Historical Information

With the merger of Linde AG and Praxair, the information in this section of Praxair’s website is no longer current and provides historical information only. Please visit www.linde.com for current information pertaining to the topics on this webpage.

A merger of equals between Linde and Praxair will provide a platform that harnesses both companies’ potential and delivers new value to stakeholders. The combined company will create a leader in the industrial gas industry.

The merger:

• Establishes strong, complementary positions in key geographies to create a more diverse and balanced end market portfolio
• Leverages unique strengths of each company: Linde’s longstanding leadership in engineering and technology with Praxair’s operational excellence
• Creates an innovation powerhouse by bringing together both companies' research & development competencies, well positioned to both develop innovative solutions and to deliver them to the market
• Is expected to create considerable value in annual cost and efficiency synergies, resulting in a robust balance sheet and strong cash flow generation

Learn more about the proposed merger