LINDE PLC entered into Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of banking institutions as lenders valued at $1,500,000,000 (effective 2025-12-03).
“On December 3, 2025, Linde plc (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an unsecured 364-day revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of banking institutions as lenders.”
Binod Patwari was appointed as Senior Vice President-APAC at LINDE PLC.
“Binod Patwari, who currently serves as the Managing Director of Linde’s South Pacific Region, has been appointed as Senior Vice President-APAC, succeeding Mr. Panikar, effective November 1, 2024.”
John Panikar departed as Executive Vice President-APAC at LINDE PLC.
“John Panikar, Executive Vice President-APAC, has announced that he will retire from Linde effective March 31, 2025, after serving 33 years with Linde.”
Earnings Releases
LINDE PLC reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $8,100 million, net income $1,627 million, EPS $3.35. Guidance initiated.
Martin H. Richenhagen retired as Director at LINDE PLC.
“As contemplated by the Director Tenure & Resignation Policy of the Board of Directors of Linde plc, Martin H. Richenhagen retired from the Board of Directors effective April 29, 2024.”
Paula Rosput Reynolds was elected as Director at LINDE PLC.
“On February 27, 2024, the Board of Directors elected Paula Rosput Reynolds as a new independent member of the Board of Directors of Linde plc effective on that date.”
Earnings Releases
LINDE PLC reported financial results for quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
“On February 6, 2024, Linde plc issued a press release setting forth Linde plc’s results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.”
Debt Financings
LINDE PLC incurred revolving credit of $1,500,000,000 with Bank of America, N.A. maturing 364 days after the date of the Credit Agreement.
“circumstances, certain other subsidiaries of the Company may become subsidiary guarantors under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement provides for total commitments of $1,500,000,000. The Credit Agreement is available for general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries. Revolving loans may be borrowed in U.S. Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Euros and”
Material Agreements
LINDE PLC entered into 364-Day Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. valued at $1,500,000,000 unsecured 364-day revolving credit facility (effective 2023-12-06).
“On December 6, 2023, Linde plc (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an unsecured 364-day revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of banking institutions as lenders.”
Earnings Releases
LINDE PLC reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $8,155 million, net income $1,565 million, EPS $3.19. Guidance raised.
“charges, adjusted net income was $1,783 million, up 15% versus prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $3.63, 17% above prior year. Linde’s sales for the third quarter were $8,155 million, 7% below prior year but underlying sales increased 3% from 5% price attainment partially offset by 2% lower volumes. Third quarter operating profit was $2,052 million. Adjusted”
Shareholder Votes
LINDE PLC shareholders approved Amend Irish Memorandum and Articles of Association to reduce supermajority vote requirements at the 2023-07-24 meeting.
“Proposal 4 Shareholders approved the proposal to amend Linde’s Irish Memorandum and Articles of Association to reduce certain supermajority shareholder vote requirements.”
Shareholder Votes
LINDE PLC shareholders approved Advisory vote on compensation of Named Executive Officers at the 2023-07-24 meeting.
“Proposal 3 Shareholders approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of Linde plc’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the 2023 proxy statement by the votes set forth below.”
Shareholder Votes
LINDE PLC shareholders approved Authorize Board to determine auditor remuneration at the 2023-07-24 meeting.
“Proposal 2b Shareholders approved the authorization of the Board, acting through the Audit Committee, to determine PWC’s remuneration by the votes set forth below.”
Shareholder Votes
LINDE PLC shareholders approved Ratify appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent auditor at the 2023-07-24 meeting.
“Proposal 2a Shareholders ratified, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PWC”) as the independent auditor by the votes set forth below.”
Shareholder Votes
LINDE PLC shareholders approved Election of ten nominees as directors at the 2023-07-24 meeting.
“Proposal 1 The ten nominees for election as a director were elected to serve until the 2024 annual general meeting of shareholders and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. The vote results were as follows:”
Earnings Releases
LINDE PLC reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $8,204 million, net income $1,575 million, EPS $3.19. Guidance raised.
“Woking, UK, July 27, 2023 – Linde plc (NYSE: LIN) today reported second-quarter 2023 net income of $1,575 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.19, up 323% and 331% respectively. Excluding Linde AG purchase accounting impacts and other charges, adjusted net income was $1,760 million, up 12% versus prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $3.57, 15% above prior year. Linde’s sales for the second quarter were $8,204 million, 3% below prior year but 2% above when excluding cost pass-through and currency.”
Edward G. Galante retired as Director at LINDE PLC.
“As contemplated by the Director Tenure & Resignation Policy of the Board of Directors of Linde plc, Edward G. Galante retired from the Board of Directors effective April 24, 2023, as he has attained the age of 72.”
Earnings Releases
LINDE PLC reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $8,193 million, net income $1,516 million, EPS $3.06 per diluted share. Guidance raised.
LINDE PLC reported the year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $33.4 billion, EPS $8.23. Guidance initiated.
“For full-year 2022, sales were $33.4 billion, 8% above 2021.”
Earnings Releases
LINDE PLC reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $7,899 million, net income $1,328 million, EPS $2.67. Guidance initiated.
“Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2022 Results Full-Year Highlights ➢ Sales $33.4 billion, up 8%, up 13% ex. FX ➢ Operating profit $5.4 billion, up 8%; adjusted operating profit $7.9 billion, up 10% ➢ Operating profit margin 16.1%; adjusted operating profit margin 23.7%, up 40 basis points versus prior year ➢ EPS $8.23, up 12%; adjusted EPS $12.29, up 15% or 20% ex.”
