Lincoln Electric Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights Net sales increase 5.5% to $1,079 million; organic sales increase 2.5% Operating income margin of 17.1%; Adjusted operating income margin of 18.0% EPS of $2.45; Adjusted EPS of $2.65 Full Year 2025 Highlights Net sales increase 5.6% to $4,233 million, organic sales increase 2.5% Operating income margin of 17.0%; Adjusted operating income margin of 17.6% EPS of $9.32; Adjusted EPS of $9.87 Cash flows from operations of $661 million Returned $507 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) today reported fourth quarter 2025 net income of $136.0 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.45, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $10.6 million, or $0.20 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $140.2 million, or $2.47 EPS, which included special item after-tax net charges of $5.8 million, or $0.10 EPS. Excluding special items, fourth quarter 2025 adjusted net income was $146.6 million, or $2.65 adjusted EPS. This compares with adjusted net income of $146.0 million, or $2.57 adjusted EPS, in the prior year period. Fourth quarter 2025 sales increased 5.5% to $1,078.7 million reflecting a 2.5% increase in organic sales, a 1.1% benefit from acquisitions and a 1.9% favorable foreign exchange. Operating income for the fourth quarter 2025 was $184.3 million, or 17.1% of sales. This compares with operating income of $177.0 million, or 17.3% of sales, in the prior year period. Excluding special items, adjusted operating income was $193.8 million, or 18.0% of sales, as compared with $185.6 million, or 18.2% of sales, in the prior year period. “We finished the year with strong results and record sales, adjusted EPS and cash returns to shareholders in 2025,” said Steven B. Hedlund, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are effectively navigating a dynamic operating environment by capitalizing on growth opportunities, mitigating costs, and reshaping the business to extend our leadership position,” Hedlund commented. “We are looking ahead to driving growth, higher profitability and returns as we execute on our new RISE strategy and achieve our 2030 targets.” Twelve Months 2025 Summary Net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 was $520.5 million, or $9.32 EPS, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $30.8 million, or $0.55 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $466.1 million, or $8.15 EPS, which included special item after-tax net charges of $65.2 million, or $1.14 EPS. Excluding special items, adjusted net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 was $551.3 million, or $9.87 EPS. This compares with adjusted net income of $531.3 million, or $9.29 adjusted EPS, in the prior year period. Sales increased 5.6% to $4,233.0 million in the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 primarily reflecting a 2.5% increase in organic sales and a 2.7% benefit from acquisitions. Operating income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 was $718.1 million, or 17.0% of sales. This compares with operating income of $636.5 million, or 15.9% of sales, in the prior year period. Excluding special items, adjusted operating income was $743.0 million, or 17.6% of sales, as compared with $704.4 million, or 17.6% of sales, in the prior year period. Webcast Information A conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results as well as new strategic 2030 targets will be webcast live today, February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via webcast in listen-only mode can access the event here or on the Company's Investor Relations home page at https://ir.lincolnelectric.com. For participants who would like to participate via telephone, please dial (888) 440-4368 (domestic) or (646) 960-0856 (international) and use confirmation code 6709091. A replay of the earnings call will be available via webcast on the Company's website. About Lincoln Electric Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com. Non-GAAP Information Adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted EBIT, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted diluted earnings per share (“adjusted EPS”), Organic sales, Free cash flow, Cash conversion, adjusted net operating profit after taxes and adjusted return on invested capital (“adjusted ROIC”) are