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Linde (LIN) director Hugh Grant granted deferred and restricted stock units

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GRANT HUGH reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Linde plc director Hugh Grant reported a routine equity compensation grant and updated his holdings. He received 68.85 Deferred Stock Units as a grant, each convertible into one Linde ordinary share on a 1-for-1 basis under the company’s non-employee director deferral plan.

After the grant, he directly holds 515.551 Deferred Stock Units, 473 and 470.156 Restricted Stock Units that each correspond 1-for-1 to ordinary shares, and 1,081.914 ordinary shares. One RSU award is scheduled to vest in full one year after the March 9, 2026 grant date, subject to continued Board service, with payout deferred until his Board service ends.

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Insider GRANT HUGH
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Stock Units 68.85 $0.00 --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Ordinary Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 515.551 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 473 shares (Direct); Ordinary Shares — 1,081.914 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. The Restricted Stock Units that have vested in full but whose payout has been deferred under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan. Deferred stock units acquired under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan. The deferred stock units will payout in Linde plc Ordinary Share on a one-for-one basis in accordance with the Plan.
Deferred Stock Units granted 68.85 units Equity grant on April 1, 2026
Deferred Stock Units after grant 515.551 units Director Hugh Grant holdings
RSUs underlying shares (award 1) 473.0000 shares Restricted Stock Units tied to ordinary shares
RSUs underlying shares (award 2) 470.1560 shares Restricted Stock Units tied to ordinary shares
Ordinary shares held 1,081.914 shares Direct ownership after reported updates
Deferred Stock Units financial
"He received 68.85 Deferred Stock Units as a grant, each convertible"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"473 and 470.156 Restricted Stock Units that each correspond 1-for-1"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan financial
"deferred under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
GRANT HUGH

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O LINDE PLC
FORGE, 43 CHURCH STREET WEST

(Street)
WOKING SURREYGU216HT

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED KINGDOM

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LINDE PLC [ LIN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Ordinary Shares1,081.914D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$0(1) (2) (2)Ordinary Shares473473D
Restricted Stock Units$0(1) (3) (3)Ordinary Shares470.156470.156D
Deferred Stock Units(1)04/01/2026A68.85 (4) (4)Ordinary Shares68.85$0515.551D
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. The Restricted Stock Units that have vested in full but whose payout has been deferred under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan.
4. Deferred stock units acquired under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan. The deferred stock units will payout in Linde plc Ordinary Share on a one-for-one basis in accordance with the Plan.
Remarks:
Anthony M. Pepper as attorney-in-fact04/03/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hugh Grant report for LINDE PLC (LIN)?

Hugh Grant, a director of Linde plc, reported receiving 68.85 Deferred Stock Units as an equity grant. These units are part of his non-employee director compensation and convert into ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis under the company’s deferral plan.

How many Linde plc Deferred Stock Units does Hugh Grant now hold?

Following the latest grant, Hugh Grant holds 515.551 Deferred Stock Units. Each unit represents the right to receive one Linde plc ordinary share in the future, generally in accordance with the terms of the company’s non-employee director deferral plan.

What Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) positions does Hugh Grant have in Linde plc (LIN)?

Hugh Grant holds Restricted Stock Units corresponding to 473 and 470.156 underlying Linde plc ordinary shares. One RSU award vests in full one year after the March 9, 2026 grant date, assuming continuous Board service through that vesting date.

When will Hugh Grant’s Linde plc RSU award vest and be paid out?

One RSU award will vest in full one year after the March 9, 2026 grant date, if Hugh Grant continues serving on the Board. The payout of vested RSUs is deferred and will be made in ordinary shares when his Board service terminates, subject to plan terms.

How many Linde plc ordinary shares does Hugh Grant directly hold after this filing?

After the reported transactions and updates, Hugh Grant directly holds 1,081.914 Linde plc ordinary shares. This figure reflects his direct ownership position separate from Deferred Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units disclosed in the same report.

Are Hugh Grant’s Deferred Stock Units and RSUs in Linde plc settled in cash or shares?

Hugh Grant’s Deferred Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units are settled in Linde plc ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis. Payment generally occurs in shares under the company’s non-employee director deferral plan and upon specified vesting or service-termination events.