EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm THE COMPANY'S PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 27, 2010 The Company's press release dated July 27, 2010

Exhibit 99.1

Media Contact: Roy L. Morrow (216) 383-4893

Roy_Morrow@lincolnelectric.com

Investors Contact: Earl L. Ward (216) 383-5067

Earl_Ward@lincolnelectric.com

Lincoln Electric reports 2Q’10 Sales increase of 24.8%;

Adjusted operating income increase of 101.2%;

Adjusted EPS increase of 126.5% to $0.77

Second Quarter and First Half 2010 Highlights

 

 

Sales were $515.6 million, an increase of 24.8% from the Second Quarter 2009; First Half sales were $986.5 million, an increase of 19.6% from the First Half 2009

 

 

Adjusted operating income increased to $49.8 million from $24.8 million or an increase of 101.2% from the Second Quarter 2009

 

 

Adjusted operating income increased to $85.4 million from $37.4 million or an increase of 128.6% from the First Half 2009

 

 

Adjusted net income was $32.9 million, or $0.77 per diluted share compared with $14.5 million, or $0.34 per diluted share in the Second Quarter 2009

 

 

Adjusted net income was $57.7 million, or $1.35 per diluted share compared with $18.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share in the First Half 2009

CLEVELAND, Ohio, U.S.A., July 27, 2010 — Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) today reported 2010 second quarter net income of $32.5 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, on sales of $515.6 million. Operating income for the second quarter increased sequentially to $51.1 million, or 9.9% of sales, from $34.7 million, or 7.4% of sales, in the first quarter of 2010. Adjusted operating income in the quarter was $49.8 million or 9.7% of sales.

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Lincoln Electric Reports 2010 Second Quarter Financial Results   

 

Sales were $515.6 million in the second quarter 2010 versus $413.3 million in the comparable 2009 period, an increase of 24.8%.

Net income for the second quarter 2010 was $32.5 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, compared with net income of $15.1 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009. Adjusted net income was $32.9 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, compared with $14.5 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2010 was 33.5% compared with 35.9% in 2009.

Adjusted operating income for the second quarter excludes pre-tax rationalization gains of $3.6 million primarily related to gains on the disposal of assets and a charge of $2.3 million related to the Venezuelan functional currency change and devaluation of the Venezuelan currency, the bolivar, in cost of goods sold.

Adjusted net income for the second quarter 2010 excludes after-tax rationalization gains of $3.8 million, a charge of $2.3 million related to the Venezuelan functional currency change and devaluation of the bolivar and a charge of $1.8 million in noncontrolling interest on a gain on the disposal of assets.

“Our second quarter results were excellent and demonstrated a steady and significant improvement in operating results,” said John M. Stropki, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The improving economic environment and important new product introductions delivered a significant increase in sales. Our cost improvement initiatives resulting from the rationalization actions taken throughout 2009, early 2010 and our ongoing strategic capital investments drove increases in margins.

“While demand levels have significantly improved in most markets and geographic regions on a year-over-year basis, volume trends are stabilizing. Although recent economic forecasts are more guarded, we remain cautiously optimistic as we continue to pursue market share gains. We believe that our strong financial position will continue to provide the required flexibility to execute our long-term strategic objectives to the benefit of our shareholders.”

 

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Lincoln Electric Reports 2010 Second Quarter Financial Results   

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $32.1 million in the second quarter compared with $62.6 million for the comparable period in 2009.

Sales for the first half of 2010 were $986.5 million versus $825.0 million in the comparable 2009 period, an increase of 19.6%.

Net income for the first six months of 2010 was $56.3 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, compared with net income of $11.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2009. Adjusted net income was $57.7 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, compared with $18.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, in the first half of 2009. The 2010 first half effective tax rate was 32.7% compared with 46.4% in 2009.

