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AGM/EGMJul 30, 2026, 10:16 AM

Linde Shareholders Approve Directors, Auditor, and Compensation

AI Summary

Linde plc held its Annual General Meeting on July 28, 2026, with 85.65% of shares outstanding represented. Shareholders elected all nine director nominees, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as the independent auditor, and approved the Board's authority to determine auditor remuneration. Additionally, executive compensation was approved on an advisory basis, and a proposal regarding the re-allotment of treasury shares passed. A shareholder proposal concerning renewable electricity procurement strategy was rejected.

Key Highlights

  • Nine director nominees elected with high approval, ranging from 93.55% to 99.42% of votes cast.
  • Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent auditor with 92.18% of votes cast.
  • Board authorized to determine PwC's remuneration, approved with 97.74% of votes cast.
  • Advisory approval for Named Executive Officers' compensation received 94.42% of votes cast.
  • Proposal to determine price range for re-allotting treasury shares approved with 99.46% of votes cast.
  • Shareholder proposal on renewable electricity procurement strategy rejected with 82% of votes cast.