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Note 9
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Events After the Balance Sheet Date
In the Business Combination, Praxair, Inc.’s business will be brought indirectly under the Company through the Merger and Linde AG’s business will be brought indirectly under the Company through the Exchange Offer. Following settlement of the Exchange Offer, the Company intends to pursue a post-completion reorganization with respect to Linde AG if the relevant ownership threshold for such a post-completion reorganization has been reached as a result of or following the Exchange Offer. Also refer to Note 1.