01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 13, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Linde plc (LIN) has announced the successful issuance of €1.6 billion in aggregate principal amount of new notes across three tranches on May 13, 2026.
These include €600 million of Floating Rate Notes due 2028, €500 million of 3.200%a Notes due 2030, and €500 million of 3.800% Notes due 2036. The net proceeds from this offering, approximately €1,595 million after fees, will be utilized for general corporate purposes. This debt issuance was conducted under the Company's established European debt issuance program, which was recently updated on May 4, 2026, and is valid for one year.
The new notes have been admitted to the official list of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and will trade on the Euro MTF market. The issuance was coordinated by several financial institutions acting as bookrunners and managers.
The notes are unsecured and guaranteed by Linde GmbH and Linde Inc., wholly-owned subsidiaries, with these guarantees previously filed and confirmations updated for the current program. This move diversifies Linde's debt maturity profile and provides financial flexibility.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Linde plc raised approximately €1.6 billion through the issuance of new notes.
- Three tranches of notes were issued: €600 million Floating Rate Notes due 2028, €500 million 3.200% Notes due 2030, and €500 million 3.800% Notes due 2036.
- Net proceeds of approximately €1,595 million will be used for general corporate purposes.
- The issuance was made under Linde's European debt issuance program, most recently updated on May 4, 2026.
- The notes are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and will trade on the Euro MTF market.
- The new debt is unsecured but guaranteed by subsidiaries Linde GmbH and Linde Inc.
- The debt issuance program is valid for one year from May 4, 2026, and has an aggregate authorization limit of €25 billion.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total amount of debt raised by Linde plc in this offering?
Linde plc raised a total of €1.6 billion in aggregate principal amount across three new note issuances.
How will the proceeds from the new debt issuance be used?
The net proceeds of approximately €1,595 million will be used for general corporate purposes.
Are these new notes secured or unsecured?
The notes issued under the European debt issuance program are unsecured. However, they are guaranteed by Linde GmbH and Linde Inc., wholly-owned subsidiaries of Linde plc.
Where are these newly issued notes traded?
The notes have been admitted to the official list of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and are available for trading on the Euro MTF market operated by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
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