$LIN · Linde plc

Armando Botello, identified as Senior Vice President for APAC at Linde plc, filed a Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities on October 8, 2026. The filing reports his direct ownership of 4,816.906 ordinary shares of Linde plc as of October 1, 2026.

The filing also discloses several derivative securities. These include three restricted stock unit grants covering 170, 244, and 168 ordinary shares, with scheduled full vesting and payout dates on or about March 7, 2027, March 9, 2029, and March 7, 2028, respectively, each converting on a one-for-one basis. Additionally, he holds nine stock option grants to buy ordinary shares. The options cover amounts ranging from 1,085 to 3,460 shares, with exercise prices between $154.00 and $483.62 per share and expiration dates from February 27, 2028 through March 9, 2036. Each option vests over three years in equal annual installments beginning in the year following its grant date.