Adjusted operating income for the first half of 2010 excludes pre-tax rationalization gains of $2.8 million primarily related to gains on the disposal of assets, a charge of $4.9 million related to the Venezuelan functional currency change and devaluation of the bolivar in cost of goods sold and foreign currency gains of $2.6 million related to the Venezuelan functional currency change and devaluation of the bolivar in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Adjusted net income for the first half of 2010 excludes after-tax rationalization gains of $3.2 million, a charge of $2.7 million related to the Venezuelan functional currency change and devaluation of the bolivar and a charge of $1.8 million in noncontrolling interest on a gain on the disposal of assets.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $47.7 million in the first six months of 2010 compared with $134.2 million for the comparable period in 2009. The Company returned $36.7 million to shareholders through the payment of $23.8 million in dividends and the repurchase of $12.9 million of the Company’s shares for treasury during the first half of 2010.

The Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, which was paid on July 15, 2010 to holders of record as of June 30, 2010.

Financial results for the 2010 second quarter can also be obtained at: http://www.lincolnelectric.com/InvestorNews.

 

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Lincoln Electric Reports 2010 Second Quarter Financial Results   

 

A conference call to discuss the 2010 second quarter financial results is scheduled for today, Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time. An audio webcast of the call is accessible through the investor tab on the Company’s website at http://www.lincolnelectric.com/corporate/.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc-welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 37 manufacturing locations, including operations and joint ventures in 18 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric, its products and services, visit the Company’s website at http://www.lincolnelectric.com.

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. 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 and market conditions; the effectiveness of operating initiatives; currency exchange and interest rates; adverse outcome of pending or potential litigation; possible acquisitions; market risks and price fluctuations related to the purchase of commodities and energy; global regulatory complexity; and the possible effects of international terrorism and hostilities 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.

 

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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Consolidated Statements of Income

     Three Months Ended June 30,   

Fav (Unfav) to

Prior Year

             
     2010    % of Sales    2009    % of Sales    $    %
                                   

Net sales

   $ 515,584     100.0%     $ 413,283     100.0%     $ 102,301     24.8% 

Cost of goods sold

     367,001     71.2%       306,892     74.3%       (60,109)     (19.6%) 
                             

Gross profit

     148,583     28.8%       106,391     25.7%       42,192     39.7% 

Selling, general & administrative expenses

     101,065     19.6%       79,482     19.2%       (21,583)     (27.2%) 

Rationalization (gains) charges

     (3,629)     (0.7%)       6,877     1.7%       10,506     152.8% 
                             

Operating income

     51,147     9.9%       20,032     4.8%       31,115     155.3% 

Interest income

     544     0.1%       952     0.2%       (408)     (42.9%) 

Equity earnings in affiliates

     1,184     0.2%       4,555     1.1%       (3,371)     (74.0%) 

Other income

     263     0.1%       918     0.2%       (655)     (71.4%) 

Interest expense

     (1,566)     (0.3%)       (1,953)     (0.5%)       387     19.8% 
                             

Income before income taxes

     51,572     10.0%       24,504     5.9%       27,068     110.5% 

Income taxes

     17,265     3.3%       8,797     2.1%       (8,468)     (96.3%) 

Effective tax rate

     33.5%          35.9%          2.4%    
                             

Net income including noncontrolling interests

   $ 34,307     6.7%     $ 15,707     3.8%     $ 18,600     118.4% 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries’ earnings

     1,767     0.3%       639     0.2%       (1,128)     (176.5%) 
                             

Net income

   $ 32,540     6.3%     $ 15,068     3.6%     $ 17,472     116.0% 
                             

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.77        $ 0.36        $ 0.41     113.9% 

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.76        $ 0.35        $ 0.41     117.1% 

Weighted average shares (basic)

     42,306          42,389          

Weighted average shares (diluted)

     42,708          42,592          
     Six Months Ended June 30,   

Fav (Unfav) to

Prior Year

             
     2010    % of Sales    2009    % of Sales    $    %
                                   

Net sales

   $ 986,542     100.0%     $ 825,034     100.0%     $ 161,508     19.6% 

Cost of goods sold

     714,626     72.4%       628,395     76.2%       (86,231)     (13.7%) 
                             

