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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-24-154299
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		26
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20240604
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240604
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240604

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LINDE PLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001707925
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS [2810]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	08 Industrial Applications and Services
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			L2
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-38730
		FILM NUMBER:		241018567

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		FORGE, 43 CHURCH STREET WEST
		CITY:			WOKING SURREY
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			GU216HT
		BUSINESS PHONE:		00441483242200

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		STREET 1:		FORGE, 43 CHURCH STREET WEST
		CITY:			WOKING SURREY
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			GU216HT

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ZAMALIGHT PLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20170622

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PRAXAIR
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20170614

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ZAMALIGHT PLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20170530
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<TD VALIGN="top">Undertakings by the Issuer</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">6</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Indemnity</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">7</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Authority to Distribute Documents</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">8</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Dealers&#146; Undertakings</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">9</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Fees, Expenses and Stamp Duties</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">10</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Termination of Appointment of Dealers</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">11</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Appointment of New Dealers</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">12</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Increase in the Programme Amount</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">13</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Status of the Arranger, Indemnity Arrangements among the Dealers and Obligations Several</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">14</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Assignment of Agreement</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">15</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Currency Indemnity</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">16</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Calculation Agent</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">17</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Stabilisation</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">18</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Notices and Communications</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">19</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Contractual Recognition of UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-In</FONT> Powers</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">20</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Recognition of the U.S. Special Resolution Regime</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">21</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">No Fiduciary Duties</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">22</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Governing Law, Place of Jurisdiction</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">23</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Confirmation</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">24</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Severability and Partial Invalidity</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">25</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Counterparts</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="3"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">SCHEDULE 1 Documentation List</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">26</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="3"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">SCHEDULE&nbsp;2 Selling Restrictions</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="3"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">SCHEDULE&nbsp;3 Dealer Accession</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="3"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">SCHEDULE&nbsp;4 Letter regarding increase in the Programme Amount</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">36</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="3"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">SCHEDULE&nbsp;5 Form of Subscription Agreement</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="3"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">SCHEDULE&nbsp;6 Issuer Effectuation Authorisation</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">45</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="3"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">SCHEDULE&nbsp;7 List of Communication Details</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">47</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This <B>AMENDED AND RESTATED</B> <B>DEALER AGREEMENT </B>is made on 8&nbsp;May 2024 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BETWEEN </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>LINDE PLC</B> (the &#147;<B>Issuer</B>&#148;); </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>(2)</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>DEUTSCHE BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT</B> (&#147;<B>Deutsche Bank</B>&#148; or the &#147;<B>Arranger</B>&#148;);
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>(3)</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>B</B><B><SMALL>OF</SMALL></B><SMALL><B></B></SMALL><B>A SECURITIES EUROPE SA, CITIGROUP GLOBAL
MARKETS LIMITED, DEUTSCHE BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, HSBC BANK PLC, J.P. MORGAN SE, MIZUHO SECURITIES EUROPE GMBH,</B> <B>SOCI&Eacute;T&Eacute; G&Eacute;N&Eacute;RALE, TD GLOBAL FINANCE UNLIMITED COMPANY, THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK</B><B>, UBS AG
LONDON BRANCH </B>and<B> UNICREDIT BANK GMBH</B> (each a &#147;<B>Dealer</B>&#148; and together, the &#147;<B>Dealers</B>&#148;, which expression shall include any new dealer appointed in accordance with Clause&nbsp;11 and shall exclude any entity
whose appointment has been terminated pursuant to Clause&nbsp;10). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>RECITALS: </B></P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(A)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Linde plc is a public limited company incorporated under the laws of Ireland with its registered office in
Dublin, Republic of Ireland and registered in Ireland with registration number 606357. Linde plc is the parent company of the Group (as defined below). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(B)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">On 18&nbsp;January 2023, the shareholders of the predecessor of the Issuer (also named Linde plc and referred
to herein as the &#147;<B>Legacy Holding Company</B>&#148;) approved the Legacy Holding Company&#146;s proposal for an intercompany reorganization that resulted in the delisting of the Legacy Holding Company&#146;s ordinary shares from the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange, on 1&nbsp;March 2023, after the completion of legal and regulatory approvals. In connection with the closing of the intercompany reorganization on 1&nbsp;March 2023, the Issuer assumed by operation of law all obligations of the
Legacy Holding Company and shareholders automatically received one share of the new holding company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange in exchange for each share in the Legacy Holding Company that was previously owned (the
&#147;<B>Reorganization</B>&#148;). The Issuer as the new holding company of the Group is also named &#147;Linde plc&#148; and trades under the existing ticker LIN. On 6&nbsp;November 2023, the Issuer transferred the listing of its ordinary shares
from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq Stock Market. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(C)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">All references to &#147;the Issuer&#148; or &#147;Linde plc&#148; in this Agreement in relation to events or
circumstances prior to 1&nbsp;March 2023 (being the effective date of the Reorganization) are references to the Legacy Holding Company as legal predecessor of the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(D)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">On 11&nbsp;May 2020, the Legacy Holding Company established a debt issuance programme to issue from time to
time bearer notes in an aggregate nominal amount outstanding at any one time not exceeding a specified programme limit (the &#147;<B>Programme</B>&#148;). Following the Reorganization, the Programme will now be continued by the Issuer as legal
successor of the Legacy Holding Company. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(E)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Issuer has decided to increase the amount of the Programme from EUR&nbsp;10,000,000,000 to
EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">In connection with the Programme, the Issuer, the Arranger and the Dealers entered into a dealer agreement (as
amended and restated on 4&nbsp;May 2023, the &#147;<B>Original Dealer Agreement</B>&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Issuer, the Arranger and the Dealers now wish to record the agreement to amend and replace the Original
Dealer Agreement by this amended and restated dealer agreement (the &#147;<B>Dealer Agreement</B>&#148; or the &#147;<B>Agreement</B>&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">In connection with the Programme, the Issuer will also enter into an amended and restated agency agreement,
dated 8&nbsp;May 2024 (such agreement amended from time to time the &#147;<B>Agency Agreement</B>&#148;) and made between Linde plc and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft as Fiscal Agent and Paying Agent. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>IT IS AGREED as follows: </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Definitions and Interpretation </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Definitions</B>. In this Agreement: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Agreement Date</B>&#148; means, in respect of any particular Tranche of Notes, the date on which agreement is reached for the issue of
such Notes as contemplated in Clause&nbsp;2. In case of Notes issued on a syndicated basis or otherwise in relation to which a Subscription Agreement is entered into, the Agreement Date shall be the date on which the relevant Subscription Agreement
is signed by or on behalf of all the parties; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Arranger</B>&#148; means Deutsche Bank and any company appointed to the position of
arranger for the Programme and &#147;<B>Arrangers</B>&#148; means Deutsche Bank and any company appointed to the position of arranger for the Programme acting together; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Calculation Agent</B>&#148; means, in relation to any Series of Notes, the institution appointed as calculation agent for the purposes
of such Notes and named as such in the relevant Final Terms, in the case of the Fiscal Agent, pursuant to Clause&nbsp;8 of the Agency Agreement, in the case of a Dealer or any other institution, pursuant to Clause&nbsp;16 and, in any case, any
successor to such institution in its capacity as such; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>CBF</B>&#148; means Clearstream Banking AG, Frankfurt am Main, Germany;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>CBL</B>&#148; means Clearstream Banking S.A., Luxembourg; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Common Safekeeper</B>&#148; means an ICSD in its capacity as common safekeeper or a person nominated by the ICSDs to perform the role
of common safekeeper; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Conditions</B>&#148; means in relation to any Tranche of Notes, the set of terms and conditions applicable
to such Tranche of Notes as set out in the Prospectus and as determined and completed by the relevant Final Terms as described therein. The Conditions may be documented either by (i)&nbsp;replicating the relevant provisions of Option I or Option II,
and completing the relevant placeholders of Option I or Option II, as relevant, in Part I of the Final Terms in which case the replicated and completed provisions of Option I or Option II alone shall constitute the Conditions applicable to any
Tranche of Notes, or by (ii)&nbsp;referring to the relevant provisions of Option I or Option II in Part I of the Final Terms only, in which case Option I or Option II and the relevant Final Terms taken together shall constitute the Conditions
applicable to any Tranche of Notes. The Conditions will be attached to each Global Note representing the Notes; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Confirmation
Letter</B>&#148; means </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in respect of the appointment of a third party as a Dealer for the duration of the Programme, the Confirmation
Letter substantially in the form set out in Part II of <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;3</U></B> hereto; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in respect of the appointment of a third party as a Dealer for one or more particular issue(s) of Notes under
the Programme, the Confirmation Letter substantially in the form set out in Part IV of <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;3</U></B> thereto; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Dealer Accession Letter</B>&#148; means </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in respect of the appointment of a third party as a Dealer for the duration of the Programme, the Dealer
Accession Letter substantially in the form set out in Part I of <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;3</U></B> hereto; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in respect of the appointment of a third party as a Dealer for one or more particular issue(s) of Notes under
the Programme, the Dealer Accession Letter substantially in the form set out in Part III of <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;3</U></B> hereto; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Documentation List</B>&#148; means the list of documents set out in <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;1</U></B>; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Euroclear</B>&#148; means Euroclear Bank SA/NV, Belgium; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Euro MTF Market</B>&#148; means the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Event of Default</B>&#148; means any of the events provided in &#167;&nbsp;9 of the Conditions of the Notes to be an Event of Default;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Exchange Act</B>&#148; means the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Final Terms</B>&#148; means the final terms issued in relation to each Tranche of Notes (substantially in the form set out in the
Prospectus (as defined below)) specifying the relevant issue details in relation to such Tranche; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Fiscal Agent</B>&#148; means
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft as Fiscal Agent under the Agency Agreement and any successor fiscal agent appointed by the Issuer in accordance with the Agency Agreement; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>FSMA</B>&#148; means the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Global Note</B>&#148; means a Temporary Global Note or a Permanent Global Note; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Group</B>&#148; means the Issuer and its consolidated subsidiaries taken as a whole; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>ICSD</B>&#148; means each of CBL and Euroclear, together the &#147;<B>ICSDs</B>&#148;; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Indemnified Person</B>&#148; means for the purposes of this Agreement each Dealer, its affiliates and each person who controls such
Dealer (within the meaning of section 15 of the Securities Act or section 20 of the Exchange Act) and each of their directors, officers, employees and agents; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Issue Date</B>&#148; means, in respect of any Tranche of Notes, the date of issue of the Notes; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Lead Manager</B>&#148; means, in relation to any Tranche of Notes, the Dealer defined as the Lead Manager in the applicable
Subscription Agreement or when only one Dealer signs such Subscription Agreement, such Dealer; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Listing Agent</B>&#148; means in
the case of Notes to be listed on the Euro MTF Market, the Luxembourg Listing Agent and, in the case of Notes to be listed on any Stock Exchange other than the Euro MTF Market, such listing agent as the Issuer may from time to time appoint for the
purposes of coordinating the listing of the Notes on such Stock Exchange; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Listing Rules</B>&#148; means, in relation to a Stock
Exchange, the rules and regulations for the listing of debt securities for the time being in force for such Stock Exchange; </P>
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and any successor; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Luxembourg Prospectus Law</B>&#148; means the Luxembourg law on prospectuses for securities (<I>Loi relative
aux prospectus pour valeurs mobili&egrave;res</I>) dated 16&nbsp;July 2019; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>MAR</B>&#148; means Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of
the European Parliament and of the Council; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>New Dealer</B>&#148; means any entity appointed as an additional Dealer in accordance
with Clause&nbsp;11; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>NGN</B>&#148; means a Global Note which is intended to be a New Global Note, as stated in the applicable
Final Terms; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Note</B>&#148; means any note in bearer form issued or to be issued by any Issuer pursuant to this Agreement; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Option I</B>&#148; means the set of terms and conditions for Notes with fixed interest rates,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-interest-bearing</FONT> Notes and zero coupon Notes as set out in the Prospectus, including any set of terms and conditions for Notes with fixed interest rates previously published and incorporated by reference
