01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 30, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Linde plc (LIN) filed an 8-K on July 30, 2026, detailing the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on July 28, 2026.
The meeting saw strong shareholder participation, with 85.65%a of outstanding shares present or represented by proxy, indicating significant investor engagement. All nine director nominees were overwhelmingly elected to serve until the 2027 annual general meeting, with a minimum of 93.55% of votes cast in favor for each nominee. Key proposals also received substantial support.
Shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as the independent auditor and approved the remuneration determination for PWC, with over 92%b and 97% of votes cast in favor, respectively. The compensation of Named Executive Officers was also approved on an advisory basis, with approximately 94.42% of votes cast in favor.
Furthermore, the company received strong backing for its proposal to determine the price range for re-allotting treasury shares. However, a shareholder proposal requesting a report on renewable electricity procurement strategy was narrowly defeated, with only 13.05%c of votes cast in favor.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All nine director nominees were overwhelmingly re-elected with high percentages of votes cast in favor, demonstrating strong board confidence.
- The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as the independent auditor was ratified by shareholders with a significant majority (92.18% of votes cast).
- Shareholders approved the authorization for the Audit Committee to determine PWC's remuneration with a very high level of support (97.74% of votes cast).
- The compensation of Linde's Named Executive Officers received advisory approval with approximately 94.42% of votes cast in favor.
- Shareholders strongly approved the proposal to determine the price range for re-allotting treasury shares, with 99.46% of votes cast in favor.
- A shareholder proposal requesting a report on renewable electricity procurement strategy was not approved, receiving only 13.05% of votes cast in favor.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the overall turnout for Linde plc's Annual General Meeting?
The Linde plc Annual General Meeting had a strong turnout, with 396,007,872 shares present or represented by proxy, which constituted 85.65% of the total outstanding shares entitled to vote.
Were all director nominees elected?
Yes, all nine director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual general meeting of shareholders. The lowest percentage of votes cast in favor for any nominee was 93.55%.
How did shareholders vote on the appointment and remuneration of the independent auditor?
Shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as the independent auditor with 92.18% of votes cast in favor. Additionally, they approved the authorization for the Board, through the Audit Committee, to determine PWC's remuneration with 97.74% of votes cast in favor.
What was the outcome of the shareholder proposal regarding renewable electricity procurement?
The shareholder proposal requesting a report on Linde's renewable electricity procurement strategy was not approved. Only 13.05% of the votes cast were in favor of this proposal.
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