LIN Linde plc

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SEC Filings & Insider Trading Activity 2026

Business Overview

• • World's largest industrial gas company; $33,986M revenue in FY2025, up ~3% YoY from $33,005M in FY2024
• • ~64% of 2025 sales outside U.S., spanning ~85 countries across EMEA, APAC, and Americas
• • Clean energy emphasis: portfolio covers full hydrogen value chain — green (electrolysis), blue (SMR/ATR + CCS), and recovered low-carbon hydrogen
• • Notable leadership restructuring: new COO (Sean Durbin), new CHRO (Desiree Bacher), new Engineering SVP (Stefano Innocenzi), new Americas SVP (Ben Glazer) — all effective 2025
• • CEO Sanjiv Lamba added Chairman role effective January 31, 2026 — combined CEO/Chairman structure

Management Discussion & Analysis

• • Revenue $33,986M, up $981M (+3%) YoY; price/mix +2%, acquisitions +1%, volumes flat, currency and cost pass-through neutral
• • Reported operating margin 26.3% vs 26.2%; adjusted operating margin 29.8% vs 29.5%; cost of sales fell to 51.2% of sales from 51.9%
• • Best segment: EMEA operating margin 35.7% vs 33.3%, profit +$275M (+10%); worst: APAC flat sales, profit +$15M (+1%) at 29.0% vs 28.9% margin
• • Operating cash flow $10,350M (+$927M YoY); capex $5,261M; share buybacks $4,578M; dividends $2,811M (8% per-share increase to $6.00)
• • Backlog of large projects under construction ~$7.3B; key risks include GHG regulation, cost inflation, and base volume declines in EMEA and APAC

Risk Factors

• • Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets ~$30B combined ($28B + $2B) at risk of impairment from economic disruption or market cap decline
• • Energy largest single cost item in gas production; regional supply disruptions unpredictable and not fully hedged via customer pass-through clauses
• • IRS could challenge Linde's non-domestic U.S. tax status; UK exit charges possible if tax residency shifts from current UK-resident treatment
• • Operations in 80+ countries exposed to tariffs, sanctions, currency devaluations, and potential asset nationalization/expropriation
• • Key-person dependency on highly skilled technical workforce; loss of personnel in manufacturing, technology, or distribution threatens competitive advantage

What are the latest LIN SEC filings in 2026?

Linde plc (LIN) has filed a 10-K annual report on February 25, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on May 1, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 31, 2026 with the SEC. SignalX tracks every new SEC EDGAR filing daily, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 insider transactions, with AI-powered summaries of key sections.

When did LIN file its most recent 10-K annual report?

Linde plc (LIN) filed its most recent 10-K annual report on February 25, 2026. The 10-K includes audited financial statements, business overview, risk factors, and management discussion, all available on SignalX with AI-generated summaries and XBRL financial data.

How do I view LIN 10-Q quarterly reports?

Linde plc (LIN)'s most recent 10-Q quarterly report was filed on May 1, 2026. SignalX displays every LIN 10-Q with AI-generated summaries of the MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis) and Risk Factors sections, plus links to the original SEC EDGAR document.

What 8-K current reports has LIN filed recently?

Linde plc (LIN)'s most recent 8-K was filed on July 31, 2026. 8-K filings disclose material corporate events such as earnings releases, executive changes, mergers, and other significant developments. SignalX surfaces each 8-K with item-level summaries so you can quickly see what happened.

Where can I find LIN insider trading activity (Form 4)?

SignalX aggregates every LIN Form 4 insider transaction from SEC EDGAR. Form 4 reports show when officers, directors, and 10% shareholders buy or sell company stock, with transaction code, share count, and price per share.

How often does LIN file with the SEC?

Linde plc (LIN) files a 10-K annual report once per year (typically within 60 days of fiscal year-end) and 10-Q quarterly reports three times per year. 8-K current reports are filed as needed when material events occur, and Form 4 insider transaction reports are due within two business days of a trade. SignalX monitors SEC EDGAR daily to surface every new LIN filing with AI-powered analysis.

What is the difference between 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K SEC filings?

A 10-K is a comprehensive annual report with audited financials, business overview, and risk factors. A 10-Q is a shorter quarterly report with unaudited financials and management discussion. An 8-K is a current report filed when a material event occurs, such as earnings releases, executive changes, acquisitions, or other significant developments. SignalX provides AI-generated summaries for all three filing types for Linde plc (LIN).

What is LIN's SEC CIK number?

Linde plc (LIN)'s SEC CIK (Central Index Key) number is 1707925. The CIK is a unique identifier assigned by the SEC to every filing entity. You can use CIK 1707925 to look up all LIN filings on SEC EDGAR, or browse them here on SignalX with AI-powered analysis.

Where can I find LIN return on equity (ROE) and financial data?

SignalX extracts XBRL financial data from Linde plc (LIN) 10-K annual filings, including revenue, net income, gross profit, operating income, EPS, total assets, stockholders' equity, and operating cash flow. Return on equity (ROE) can be derived from net income divided by stockholders' equity. Multi-year financial trends are displayed in the Financial Summary table above.