Linde PLC DEFA14A, filed Apr 29, 2020
Linde PLC (LIN)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on July 27, 2020. Meeting Information LINDE PLC Meeting Type: Annual General Meeting For holders as of: April 27, 2020 Date: July 27, 2020 Time: 11:00 A.M., local time Location: The Corinthia Hotel Whitehall Place, Westminster London, SW1A 2BD, U.K. Please see the notice in the 2020 Linde plc Proxy Statement regarding possible changes to the meeting as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. LINDE PLC THE PRIESTLEY CENTRE 10 PRIESTLEY ROAD, SURREY RESEARCH PARK GUILDFORD, SURREY GU2 7XY UNITED KINGDOM D15026-P40312-P40313-Z77217 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 2020 PROXY STATEMENT 2019 FORM 10-K AND ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 2019 IFRS ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*:sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before July 13, 2020 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote D15027-P40312-P40313-Z77217 Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" the nominees listed below. 1.Election of Directors. The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" PROPOSALS 2a and 2b, 3, and 4. Nominees: 1a.Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Reitzle 2a. To ratify, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PWC") as the independent auditor. 1b.Stephen F. Angel 2b. To authorize the Board, acting through the Audit Committee, to determine PWC's remuneration. 1c. Prof. DDr. Ann-Kristin Achleitner 1d. Prof. Dr. Clemens Börsig 3. To determine the price range at which Linde plc can re-allot shares that it acquires as treasury shares under Irish law. 1e. Dr. Nance K. Dicciani 4. To approve, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of Linde plc's Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in the 2020 Proxy Statement. 1f. Dr. Thomas Enders 1g. Franz Fehrenbach In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. 1h. Edward G. Galante 1i. Larry D. McVay 1j. Dr. Victoria Ossadnik 1k. Prof. Dr. Martin H. Richenhagen 1l. Robert L. Wood D15028-P40312-P40313-Z77217
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