Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) today reported first quarter 2024 net income of $123.4 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.14, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $5.2 million, or $0.09 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $121.9 million, or $2.09 EPS, which included special item after-tax net charges of $2.3 million, or $0.04 EPS. Excluding special items, first quarter 2024 adjusted net income was $128.7 million, or $2.23 adjusted EPS. This compares with adjusted net income of $124.2 million, or $2.13 adjusted E...