Linde announces initial US$1 billion share repurchase program

Linde’s board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program for up to US$1 billion of its ordinary shares.

‘This initial program for US$1 billion will allow us to immediately take advantage of an opportunistic time for stock repurchases until we formally communicate a comprehensive capital allocation policy in the first quarter,’ said Steve Angel, CEO.

The maximum share threshold is at 5% and the expiration date is 30 April 2019.

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