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Linde said its sales for Q1 2025 were $8,112 million, flat versus the prior year. The company said underlying sales rose 1%, as higher pricing of 2% was partly offset by volumes that were 1% lower.

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  1. Linde said its sales for Q1 2025 were $8,112 million, flat versus the prior year. The company said underlying sales rose 1%, as higher pricing of 2% was partly offset by volumes that were 1% lower.

  2. The company said operating profit for Q1 was $2,184 million and adjusted operating profit was $2,438 million, up 4% from the prior year. It said the adjusted operating profit margin was 30.1%, 120 basis points above the prior year.

  3. Linde said operating cash flow for Q1 was $2,161 million, up 11% from the prior year. It said free cash flow, after capital expenditures of $1,270 million, was $891 million.

  4. Linde expects full-year 2025 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $16.20 to $16.50, up 4% to 6% from the prior year, or 6% to 8% excluding a 2% currency effect, the company said.

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Linde Sales Flat at $8,112 million in Q1

Linde said its sales for Q1 2025 were $8,112 million, flat versus the prior year. The company said underlying sales rose 1%, as higher pricing of 2% was partly offset by volumes that were 1% lower.

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Adjusted Operating Profit at $2,438 million, Adjusted Margin at 30.1%

The company said operating profit for Q1 was $2,184 million and adjusted operating profit was $2,438 million, up 4% from the prior year. It said the adjusted operating profit margin was 30.1%, 120 basis points above the prior year.

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Operating Cash Flow at $2,161 million, Free Cash Flow at $891 million in Q1

Linde said operating cash flow for Q1 was $2,161 million, up 11% from the prior year. It said free cash flow, after capital expenditures of $1,270 million, was $891 million.

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Full-Year 2025 Adjusted EPS Outlook $16.20 to $16.50

Linde expects full-year 2025 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $16.20 to $16.50, up 4% to 6% from the prior year, or 6% to 8% excluding a 2% currency effect, the company said.

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