Hugh Grant was elected as Director at LINDE PLC.
“On January 23, 2023, the Board of Directors elected Hugh Grant as new member of the Board of Directors effective on that date.”
Shareholder Votes
LINDE PLC shareholders approved Common Draft Terms of Merger, whereupon and assuming the other conditions to the merger are satisfied, Linde would be merged with and into New Linde, with New Linde surviving the merger at the 2023-01-18 meeting.
“Shareholders approved by the votes set forth below, the Common Draft Terms of Merger, whereupon and assuming the other conditions to the merger are satisfied, Linde would be merged with and into New Linde, with New Linde surviving the merger. Shares Voted For Shares Voted Against Shares Abstained Broker Non-Votes 369,013,572 25,181,172 1,352,536 0”
Shareholder Votes
LINDE PLC shareholders approved amendment to the articles of association of Linde, which are part of the Linde Constitution, referred to as the “Articles,” in respect of certain mechanics to effect the Scheme at the 2023-01-18 meeting.
“Shareholders approved by the votes set forth below, subject to the Scheme becoming effective, an amendment to the articles of association of Linde, which are part of the Linde Constitution, referred to as the “Articles,” in respect of certain mechanics to effect the Scheme. Shares Voted For Shares Voted Against Shares Abstained Broker Non-Votes 368,963,658 25,182,656 1,400,966 0”
Shareholder Votes
LINDE PLC shareholders approved Scheme of Arrangement under Irish law (EGM Proposal 1) at the 2023-01-18 meeting.
“Shareholders approved by the votes set forth below, the Scheme of Arrangement under Irish law in its original form or with or subject to any modification(s), addition(s) or condition(s) approved or imposed by the Irish High Court. Shares Voted For Shares Voted Against Shares Abstained Broker Non-Votes 368,961,129 25,244,009 1,342,142 0”
Shareholder Votes
LINDE PLC shareholders approved Scheme of Arrangement under Irish law at the 2023-01-18 meeting.
“Shareholders approved by the votes set forth below, the Scheme of Arrangement under Irish law in its original form or with or subject to any modification(s), addition(s) or condition(s) approved or imposed by the Irish High Court. Shares Voted For Shares Voted Against Shares Abstained Broker Non-Votes 358,219,545 22,946,972 1,370,685 0”
Debt Financings
LINDE PLC incurred revolving credit of $1,500,000,000 with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of banking institutions as lenders at Any revolving loans and swingline loans outstanding under the 364-Day Credit Agr maturing the date which is 364 days after the date of the 364-Day Credit Agreement.
“certain other subsidiaries of the Company may become subsidiary guarantors under the 364-Day Credit Agreement. The 364-Day Credit Agreement provides for total commitments of $1,500,000,000. The 364-Day Credit Agreement is available for general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries. Revolving loans may be borrowed in U.S. Dollars, Pounds Sterling,”
Debt Financings
LINDE PLC amended revolving credit of $5,000,000,000 with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of banking institutions as lenders at Any revolving loans and swingline loans outstanding under the Five Year Credit A maturing December 7, 2027.
“certain other subsidiaries of the Company may become subsidiary guarantors under the Five Year Credit Agreement. The Five Year Credit Agreement provides for total commitments of $5,000,000,000, which may be increased to up to $6,500,000,000 subject to receipt of additional commitments and satisfaction of customary conditions. The Five Year Credit Agreement is available”
Material Agreements
LINDE PLC entered into 364-Day Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of banking institutions as lenders valued at $1,500,000,000 (effective 2022-12-07).
“On December 7, 2022, Linde plc (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries also entered into an unsecured 364-day revolving credit agreement (the “364-Day Credit Agreement” and, together with the Five Year Credit Agreement, the “Credit Agreements”) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of banking institutions as lenders.”
Material Agreements
LINDE PLC entered into Five Year Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of banking institutions as lenders valued at $5,000,000,000 (effective 2022-12-07).
“On December 7, 2022, Linde plc (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated unsecured five-year revolving credit agreement (the “Five Year Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of banking institutions as lenders.”
Stephen F. Angel departed as Chief Executive Officer at LINDE PLC.
“On October 25, 2021, the Board of Directors of Linde plc (the “Company”) appointed Sanjiv Lamba to succeed Stephen F. Angel as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2022.”
Sanjiv Lamba was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at LINDE PLC.
“On October 25, 2021, the Board of Directors of Linde plc (the “Company”) appointed Sanjiv Lamba to succeed Stephen F. Angel as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2022.”
Josef Kaeser was elected as Director at LINDE PLC.
“elected Alberto Weisser and Josef Kaeser as new members of the Board of Directors effective November 1, 2021”
Alberto Weisser was elected as Director at LINDE PLC.
“elected Alberto Weisser and Josef Kaeser as new members of the Board of Directors effective November 1, 2021”
Wolfgang Reitzle retired as Director at LINDE PLC.
“Wolfgang Reitzle who will retire from the Board”
Stephen F. Angel was appointed as Chairman of the Board at LINDE PLC.
“appointed Stephen F. Angel as the Chairman of the Board Effective March 1, 2022”
Stephen F. Angel retired as Chief Executive Officer at LINDE PLC.
“appointed Stephen F. Angel as the Chairman of the Board Effective March 1, 2022 upon his retirement as the Company’s CEO”
Sanjiv Lamba was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at LINDE PLC.
“appointed Sanjiv Lamba to succeed Stephen F. Angel as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and elected Mr. Lamba to the Board of directors, each effective March 1, 2022.”
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