Linde plc (LIN) investors reject renewable power report, back board agenda

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Linde plc reports the results of its July 28, 2026 Annual General Meeting, where 396,007,872 ordinary shares were present or represented by proxy, equal to 85.65% of the shares outstanding and entitled to vote, constituting a quorum. All nine director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual general meeting.

Shareholders ratified, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as independent auditor, and approved authorizing the Board, acting through the Audit Committee, to determine PWC’s remuneration. They also approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of Linde’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the 2026 proxy statement.

Shareholders further approved a proposal to determine the price range at which Linde can re-allot shares it acquires as treasury shares under Irish law. A shareholder proposal requesting a report on Linde’s renewable electricity procurement strategy did not pass, receiving 49,194,027 votes for versus 324,396,810 votes against.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Shares represented at AGM: 396,007,872 shares Auditor ratification votes (Proposal 2a): 365,068,629 for; 30,718,338 against; 220,905 abstained Auditor remuneration authority (Proposal 2b): 387,076,279 for; 8,585,317 against; 346,276 abstained +3 more

6 metrics

Shares represented at AGM 396,007,872 shares Present or represented by proxy, 85.65% of shares outstanding and entitled to vote at the July 28, 2026 AGM

Auditor ratification votes (Proposal 2a) 365,068,629 for; 30,718,338 against; 220,905 abstained Advisory ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent auditor; 92.18% of votes cast for, 7.8% against

Auditor remuneration authority (Proposal 2b) 387,076,279 for; 8,585,317 against; 346,276 abstained Authorization for Board, via Audit Committee, to determine PWC’s remuneration; 97.74% of votes cast for

Say-on-pay approval (Proposal 3) 355,847,335 for; 19,551,707 against; 1,472,992 abstained Advisory approval of Named Executive Officers’ compensation; 94.42% of votes cast for; 19,135,838 broker non-votes

Treasury share price-range (Proposal 4) 393,887,017 for; 1,053,280 against; 1,067,575 abstained Approval to determine price range for re-allotment of treasury shares under Irish law; 99.46% of votes cast for

Renewable electricity proposal (Proposal 5) 49,194,027 for; 324,396,810 against; 3,281,197 abstained Shareholder request for report on renewable electricity procurement strategy; 13.05% of votes cast for

Key Terms

Broker Non-Votes, advisory and non-binding basis, Named Executive Officers, treasury shares, +1 more

5 terms

Broker Non-Votes regulatory

"Shares Voted For | | Shares Voted Against | | Shares Abstained | | Broker Non-Votes"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

advisory and non-binding basis regulatory

"Shareholders ratified, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers"

Named Executive Officers financial

"the compensation of Linde plc’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the 2026 proxy statement"

Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.

treasury shares financial

"determine the price range at which Linde plc can re-allot shares that it acquires as treasury shares under Irish law"

Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.

Annual General Meeting of Shareholders regulatory

"The Linde plc Annual General Meeting of Shareholders was held on July 28, 2026"

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FAQ

What were the key outcomes of Linde plc (LIN)’s July 28, 2026 AGM?

Shareholders representing 396,007,872 shares (85.65% of outstanding) voted, electing all nine directors, ratifying PWC as auditor, approving auditor remuneration authority, backing say-on-pay, and approving a treasury share price-range authorization.

How did Linde plc (LIN) shareholders vote on the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor?

Shareholders ratified, on an advisory and non-binding basis, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as independent auditor with 365,068,629 votes for and 30,718,338 against, plus 220,905 abstentions, reflecting strong support in the auditor ratification proposal.

What was the result of the say-on-pay vote for Linde plc (LIN) Named Executive Officers?

Shareholders approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, NEO compensation with 355,847,335 votes for and 19,551,707 against, 1,472,992 abstentions, and 19,135,838 broker non-votes, representing 94.42% of votes cast in favor.

Did Linde plc (LIN) shareholders approve the treasury share price-range authorization?

Yes. Shareholders approved determining the price range for re-allotment of treasury shares under Irish law, with 393,887,017 votes for, 1,053,280 against, and 1,067,575 abstentions, corresponding to 99.46% of votes cast in favor of the proposal.