Gross profit

     271,916     27.6%       196,639     23.8%       75,277     38.3% 

Selling, general & administrative expenses

     188,840     19.1%       157,143     19.0%       (31,697)     (20.2%) 

Rationalization (gains) charges

     (2,828)     (0.3%)       18,576     2.3%       21,404     115.2% 
                             

Operating income

     85,904     8.7%       20,920     2.5%       64,984     310.6% 

Interest income

     1,179     0.1%       2,064     0.3%       (885)     (42.9%) 

Equity earnings in affiliates

     1,614     0.2%       2,569     0.3%       (955)     (37.2%) 

Other income

     696     0.1%       1,311     0.2%       (615)     (46.9%) 

Interest expense

     (3,080)     (0.3%)       (4,515)     (0.5%)       1,435     31.8% 
                             

Income before income taxes

     86,313     8.7%       22,349     2.7%       63,964     286.2% 

Income taxes

     28,240     2.9%       10,381     1.3%       (17,859)     (172.0%) 

Effective tax rate

     32.7%          46.4%          13.7%    
                             

Net income including noncontrolling interests

   $ 58,073     5.9%     $ 11,968     1.5%     $ 46,105     385.2% 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries’ earnings

     1,805     0.2%       494     0.1%       (1,311)     (265.4%) 
                             

Net income

   $ 56,268     5.7%     $ 11,474     1.4%     $ 44,794     390.4% 
                             

Basic earnings per share

   $ 1.33        $ 0.27        $ 1.06     392.6% 

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.32        $ 0.27        $ 1.05     388.9% 

Weighted average shares (basic)

     42,355          42,380          

Weighted average shares (diluted)

     42,732          42,580          

 


 

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

      Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30, 
             
     2010    2009    2010    2009
                           

Operating income

   $ 51,147     $ 20,032     $ 85,904     $ 20,920 

Special items (pre-tax):

           

Rationalization activities

     (3,629)       6,877       (2,828)       18,576 

Impact of Venezuelan currency

     2,319            2,308      

Pension settlement

          (2,144)            (2,144) 
                           

Adjusted operating income (1)

   $ 49,837     $ 24,765     $ 85,384     $ 37,352 
                           

Net income

   $ 32,540     $ 15,068     $ 56,268     $ 11,474 

Special items (after-tax):

           

Rationalization activities

     (3,773)       6,639       (3,161)       14,067 

Impact of Venezuelan currency

     2,319            2,745      

Pension settlement

          (2,144)            (2,144) 

Sale of property in equity earnings

          (5,667)            (5,667) 

Noncontrolling interests

     1,846       601       1,846       601 
                           

Adjusted net income (1)

   $ 32,932     $ 14,497     $ 57,698     $ 18,331 
                           

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.76     $ 0.35     $ 1.32     $ 0.27 

Special items (after-tax)

     0.01       (0.01)       0.03       0.16 
                           

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (1)

   $ 0.77     $ 0.34     $ 1.35     $ 0.43 
                           

Weighted average shares (diluted)

     42,708       42,592       42,732       42,580 

 

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Adjusted operating income, Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP financial measures that management believes are important to investors to evaluate and compare the Company’s financial performance from period to period. Management uses this information in assessing and evaluating the Company’s underlying operating performance. Non-GAAP financial measures should be read in conjunction with the GAAP financial measures, as non-GAAP measures are merely a supplement to, and not a replacement for, GAAP financial measures.

