Summary
Linde plc has announced the issuance of €1.891 billion in aggregate principal amount of new senior unsecured notes across three tranches: €500 million maturing in 2025 at 3.625%, €750 million maturing in 2029 at 3.375%, and €650 million maturing in 2034 at 3.625%. These notes were issued under the company's European debt issuance program, which has an aggregate authorized limit of €10 billion. The net proceeds from this offering are intended for general corporate purposes. This move indicates proactive capital management by Linde to potentially fund ongoing operations, strategic initiatives, or refinance existing debt.
Key Highlights
- 1Linde plc issued €1.891 billion in new debt across three tranches.
- 2The new notes mature in 2025, 2029, and 2034 with coupon rates of 3.625%, 3.375%, and 3.625% respectively.
- 3Proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes.
- 4The issuance occurred under Linde's established European debt issuance program.
- 5The notes are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange's Euro MTF market.
- 6The debt issuance program has an aggregate authorized limit of €10 billion.
- 7Guarantees for the notes are provided by Linde GmbH and Linde Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Linde plc raised approximately €1,891 million in aggregate principal amount from the offering of new notes.
The net proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes.
The new notes consist of €500 million of 3.625% Notes due 2025, €750 million of 3.375% Notes due 2029, and €650 million of 3.625% Notes due 2034.
The notes were issued under Linde plc's European debt issuance program, established on May 11, 2020, and most recently updated on May 4, 2023.