into the Prospectus; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Option II</B>&#148; means the set of terms and conditions for Notes with floating interest rates as set out
in the Prospectus, including any set of terms and conditions for Notes with floating interest rates previously published and incorporated by reference into the Prospectus; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Permanent Global Note</B>&#148; means a permanent global note substantially in the form set out in Schedule 1 to the Agency Agreement
(or in such other form as may be agreed between the Issuer, the Fiscal Agent and the Relevant Dealer) issued or to be issued (if indicated in the applicable Final Terms) by the Issuer pursuant to this Agreement in exchange for the whole or part of a
Temporary Global Note issued in respect of Notes of the same Tranche; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Procedures Memorandum</B>&#148; means the Procedures
Memorandum as amended, varied or supplemented from time to time; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Programme</B>&#148; means the Debt Issuance Programme
established by this Agreement; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Programme Amount</B>&#148; means EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000, being the aggregate principal amount of
the Notes outstanding at any one time that may be issued under the Programme calculated in accordance with Clause&nbsp;3.5, as such amount may be increased from time to time in accordance with the provisions of Clause&nbsp;12; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Prospectus</B>&#148; means the base prospectus relating to the Notes in accordance with Part IV of the Luxembourg Prospectus Law,
prepared in connection with the listing of Notes issued under the Programme on the Euro MTF Market, as supplemented or updated from time to time in accordance with Clause&nbsp;5.2 including, in relation to each Tranche of Notes, the Final Terms
relating to such Tranche and such other documents as are from time to time incorporated therein by reference. For the purpose of Clause&nbsp;4.2 with respect to the Agreement Date and the Issue Date, the Prospectus means the Prospectus as at the
Agreement Date but not including any subsequent amendment thereto; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Relevant Clearing System</B>&#148; means any of the following
as specified in the applicable Final Terms: CBF, CBL, Euroclear; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Relevant Dealer</B>&#148; means, in relation to any Tranche of
Notes, the Dealer or Dealers with whom the Issuer has agreed the issue and purchase of such Tranche; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Securities Act</B>&#148; means the United States Securities Act of 1933, as
amended; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Series</B>&#148; means a Tranche of Notes together with any further Tranche or Tranches of Notes (i)&nbsp;which are
expressed to be consolidated and form a single series and (ii)&nbsp;are identical in all respects (including as to listing) except for their respective Issue Dates and/or issue prices; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Stabilisation Manager</B>&#148; means, in relation to any Tranche of Notes, the Dealer or Dealers (if any) specified as the
stabilisation manager in the Final Terms in relation to such Tranche; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Stock Exchange</B>&#148; means the Euro MTF Market or any
other or further stock exchange(s) on which any Notes may from time to time be listed. References in this Agreement to the &#147;relevant Stock Exchange&#148; shall, in relation to any Notes, be references to the stock exchange or stock exchanges on
which such Notes are from time to time, or are intended to be, listed as specified in the relevant Final Terms; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Subscription
Agreement</B>&#148; means an agreement in or substantially in the form set out in <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;5</U></B> hereto or such other form as may be agreed between the Issuer and the Lead Manager which agreement shall be
supplemental to this Agreement; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Temporary Global Note</B>&#148; means a temporary global note substantially in the form set out
in Schedule&nbsp;1 to the Agency Agreement (or in such other form as may be agreed between the Issuer, the Fiscal Agent and the Relevant Dealer) issued or to be issued by the Issuer pursuant to this Agreement and initially representing Notes of the
same Tranche; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Tranche</B>&#148; means Notes issued hereunder which are identical in all respects (including as to listing).
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Expressions</B>. Expressions defined in the Agency Agreement and in the sets of terms and conditions of the
Notes as set out in the Prospectus and not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the same meanings in this Agreement, except where the context otherwise requires. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>References</B>. All references in this Agreement to an agreement, instrument or other document (including
this Agreement, the Agency Agreement, any Series of Notes and any Conditions appertaining thereto) shall be construed as a reference to that agreement, instrument or document as the same may be amended, modified, varied, supplemented or replaced
from time to time, including this Agreement as supplemented by any Subscription Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Agreements to Issue and Purchase </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Issue and Purchase of Notes</B>. The Issuer may from time to time agree with any Dealer to issue, and
any Dealer may agree to purchase, Notes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Delivery of Notes and Payment of Net Issue Proceeds</B>. On each occasion upon which the Issuer and
any Dealer agree on the terms of the issue by the Issuer and purchase by such Dealer of one or more Notes: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.2.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Delivery of Notes</B>: the Issuer shall cause the Notes, which shall be initially represented by a Temporary
Global Note or a Permanent Global Note, as indicated in the applicable Final Terms, to be issued and delivered on the agreed Issue Date to </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">if the Relevant Clearing System is CBF, to CBF, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">if the Relevant Clearing System is CBL and Euroclear </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">to a common depositary for CBL and Euroclear, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in the case of NGNs, to a Common Safekeeper; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">the securities account of the Relevant Dealer with the Relevant Clearing System will be credited with the Notes on the agreed Issue Date, as
described in the Procedures Memorandum; and </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.2.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Payment of Net Issue Proceeds</B>: the Relevant Dealer shall, on a delivery against payment basis
(unless otherwise agreed), cause the payment of the net subscription moneys (namely the agreed issue or sale price for the Notes plus any accrued interest and less any agreed commissions, concessions or other agreed deductions) to or to the order of
the Issuer by credit transfer to such account as may have been specified by the Issuer to the Relevant Dealer for such purpose. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Liability of Dealers Several and Not Joint</B>: Where more than one Dealer has agreed with the Issuer to
purchase a particular Tranche of Notes pursuant to this Clause, the obligations of such Dealers to purchase the Notes shall be several and not joint. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Subscription Agreement</B>. Where the Issuer agrees with two or more Dealers to issue, and such
Dealers agree to purchase, Notes on a syndicated basis, the Issuer shall enter into a Subscription Agreement with such Dealers. The Issuer may also enter into a Subscription Agreement with one Dealer only. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Procedures Memorandum</B>. The procedures which apply to issues of Notes not to be subscribed
pursuant to a Subscription Agreement are set out in Part I of the Procedures Memorandum. The procedures which apply to issues of Notes to be subscribed pursuant to a Subscription Agreement are set out in Part II of the Procedures Memorandum.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Restrictions Relating to Certain Currencies</B>. Any issue of Notes denominated in a currency in respect of
which particular laws, regulations, guidelines, restrictions and reporting requirements apply will only be issued in circumstances which comply with such laws, regulations, guidelines, restrictions and reporting requirements from time to time.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Issuer shall ensure that Notes denominated or payable in Yen (&#147;<B>Yen Notes</B>&#148;) will only be issued in
compliance with applicable Japanese laws, regulations, guidelines and policies. The Issuer or its designated agent shall submit such reports or information as may be required from time to time by applicable laws, regulations and guidelines
promulgated by Japanese authorities in the case of Yen Notes. Each Dealer agrees to provide any necessary information relating to Yen Notes to the Issuer (which shall not include the names of clients) so that the Issuer may make any required reports
to the competent authority of Japan for itself or through its designated agent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The restrictions relating to Yen Notes shall only apply
