Linde plc Director Hugh Grant Acquires Deferred Stock Units

Transaction Overview

On October 1, 2026, Hugh Grant, a member of the Board of Directors at Linde plc ($LIN), acquired 72.425 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) under the Linde Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan. The units were awarded at an exercise price of $0.00 per share as part of standard non-employee director compensation arrangements.

Holdings Summary

• Deferred Stock Units Acquired: 72.425 units
• Post-Transaction DSU Balance: 651.7 units
• Other Directly Owned Securities:
  • Ordinary Shares: 1,081.914 shares
  • Restricted Stock Units (Fully Vested, Payout Deferred): 473.148 units
  • Restricted Stock Units (March 2026 Grant): 476.009 units

Terms and Conditions

The acquired Deferred Stock Units settle into Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a 1-for-1 basis upon termination of Mr. Grant's service as a director, in accordance with the terms of the Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan.

Market Significance

This filing reflects routine quarterly director retainer or fee deferral into stock units rather than an open-market transaction. As a scheduled compensatory award, it carries low market significance.