 

 

 


 

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Balance Sheet Highlights

 

Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data    June 30,
2010
        December 31,
2009
                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 373,901        $ 388,136 

Total current assets

     1,076,276          1,023,546 

Property, plant and equipment, net

     436,443          460,061 

Total assets

     1,731,408          1,705,292 

Total current liabilities

     349,478          297,971 

Short-term debt

     24,297          35,867 

Long-term debt

     86,033          87,850 

Total equity

     1,091,539          1,085,675 
Net Operating Working Capital    June 30,
2010
        December 31,
2009
                

Trade accounts receivable

   $ 306,703        $ 273,700 

Inventory

     288,386          255,743 

Trade accounts payable

     141,638          100,052 
                

Net operating working capital

   $ 453,451        $ 429,391 
                

Net operating working capital to net sales (1)

     22.0%          23.2% 
                
Invested Capital    June 30,
2010
        December 31,
2009
                

Short-term debt

   $ 24,297        $ 35,867 

Long-term debt

     86,033          87,850 
                

Total debt

     110,330          123,717 

Total equity

     1,091,539          1,085,675 
                

Invested capital

   $ 1,201,869        $ 1,209,392 
                

Total debt / invested capital

     9.2%          10.2% 

Return on invested capital (2)

     8.0%          4.3% 

 

  (1)

Net operating working capital to net sales is defined as net operating working capital divided by annualized rolling three months of sales.

  (2)

Return on invested capital is defined as rolling 12 months of earnings excluding tax-effected interest divided by invested capital.

 

 

 


Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     
      Three Months Ended June 30,  
      
     2010      2009
             

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

     

Net income

   $ 32,540     $ 15,068 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries’ earnings

     1,767       639 
             

Net income including noncontrolling interests

     34,307       15,707 

Adjustments to reconcile Net income including noncontrolling interests to Net cash provided by operating activities:

     

Rationalization gains

     (4,715)      

Depreciation and amortization

     14,123       14,180 

Equity earnings in affiliates, net

     (2)       (3,766) 

Other non-cash items, net

     15,328       15,745 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

     

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     (9,593)       9,116 

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (23,055)       51,085 

Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable

     10,149       (20,561) 

Decrease in accrued pensions

     (10,558)       (12,447) 

Net change in other current assets and liabilities

     12,896       (4,410) 

Net change in other long-term assets and liabilities

     (6,733)       (2,087) 
             

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     32,147       62,562 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

     

Capital expenditures

     (13,719)       (7,254) 

Additions to equity investment in affiliates

          (488) 

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (182)      

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     7,907       68 
             

NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (5,994)       (7,674) 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

     

Net change in borrowings

     (2,842)       (1,577) 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     812       202 

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

     292       72 

Purchase of shares for treasury

     (10,055)      

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

     (11,870)       (11,450) 
             

NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (23,663)       (12,753) 

Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents

     (5,197)       4,312 
             

(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (2,707)       46,447 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     376,608       300,452 
             

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 373,901     $ 346,899 
             

Cash dividends paid per share

   $ 0.28     $ 0.27 

 

 

 


Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

         Six Months Ended June 30,    
      
     2010      2009
             

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

     

Net income

   $ 56,268     $ 11,474 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries’ earnings

     1,805       494 
             

Net income including noncontrolling interests

     58,073       11,968 

Adjustments to reconcile Net income including noncontrolling interests to Net cash provided by operating activities:

     

Rationalization gains

     (4,715)      

Depreciation and amortization

     28,360       27,668 

Equity earnings in affiliates, net

     (170)       (512) 

Other non-cash items, net

     11,703       9,149 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

     

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     (49,872)       40,533 

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (46,072)       88,248 

Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable

     48,465       (24,943) 

Decrease in accrued pensions

     (18,140)       (18,951) 

Net change in other current assets and liabilities

     26,324       208 

Net change in other long-term assets and liabilities

     (6,213)       857 
             

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     47,743       134,225 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

     

Capital expenditures

     (23,490)       (20,819) 

Additions to equity investment in affiliates

          (488) 

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (182)      

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     7,949       260 
             

NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (15,723)       (21,047) 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

     

Net change in borrowings

     (4,842)       (30,436) 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     1,008       218 

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

     370       74 

Purchase of shares for treasury

     (12,924)       (343) 

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

     (23,755)       (22,894) 
             

NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (40,143)       (53,381) 

Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents

     (6,112)       2,770 
             

(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (14,235)       62,567 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     388,136       284,332 
             