insofar as they are consistent with the relevant regulations of the appropriate regulatory bodies or are necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations from time to time. On each occasion when any such regulatory body amends or introduces
any relevant regulation, the restrictions above shall be deemed to be amended accordingly. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Conditions of Issue, Updating of Legal Opinions </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>First Issue</B>. Before the Issuer reaches its first agreement with any Dealer for the issue and
purchase of Notes, each Dealer shall have received, and found satisfactory, all of the documents and confirmations described in the Documentation List. Any Dealer must notify Deutsche Bank and the Issuer within seven Frankfurt am Main business days
of receipt of the documents and confirmations described in the Documentation List if it considers any to be unsatisfactory. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Each Issue</B>. The obligations of a Dealer under any agreement for the issue and purchase of Notes
made pursuant to Clause&nbsp;2 are conditional upon: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>No Material Adverse Change</B>: there having been, as at the proposed Issue Date, no adverse change from
that set forth in the Prospectus on the relevant Agreement Date in the condition (financial or otherwise) of the Issuer and the Group which, in any case, is material in the context of the issue and offering of the Notes; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>No Breach of Obligations</B>: there being no outstanding breach of any of the obligations of the Issuer
under this Agreement, any relevant Subscription Agreement, any Notes or the Agency Agreement which has not been waived by the Dealer on or prior to the proposed Issue Date; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Accuracy of Warranties</B>: the accuracy as of the Agreement Date and the Issue Date, of the warranties set
out in Clause&nbsp;4 or in any relevant Subscription Agreement, and there having been no event rendering inaccurate any of such warranties of the Issuer with reference to the facts and circumstances then subsisting; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Programme Amount</B>: subject to Clause&nbsp;12, the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be
issued, when added to the aggregate principal amount of all Notes outstanding on the proposed Issue Date (excluding for this purpose Notes due to be redeemed on such Issue Date) not exceeding the Programme Amount or its equivalent in other
currencies as determined pursuant to Clause&nbsp;3.5; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Listing</B>: in the case of Notes which are intended to be listed on any Stock Exchange, all necessary steps
having been taken by the Issuer to qualify the Notes for listing or to obtain the listing of such Notes and the Relevant Dealer being satisfied that such listing will be granted by the relevant Stock Exchange on or shortly after the Issue Date for
such Notes; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Force Majeure</B>: there having been, between the Agreement Date and the Issue Date for such Notes, in the
reasonable opinion of the Relevant Dealer no such change in national or international financial, political or economic conditions or currency exchange rates or exchange controls as would, in the reasonable opinion of the Relevant Dealer be likely to
either prejudice materially the success of the offering and distribution of the Notes or dealings in the Notes in the secondary market; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.7</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Ratings</B>: there having been, between the Agreement Date and the Issue Date, no downgrading in the rating
of any of the debt securities of the Issuer by Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc., S&amp;P Global Ratings Europe Limited, their respective affiliates or any other rating agency instructed by the Issuer which has assigned a rating to the Issuer or
its debt securities and no public announcement that any such organisation has under surveillance or review with negative implications its rating of any of the debt securities of the Issuer, provided that such downgrading or public announcement is,
in the reasonable opinion of the Relevant Dealer, likely to prejudice materially the success of the offering and distribution of the Notes or dealings in the Notes in the secondary market; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Documents Agreed</B>: the relevant form of the Final Terms, the Temporary Global Note, the Permanent Global
Note, the legal opinions (in the circumstances of Clause&nbsp;3.4 below), and the comfort letter of the Issuer in the circumstances of Clause&nbsp;5.7 below, as the case may be, in relation to the Tranche of Notes and the respective settlement
procedures having been agreed by the Issuer, the Relevant Dealer and the Fiscal Agent; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Currency Accepted</B>: the relevant currency being accepted for settlement by the Relevant Clearing System;
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.10</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Calculations</B>: any calculations or determinations which are required by the relevant Conditions to have
been made prior to the Issue Date having been duly made; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.11</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Approval, Filing, Publication</B>: in the case of Notes which are intended to be listed on the Euro MTF
Market, the Prospectus (except for the relevant Final Terms in relation to each Tranche of Notes) being approved by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and having been published in accordance with the requirements of the Luxembourg Prospectus Law and any
other applicable law and the relevant Final Terms having been filed with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.12</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>No Supplement required</B>: in the case of Notes which are intended to be listed on the Euro MTF Market,
(i)&nbsp;there being no significant new factor, material mistake or material inaccuracy relating to the information included in the Prospectus which is capable of affecting the assessment of the Notes which are intended to be listed or (ii)&nbsp;if
there is such significant new factor, material mistake or material inaccuracy, a supplement to the Prospectus having been approved by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and having been published in accordance with the requirements of the Luxembourg
Prospectus Law and any other applicable law; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2.13</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Confirmation of the decision of the Chief Financial Officer (</B><B><I>Finanzvorstand</I></B><B>) of Linde
plc</B>: there having been delivered on or prior to the Issue Date the confirmation by an authorised signatory regarding the decision of the Chief Financial Officer (<I>Finanzvorstand</I>) of Linde plc authorising the respective issue of Notes
(hereby acting on the basis of a resolution of the Board of Executive Directors (<I>Vorstand</I>) of Linde plc). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the
event that any of the foregoing conditions is not satisfied and subject to the provisions of the relevant Subscription Agreement, the Relevant Dealer shall be entitled (but not bound) by notice to the Issuer to be released and discharged from its
obligations under the agreement reached under Clause&nbsp;2. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Waiver</B>. Any Dealer, on behalf of itself only, may by notice in writing to the Issuer waive any of the
conditions precedent contained in Clauses&nbsp;3.1 and 3.2 (save for the condition precedent contained in Clause&nbsp;3.2.4) in so far as they relate to an issue of Notes to that Dealer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Updating of Legal Opinions</B>. On each occasion on which the Prospectus is updated or supplemented
pursuant to Clause&nbsp;5.2, the Issuer shall procure that legal opinions in such form and with such content as the Dealers may reasonably require, is delivered, at the expense of the Issuer, to the Dealers from legal advisers in the jurisdiction of
the Issuer. In addition, on such other occasions as a Dealer reasonably so requests, the Issuer will procure that a legal opinion or further legal opinions, as the case may be, in such form and with such content as the Dealers may reasonably
require, is or are delivered, at the expense of the </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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Issuer, to the Dealers from legal advisers in the jurisdiction of the Issuer. If at or prior to the time of any payment of net issue proceeds as set forth in Clause&nbsp;2.2.2 such a request is
made with respect to the Notes to be issued, the receipt of the relevant opinion or opinions in a form satisfactory to the Relevant Dealer shall be a condition precedent to the issue of those Notes to that Dealer. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Determination of Programme Amount</B>. For the purposes of Clause&nbsp;3.2.4: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>General</B>: the euro equivalent of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes denominated in a currency
other than euro shall be calculated by the Fiscal Agent on the basis of the reference rate as obtained by the Fiscal Agent for the sale of euro against the purchase of the relevant currency on the relevant day of calculation; and
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.5.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Zero Coupon Notes</B>: the euro equivalent of Zero-Coupon Notes issued at a discount shall be calculated in
