DGAP-News: Linde Public Limited Company / Bekanntmachung der Einberufung zur
Hauptversammlung
Linde Public Limited Company: Bekanntmachung der Einberufung zur
Hauptversammlung am 27.07.2020 in London mit dem Ziel der europaweiten
Verbreitung gemäß §121 AktG
2020-06-09 / 15:05
Bekanntmachung gemäß §121 AktG, übermittelt durch DGAP
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Linde Public Limited Company Guildford, United Kingdom ISIN
IE00BZ12WP82 Notice of 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Linde plc ('Linde' or the
'Company') will be held at 11:00 a.m. local time (British Summer Time)
on Monday, July 27, 2020 at the Corinthia Hotel, Whitehall Place,
Westminster, London, SW1A 2BD, U.K., for the following purposes:
*(please see the notice below regarding possible changes to the meeting
as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic)*
1. By separate resolutions, to re-appoint the
twelve director nominees described in the
proxy statement.
2. To (a) ratify, on an advisory and non-binding
basis, the appointment of
PricewaterhouseCoopers ('PwC') as independent
auditor of the Company and (b) to authorize
the Board, acting through the Audit
Committee, to determine PwC's remuneration.
3. To determine the price range at which the
Company can re-allot shares that it acquires
as treasury shares under Irish law.
4. To approve, on an advisory and non-binding
basis, the compensation of the Company's
named executive officers.
5. To conduct such other business as may
properly come before the meeting.
*Potential Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Annual General
Meeting*
Linde is monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and the related
recommendations and protocols issued by public health authorities and
governments. The health and well-being of Linde's shareholders is a
high priority. If Linde determines that it is not possible or advisable
to hold the Annual General Meeting in person in the usual way, Linde
will announce alternative arrangements for the meeting, which may
include a change in the date or time of the meeting, a change in the
meeting location and/or holding the meeting primarily by means of
remote electronic communication. Linde will announce any such change
and the details on how to participate by press release, which will be
available on Linde's website at
www.linde.com/newsmedia/press-releases
published in the Bundesanzeiger and filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission as additional proxy materials. If you are planning
to attend the meeting, please check the website prior to the meeting
date.
Shareholders may, by technological means, participate in the 2020
Annual General Meeting in Ireland in accordance with section 176 of the
Irish Companies Act 2014 by attending the offices of Arthur Cox, Ten
Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380, Ireland at the time of the
meeting.
The Proxy Statement and a form of proxy are being distributed to
shareholders on or about April 28, 2020. Only holders of record of
Linde ordinary shares at the close of business on April 27, 2020 will
be entitled to notice of the meeting or any adjournment or postponement
thereof. Pursuant to section 1105(2) of the Irish Companies Act 2014,
only holders of record of Linde ordinary shares at 11:00 a.m. local
time (British Summer Time) on July 25, 2020 will be entitled to attend,
speak, ask questions and vote at the meeting in respect of the number
of shares registered in their name at that time.
It is important that your shares be represented and voted at the
meeting. Any shareholder entitled to attend, speak, ask questions and
vote at the meeting, may exercise his or her right to vote by
appointing a proxy or proxies to attend and vote on his or her behalf.
A shareholder may appoint the persons named in the proxy card provided
or another person, who need not be a shareholder in the Company, as a
proxy, by electronic means or in writing, to vote some or all of their
shares. Appointment of a proxy does not preclude members from
attending, speaking and asking questions at the meeting should they
subsequently wish to do so. Please note that proxies may be required to
provide identification to attend the meeting.
*Whether or not you expect to attend the annual general meeting in
person, please promptly provide your proxy by either using the
Internet, as further explained in the accompanying proxy statement, or
by filling in, signing, dating and promptly mailing a proxy card.*
*Further information, including the 2020 Notice of Annual General
Meeting and Proxy Statement, is available at*
_https://investors.linde.com/en/annual-general-meeting-of-shareholders_
*We recommend that you review the further information on the process
for, and deadlines applicable to, voting, attending the meeting and
appointing a proxy under 'Information About the Annual General Meeting
and Voting' on page 78 of the proxy statement.*
Please be aware that, if you own shares in a brokerage account, you
must instruct your broker on how to vote your shares. Without your
instructions, New York Stock Exchange rules do not allow your broker to
vote your shares on any of the proposals except the ratification of the
appointment of the independent auditor. Please exercise your right as a
shareholder to vote on all proposals, including the re-appointment of
the director nominees, by instructing your broker by proxy.
By Order of The Board of Directors
Guildford, United Kingdom, April 28, 2020
Bei Fragen kontaktieren Sie unsere Hotline:
Contact our Hotline for questions:
*+49(0)89 20 190 352*
*hv-service.linde@adeus.de*
*Hinweis:* Aktionäre werden aufgrund der
COVID-19-Pandemie von vornherein gebeten, über
ihr Kreditinstitut eine Proxy Card zu bestellen
und damit ihre Stimmen über den Online-Service
abzugeben, aber keine persönliche Teilnahme an
der ordentlichen Hauptversammlung 2020 der Linde
plc einzuplanen.
*- 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:*
Visit:
_https://investors.linde.com/annual-general-meeting-of-shareholders_
*How to Request and Receive a PAPER Copy:*
If you want to receive a paper 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 TELEPHONE: +49(0)89 20190 352
2) BY E-MAIL: hv-service.linde@adeus.de
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 -*
Please Request a Proxy Card
*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. You can attend the meeting by requesting a Proxy Card,
which will include an attendance ticket. Contact your bank or broker to
request a Proxy Card.
*Vote by Internet:* You can vote by Internet by requesting a Proxy
Card, which will include an Internet access code. Contact your bank or
broker to request a Proxy Card.
*Vote by Mail:* You can vote by mail by requesting a Proxy Card.
Contact your bank or broker to request a Proxy Card.
- Voting Items -
*The Board of Directors recommends a vote 'FOR' the nominees listed
below.*
1. Election of Directors.
Nominees:
1a. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Reitzle
1b. Stephen F. Angel
1c. Prof. DDr. Ann-Kristin Achleitner
1d. Prof. Dr. Clemens Börsig
1e. Dr. Nance K. Dicciani
1f. Dr. Thomas Enders
1g. Franz Fehrenbach
1h. Edward G. Galante
1i. Larry D. McVay
1j. Dr. Victoria Ossadnik
1k. Prof. Dr. Martin H. Richenhagen
1l. Robert L. Wood
*The Board of Directors recommends a vote 'FOR' PROPOSALS 2a and 2b, 3,
and 4.*
2a. To ratify, on an advisory and non-binding
basis, the appointment of
PricewaterhouseCoopers ('PWC') as the
independent auditor.
2b. To authorize the Board, acting through the
Audit Committee, to determine PWC's
remuneration.
3. To determine the price range at which Linde
plc can re-allot shares that it acquires as
treasury shares under Irish law.
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.
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.
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Unternehmen: Linde Public Limited Company
10 Priestley Road
GU2 7XY Guildford
Großbritannien
E-Mail: hv-service.linde@adeus.de
Internet: http://www.linde.com
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