What happened to the shareholder proposal on renewable electricity at Linde plc (LIN)?

The shareholder proposal requesting a report on Linde’s renewable electricity procurement strategy did not pass, receiving 49,194,027 votes for and 324,396,810 votes against, with 3,281,197 abstentions and 19,135,838 broker non-votes, equal to 13.05% of votes cast in favor.

How many Linde plc (LIN) shares were represented at the 2026 AGM and was there a quorum?

A total of 396,007,872 shares were present or represented by proxy, equal to 85.65% of shares outstanding and entitled to vote. This participation level constituted a quorum for conducting the Annual General Meeting’s business.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2026

Linde plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ireland		001-38730		98-1448883
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

		Forge
10 Riverview Dr.		43 Church Street West
Danbury, Connecticut		Woking, Surrey GU21 6HT
United States 06810		United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

+44 1483 242200

(Registrant’s telephone numbers, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

	☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
	☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary shares (€0.001 nominal value per share)	LIN	Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The Linde plc Annual General Meeting of Shareholders was held on July 28, 2026 (the “AGM”), at which shareholders voted upon the items set forth below. The total number of shares that were present or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting was 396,007,872 which was 85.65% of the shares outstanding and entitled to vote and which constituted a quorum. The final voting results of the items submitted to a vote of the shareholders are set forth below.

Proposal 1

The nine nominees for election as a director were elected to serve until the 2027 annual general meeting of shareholders and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. The vote results were as follows:

Director Nominees Shares For Shares Against Shares Abstained Broker Non-Votes % of Votes Cast For

Sanjiv Lamba	360,581,089	13,952,014	2,338,931	19,135,838	96.27%
Prof DDr. Ann-Kristin Achleitner	364,723,600	11,487,841	660,593	19,135,838	96.94%
Dr. Thomas Enders	373,313,016	3,338,718	220,300	19,135,838	99.11%
Hugh Grant	370,506,041	6,151,313	214,680	19,135,838	98.36%
Joe Kaeser	354,443,885	22,046,287	381,862	19,135,838	94.14%
Victoria E. Ossadnik	352,173,485	24,241,880	456,669	19,135,838	93.55%
Paula Rosput Reynolds	374,495,842	2,165,618	210,574	19,135,838	99.42%
Alberto Weisser	372,472,934	4,172,731	226,369	19,135,838	98.89%
Robert L. Wood	369,925,628	6,471,504	474,902	19,135,838	98.28%

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.

Shares Voted For		Shares Voted Against		Shares Abstained		Broker Non-Votes
365,068,629		30,718,338		220,905		N/A
(92.18% of votes cast)		(7.8% of votes cast)

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.

Shares Voted For		Shares Voted Against		Shares Abstained		Broker Non-Votes
387,076,279		8,585,317		346,276		N/A
(97.74% of votes cast)		(2.2% of votes cast)

Proposal 3

Shareholders approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of Linde plc’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the 2026 proxy statement by the votes set forth below.

Shares Voted For		Shares Voted Against		Shares Abstained		Broker Non-Votes
355,847,335		19,551,707				19,135,838
(94.42% of votes cast)		(4.94% of votes cast)		1,472,992

Proposal 4

Shareholders approved the proposal to determine the price range at which Linde plc can re-allot shares that it acquires as treasury shares under Irish law.

Shares Voted For		Shares Voted Against		Shares Abstained		Broker Non-Votes
393,887,017		1,053,280		1,067,575		N/A
(99.46% of votes cast)		(.27% of votes cast)

Proposal 5

A shareholder proposal requesting a report regarding Linde’s renewable electricity procurement strategy.

Shares Voted For		Shares Voted Against		Shares Abstained		Broker Non-Votes
49,194,027		324,396,810		3,281,197		19,135,838
(13.05% of votes cast)		(82% of votes cast)

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed.

Exhibit No.		Description
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LINDE PLC
By:	/s/	Guillermo Bichara
Name:		Guillermo Bichara
Title:		Chief Legal Officer

Date: July 30, 2026

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