non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses non-GAAP measures to assess the Company's operating performance by excluding certain disclosed special items that management believes are not representative of the Company's core business. Management believes that excluding these special items enables them to make better period-over-period comparisons and benchmark the Company's operational performance against other companies in its industry more meaningfully. Furthermore, management believes that non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with meaningful information that provides a more complete understanding of Company operating results and enables investors to analyze financial and business trends more thoroughly. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed in isolation, are not a substitute for GAAP measures and have limitations including, but not limited to, their usefulness as comparative measures as other companies may define their non-GAAP measures differently. Forward-Looking Statements The Company’s expectations and beliefs concerning the future contained in this news release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “guidance” or words of similar meaning. Actual results may differ materially from such statements due to a variety of factors that could adversely affect the Company’s operating results. The factors include, but are not limited to: general economic, financial and market conditions; the effectiveness of commercial and operating initiatives; the effectiveness of information systems and cybersecurity programs; presence of artificial intelligence technologies; completion of planned divestitures; interest rates; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that may limit our access to capital; currency exchange rates and devaluations; adverse outcome of pending or potential litigation; actual costs of the Company’s rationalization plans; the Company’s ability to complete acquisitions, including the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions; market risks and price fluctuations related to the purchase of commodities and energy; global regulatory complexity; the effects of changes in tax law, including any changes from the new legislation implemented in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; tariff rates in the countries where the Company conducts business; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, including but not limited to, the ongoing geopolitical conflicts, political unrest, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics on the Company or its customers, suppliers and the economy in general. For additional discussion, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Consolidated Statements of Income Fav (Unfav) to Three Months Ended December 31, Prior Year 2025 % of Sales 2024 % of Sales $ % Net sales $ 1,078,715 100.0 % $ 1,022,031 100.0 % $ 56,684 5.5 % Cost of goods sold 704,769 65.3 % 653,409 63.9 % (51,360 ) (7.9 ) % Gross profit 373,946 34.7 % 368,622 36.1 % 5,324 1.4 % Selling, general & administrative expenses 183,645 17.0 % 187,067 18.3 % 3,422 1.8 % Rationalization and asset impairment net charges 5,961 0.6 % 4,538 0.4 % (1,423 ) (31.4 ) % Operating income 184,340 17.1 % 177,017 17.3 % 7,323 4.1 % Interest expense, net 13,167 1.2 % 11,372 1.1 % (1,795 ) (15.8 ) % Other income 1,488 0.1 % 1,408 0.1 % 80 5.7 % Income before income taxes 172,661 16.0 % 167,053 16.3 % 5,608 3.4 % Income taxes 36,639 3.4 % 26,824 2.6 % (9,815 ) (36.6 ) % Effective tax rate 21.2 % 16.1 % (5.1 ) % Net income $ 136,022 12.6 % $ 140,229 13.7 % $ (4,207 ) (3.0 ) % Basic earnings per share $ 2.48 $ 2.49 $ (0.01 ) (0.4 ) % Diluted earnings per share $ 2.45 $ 2.47 $ (0.02 ) (0.8 ) % Weighted average shares (basic) 54,941 56,309 Weighted average shares (diluted) 55,412 56,818 Fav (Unfav) to Year Ended December 31, Prior Year 2025 % of Sales 2024 % of Sales $ % Net sales $ 4,233,003 100.0 % $ 4,008,670 100.0 % $ 224,333 5.6 % Cost of goods sold 2,698,751 63.8 % 2,535,758 63.3 % (162,993 ) (6.4 ) % Gross profit 1,534,252 36.2 % 1,472,912 36.7 % 61,340 4.2 % Selling, general & administrative expenses 797,994 18.9 % 780,590 19.5 % (17,404 ) (2.2 ) % Rationalization and asset impairment net charges 18,199 0.4 % 55,860 1.4 % 37,661 67.4 % Operating income 718,059 17.0 % 636,462 15.9 % 81,597 12.8 % Interest expense, net 51,561 1.2 % 42,786 1.1 % (8,775 ) (20.5 ) % Other income 8,952 0.2 % 473 — 8,479 1,792.6 % Income before income taxes 675,450 16.0 % 594,149 14.8 % 81,301 13.7 % Income taxes 154,917 3.7 % 128,041 3.2 % (26,876 ) (21.0 ) % Effective tax rate 22.9 % 21.6 % (1.3 ) % Net income $ 520,533 12.3 % $ 466,108 11.6 % $ 54,425 11.7 % Basic earnings per share $ 9.39 $ 8.23 $ 1.16 14.1 % Diluted earnings per share $ 9.32 $ 8.15 $ 1.17 14.4 % Weighted average shares (basic) 55,410 56,639 Weighted average shares (diluted) 55,875 57,194 Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands) (Unaudited) Balance Sheet Highlights Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Cash and cash equivalents $ 308,789 $ 377,262 Accounts receivable, net 538,791 481,979 Inventories 633,364 544,037 Total current assets 1,739,512 1,645,281 Property, plant and equipment, net 702,762 619,181 Total assets 3,777,577 3,520,142 Trade accounts payable 364,934 296,590 Total current liabilities(1) 956,691 878,802 Long-term debt, less current portion 1,150,228 1,150,551 Total equity 1,469,794 1,327,433 Operating Working Capital December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Average operating working capital to Net sales(2) 17.9 % 16.9 % Invested Capital December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Short-term debt(1) $ 143,780 $ 110,524 Long-term debt, less current portion 1,150,228 1,150,551 Total debt 1,294,008 1,261,075 Total equity 1,469,794 1,327,433 Invested capital $ 2,763,802 $ 2,588,508 Total debt / invested capital 46.8 % 48.7 % (1) Includes current portion of long-term debt. (2) Average operating working capital to Net sales is defined as the sum of Accounts receivable, Inventories and contract assets less Trade accounts payable and contract liabilities as of period end divided by annualized rolling three months of Net sales. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Non-GAAP Financial Measures Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Operating income as reported $ 184,340 $ 177,017 $ 718,059 $ 636,462 Special items (pre-tax): Rationalization and asset impairment net charges(2) 5,961 4,538 18,199 55,860 Acquisition transaction costs(3) 1,056 2,491 2,739 7,042 Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories(4) 2,482 1,552 3,964 5,026 Adjusted operating income (1) $ 193,839 $ 185,598 $ 742,961 $ 704,390 As a percent of net sales 18.0 % 18.2 % 17.6 % 17.6 % Net income as reported $ 136,022 $ 140,229 $ 520,533 $ 466,108 Special items: Rationalization and asset impairment net charges(2) 5,961 4,538 18,199 55,860 Acquisition transaction costs(3) 1,056 2,491 2,739 7,042 Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories(4) 2,482 1,552 3,964 5,026 Pension settlement net charges (gains)(5) 719 (174 ) 719 3,792 Loss on asset disposal(6) — — — 4,950 Tax effect of Special items(7)(8) 405 (2,655 ) 5,177 (11,513 ) Adjusted net income (1) 146,645 145,981 551,331 531,265 Interest expense, net 13,167 11,372 51,561 42,786 Income taxes as reported 36,639 26,824 154,917 128,041 Tax effect of Special items(7)(8) (405 ) 2,655 (5,177 ) 11,513 Adjusted EBIT (1) $ 196,046 $ 186,832 $ 752,632 $ 713,605 Effective tax rate as reported 21.2 % 16.1 % 22.9 % 21.6 % Net special item tax impact(8) (1.4 ) % 0.7 (1.5 ) % (0.8 ) % Adjusted effective tax rate(1) 19.8 % 16.8 % 21.4 % 20.8 % Diluted earnings per share as reported $ 2.45 $ 2.47 $ 9.32 $ 8.15 Special items per share 0.20 0.10 0.55 1.14 Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) $ 2.65 $ 2.57 $ 9.87 $ 9.29 Weighted average shares (diluted) 55,412 56,818 55,875 57,194 (1) Adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted EBIT, adjusted effective tax rate and adjusted diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to Non-GAAP Information section. (2) 2025 and 2024 net charges primarily relate to rationalization plans within all three segments. Year to date charges in 2024 include the impact of the Company’s disposition of its Russian entity. (3) Transaction costs related to acquisitions which are included in Selling, general & administrative expenses. (4) Costs related to acquisitions which are included in Cost of goods sold. (5) Pension settlement net charges are included in Other income. 