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Hugh Grant receives 63.724 deferred stock units at Linde (LIN)

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

Linde plc director Hugh Grant reported a compensation-related equity award. He received 63.724 deferred stock units under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan, each payable in one Linde ordinary share on a one-for-one basis. After this grant, he holds 579.275 deferred stock units, 1,081.914 ordinary shares directly, and restricted stock units tied to 473.148 and 476.009 underlying ordinary shares, all reflecting equity-based director compensation rather than open-market trading.

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Insider GRANT HUGH
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Stock Units 63.724 $0.00 --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Ordinary Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 579.275 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Stock Units — 476.009 shares (Direct, null); Ordinary Shares — 1,081.914 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Conversion to Linde plc Ordinary Shares is on a 1-for-1 basis. Deferred stock units acquired under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan ("Plan"). The deferred stock units will payout in Linde plc Ordinary Share on a one-for-one basis in accordance with the Plan. 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 vested in full but whose payout has been deferred under the Linde Non-Employee Deferral Plan.
Deferred stock units granted 63.724 units Award under Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan
Deferred stock units held 579.275 units Total deferred stock units following transaction
Ordinary shares held 1,081.914 shares Direct ownership after reported transactions
RSUs underlying shares block 1 473.148 shares Restricted Stock Units linked to Linde ordinary shares
RSUs underlying shares block 2 476.009 shares Additional Restricted Stock Units linked to ordinary shares
Conversion ratio 1-for-1 Deferred and restricted stock units to ordinary shares
Deferred stock units financial
"Deferred stock units acquired under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan ("Plan")."
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
"This RSU award shall vest in full one year after the March 9, 2026 date of grant,"
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 stock units acquired under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan ("Plan")."
one-for-one basis financial
"will payout in Linde plc Ordinary Share on a one-for-one basis in accordance with the Plan."
termination of service on the Board of Directors financial
"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."
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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)
07/01/2026
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
Deferred Stock Units(1)07/01/2026A63.724 (2) (2)Ordinary Shares63.724$0579.275D
Restricted Stock Units$0(1) (3) (3)Ordinary Shares476.009476.009D
Restricted Stock Units$0 (4) (4)Ordinary Shares473.148473.148D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Conversion to Linde plc Ordinary Shares is on a 1-for-1 basis.
2. Deferred stock units acquired under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan ("Plan"). The deferred stock units will payout in Linde plc Ordinary Share on a one-for-one basis in accordance with the Plan.
3. 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.
4. Restricted stock Units that have vested in full but whose payout has been deferred under the Linde Non-Employee Deferral Plan.
Remarks:
Anthony M. Pepper as attorney-in-fact07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Linde (LIN) director Hugh Grant report in this Form 4?

Hugh Grant reported receiving 63.724 deferred stock units as a compensation award. These units were granted under Linde’s Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan and are payable in ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis, reflecting non-cash, equity-based director compensation.

How many Linde (LIN) deferred stock units does Hugh Grant hold after the grant?

After the grant, Hugh Grant holds 579.275 deferred stock units. These units are linked to Linde ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis under the director deferral plan, providing equity exposure that will settle in shares at a future payout time.

What other Linde (LIN) equity awards does Hugh Grant hold besides deferred stock units?

Hugh Grant holds restricted stock units tied to 473.148 and 476.009 underlying Linde ordinary shares. According to the filing, some RSUs vest one year after the March 9, 2026 grant date, with payout deferred until his termination of service from the board.

Does this Linde (LIN) Form 4 show Hugh Grant buying or selling shares on the market?

The Form 4 does not show open-market purchases or sales. It reports a grant of 63.724 deferred stock units and updates to existing holdings in ordinary shares and restricted stock units, all related to director compensation and deferral arrangements.

How are Hugh Grant’s Linde (LIN) deferred and restricted stock units settled?

Both deferred stock units and restricted stock units are settled in Linde plc ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis. Deferred units pay out under the Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan, while certain RSUs vest after one year and pay out upon termination of board service.