SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

(In thousands)

			Additions
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		(1) Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts			(2) Deductions		Balance at End of Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year Ended December 31, 2015	$	7,858	$	1,969	$	(1,046	)	$	1,482	$	7,299
Year Ended December 31, 2014	8,398		2,064		(867		)	1,737		7,858
Year Ended December 31, 2013	8,654		2,671		49			2,976		8,398

(1) Currency translation adjustment.

(2) Uncollectible accounts written-off, net of recoveries.