Current Report Filing (8-k)
December 11 2018 - 7:42AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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): December 11, 2018
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio
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0-1402
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34-1860551
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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22801 St Clair Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44117
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(216) 481-8100
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933
(§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or
revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 11, 2018, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing that it acquired Coldwater Machine
Company, LLC (Coldwater), Pro Systems, LLC (Pro Systems) and related assets. Coldwater is a privately held Ohio-based flexible automation integrator and precision machining and assembly manufacturer serving diverse end
markets using broad joining technologies such as laser and friction welding. Pro Systems is a privately held Indiana-based automation systems designer and integrator serving automotive, industrial, electrical and medical applications.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company on December 11, 2018 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The press release is also available on
the Companys website at
www.lincolnelectric.com
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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.
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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.
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Date: December 11, 2018
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By:
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/s/ Jennifer I. Ansberry
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Jennifer I. Ansberry, Executive Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
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