What were the main outcomes of Linde plc's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 25, 2022?

The AGM saw shareholders vote on several key proposals. The most significant outcomes include the election of all ten director nominees, the ratification of PWC as the independent auditor, and the approval of the board's authority regarding auditor remuneration. Advisory votes on executive compensation and the Directors' Remuneration Report, along with a vote on treasury share re-allotment and a shareholder proposal on voting requirements, were also addressed.

How did shareholders vote on the election of directors?

Shareholders expressed strong confidence in the company's leadership. All ten director nominees were elected to serve until the 2023 annual general meeting, with 'For' votes ranging from 85.55% to 99.30% of the votes cast for individual nominees.

Was the appointment of the company's independent auditor ratified?

Yes, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as the independent auditor was ratified by shareholders on an advisory and non-binding basis, with 92.10% of the votes cast in favor. Shareholders also approved the board's authority to set PWC's remuneration with 96.53% of votes cast in favor.

What was the outcome of the advisory vote on executive compensation?

The advisory, non-binding vote on the compensation of Linde plc's Named Executive Officers resulted in approval from 83.65% of the votes cast. While a majority approved, approximately 15.50% of votes were cast against it.

LIN 8-K: Shareholder Matters

Summary

This 8-K filing from Linde plc details the outcomes of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 25, 2022. The key takeaway for investors is the overwhelmingly positive shareholder support for the company's leadership and proposed resolutions. All ten director nominees were elected with substantial 'For' votes, indicating strong confidence in the current board's governance. Furthermore, shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as the independent auditor and approved the board's authority to determine PWC's remuneration with very high approval margins.

Key Highlights

1All ten director nominees were elected to serve until the 2023 annual general meeting with strong majority support, indicating shareholder confidence in the board.
2Shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as the independent auditor with 92.10% of votes cast in favor.
3Shareholders approved the authorization for the Board, acting through the Audit Committee, to determine PWC's remuneration with 96.53% of votes cast in favor.
4An advisory vote on the compensation of Linde plc's Named Executive Officers received 83.65% approval.
5An advisory vote on the Directors' Remuneration Report (excluding the policy) received 83.90% approval.
6Shareholders approved the determination of the price range for re-allotting treasury shares with a commanding 99.54% of votes cast in favor.
7A shareholder proposal to reduce any supermajority vote requirement in Linde's constitution to a simple majority passed with 52.32% of votes cast in favor, though it faced significant opposition (47.04%).

LINDE PLC 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jul 29, 2022)

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