Not independent
Tenure on this board
7.3 yrs
Also a director at
Ge Vernova Inc (GEV)Csx Corp (CSX)
Meeting calendar
LIN · Annual meeting · Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Linde PLC
10 nominees · 6 ballot items.
Linde plc's 2025 AGM includes six proposals: (1) appointment of ten directors; (2) non-binding ratification of PwC as independent auditor and binding authorization of the Board to determine the auditor's remuneration; (3) advisory and non-binding Say-on-Pay on named executive officer compensation; (4) advisory and non-binding vote on the frequency of future Say-on-Pay votes; (5) determination of the price range for re-allotment of treasury shares under Irish law; (6) a shareholder proposal requesting an annual climate lobbying report.
Market cap
$246.8B
1Y TSR
+11.3%
Board grade
A-
Record date
Apr 28, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jul 29, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot6
- 1
Appointment of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of ten director nominees to serve for a one-year term; ordinary resolutions to appoint each director.
- 2
Non-Binding Ratification of the Appointment of the Independent Auditor and Binding Authorization of the Board to Determine its Remuneration
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory ratification of PwC as the Company’s independent auditor, and binding authorization for the Board to determine PwC’s remuneration.
- 3
Advisory and Non-Binding Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORSay-on-Pay vote on the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers in accordance with SEC rules.
- 4
Advisory and Non-Binding Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Shareholder Votes on Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORVote on how frequently the Company should seek future advisory votes on NEO compensation (options: 1 year, 2 years, or 3 years).
- 5
Determination of Price Range for Re-allotment of Treasury Shares
ManagementBoard: FORApproval of the price range within which treasury shares may be re-allotted under Irish law (minimum 95% of closing price or nominal value; maximum 120% of closing price).
- 6
Shareholder Proposal Requesting Annual Climate Lobbying Report
Shareholder — John CheveddenShareholder proposal requesting an annual report describing whether and how the Company’s lobbying activities align with its 2050 climate neutrality ambition.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.3 yrs
Also a director at
Amphenol Corp (APH)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.7 yrs
Also a director at
Lazard Inc (LAZ)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.7 yrs
Also a director at
Ge Aerospace (GE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.4 yrs
Also a director at
Freeport-mcmoran Inc (FCX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Also a director at
Ge Vernova Inc (GEV)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Also a director at
Pepsico Inc (PEP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.7 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 30,233,070 | $15.0B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.2% | 19,625,129 | $9.7B |
| 3 | Capital Research Global Investors | 3.5% | 16,051,934 | $8.0B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 13,454,172 | $6.7B |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.7% | 12,289,282 | $6.1B |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.2% | 10,328,904 | $5.1B |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 9,520,539 | $4.7B |
| 8 | PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 2.0% | 9,157,103 | $4.5B |
| 9 | FMR LLC | 1.3% | 5,894,024 | $2.9B |
| 10 | Capital International Investors | 1.2% | 5,441,647 | $2.7B |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Linde PLC 2025 annual meeting?
- Linde PLC (LIN) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Linde PLC 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Linde PLC 2025 meeting is Monday, April 28, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Linde PLC's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Linde PLC 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Linde PLC 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 6 proposals at the Linde PLC 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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