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): October 1, 2008
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
0-1402
(Commission File Number)
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Ohio
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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34-1860551
(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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A.2. below):
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 1, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing
the acquisition of a 90% interest in an entity that owns assets
formerly owned by Brastak Soldas Especiais S.A., a privately-held
manufacturer of brazing products based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. A
copy of the press release issued by the Company on October 1, 2008
announcing the acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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The Company’s press release dated October 1, 2008. |