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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): May 26, 1995
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The Lincoln Electric Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-1402 34-0359955
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 481-8100
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Exhibit Index Appears on Page 4
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Item 5. Other Events.
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The Company issued a news release on May 24, 1995, a copy of
which is filed as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
99 News Release dated May 24, 1995, from the Company.
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SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY
Date: May 26, 1995 By: /s/ H. Jay Elliot
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Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer &
Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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99 News Release dated May 24, 1995
from the Company
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