A COMPELLING COMBINATION

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

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