the manner specified above by reference to the net proceeds received by the Issuer for the relevant issue. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Warranties </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Warranties</B>. As at the date of this Agreement, the Issuer hereby warrants to the Dealers and each
of them as follows that: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Financial Statements</B>: the most recently published audited consolidated annual financial statements of
the Issuer and its consolidated subsidiaries as well as any interim financial statements, if any, published subsequently thereto were prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in United States of America consistently
applied and they give a true and fair view of the financial condition of the Issuer and its consolidated subsidiaries as at the date to which they were prepared (the &#147;<B>Relevant Date</B>&#148;) and of the results of the operations of the
Issuer and its consolidated subsidiaries for the financial year or financial period ended on the Relevant Date and that there has been no material adverse change or any development likely to result in a future material adverse change in the
condition (financial or otherwise) of the Issuer and its consolidated subsidiaries taken as a whole since the Relevant Date except as disclosed in the Prospectus; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Prospectus</B>: (i)&nbsp;the Prospectus contains all information which is necessary to enable investors to
make an informed assessment of the assets and liabilities, financial position, profit and losses and prospects of the Issuer and the rights attaching to the Notes and all information which is material in the context of the Programme and the issue
and offering of Notes thereunder, (ii)&nbsp;the information contained in the Prospectus with respect to the Issuer and the Notes is accurate and complete in all material respects and is not misleading, (iii)&nbsp;the opinions and intentions
expressed therein with respect to the Issuer and the Notes are honestly held, (iv)&nbsp;there are no other facts with respect to the Issuer or the Notes the omission of which would make the Prospectus as a whole or any of such information or the
expression of any such opinions or intentions misleading in any material respect and that the Issuer has made all reasonable enquiries to ascertain all facts material for the purposes aforesaid; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Publication of Prospectus</B>: on or before the first Agreement Date, the Prospectus will have been
published in accordance with the requirements of the Luxembourg Prospectus Law; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Incorporation of the Issuer</B>: Linde plc is a public limited company duly established under the laws of
the Republic of Ireland with full power and authority to own its assets and to conduct its business as described in the Prospectus; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Agreements Valid</B>: the issue of Notes and the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Agency
Agreement by the Issuer have been duly authorised by the Issuer and, in the case of this Agreement and the Agency Agreement constitute, and, in the case of Notes, upon due execution, authentication, effectuation (if applicable), issue and delivery
in accordance with the Agency Agreement will constitute, legal, valid and binding obligations of the Issuer, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms subject to the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting the rights of creditors
generally; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>No Infringement or Violation</B>: the establishment of the Programme, the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the Agency Agreement, the issue, offering and distribution of Notes and the performance of the terms of any Notes, this Agreement and/or the Agency Agreement will not infringe any law or regulation of its jurisdiction of incorporation
and are not contrary to the provisions of the constitutional documents of the Issuer and will not result in any violation of the terms of any instrument or agreement to which the Issuer is a party or by which the Issuer or its respective property is
bound; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.7</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>No Event of Default</B>: no Event of Default or event which with the giving of notice or lapse of time or
other condition would constitute an Event of Default is subsisting in relation to any outstanding Note and no event has occurred which would constitute (after an issue of Notes) an Event of Default thereunder or which with the giving of notice or
lapse of time or other condition would (after an issue of Notes) constitute such an Event of Default; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.8</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Proceedings</B>: other than as set forth in the Prospectus, the Issuer is not engaged (whether as defendant
or otherwise) in, nor has the Issuer knowledge of the existence of, or any threat (<I>Androhung</I>) of, any legal, arbitration, administrative or other proceedings the result of which relates to claims or amounts which might be material in the
context of the Programme and/or the issue and offering of Notes thereunder or which might have or have had a material adverse effect on the financial position or operations of the Issuer or the Group; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.9</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Approvals in Effect</B>: all licences, consents, approvals, authorisations, orders and clearances of all
regulatory authorities required by the Issuer for or in connection with the creation and offering of Notes under the Programme, the execution and issue of, and compliance by the Issuer with the terms of Notes issued under the Programme and the
execution and delivery of, and compliance with the terms of, this Agreement and the Agency Agreement have been obtained and are in full force and effect; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.10</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Programme Amount</B>: as of the Issue Date for the sale of such Notes, after giving effect to the issuance
of such Notes and of any other Notes to be issued by the Issuer, and to the redemption of Notes to be redeemed by the Issuer, on or prior to such Issue Date, the aggregate principal amount of Notes issued by the Issuer outstanding will not exceed
the Programme Amount; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.11</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Directed Selling Efforts</B>: neither the Issuer nor any of its affiliates (as defined in Rule 405 under the
Securities Act) nor any persons acting on its behalf or any such affiliate&#146;s behalf (other than the Dealers, as to whom no representation or warranty is made) have engaged or will engage in any directed selling efforts within the meaning of
Rule 903 of Regulation S under the Securities Act with respect to the Notes; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Offering Restrictions</B>: in respect of any issue of Notes under the Programme, the Issuer and each of its
respective affiliates (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act), and any person (other than the Dealers, as to whom no representation or warranty is made) acting on behalf of any of the foregoing persons have complied and will comply with
the offering restrictions requirement of Regulation S under the Securities Act; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.13</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Ranking of Notes</B>: any Notes will be unsecured obligations of the Issuer and will rank <I>pari passu</I>
among themselves and (save for certain debts required to be preferred by law) equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Issuer from time to time outstanding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.14</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Authorised representatives</B>: that the persons named in the list referred to in paragraph&nbsp;4 of the
Documentation List (as such list may be amended from time to time by notice in writing in accordance with Clause&nbsp;5.6) are authorised to represent the Issuer in respect of the Programme and to take any action and to sign any document on behalf
of the Issuer with binding effect on the Issuer; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.15</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>ICSD Agreement</B>: the agreements with the ICSDs regarding matters related to the Notes to be issued under
the Programme in NGN form are in full force and effect; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.16</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Sanctions</B>: neither the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury
(&#147;<B>OFAC</B>&#148;), the U.S. Department of State, the United Nation Security Council (&#147;<B>UNSC</B>&#148;), the European Union (the &#147;<B>EU</B>&#148;) nor His Majesty&#146;s Treasury has imposed any sanctions against the Issuer or, to
the best knowledge of the Issuer, against any of its subsidiaries, directors, or officers, or any of its employees who will act in any capacity in connection with or benefit from the Programme because of the violation of any laws and regulations
administered by OFAC, the U.S. Department of State, the UNSC, the EU or His Majesty&#146;s Treasury, respectively. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This
representation is only made to the extent that it does not result in a violation of Section&nbsp;7 of the German Foreign Trade Ordinance (&#167;&nbsp;7<I>&nbsp;Au</I><I>&szlig;</I><I>enwirtschaftsverordnung</I>&#151;AWV), any provision of Council
