Linde (NYSE: LIN) SVP granted shares, RSUs and stock options
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Linde plc SVP and Chief HR Officer Desiree Bacher reported routine equity compensation activity. She received performance share units tied to return on capital and relative total shareholder return, covering 727 and 260 underlying ordinary shares, as well as 503 restricted stock units and 4,098 stock options exercisable at 483.6200 per share.
Previously granted PSUs and RSUs from March 7, 2023 vested and paid out on March 9, 2026, delivering ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis. A total of 407 ordinary shares were withheld at 484.7400 per share to cover tax obligations, which reduced the net shares issued but did not involve open-market sales.
After these transactions, Bacher directly holds 979 ordinary shares. She also retains unexercised equity awards, including restricted stock units covering 309 and 300 ordinary shares, stock options covering 2,168, 1,920 and 1,690 shares with exercise prices between 354.1400 and 468.7700, and 61.637 deferred stock units, all convertible into ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,247 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
19 txns
Insider
Bacher Desiree
Role
SVP, Chief HR Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Performance Share Units (ROC) | 727 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Share Units (ROC) | 727 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Performance Share Units (RTSR) | 260 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Share Units (RTSR) | 260 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 503 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 260 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Stock Options (right to buy) | 4,098 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 727 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Ordinary Shares | 228 | $484.74 | $111K |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 260 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Ordinary Shares | 82 | $484.74 | $40K |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 260 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Ordinary Shares | 97 | $484.74 | $47K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Options (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Options (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Options (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Deferred Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Performance Share Units (ROC) — 727 shares (Direct);
Performance Share Units (RTSR) — 260 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 503 shares (Direct);
Stock Options (right to buy) — 4,098 shares (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 866 shares (Direct);
Deferred Stock Units — 61.637 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Ordinary shares acquired pursuant to the payout of a performance share unit ("PSU") grant made on March 7, 2023. Ordinary shares withheld from the payout to cover tax withholdings. Ordinary shares acquired pursuant to the payout of a restricted stock unit ("RSU") grant made on March 7, 2023. Conversion to Linde plc Ordinary Shares is on a one-for-one basis. The PSU paid out on March 9, 2026, and the number of shares awarded and paid out was determined based upon the average annual return on capital ("ROC") of Linde plc from 2023-2025 measured against ROC goals set by the Human Capital Committee of the Board of Directors when the PSU was granted on March 7, 2023. The PSU paid out on March 9, 2026, and the number of shares awarded and paid out was determined based upon the relative total shareholder return ("RTSR") of Linde plc from 2023-2025 measured against TSR goals set by the Human Capital Committee of the Board of Directors when the PSU was granted on March 7, 2023. Restricted Stock Units that will vest in full and payout on or about March 9, 2029 in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. Restricted Stock Units that will vest in full and payout on or about March 7, 2028 in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. Restricted Stock Units that will vest in full and payout on or about March 7, 2027 in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. Restricted Stock Units that vested in full and paid out on March 9, 2026, in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. This option vests over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on March 9, 2027. This option vests over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on March 7, 2026. This option vests over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on March 7, 2025. This option vests over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on March 7, 2024. Deferred stock units acquired under the Linde Compensation 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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Linde (LIN) SVP Desiree Bacher report?
Desiree Bacher reported equity compensation activity, including vesting of prior performance and restricted stock units and a new grant of stock options. No open-market purchases or sales occurred; dispositions were shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations tied to these awards.
What new equity awards did Linde grant to Desiree Bacher in this filing?
Bacher received 727 performance share units based on return on capital, 260 performance share units based on relative total shareholder return, 503 restricted stock units, and 4,098 stock options. The options have a 483.6200 exercise price and begin vesting in annual installments starting in 2027.
What unvested or unexercised Linde equity awards does Desiree Bacher retain?
Bacher retains restricted stock units covering 309 and 300 underlying ordinary shares, stock options on 2,168, 1,920 and 1,690 shares with exercise prices between 354.1400 and 468.7700, plus 61.637 deferred stock units. Each unit or option is linked one-for-one to Linde ordinary shares.