Exhibit 10(q) LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC. THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY $40,000,000 5.58% Senior Notes, Series A, due March 12, 2007 $30,000,000 5.89% Senior Notes, Series B, due March 12, 2009Note Purchase Agreement • May 14th, 2002 • Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc • Metalworkg machinery & equipment • New York
RECITALS:Credit Agreement • May 14th, 2002 • Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc • Metalworkg machinery & equipment • Ohio
