 Financial Highlights Sales 7.6 billion, up 19 versus prior-year quarter Operating profit 1.1 billion; adjusted operating profit 1.8 billion, up 39 Operating profit margin 15.1; adjusted operating profit margin 24.2, up 350 basis points EPS 1.60, up 84; adjusted EPS 2.70, up 42 Increased full-year 2021 adjusted EPS guidance to 10.10 - 10.30, representing 23 to 25 growth year-over-year GUILDFORD, UK ACCESSWIRE July 30, 2021 Linde plc NYSE:LINFWB:LIN today reported second-quarter 2021 income from continuing operations of 840 million and diluted earnings per share of 1.60, an increase of 84 versus prior year. Excluding Linde AG purchase accounting impacts and other charges, adjusted income from continuing operations was 1,415 million, up 41 versus prior year and 8 sequentially. 