January 21, 2019
Linde plc Announces New Up To USD 6 Billion Share Repurchase ProgramGuildford, 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.
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