ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(d)

Election of New Director

On January 23, 2023, the Board of Directors elected Hugh Grant as new member of the Board of Directors effective on that date. Mr. Grant will serve on the Nomination and Governance Committee and the Human Capital Committee. He will be entitled to participate in the Linde non-management director compensation program described under the caption "Director Compensation: Director Compensation Program" in the Company's 2022 proxy statement dated April 29, 2022.



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