LIN: Financial results

ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On July 31, 2026, Linde plc issued a press release setting forth Linde plc’s results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of Linde plc’s press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02. ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof: Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated July 31, 2026 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. LINDE PLC Date: July 31, 2026 By: /s/ Denny Brown Name: Denny Brown Title: Principal Accounting Officer 3