2024 net charges are primarily related to the final settlement associated with the termination of a pension plan. (6) Loss on asset disposal included in Other income. (7) Includes the net tax impact of Special items recorded during the respective periods. The tax effect of Special items impacting pre-tax income was calculated as the pre-tax amount multiplied by the applicable tax rate. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdiction and nature of each Special item. (8) The OBBBA was enacted in the United States on July 4, 2025. The Company recognized tax expense of approximately $2,900 and $11,700 in the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, reflecting the cumulative impact of the OBBBA provisions. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Non-GAAP Financial Measures Twelve Months Ended December 31, Return on Invested Capital 2025 2024 Net income as reported $ 520,533 $ 466,108 Plus: Interest expense (after-tax) 43,762 39,665 Less: Interest income (after-tax) 5,118 7,593 Net operating profit after taxes $ 559,177 $ 498,180 Special Items: Rationalization and asset impairment net charges 18,199 55,860 Acquisition transaction costs 2,739 7,042 Pension settlement net charges 719 3,792 Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories 3,964 5,026 Loss on asset disposal — 4,950 Tax effect of Special items(2) 5,177 (11,513 ) Adjusted net operating profit after taxes(1) $ 589,975 $ 563,337 Invested Capital December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Short-term debt $ 143,780 $ 110,524 Long-term debt, less current portion 1,150,228 1,150,551 Total debt 1,294,008 1,261,075 Total equity 1,469,794 1,327,433 Invested capital $ 2,763,802 $ 2,588,508 Return on invested capital as reported 20.2 % 19.2 % Adjusted return on invested capital(1) 21.3 % 21.8 % (1) Adjusted net operating profit after taxes and adjusted ROIC are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to Non-GAAP Information section. (2) Includes the net tax impact of Special items recorded during the respective periods, including the cumulative impact of the OBBBA provisions. The tax effect of Special items impacting pre-tax income was calculated as the pre-tax amount multiplied by the applicable tax rate. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdiction and nature of each Special item. Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Cash Conversion 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 94,965 $ 95,795 $ 661,173 $ 598,977 Capital expenditures (42,946 ) (31,486 ) (126,974 ) (116,603 ) Free cash flow(1) $ 52,019 $ 64,309 $ 534,199 $ 482,374 Adjusted net income $ 146,645 $ 145,981 $ 551,331 $ 531,265 Cash conversion(1) 35 % 44 % 97 % 91 % (1) Free cash flow and cash conversion are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to Non-GAAP Information section. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 2024 OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 136,022 $ 140,229 Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities: Rationalization and asset impairment net charges (70 ) (5,032 ) Depreciation and amortization 25,556 23,143 Deferred income taxes 11,349 (26,988 ) Pension settlement net charges 719 (174 ) Other non-cash items, net 10,212 (5,552 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (35,863 ) 16,663 Decrease in inventories 39,439 47,051 Decrease (increase) in other current assets 55,482 (21,647 ) Decrease in trade accounts payable (34,298 ) (20,301 ) Decrease in other current liabilities (104,548 ) (34,607 ) Net change in other long-term assets and liabilities (9,035 ) (16,990 ) NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 94,965 95,795 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (42,946 ) (31,486 ) Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (875 ) — Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 770 5,292 Other investing activities — 320 NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (43,051 ) (25,874 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net 55,574 2,928 Payments on long-term borrowings — (169 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,517 1,524 Purchase of shares for treasury (51,820 ) (52,539 ) Cash dividends paid to shareholders (41,764 ) (40,164 ) Other financing activities — (3,922 ) NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (36,493 ) (92,342 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents 371 (4,535 ) INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 15,792 (26,956 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 