Form 4: Linde PLC Executive VP David Strauss Reports Stock Transactions
SEC Form 4
Executive VP and Chief HR Officer of Linde PLC, David P. Strauss, reports acquisition and disposal of ordinary shares and stock options.
Summary
- David P. Strauss, Executive VP and Chief HR Officer of Linde PLC, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
- On March 3, 2025, Strauss acquired 7,545 ordinary shares at $154 and disposed of 2,477 shares at a weighted average price of $469.74.
- He also disposed of 5,068 shares to cover exercise price and tax withholdings at $469.95.
- Following these transactions, Strauss directly owns 1,299.897 ordinary shares and indirectly owns 24,626.2 shares through a family trust and 1,946.055 shares through a 401(k).
- The report also details holdings of restricted stock units and stock options with various vesting schedules and exercise prices.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a standard SEC filing detailing stock transactions, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are a routine part of executive compensation and provide transparency into insider transactions, which are closely monitored by investors.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/20/2020 | Stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on this date. |
| 03/08/2022 | Stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on this date. |
| 03/07/2023 | Stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on this date. |
| 03/08/2024 | Restricted Stock Units that will vest in full and payout on or about this date in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. |
| 03/07/2024 | Stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on this date. |
| 03/07/2025 | Restricted Stock Units that will vest in full and payout on or about this date in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. |
| 03/03/2025 | Date of earliest transaction reported; acquisition and disposal of ordinary shares. |
| 03/07/2025 | Stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments beginning on this date. |
| 03/07/2026 | Restricted Stock Units that will vest in full and payout on or about this date in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. |
| 03/07/2027 | Restricted Stock Units that will vest in full and payout on or about this date in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. |
| 02/27/2028 | Stock options expire on this date. |
| 03/20/2029 | Stock options expire on this date. |
| 03/09/2030 | Stock options expire on this date. |
| 03/08/2031 | Stock options expire on this date. |
| 03/07/2032 | Stock options expire on this date. |
| 03/07/2033 | Stock options expire on this date. |
| 03/07/2034 | Stock options expire on this date. |
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