Form 4: Linde PLC Executive VP David P. Strauss Reports Transaction in Company Stock
SEC Form 4
Executive VP and Chief HR Officer of Linde PLC, David P. Strauss, reports a transaction involving the sale of ordinary shares and holdings in restricted stock units and stock options.
Summary
- On May 16, 2025, David P. Strauss, Executive VP and Chief HR Officer of Linde PLC, reported a transaction involving Linde PLC ordinary shares.
- Strauss sold 1,987.16 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of $457.04, with prices ranging from $456.94 to $457.14 per share.
- Following the transaction, Strauss directly owns 4,688.993 ordinary shares and indirectly owns 22,639.04 shares through a family trust and 1,949.383 shares through a 401(k).
- Strauss also holds various restricted stock units and stock options with different vesting schedules and exercise prices.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a neutral report of an insider transaction. The sale of shares could be for various personal financial reasons and doesn't necessarily reflect a negative outlook on the company.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure required by the SEC for corporate insiders, providing transparency into their transactions in company stock. It's a standard practice across publicly traded companies.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/27/2019 | Stock options vested in full over three years beginning on this date. |
| 03/20/2020 | Stock options vested in full over three years beginning on this date. |
| 03/09/2021 | Stock options vested in full over three years beginning on this date. |
| 03/08/2022 | Stock options vested in full over three years beginning on this date. |
| 03/07/2023 | Stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on this date. |
| 03/07/2024 | Stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on this date. |
| 03/07/2025 | Stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on this date. |
| 03/07/2026 | Stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on this date; Restricted Stock Units will vest in full and payout on or about March 7, 2026. |
| 03/07/2027 | Restricted Stock Units will vest in full and payout on or about this date. |
| 03/07/2028 | Restricted Stock Units will vest in full and payout on or about this date. |
| 03/09/2030 | Expiration date for some stock options. |
| 03/08/2031 | Expiration date for some stock options. |
| 03/07/2032 | Expiration date for some stock options. |
| 03/07/2033 | Expiration date for some stock options. |
| 03/07/2034 | Expiration date for some stock options. |
| 03/07/2035 | Expiration date for some stock options. |
| 05/16/2025 | Date of the reported transaction. |
| 05/20/2025 | Date of signature by attorney-in-fact. |
Keywords
Linde PLC, David P. Strauss, Executive VP, Chief HR Officer, Form 4, Stock transaction, Ordinary shares, Restricted Stock Units, Stock options, Beneficial ownership
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