WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) today reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $1,530 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.26, down 11% and 9%, respectively. Excluding Linde AG purchase accounting impacts and restructuring charge impacts, adjusted net income was $1,968 million, up 4% versus prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $4.20, 6% above prior year. Linde's sales for the fourth quarter were $8,764 million, up 6% versus prior year. Compared to prio.