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 373,901     $ 346,899 
             

Cash dividends paid per share

   $ 0.56     $ 0.54 

 

 


Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Segment Highlights

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     North
America
Welding
   Europe
Welding
   Asia
Pacific
Welding
   South
America
Welding
   The
Harris
Products
Group
   Corporate /
Eliminations
   Consolidated
                                                

Three months ended

    June 30, 2010

                    

Net sales

   $ 253,809     $ 85,205     $ 82,363     $ 28,196     $ 66,011     $    $ 515,584 

Inter-segment sales

     28,182       2,987       2,585       208       1,628       (35,590)      
                                                

Total

   $ 281,991     $ 88,192     $ 84,948     $ 28,404     $ 67,639     $ (35,590)     $ 515,584 
                                                

EBIT (1)

   $ 40,301     $ 6,790     $ 5,939     $ (1,318)     $ 2,934     $ (2,052)     $ 52,594 

As a percent of total sales

     14.3%       7.7%       7.0%       (4.6%)       4.3%          10.2% 

Special items (2)

   $    $ 1,169     $ (4,382)     $ 2,319     $ (416)     $    $ (1,310) 

EBIT, as adjusted (3)

   $ 40,301     $ 7,959     $ 1,557     $ 1,001     $ 2,518     $ (2,052)     $ 51,284 

As a percent of total sales

     14.3%       9.0%       1.8%       3.5%       3.7%          9.9% 

Three months ended

    June 30, 2009

                    

Net sales

   $ 208,014     $ 88,711     $ 38,249     $ 22,108     $ 56,201     $    $ 413,283 

Inter-segment sales

     20,079       2,311       292            2,913       (25,595)      
                                                

Total

   $ 228,093     $ 91,022     $ 38,541     $ 22,108     $ 59,114     $ (25,595)     $ 413,283 
                                                

EBIT (1)

   $ 30,620     $ 1,140     $ (4,001)     $ 2,105     $ (3,250)     $ (1,109)     $ 25,505 

As a percent of total sales

     13.4%       1.3%       (10.4%)       9.5%       (5.5%)          6.2% 

Special items (4)

   $ 17     $ (3,481)     $ (1,873)     $ 307     $ 4,096     $    $ (934) 

EBIT, as adjusted (3)

   $ 30,637     $ (2,341)     $ (5,874)     $ 2,412     $ 846     $ (1,109)     $ 24,571 

As a percent of total sales

     13.4%       (2.6%)       (15.2%)       10.9%       1.4%          5.9% 

Six months ended

    June 30, 2010

                    

Net sales

   $ 485,144     $ 169,881     $ 154,308     $ 50,944     $ 126,265     $    $ 986,542 

Inter-segment sales

     53,090       6,545       5,086       402       3,359       (68,482)      
                                                

Total

   $ 538,234     $ 176,426     $ 159,394     $ 51,346     $ 129,624     $ (68,482)     $ 986,542 
                                                

EBIT (1)

   $ 71,297     $ 7,348     $ 6,660     $ 28     $ 5,675     $ (2,794)     $ 88,214 

As a percent of total sales

     13.2%       4.2%       4.2%       0.1%       4.4%          8.9% 

Special items (2)

   $    $ 1,709     $ (4,121)     $ 2,308     $ (416)     $    $ (520) 

EBIT, as adjusted (3)

   $ 71,297     $ 9,057     $ 2,539     $ 2,336     $ 5,259     $ (2,794)     $ 87,694 

As a percent of total sales

     13.2%       5.1%       1.6%       4.5%       4.1%          8.9% 

Six months ended

    June 30, 2009

                    

Net sales

   $ 426,841     $ 176,210     $ 70,940     $ 42,767     $ 108,276     $    $ 825,034 

Inter-segment sales

     42,343       4,333       829            4,777       (52,282)      
                                                

Total

   $ 469,184     $ 180,543     $ 71,769     $ 42,767     $ 113,053     $ (52,282)     $ 825,034 
                                                

EBIT (1)

