Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. · NASDAQ:LECO

Lincoln Electric — Morgan Stanley Virtual Laguna Conference 2020

30 slides from Lincoln Electric's conference presentation, Sep 16, 2020

  1. Slide 1: Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Update

    Exhibit 99.1 Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Update Morgan Stanley Virtual Laguna Conference September 16, 2020Exhibit 99.1 Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Update Morgan Stanley Virtual Laguna Conference September 16, 2020

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor and Regulation G Disclosures

    Safe Harbor and Regulation G Disclosures Forward-Looking Statements: Statements made during this presentation which are not historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ ma

  3. Slide 3: Operating Globally and Positioned to Respond to COVID-19 Challenges

    Operating Globally and Positioned to Respond to COVID-19 Challenges » Remain focused on safety: Implemented CDC and WHO best practice measures to protect employee health – Heightened hygiene and sanitation practices – Social distancing and safety protocols – Maximizing flexible and remote work arran

  4. Slide 4: Order Rates Continue to Improve in the Third Quarter (QTD)

    Order Rates Continue to Improve in the Third Quarter (QTD) » Q3: July order rates trended down high-teens percent and August order rates continue to improve » All reportable segments recovering from the April trough » Energy and Heavy Industries sectors are the most challenged » Q2 order rates impro

  5. Slide 5: Expanded Our 2020 Cost Reduction Initiatives and Estimated Benefits

    Expanded Our 2020 Cost Reduction Initiatives and Estimated Benefits » Achieved $27 million in cost saving benefits in Q2 and $33 million in H1-2020, primarily from temporary cost reductions Expect $55 to $65 million of » Implemented cost reduction actions: realized cost savings in 2020 – Reduced wor

  6. Slide 6: Solid Balance Sheet and Increased Liquidity in Q2

    Solid Balance Sheet and Increased Liquidity in Q2 (Data as of June 30, 2020) » Investment grade profile balance » Ample Liquidity of $545M as we sheet reduced debt by $83M in Q2 ‒ Cash: $143M ‒ Total debt/EBITDA: 1.97x 1 ‒ Net debt /EBITDA: 1.46x ‒ Available lines of credit: $402M » Total debt: $765

  7. Slide 7: A Pioneer with Market-Leading Technology

    A Pioneer with Market-Leading Technology A global manufacturer and market leader with 125 years of expertise. Distinguished by an unwavering commitment to customers, employees and shareholders. » Founded in 1895 » HQ in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. » $3.0B in revenue in 2019 » 59 manufacturing facilities

  8. Slide 8: Lincoln Electric Investment Highlights

    Lincoln Electric Investment Highlights Predictable Solid cash Disciplined Leader in Track record model enables conversion capital complete of defending higher dividend ratio deployment solutions and margins even payout delivers top application in a down cycle quartile returns expertise 13.7% 13.6% #

  9. Slide 9: Diversified Products and Reach

    Diversified Products and Reach 1 1 Net Sales by Product Area Net Sales by Segment International 28% Welding Equipment 43% Americas Welding Consumables 11% 61% The Harris (filler metals) Products Group 57% 9 1 Reflects FY2019 revenueDiversified Products and Reach 1 1 Net Sales by Product Area Net Sal

  10. Slide 10: Leading Provider Across Diverse End Markets

    Leading Provider Across Diverse End Markets $22B Global Arc Welding, Brazing & Cutting Lincoln Electric Revenue Mix by 1 2 Industry Market Share Estimates End Market Sector 10% Construction & LECO Infrastructure Others 33% 17% General Automotive & Colfax Fabrication Transportation 18% ITW Heavy 22%

  11. Slide 11: Innovation Drivers

    Innovation Drivers Automated Joining & Large-Scale Metal Equipment Efficiency & Industry-Driven Industry 4.0 & Data Cutting Systems and Additive Solutions Proprietary Waveforms Solutions Cell Components Standard weld start Weld start Uses robotic arc and laser Automated arc welding, using LECO’s hot

  12. Slide 12: Innovation Investments Drive Growth

    Innovation Investments Drive Growth R&D Spend 1 Solid Vitality Index 1.9% 2.0% 1.9% ($ millions) 1.8% $55 2.0% 1.8% 1.5% $45 1.5% 1.4% ~34% of 2019 1.5% 1.3% 1.2% $35 consolidated sales from new $57 $54 $25 1.0% $48 $47 $44 $42 $43 products $37 $33 $15 $29 0.5% $5 ~53% of 2019 equipment $(5) 0.0% 20

  13. Slide 13: New "Higher Standard 2025" Strategy Builds on Prior Achievements

    New “Higher Standard 2025” Strategy Builds on Prior Achievements Customer Focused Continued Focus on • Make it easier to do business with us Best-in-Class Financial • Invest in industry segment teams and global weld Performance tech centers to improve engagement Employee Development Sales Growth • I

  14. Slide 14: Disciplined M&A is Expanding Growth Opportunities

    Disciplined M&A is Expanding Growth Opportunities $22 Billion $45 Billion Expanding the Arc Welding, Brazing & market size Cutting potential for Automation & 1 future growth Additive/Surfacing 1 Based on company estimates $715 Million Cumulative M&A Investment 2010 - 2019 9.1% 8.0% Sales growth 5.8%