Regulation (EC)&nbsp;No 2271/96 (or any law or regulation imposing penalties in respect of such regulation in any member state of the European Union or, with respect to the United Kingdom, as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of
the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (&#147;<B>EUWA</B>&#148;)) or any similar applicable blocking or anti-boycott statue in any member state of the European Union or the United Kingdom; </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.17</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Anti-Bribery</B>: the Issuer has instituted and maintains anti-bribery and corruption policies and
procedures and that neither the Issuer nor, to the knowledge of the Issuer, any of its respective subsidiaries, directors, officers or employees has (i)&nbsp;used any corporate funds for any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other
unlawful expense relating to political activity, (ii)&nbsp;made any direct or indirect unlawful payment to any government official or employee from corporate funds, or (iii)&nbsp;made any bribe, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful payment;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.18</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Money-Laundering</B>: no formal action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency,
authority or body involving the Issuer with respect to any applicable anti-money-laundering laws or regulations is pending or has been pending within the last three years, other than as disclosed and the Issuer has instituted and maintains
procedures to ensure compliance with applicable anti-money-laundering laws and any transactions proceeds will not be used for any purpose that would breach applicable anti-money-laundering laws; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.19</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>MAR</B>: the Issuer is not aware of any inside information as defined in Article 7 MAR with respect
to the Issuer, the Notes to be issued or outstanding securities of the Issuer that is required to be published in accordance with Article 17(1) MAR; the Issuer is not making use of its rights under Article 17(4) MAR to temporarily exempt itself from
its obligation to publicly disclose inside information relating to itself. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Warranties Repeated as at Agreement Date and Issue Date</B>. With regard to each issue of Notes under
the Programme, each warranty set forth in Clause&nbsp;4.1 shall be true and correct as at the Agreement Date for such Notes (any agreement on such Agreement Date being deemed to have been made on the basis of, and in reliance on, such warranties)
and as at the Issue Date of such Notes and the Issuer shall be deemed to repeat each such warranty as at each such date. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Warranties Repeated on other Occasions</B>. Each warranty set forth in Clause&nbsp;4.1 shall be true and
correct on the date on which the Prospectus or any supplement thereto is published, on each date on which a new Prospectus is published and on each date on which the Programme Amount is increased in accordance with Clause&nbsp;12 and the Issuer
shall be deemed to repeat each such warranty as at each such date. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Warranties Continuing in Effect</B>. The warranties set forth in this Clause shall continue in full force
and effect notwithstanding the knowledge of any Dealer with respect to any of the matters referred to in the warranties set out above, any investigation by or on behalf of the Dealers or completion of the subscription and issue of any Notes.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Undertakings by the Issuer </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Notification of Material Developments</B>. The Issuer shall promptly after becoming aware of the occurrence
thereof notify each Dealer of: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Event of Default</B>: any Event of Default or any condition, event or act which would after an issue of
Notes (or would with the giving of notice and/or lapse of time) constitute an Event of Default or any breach of the warranties or undertakings contained in this Agreement or the Agency Agreement or any of them; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Material Developments</B>: any development or information which (i)&nbsp;relates, directly or indirectly, to
the Issuer, its business, financial situation, profits or prospects, or any of its financial instruments, (ii)&nbsp;which has not been made public and (iii)&nbsp;would be likely to have a significant effect on the price of the Notes issued hereunder
if it were made public, except that if such development or information constitutes inside information within the meaning of Article&nbsp;7 MAR, the disclosure of which the Issuer has delayed in accordance with Article&nbsp;17(4) MAR, no notification
needs to be made while such right to delay disclosure continues. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If, following the time of an agreement under Clause&nbsp;2 and before the issue of the
relevant Notes, the Issuer becomes aware that the conditions specified in Clause&nbsp;3.2 will not be satisfied in relation to that issue, the Issuer shall forthwith notify the Relevant Dealer to this effect giving full details thereof. In such
circumstances and subject to the provisions of the relevant Subscription Agreement, the Relevant Dealer shall be entitled (but not bound) by notice to the Issuer to be released and discharged from its obligations under the agreement reached under
Clause&nbsp;2. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Issuer shall from time to time promptly furnish to each Dealer
such information relating to the Issuer as such Dealer may reasonably request. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Updating of Prospectus</B>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.2.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Annual Update</B>: On or before each anniversary of the date of this Agreement, the Issuer shall update or
supplement the Prospectus (following consultation with the Arranger who will consult with the Dealers) and shall have the Prospectus approved by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange by the publication of a supplement thereto or a new Prospectus, in a form
approved by the Dealers. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.2.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Supplement</B>: The Issuer shall (i)&nbsp;update or supplement the Prospectus (following consultation with
the Arranger(s) who will consult with the Dealers) by publication of a supplement to the Prospectus in a form approved by the Dealers, (aa) in the event of any significant new factor, material mistake or material inaccuracy relating to the
information included in the Prospectus which is capable of affecting the assessment of the Notes to be issued under the Programme, (bb) on each occasion on which the Issuer publishes an annual report in a form setting out the audited consolidated
financial statements or by way of incorporating them by reference into the Prospectus or (cc)&nbsp;in case it increases the Programme Amount, and (ii)&nbsp;have the supplement approved by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and published in accordance
with at least the same arrangements as were applied when the Prospectus was published and furnish a copy of such supplement to the Dealers. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except in the case of (cc)&nbsp;above, the Issuer may decide to postpone the publication of a supplement, if at the relevant time no issuance
of Notes under the Programme is envisaged. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.2.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Financial Statements</B>: The Issuer shall promptly supply to each Dealer and the Fiscal Agent such number
of copies of such financial statements, revised Prospectuses or supplements (if any) as each Dealer or the Fiscal Agent (as the case may be) may reasonably request. Until a Dealer receives such financial statements, incorporated by reference into
the Prospectus or any supplement thereto, the definition of &#147;<B>Prospectus</B>&#148; in Clause&nbsp;1 shall, in relation to such Dealer, mean the Prospectus prior to the receipt by such Dealer of such financial statements or the publication of
such revised Prospectus or supplement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.2.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Change of Terms</B>: If the terms of the Programme are modified or amended in a manner which would make the
Prospectus, as supplemented, inaccurate or misleading, the Issuer shall prepare and publish a new Prospectus or supplement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Listing</B>. The Issuer confirms that it has authorised the Luxembourg Listing Agent to make or cause to be
made an application on behalf of and at the expense of the Issuer for the Programme to be admitted to the Euro MTF Market so that Notes to be issued under the Programme may be listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If in relation to any issue of Notes, it is agreed between the Issuer and the Relevant
Dealer to list such Notes on any other or further Stock Exchange, the Issuer undertakes to use its best endeavours to obtain and maintain the listing of such Notes on such Stock Exchange. If any Notes cease to be listed on the relevant Stock
Exchange, the Issuer shall use its best endeavours promptly to list such Notes on another stock exchange to be agreed between the Issuer and the Relevant Dealer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the avoidance of doubt, the Issuer will under no circumstance be obligated to prepare a prospectus compliant with the Regulation (EU)
