December 10, 2018
Linde plc Announces Initial $1 Billion Share Repurchase ProgramGuildford, UK, 10 December 2018 - Linde plc (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) announces that today its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program for up to USD 1.0 billion of its ordinary shares. Under this program, Linde plc may acquire up to 5% of its currently outstanding ca. 551 million shares in the period from 10 December 2018 through 30 April 2019. 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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