  15. Slide 15: Focused on Higher Margin Opportunities and Operational Excellence

    Focused on Higher Margin Opportunities and Operational Excellence While Mitigating Impact of Lower Demand 1,2 Adjusted Operating Income Margin vs. Net Sales 15.3% 14.9% 14.7% 3 14.3% 14.0% 15.0% 13.6% 13.4% 12.9% $3,000 11.7% 11.4% 13.5% 9.8% 10.0% 8.4% $2,000 $1,536 5.0% $1,000 $1,729 $2,070 $2,695

  16. Slide 16: Cash Generation a Top Strategic Priority

    Cash Generation a Top Strategic Priority Q2-2020 Strategic Inventory Build Initiated to Service a Recovery Operating Working Capital to Net Cash Flow From Operations 1 Sales Ratio 390 bps reduction ($ in millions) 2010-2019 402 403 23.2% 22.4% 21.0% 20.7% 339 335 329 327 18.8% 311 313 17.6% 17.1% 17

  17. Slide 17: Predictable Model Enables a Growing Dividend Payout

    Predictable Model Enables a Growing Dividend Payout Dividend History $1.96 $1.88 13.4% CAGR $1.56 $1.40 2011 - 2020 $1.28 $1.16 $0.92 $0.80 $0.68 $0.62 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 4.3% Increase in the 2020 Dividend Payout Rate th 24 Consecutive Annual Dividend Increase 17Predic

  18. Slide 18: Capital Allocation and 2020 Priority Uses of Cash

    Capital Allocation and 2020 Priority Uses of Cash Cash Flows From Operations Strong Through the Cycle ($ in millions) Capital Allocation » Cap-ex: Narrowing $616 spend to cost reduction Acquisitions, net of cash acquired $574 Cap Ex $551 projects, new products & Share Repurchase $37 $135 $477 $477 D

  19. Slide 19: Disciplined Capital Deployment Delivers Top Quartile Returns

    Disciplined Capital Deployment Delivers Top Quartile Returns 1 Return on Invested Capital 22.9% 21.1% 20.7% 20.2% 19.9% 19.3% 18.6% 2 16.6% 16.6% 16.2% 10.6% 6.3% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q2-2020 1 Please refer to the appendix for the definition and reconciliation of th

  20. Slide 20: Positioned For Long Term Value Creation

    Positioned For Long Term Value Creation Top Market Position in Arc Welding #1 Global Provider » Differentiated by comprehensive product portfolio & automation ® » Renowned Welding Experts with industry-leading engineers Innovative R&D and Pragmatic M&A Driving Growth Driving Growth and » Focused inv

  21. Slide 21: Sustainability Overview

    Sustainability Overview 21Sustainability Overview 21

  22. Slide 22: Governance Highlights

    Governance Highlights At Lincoln Electric, we are committed to effective corporate governance and high ethical standards. We adhere to our ethical commitments in every aspect of our business, including our commitments to each other, in the marketplace and in the global, governmental and political ar

  23. Slide 23: Safety & Environmental Goals and Performance

    Safety & Environmental Goals and Performance Energy GHG Recycling & Safety Water Use Intensity Emissions Landfill Avoidance 15% 30% 75% 2020 70% recycle/reuse rate reduction reduction reduction of (All waste materials) (metric tons (Gigajoules per Goal DART rate CO e) hour worked) 2 (vs. 2011) 74.3%

  24. Slide 24: Contact: Amanda Butler, Investor Relations

    Contact: Amanda Butler Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications * Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com ) 216.383.2534 24Contact: Amanda Butler Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications * Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com ) 216.383.2534 24

  25. Slide 25: Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted operating income, Adjusted net income, Adjusted diluted earnings per share, Return on invested capital and EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures that management believes are important to investors to evaluate and compare the Company’s financial performance from

  26. Slide 26: Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Return on Invested Capital

    1 Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Return on Invested Capital ($ in thousands) Period Ended December 31, TTM 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q2-2020 Net income: $48,576 $130,244 $217,186 $257,411 $293,780 $254,686 $127,478 $198,399 $247,503 $287,066 $293,109 $218,735 Special items

  27. Slide 27: Non-GAAP Financial Measures: EBITDA

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures: EBITDA ($ in thousands) Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 Net income: $218,735 $314,310 Income taxes 62,955 72,377 Interest expense, net 23,533 19,533 Depreciation and amortization 83,313 75,275 EBITDA $388,536 $481,495 June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 Total Debt $765,41

  28. Slide 28: Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (EPS) to Non-GAAP Diluted Adjusted Net Earnings Per Common Share (Adjusted EPS) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011

  29. Slide 29: Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (EPS) to Non-GAAP Diluted Adjusted Net Earnings Per Common Share (Adjusted EPS) 2018 2019 2020 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2018 2018 2018 2018 2019 2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 Diluted EPS: $0.92 $1.04 $1.07 $1.35 $1

  30. Slide 30: Diluted Earnings Per Share Progression

    Diluted Earnings Per Share Progression $800 1.59 $1.50 1.36 1.35 1.29 $700 1.22 1.28 1.17 1.21 1.17 1.15 1.10 1.09 1.09 1.01 1.01 1.12 1.00 1.07 1.07 0.97 0.940.96 1.01 0.92 1.04 $1.00 $600 0.91 0.91 0.88 1.03 0.89 0.89 0.86 0.96 0.89 0.94 0.81 0.92 0.79 0.83 0.92 0.77 0.76 0.80 0.87 0.75 0.84 0.76

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