vacation
and a reduced defined benefit. A copy of the Company’s press release issued on
March 20, 2006 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by
reference and also is available through the Company’s website at
www.lincolnelectric.com.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. dated March 20, 2006.