2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council (the &#147;<B>Prospectus Regulation</B>&#148;) for a listing of Notes on an EU regulated market. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Issuer shall comply with the rules of each relevant Stock Exchange and shall otherwise comply with any undertakings given by it from time
to time to the relevant Stock Exchange in connection with any Notes listed on such Stock Exchange or the listing thereof and shall furnish or procure to be furnished to the relevant Stock Exchange all such information as the relevant Stock Exchange
may require in connection with the listing on such Stock Exchange of any Notes. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Agency Agreement</B>. The Issuer undertakes that it will not: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.4.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>without prior consultation with the Dealers terminate the Agency Agreement or effect or permit to become
effective any amendment to any such agreement which, in the case of an amendment, would or might adversely affect the interests of any Dealer or of any holder of Notes issued before the date of such amendment, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.4.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>except after consultation with the Arranger appoint a different Fiscal Agent or paying agent(s) under
the Agency Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Issuer shall promptly notify each of the Dealers of any termination of, or amendment to, the
Agency Agreement, and of any change in the Fiscal Agent or paying agent(s) under the Agency Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Lawful Compliance</B>. The Issuer shall at all times ensure that all necessary action is taken and all
necessary conditions are fulfilled (including, without limitation, the obtaining of all necessary consents) so that it may lawfully comply with its obligations under all Notes, this Agreement and the Agency Agreement, and, so that it may comply with
any applicable laws, regulations and guidance from time to time promulgated by any governmental and regulatory authorities relevant in the context of the issue of Notes. The Issuer complies and undertakes that it will continue to comply with the
requirements of the FSMA. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Authorised Representatives</B>. The Issuer shall notify the Dealers and the Fiscal Agent immediately
in writing if any of the persons named in the list referred to in paragraph&nbsp;4 of the Documentation List ceases to be authorised to take action on behalf of the Issuer or if any additional person becomes so authorised together, in the case of an
additional authorised person, with evidence satisfactory to the Dealers that such person has been so authorised. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.7</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Auditors&#146; Comfort Letters</B>. The Issuer shall at the time of the preparation of the Prospectus
and at other times whenever so reasonably requested by the Dealers (or any of them) deliver, at the expense of the Issuer to the Dealers a comfort letter from independent auditors of the Issuer in such form and with such content as the Dealers may
reasonably request, provided that no such letter will be delivered in connection with the publication or issue of the audited annual financial statements of the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If at or prior to the time of any payment of net issue proceeds as set forth in
Clause&nbsp;2.2.2 such a request is made with respect to the Notes to be issued, the receipt of the relevant comfort letter or letters in a form satisfactory to the Relevant Dealer shall be a condition for the issue of those Notes to that Dealer.
</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>No other Issues</B>. During the period commencing on an Agreement Date and ending on the Issue Date with
respect to any Notes which are issued on a syndicated basis and are to be listed, the Issuer shall not, without prior consultation with the Relevant Dealer, issue or agree to issue any other listed notes, bonds or other debt securities of whatsoever
nature (other than Notes to be issued to the same Dealer) where such notes, bonds or other debt securities would have the same maturity and currency as the Notes to be issued on the relevant Issue Date. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.9</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Ratings</B>. The Issuer undertakes promptly to notify the Dealers of any change in the ratings given by
Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc., S&amp;P Global Ratings Europe Limited, their respective affiliates and/or such other rating agency as notified to the Dealers for any of the Notes to be issued under the Programme by it or any public
announcement that any such organisation has under surveillance or review its rating of any of the debt securities of the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.10</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Sanctions</B>. The Issuer will not use the proceeds from the issuance of Notes under the Programme in
violation of any laws and regulations administered by OFAC, the U.S. Department of State, UNSC, the EU and the United Kingdom, respectively. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The aforementioned undertakings are only given to the extent that it does not result in a violation of or conflict with Section&nbsp;7 of the
German Foreign Trade Ordinance (&#167;&nbsp;7 <I>Au</I><I>&szlig;</I><I>enwirtschaftsverordnung&#151;AWV), </I>any provision of Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 (or any law or regulation imposing penalties in respect of such regulation in any
member state of the European Union or, with respect to the United Kingdom, as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the EUWA) or any similar applicable blocking or anti-boycott statue in any member state of the European Union or
the United Kingdom. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Indemnity </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Without prejudice to the other rights or remedies of the Dealers, the Issuer undertakes with each of the
Dealers that it will indemnify each Indemnified Person against any losses, liabilities, damages, costs, claims, expenses or actions (including all reasonable costs, charges and expenses paid or incurred in disputing or defending any of the
foregoing) which such Indemnified Person may incur or which may be made against it as a result of or in relation to: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Failure to Issue</B>: any failure by the Issuer to issue on the agreed Issue Date any Notes which a Dealer
has agreed to purchase (unless such failure is as a result of the failure by the Relevant Dealer to pay the aggregate purchase price for such Notes); or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Breach of Obligations</B>: any breach or (in case of a claim not brought by any of the Dealers) alleged
breach of the obligations and undertakings contained in or made by the Issuer pursuant to this Agreement or any Subscription Agreement; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.1.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Inaccuracy of Warranties</B>: any inaccuracy or alleged inaccuracy of the warranties contained in, or
made or deemed to be made by the Issuer pursuant to this Agreement or any Subscription Agreement; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.1.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Inaccuracy of Prospectus</B>: any inaccurate or misleading, or allegedly inaccurate or misleading,
untrue or (in case of a claim not brought by any of the Dealers) alleged untrue statement in, or omission, or alleged omission, from, the Prospectus or any part thereof; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.1.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Inaccuracy of Information Provided</B>: any inaccurate or misleading, or allegedly inaccurate or
misleading, statement in any additional written information provided by the Issuer to the Dealers pursuant to Clause&nbsp;7 below. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer agrees that its undertaking pursuant to subsection 6.1.3 to 6.1.5 constitutes a separate and
absolute guarantee and that its obligation to indemnify any Dealer shall exist irrespective of whether fault of itself, its organs, directors, officers, employees or agents is involved. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Authority to Distribute Documents </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer hereby authorises each of the Dealers on behalf of the Issuer to provide copies of and make
oral statements consistent with the Prospectus and such additional written information as the Issuer shall provide to the Dealers or approve for the Dealers to use or such other information as is in the public domain as a consequence of a
publication by or on behalf or with the express authority of the Issuer to actual and potential purchasers of Notes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>When using the Prospectus, each Dealer must make certain that it complies with all applicable laws and
regulations in force in the respective jurisdictions, including with the restrictions specified in the &#147;<I>Prohibition of Sales to EEA Retail Investors</I>&#148; legend and the &#147;<I>Prohibition of Sales to United Kingdom Retail
Investors</I>&#148; legend set out on the cover page of the applicable Final Terms, if any. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Dealers&#146; Undertakings </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Each Dealer represents and agrees to comply with the restrictions and agreements set out in
