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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): May 19, 1998
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-1402 34-0359955
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44117
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 481-8100
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On May 19, 1998, The Lincoln Electric Company distributed the press
release that is incorporated herein by reference and being filed as an exhibit
to the report on this form.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
Exhibits
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99 Press Release of The Lincoln Electric Company dated May 19, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
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
By: /s/ H. Jay Elliott
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H. Jay Elliott
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
Date: May 20, 1998
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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99 Press Release of The Lincoln Electric Company dated May 19, 1998.
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