Linde (LIN) director Robert L. Wood awarded 473 RSUs, now holds shares and deferred units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Linde plc director Robert L. Wood received a grant of 473 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) tied to Linde ordinary shares on March 9, 2026. These RSUs convert to ordinary shares on a 1-for-1 basis and are scheduled to vest in full one year after the grant date, subject to his continued board service, with payout deferred until his board service ends. Following this award, Wood holds 2,861.001 RSUs and 14,463.4815 ordinary shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider WOOD ROBERT L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	473	$0.00	--
holding	Restricted Stock Units	--	--	--
holding	Ordinary Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 473 shares (Direct); Ordinary Shares — 14,463.482 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Conversion to Linde plc Ordinary Shares is on a 1-for-1 basis. This RSU award shall vest in full one year after the March 9, 2026 date of grant, provided that the awardee serves on the Linde plc Board of Directors continuously through the vesting date, except under certain circumstances in which a pro-rata payout may be made. The payout of the vested RSU award has been deferred and will be made in Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis upon the reporting person's termination of service on the Board of Directors. Restricted Stock Units that have fully vested but whose payout in Linde plc Ordinary Shares has been deferred by the reporting person until termination of services as a director or a specific future date.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

WOOD ROBERT L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LINDE PLC

FORGE, 43 CHURCH STREET WEST

(Street)

WOKING SURREY X0 GU216HT

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LINDE PLC [ LIN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Ordinary Shares								14,463.4815	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	03/09/2026		A		473		(2)	(2)	Ordinary Shares	473	$0	473	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)							(3)	(3)	Ordinary Shares	2,861.001		2,861.001	D(3)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Conversion to Linde plc Ordinary Shares is on a 1-for-1 basis.

2. This RSU award shall vest in full one year after the March 9, 2026 date of grant, provided that the awardee serves on the Linde plc Board of Directors continuously through the vesting date, except under certain circumstances in which a pro-rata payout may be made. The payout of the vested RSU award has been deferred and will be made in Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis upon the reporting person's termination of service on the Board of Directors.

3. Restricted Stock Units that have fully vested but whose payout in Linde plc Ordinary Shares has been deferred by the reporting person until termination of services as a director or a specific future date.

Remarks:

	Anthony M. Pepper as attorney-in-fact	03/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did LIN director Robert L. Wood report in this Form 4?

Robert L. Wood reported receiving a grant of 473 Restricted Stock Units from Linde plc. These RSUs are a form of equity compensation that will convert into ordinary shares, adding to his existing RSU and share holdings.

How many Restricted Stock Units did Robert L. Wood receive from Linde (LIN)?

He received 473 Restricted Stock Units tied to Linde plc ordinary shares. This award increases his total RSU holdings to 2,861.001 units, which will ultimately be settled in Linde ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis.

When do Robert L. Wood’s new Linde (LIN) RSUs vest and pay out?

The new RSU award is scheduled to vest in full one year after the March 9, 2026 grant date, if he continues serving on Linde’s board. The payout of vested RSUs is deferred until his service on the board ends.

What is the conversion rate for Robert L. Wood’s Linde (LIN) RSUs?

Each Restricted Stock Unit converts into one Linde plc ordinary share on a one-for-one basis. This means his 2,861.001 RSUs represent the right to receive the same number of ordinary shares when they are ultimately settled.

How many Linde (LIN) ordinary shares does Robert L. Wood hold after this filing?

After this filing, Robert L. Wood directly holds 14,463.4815 Linde plc ordinary shares. In addition, he has 2,861.001 Restricted Stock Units that will convert into ordinary shares upon settlement under the plan’s terms.

Is Robert L. Wood’s Form 4 for Linde (LIN) a market buy or sell?

No, this Form 4 reflects an equity compensation grant, not an open-market trade. The 473 Restricted Stock Units were awarded to him as a director, with no reported market purchase or sale of Linde shares in this filing.