Vanguard Capital Management Discloses 7.52% Stake in Linde PLC (LIN)

Vanguard Capital Management LLC has filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a significant new position in Linde PLC (LIN). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the firm beneficially owns 34,874,653 shares of common stock, representing a 7.52% ownership stake in the company. This filing marks an increase from a previously reported 0% position, establishing Vanguard as a major institutional shareholder. According to the filing, Vanguard Capital Management exercises sole dispositive power over all 34,874,653 shares, while holding sole voting power over 4,641,583 shares. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The reporting entity includes various affiliates such as Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The total value of the holdings is estimated at approximately $17.71 billion based on the filing data.