292,997 404,218 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 308,789 $ 377,262 Cash dividends paid per share $ 0.75 $ 0.71 Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 520,533 $ 466,108 Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities: Rationalization and asset impairment net charges 1,141 20,887 Depreciation and amortization 98,546 88,238 Deferred income taxes 82,744 (40,328 ) Pension settlement net charges 719 3,792 Other non-cash items, net 23,003 17,272 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (26,433 ) 52,829 (Increase) decrease in inventories (47,783 ) 25,355 Increase in other current assets (10,568 ) (41,558 ) Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable 56,257 (27,189 ) (Decrease) increase in other current liabilities (26,090 ) 32,703 Net change in other assets and liabilities (10,896 ) 868 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 661,173 598,977 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (126,974 ) (116,603 ) Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (137,530 ) (252,746 ) Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 7,178 7,798 Other investing activities — 320 NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (257,326 ) (361,231 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net 133,252 8,449 Proceeds from long-term borrowings — 550,000 Payments on long-term borrowings (100,169 ) (400,677 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 11,578 27,404 Purchase of shares for treasury (338,308 ) (263,751 ) Cash dividends paid to shareholders (168,240 ) (162,143 ) Other financing activities — (3,922 ) NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (461,887 ) (244,640 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents (10,433 ) (9,631 ) DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (68,473 ) (16,525 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 377,262 393,787 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 308,789 $ 377,262 Cash dividends paid per share $ 3.00 $ 2.84 Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Segment Highlights (In thousands) (Unaudited) Americas International The Harris Corporate / Welding Welding Products Group Eliminations Consolidated Three months ended December 31, 2025 Net sales $ 681,930 $ 259,351 $ 137,434 $ — $ 1,078,715 Inter-segment sales 25,101 5,857 2,549 (33,507 ) — Total sales $ 707,031 $ 265,208 $ 139,983 $ (33,507 ) $ 1,078,715 Net income $ 136,022 As a percent of total sales 12.6 % EBIT (1) $ 137,816 $ 25,485 $ 22,829 $ (302 ) $ 185,828 As a percent of total sales 19.5 % 9.6 % 16.3 % 17.2 % Special items charges(3) 3,295 5,717 488 718 10,218 Adjusted EBIT(2) $ 141,111 $ 31,202 $ 23,317 $ 416 $ 196,046 As a percent of total sales 20.0 % 11.8 % 16.7 % 18.2 % Three months ended December 31, 2024 Net sales $ 654,786 $ 242,979 $ 124,266 $ — $ 1,022,031 Inter-segment sales 37,134 11,233 2,801 (51,168 ) — Total sales $ 691,920 $ 254,212 $ 127,067 $ (51,168 ) $ 1,022,031 Net income $ 140,229 As a percent of total sales 13.7 % EBIT(1) $ 127,813 $ 32,013 $ 20,278 $ (1,679 ) $ 178,425 As a percent of total sales 18.5 % 12.6 % 16.0 % 17.5 % Special items charges(4) 4,110 517 1,289 2,491 8,407 Adjusted EBIT(2) $ 131,923 $ 32,530 $ 21,567 $ 812 $ 186,832 As a percent of total sales 19.1 % 12.8 % 17.0 % 18.3 % (1) EBIT is defined as Operating income plus Other income. (2) The primary profit measure used by management to assess segment performance is adjusted EBIT. EBIT for each operating segment is adjusted for special items to derive adjusted EBIT. (3) Special items in 2025 primarily reflect Rationalization and asset impairments net charges of $2,648 in Americas Welding, $2,825 in International Welding and $488 in The Harris Products Group. In addition, there was amortization of the step up in value of acquired inventories of $2,482 in International Welding, a pension settlement net charge of $647 in Americas Welding and $72 in International Welding, and acquisition transaction costs of $718 in Corporate/Eliminations. (4) Special items in 2024 primarily reflect Rationalization and asset impairments net charges of $2,319 in Americas Welding, $930 in International Welding and $1,289 in Harris Products Group. In addition, there was amortization of the step up in value of acquired inventories of $1,552 in Americas Welding, pension settlement charge of $239 in Americas Welding and a gain of $413 in International Welding, and acquisition transaction costs of $2,491 in Corporate/Eliminations. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Segment Highlights (In thousands) (Unaudited) Americas International The Harris Corporate / Welding Welding Products Group Eliminations Consolidated Year ended December 31, 2025 Net sales $ 2,723,561 $ 930,865 $ 578,577 $ — $ 4,233,003 Inter-segment sales 128,922 30,160 15,084 (174,166 ) — Total sales $ 2,852,483 $ 961,025 $ 593,661 $ (174,166 ) $ 4,233,003 Net income $ 520,533 As a percent of total sales 12.3 % EBIT(1) $ 524,129 $ 99,143 $ 106,540 $ (2,801 ) $ 727,011 As a percent of total sales 18.4 % 10.3 % 17.9 % 17.2 % Special items charges(3) 10,710 11,442 1,068 2,401 25,621 Adjusted EBIT(2) $ 534,839 $ 110,585 $ 107,608 $ (400 ) $ 752,632 As a percent of total sales 18.7 % 11.5 % 18.1 % 17.8 % Year ended December 31, 2024 Net sales $ 2,564,847 $ 933,722 $ 510,101 $ — $ 4,008,670 Inter-segment sales 135,758 35,861 12,321 (183,940 ) — Total sales $ 2,700,605 $ 969,583 $ 522,422 $ (183,940 ) $ 4,008,670 Net income $ 466,108 As a percent of total sales 11.6 % EBIT(1) $ 502,367 $ 68,370 $ 84,373 $ (18,175 ) $ 636,935 As a percent of total sales 18.6 % 7.1 % 16.2 % 15.9 % Special items charges(4) 27,821 37,747 3,955 7,147 76,670 Adjusted EBIT(2) $ 530,188 $ 106,117 $ 88,328 $ (11,028 ) $ 713,605 As a percent of total sales 19.6 % 10.9 % 16.9 % 17.8 % (1) EBIT is defined as Operating income plus Other income (expense). (2) The primary profit measure used by management to assess segment performance is adjusted EBIT. EBIT for each operating segment is adjusted for special items to derive adjusted EBIT. (3) Special items in 2025 primarily reflect Rationalization and asset impairments net charges of $9,838 in Americas Welding, $7,293 in International Welding and $1,068 in The Harris Products Group. In addition, there was amortization of the step up in value of acquired inventories of $3,739 in International Welding, a pension settlement net charge of $647 in Americas Welding and $72 in International Welding, and acquisition transaction costs of $2,401 in Corporate/Eliminations. (4) Special items in 2024 primarily reflect rationalization net charges of $18,840 in Americas Welding, $32,960 in International Welding, including the impact of the Company’s disposition of its Russian entity, and $3,955 in Harris Products Group. In addition, there was a loss on asset disposal of $4,950 recorded to Other income in International Welding, amortization of the step up in value of acquired inventories of $4,776 and $250 in Americas Welding and International Welding, respectively, pension settlement charge of $4,205 and gain of $413 in Americas Welding and International Welding, respectively, and acquisition transaction costs of $7,042 in Corporate/Eliminations. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Change in Net Sales by Segment (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31st Change in Net Sales by Segment Change in Net Sales due to: Net Sales Foreign Net Sales 2024 Volume Price Acquisitions Exchange 2025 Operating Segments Americas Welding $ 654,786 $ (45,383 ) $ 67,964 $ — $ 4,563 $ 681,930 International Welding 242,979 (8,635 ) 1,289 11,119 12,599 259,351 The Harris Products Group 124,266 (11,029 ) 22,171 — 2,026 137,434 Consolidated $ 1,022,031 $ (65,047 ) $ 91,424 $ 11,119 $ 19,188 $ 1,078,715 % Change Americas Welding (6.9 ) % 10.4 % — 0.6 % 4.1 % International Welding (3.6 ) % 0.5 % 4.7 % 5.1 % 6.7 % The Harris Products Group (8.9 ) % 17.8 % — 1.7 % 10.6 % Consolidated (6.4 ) % 8.9 % 1.1 % 1.9 % 5.5 % Twelve Months Ended December 31st Change in Net Sales by Segment Change in Net Sales due to: Net Sales Foreign Net Sales 2024 Volume Price Acquisitions Exchange 2025 Operating Segments Americas Welding $ 2,564,847 $ (107,480 ) $ 184,483 $ 86,361 $ (4,650 ) $ 2,723,561 International Welding 933,722 (47,629 ) 3,062 20,117 21,593 930,865 The Harris Products Group 510,101 7,427 58,995 — 2,054 578,577 Consolidated $ 4,008,670 $ (147,682 ) $ 246,540 $ 106,478 $ 18,997 $ 4,233,003 % Change Americas Welding (4.2 ) % 7.2 % 3.4 % (0.2 ) % 6.2 % International Welding (5.1 ) % 0.3 % 2.2 % 2.3 % (0.3 ) % The Harris Products Group 1.5 % 11.6 % — 0.3 % 13.4 % Consolidated (3.7 ) % 6.2 % 2.7 % 0.4 % 5.6 % Source: Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.