   $ 47,993     $ (4,338)     $ (11,720)     $ 2,212     $ (6,440)     $ (2,907)     $ 24,800 

As a percent of total sales

     10.2%       (2.4%)       (16.3%)       5.2%       (5.7%)          3.0% 

Special items (4)

   $ 10,191     $ (3,013)     $ (1,476)     $ 364     $ 4,699     $    $ 10,765 

EBIT, as adjusted (3)

   $ 58,184     $ (7,351)     $ (13,196)     $ 2,576     $ (1,741)     $ (2,907)     $ 35,565 

As a percent of total sales

     12.4%       (4.1%)       (18.4%)       6.0%       (1.5%)          4.3% 

 

(1) EBIT is defined as Operating income plus Equity earnings in affiliates and Other income.

(2) Special items include rationalization (gains) charges and the impact to the Company’s operation in Venezuela of the change in functional currency to the U.S. dollar and the devaluation of the Venezuelan currency.

(3) The primary profit measure used by management to assess segment performance is EBIT, as adjusted. EBIT for each operating segment is adjusted for special items to derive EBIT, as adjusted.

(4) Special items include rationalization charges, a gain on the sale of a property and a pension settlement gain.

 

 

 


Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Change in Net Sales by Segment

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

    Three Months Ended June 30 Change in Net Sales by Segment

 

          Change in Net Sales due to:     
            
     Net Sales
2009
   Volume    Acquisitions    Price    Foreign
Exchange
   Net Sales
2010
                                         

Operating Segments

                 

North America Welding

   $ 208,014     $ 46,064     $    $ (3,142)     $ 2,873     $ 253,809 

Europe Welding

     88,711       4,087            (3,793)       (3,800)       85,205 

Asia Pacific Welding

     38,249       3,199       40,004       (1,744)       2,655       82,363 

South America Welding

     22,108       9,531            4,121       (7,564)       28,196 

The Harris Products Group

     56,201       3,583            5,282       945       66,011 
                                         

Consolidated

   $ 413,283     $ 66,464     $ 40,004     $ 724     $ (4,891)     $ 515,584 
                                         

% Change

                 

North America Welding

        22.1%            (1.5%)       1.4%       22.0% 

Europe Welding

        4.6%            (4.3%)       (4.3%)       (4.0%) 

Asia Pacific Welding

        8.4%       104.6%       (4.6%)       6.9%       115.3% 

South America Welding

        43.1%            18.6%       (34.2%)       27.5% 

The Harris Products Group

        6.4%            9.4%       1.7%       17.5% 

Consolidated

        16.1%       9.7%       0.2%       (1.2%)       24.8% 

    Six Months Ended June 30 Change in Net Sales by Segment

 

          Change in Net Sales due to:     
            
     Net Sales
2009
   Volume    Acquisitions    Price    Foreign
Exchange
   Net Sales
2010
                                         

Operating Segments

                 

North America Welding

   $ 426,841     $ 62,771     $    $ (12,811)     $ 8,343     $ 485,144 

Europe Welding

     176,210       2,095            (10,725)       2,301       169,881 

Asia Pacific Welding

     70,940       6,214       73,897       (4,375)       7,632       154,308 

South America Welding

     42,767       12,556            6,180       (10,559)       50,944 

The Harris Products Group

     108,276       7,798            7,061       3,130       126,265 
                                         

Consolidated

   $ 825,034     $ 91,434     $ 73,897     $ (14,670)     $ 10,847     $ 986,542 
                                         

% Change

                 

North America Welding

        14.7%            (3.0%)       2.0%       13.7% 

Europe Welding

        1.2%            (6.1%)       1.3%       (3.6%) 

Asia Pacific Welding

        8.8%       104.2%       (6.2%)       10.8%       117.5% 

South America Welding

        29.4%            14.5%       (24.7%)       19.1% 

The Harris Products Group

        7.2%            6.5%       2.9%       16.6% 

Consolidated

        11.1%       9.0%       (1.8%)       1.3%       19.6%