Press Releases

The latest press releases of Linde plc at a glance.

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January 25, 2019

Linde plc Announces FTC Extension for Divesture Completion

Guildford, UK, 25 January 2019 - Linde plc (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) announced today that due to the US government shutdown, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) extended the 29 January 2019 date for completion of the sales of certain US-based assets (as previously announced in October 2018) until 1 March 2019. Linde plc continues to work diligently to conclude the FTC review process and complete the US divestiture transactions by or before 1 March 2019.

Governance

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January 21, 2019

Linde plc Announces New Up To USD 6 Billion Share Repurchase Program

Guildford, UK, 21 January 2019 - Linde plc (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) announces that today its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program for up to USD 6.0 billion of its ordinary shares. Under this program, Linde plc may acquire up to 15% of its currently outstanding ca. 547 million shares in the period from 1 May 2019 (or the date following the announcement of the end of the existing USD 1.0 billion share repurchase program, if earlier) through 1 February 2021. The purpose of the program shall be to reduce the share capital or to meet obligations under Linde plc equity awards.

Financial