Linde GmbH

Linde AG: Increase of cash compensation to be paid in the context of the envisaged cash merger squeeze-out to EUR 189.46 per Linde AG share

Linde AG: Execution of merger agreement with Linde Intermediate Holding AG and squeeze-out of minority shareholders against adequate cash compensation in the amount of EUR 188.24 per Linde AG share

Linde AG: Closing of the business combination with Praxair, Inc. after U.S. antitrust clearance of the transaction has been obtained

Linde AG: Status of the merger clearance proceedings for the proposed business combination with Praxair, Inc.

Linde AG: Cash compensation in the event of cash merger squeeze-out after completion of business combination with Praxair, Inc. anticipated to be EUR 188.24 per Linde AG share

Linde AG: Regulatory approval of the proposed business combination with Praxair, Inc. by Chinese antitrust authority