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LIN · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed April 29, 2026

Linde PLC — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
April 29, 2026
Ticker
LIN
Accession
0001193125-26-192284
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Linde plc board urges voting against the renewable electricity procurement report proposal. It recommends For all director nominees and the remaining items.

About Linde PLC
Market cap
$229.4B
1Y TSR
+9.4%
3Y TSR
+12.4%
Board grade
A-
Sector
Basic Materials
CEO
Sanjiv Lamba
Last annual meeting: Jul 28, 2026 · View full Linde PLC profile →
DEFA14A

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )

 

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 Filed by the Registrant

      

 Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

 

 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX:

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 Preliminary Proxy Statement

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 Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

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 Definitive Proxy Statement

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 Definitive Additional Materials

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 Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12

Linde plc

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)

 

 PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX):

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 No fee required.

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 Fee paid previously with preliminary materials:

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 Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11


 

 

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Linde Making our world more productive LINDE PLC FORGE 43 CHURCH STREET WEST WOKING, SURREY GU21 6HT UNITED KINGDOM Your Vote Counts! LINDE PLC 2026 Annual General Meeting Vote by July 27, 2026 11:59 PM ET V96545-P51725 You invested in LINDE PLC and it’s time to vote! Vote by July 27, 2026 11:59 PM ET You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual General Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on July 28, 2026. Get informed before you vote View the Proxy Statement, 2025 Form 10-K and Annual Report to Shareholders and 2025 Irish Financial Statements online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to July 14, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. PV For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number Vote in Person at the Meeting* July 28, 2026 1:00 P.M., local time The Corinthia Hotel Whitehall Place Westminster London, SW1A2BD, United Kingdom *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

 


 

 

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Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT You cannot use this notice to vote your shares. This is only an overview of the more complete proxy materials and proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. We encourage you to review the complete proxy materials before voting. Voting Items Board Recommends 1. Election of Directors. Nominees: 1a. Sanjiv Lamba For 1b. Prof. DDr. Ann-Kristin Achleitner For 1c. Dr. Thomas Enders For 1d. Hugh Grant For 1e. Joe Kaeser For 1f. Dr. Victoria Ossadnik For 1g. Paula Rosput Reynolds For 1h. Alberto Weisser For 1i. Robert L. Wood For 2a. To ratify, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PWC”) as the independent auditor. For 2b. To authorize, in a binding vote, the Board, acting through the Audit Committee, to determine PWC’s remuneration. For 3. To approve, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of Linde plc’s Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in the 2026 Proxy statement. For 4. To determine the price range at which Linde plc can re-allot shares that it acquires as treasury shares under Irish law. For 5. To consider and vote on a shareholder proposal requesting a report regarding the Company’s renewable electricity procurement strategy. Against In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. V96546-P51725

 


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Frequently asked questions

When did Linde PLC file this DEFA14A?
Linde PLC (LIN) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on April 29, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001193125-26-192284.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Linde plc board urges voting against the renewable electricity procurement report proposal. It recommends For all director nominees and the remaining items. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Linde PLC's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Linde PLC has filed under CIK 1707925, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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