LIN: Other company developments

Item 8.01. Other Events. On May 13, 2026, Linde plc (the “Company”) issued €600 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), issued €500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.200% Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and issued €500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.800% Notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes”). The 2028 Notes, the 2030 Notes and the 2036 Notes were issued pursuant to a Subscription Agreement, dated May 11, 2026, by and among the Company, as issuer, and the financial institutions named as bookrunners and other managers therein (the “Managers”). The terms of the 2028 Notes, the 2030 Notes and the 2036 Notes are set out in the Final Terms filed as Exhibit 4.1 which is incorporated herein by reference. The net proceeds of the offering were approximately €1,595 million, after giving effect to the fees to the Managers but before other fees and expenses of the offering. Net proceeds of the offering will be used for general corporate purposes. The 2028 Notes, the 2030 Notes and the 2036 Notes have been admitted to the official list of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and for trading on the Euro MTF market operated by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The 2028 Notes, the 2030 Notes and the 2036 Notes were issued under the European debt issuance programme (the “Program”) established on May 11, 2020 by the Company, as last updated on May 4, 2026. The current base prospectus is dated May 4, 2026. Under the Program, the Company may issue unsecured notes (“Notes”) with such terms, including currency, interest rate and maturity, as agreed by the Company and the purchasers of such Notes at the time of sale and as set out in the final terms (“Final Terms”) for the relevant issue of Notes. The current Program will be valid for a period