Other income swung so high in Q1 2024 primarily due to a **benefit of $58 million**, compared to an expense of **$5 million** in the previous year. This change was mainly driven by **$43 million in insurance recoveries** within the Other segment.  **[0001707925-24-000090_lin-20240331.htm:24]** 

Why did Other income swing so high in Q1 2024?

In Q2 2024, Linde's operating profit increase was primarily driven by **higher pricing** and **productivity initiatives**, which more than offset the adverse impacts from **cost inflation** and **currency translation**.  **[0001628280-24-034299_lin-20240630.htm:26]**  Additionally, segment-level improvements, such as an **8% increase** in the Americas and a **12% increase** in the EMEA region, further contributed to the overall operating profit growth.  **[0001628280-24-034299_lin-20240630.htm:30]** 

What drove the operating profit increase in Q2 2024?

The spike in **interest expense** in **Q4 2023** was primarily due to **higher interest rates on the company's debt** and the **hyperinflationary impacts** from the **devaluation of the Argentinian peso**, which added approximately **$20 million** to the expense.  **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:30]** **[LIN_3371987_3]** 

Why did the interest expense spike in Q4 2023?

The significant increase in FY 2023 was driven by **higher operating profit**—with a reported increase of **$2,655 million (49%)** fueled by higher pricing, productivity initiatives, and reduced depreciation and amortization expenses—along with **lower other charges** that dropped from **$1,029 million in 2022 to $40 million in 2023** due to the absence of Russia-Ukraine conflict related costs. Additionally, an **improved effective tax rate** (decreasing from **25.9% to 22.7%**) and further reductions in **depreciation and amortization** helped bolster profitability, collectively contributing to the marked net income increase in FY 2023.  **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:63]** **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:62]** **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:30]** 

What contributed to the significant net income increase in FY 2023?

The surge in **annual EPS** for FY 2023 was driven by a combination of factors. **Higher net income** played a key role, with operating profit rising by **49%** and contributing to a significant increase in net income, while improvements in **operating margins** further supported profitability. Additionally, **share repurchases** reduced the weighted average basic shares outstanding by **2.3%**, which further amplified the EPS increase. Finally, the reduction of **other charges**—notably the decrease from **$1,029 million** to **$40 million** due to adjustments related to Russian subsidiaries—also contributed to the overall improvement in the EPS figures.  **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:81]** **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:28]** **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:62]** 

What factors drove the surge in annual EPS in FY 2023?

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In **FY 2023**, Linde’s cash and cash equivalents declined by **$772 million**. This decrease was driven by a combination of factors: significant cash used in **investing activities**—notably **$3,787 million** in capital expenditures and **$953 million** in net acquisitions (offset partially by **$70 million** from divestitures)—and heavy outflows in **financing activities**, including **$3,958 million** in net share purchases and **$2,482 million** in cash dividends, which along with other financing uses summed to **$5,400 million**. Additionally, there was a **$7 million** negative impact from exchange rate changes, despite operating activities generating **$9,305 million** in cash.  **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:65]** **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:40]** 

What drove the decline in cash and cash equivalents in FY 2023?

The **increase in long-term debt** in Q3 2024 was primarily driven by two factors: the **issuance of new Euro-denominated notes** and the **repayment of existing notes**. Linde issued several new notes across various terms and rates, which added to its debt balance, while simultaneously repaying some of its existing notes. These combined actions led to the jump in debt from **$13,397 million** in Q4 2023 to **$17,475 million** in Q3 2024.  **[0001628280-24-044457_lin-20240930.htm:8]** 

What factors led to the jump in long-term debt in Q3 2024?

The sharp drop in **retained earnings** in FY 2023 was primarily due to the **cancellation of treasury shares and retained earnings** during Linde plc’s intercompany reorganization and relisting, which led to an approximate **$15 billion decrease**. This significant reduction was partially offset by a net income contribution of **$6,199 million** for the year.  **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:93]** **[0001628280-24-007424_lin-20231231.htm:62]** 

Why did retained earnings drop sharply in FY 2023?

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The higher capital expenditures in Q2 2024 were driven by **investments in new plants and production equipment** to support backlog growth requirements, as well as a **large project backlog**—with a sale of gas backlog of large projects under construction estimated at approximately **$4.7 billion**—which necessitated the increased spending.  **[0001628280-24-034299_lin-20240630.htm:33]** 

What drove the higher capital expenditures in Q2 2024?

In **Q2 2024**, the decline in operating cash flow was primarily due to **unfavorable timing of engineering project prepayments**, which led to over **$300 million** in volatility in contract assets and liabilities, and **seasonal effects on interest and tax payments**, including higher euro bond cash payments and increased cash tax payments in the first half of the year.  **[LIN_3396180_3]** **[0001654954-24-009830_linde_ex991.htm:0]** 

Why did operating cash flow decline in Q2 2024?

In Q1 2024, the **increased capital expenditures** were driven by several key factors. The company significantly invested in **new plant and production equipment** to support backlog growth requirements, leading to a **$219 million increase** compared to Q1 2023.  **[0001707925-24-000090_lin-20240331.htm:28]**  Additionally, the higher **capital intensity** is attributed to the commencement of **energy transformation projects**, notably the **OCI project**—one of the largest projects won by the company—with equipment orders in the early stages.  **[0001707925-24-000090_lin-20240331.htm:28]**  Furthermore, the final construction phase of several **electronic projects** also contributed to the elevated capex during this period.  **[LIN_3371987_11]** 

What factors contributed to the increased capex in Q1 2024?

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EMEA

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LINDE (LIN)

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