<B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;2</U></B> hereto. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Without prejudice to the other rights or remedies of the Issuer, each of the Dealers severally
undertakes with the Issuer that it will indemnify the Issuer its affiliates and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents against any losses, liabilities, costs, claims, expenses or actions (including all reasonable costs, charges and
expenses paid or incurred in disputing or defending any of the foregoing) which such entity or person may incur or which may be made against it as a result of or in relation to any wilful or negligent failure by that Dealer to comply with the
restriction and agreement set out in <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;2</U></B> hereto, provided that, without prejudice to any other claim the Issuer may have against that Dealer, no Dealer shall be liable to hold the Issuer
indemnified against any losses, liabilities, costs, claims, expenses or actions arising from the sale of Notes to any person believed in good faith by that Dealer, on reasonable grounds after making all reasonable investigations, to be a person to
whom Notes could legally be sold in compliance with the provisions of <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;2</U></B>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Each of the Dealers agrees that a determination will be made in relation to each issue of Notes about
whether, for the purpose of the MiFID Product Governance rules under EU Delegated Directive 2017/593 (the &#147;<B>MiFID Product Governance Rules</B>&#148;) and/or the FCA Handbook Product Intervention and Product Governance Sourcebook (the
&#147;<B>UK MiFIR Product Governance Rules</B>&#148;), any Dealer subscribing for any Notes is a manufacturer in respect of such Notes, but that, otherwise, neither the Arranger nor the Dealers nor any of their respective affiliates will be a
manufacturer for the purpose of the MiFID Product Governance Rules and/or the UK MiFIR Product Governance Rules, respectively. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Fees, Expenses and Stamp Duties </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Issuer undertakes that it will: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>pay to each Dealer all commissions agreed between the Issuer and such Dealer in connection with the sale
of any Notes to that Dealer (and any value added tax or other tax thereon); and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>pay (together with any value added tax or other tax thereon): </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.2.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>the fees and expenses of its legal advisers and auditors; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.2.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>the costs of listing and maintaining the listing of any Notes which are to be listed on a Stock
Exchange; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.2.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>the costs of obtaining any credit rating for the Notes as agreed by the Issuer; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.2.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>the costs of any publicity agreed by the Issuer in connection with any issue of Notes;
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.2.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>the cost of obtaining the approval of the Prospectus or any supplement thereto by the Luxembourg Stock
Exchange; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.2.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>the costs in relation to the publication of the Prospectus and any supplement thereto in accordance with
the Luxembourg Prospectus Law and any other applicable law; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.2.7</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>the fees and expenses of the Fiscal Agent and any paying agent as more fully set out in a letter between
the Issuer and the Fiscal Agent; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.2.8</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>all expenses in connection with the preparation of this Agreement, the Agency Agreement and the
preparation and printing the Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto (including the updating of any legal opinions issued pursuant to Clause&nbsp;3.4 and of any auditors&#146; comfort letters issued pursuant to Clause&nbsp;5.7);
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>pay to Deutsche Bank the fees and disbursements of legal advisers appointed to represent the Dealers
(including any value added tax thereon) in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Agency Agreement and any documents referred to in any of them and any other documents required in connection with
the update of the Programme as more fully set out in a letter of even date herewith between Linde plc and Deutsche Bank; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>pay promptly, and in any event before any penalty becomes payable, any documentary, registration or
similar duty or tax payable in connection with the entry into, performance, enforcement or admissibility in evidence of this Agreement, any communication pursuant hereto, the Agency Agreement or any Note and indemnify each Dealer against any
liability with respect to or resulting from any delay in paying or omission to pay any such duty or tax. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Termination of Appointment of Dealers </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Issuer or (as to itself) a Dealer may terminate this Agreement by giving not less than 30&nbsp;days&#146; written notice to the other
parties hereto. The Issuer may terminate the appointment of a Dealer by giving not less than 30 days&#146; written notice to such Dealer (with a copy promptly thereafter to all the other Dealers and the Fiscal Agent). Termination shall not affect
any rights or obligations (including but not limited to those arising under Clauses 6, 8 and 9) which have accrued at the time of termination or which accrue thereafter in relation to any act or omission or alleged act or omission which occurred
prior to such time. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Appointment</B>. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Issuer from appointing one or more New Dealers
for the duration of the Programme or, with regard to an issue of a particular Tranche of Notes, for the purposes of that particular Tranche, in either case upon the terms of this Agreement. Unless such appointment is effected pursuant to a
Subscription Agreement: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>any New Dealer shall have first delivered to the Issuer an appropriate Dealer Accession Letter; and
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>the Issuer shall have delivered to such New Dealer an appropriate Confirmation Letter.
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Rights and Obligations of New Dealers</B>. Upon receipt of the relevant Confirmation Letter or
execution of the relevant Subscription Agreement, each such New Dealer shall, subject to the terms of the Relevant Dealer Accession Letter and the relevant Confirmation Letter or the relevant Subscription Agreement, as the case may be, become a
party to this Agreement, vested with all rights and obligations of a Dealer as if originally named as a Dealer hereunder. Except in the case of the appointment of a New Dealer for the duration of the Programme, following the Issue Date of the
relevant Tranche, the relevant New Dealer shall have no further rights or obligations except such as may have accrued or been incurred prior to, or in connection with, the issue of such Tranche. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Dealer Notification</B>. The Issuer shall promptly notify the other Dealers and the Fiscal Agent of any
appointment of a New Dealer for the duration of the Programme by supplying to such parties a copy of any Dealer Accession Letter and Confirmation Letter. Such notice shall be given in the case of an appointment of a New Dealer for a particular issue
of Notes to the Fiscal Agent only. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Increase in the Programme Amount </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Procedure</B>. From time to time the Issuer may wish to increase the aggregate principal amount of
the Notes that may be issued under the Programme. In such circumstances, it may give notice of such an increase (subject as set out in Clause&nbsp;12.2) by delivering to the Luxembourg Listing Agent, the Fiscal Agent and the Dealers a letter
substantially in the form set out in <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;4</U></B> hereto. Upon the date specified in such notice (which date may not be earlier than seven Frankfurt am Main business days after the date on which the
notice is given), all references in this Agreement, the Agency Agreement or any other agreement or document in relation to the Programme to a Debt Issuance Programme of a certain principal amount, shall be and shall be deemed to be references to a
Debt Issuance Programme of the increased principal amount. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>12.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Documentation</B>. The right of the Issuer to increase the aggregate principal amount of the
Programme shall be subject to each Dealer having received and found satisfactory all the documents and confirmations described in the Documentation List (with such changes as may be relevant, with reference to the circumstances at the time of the
proposed increase as are agreed between the Issuer and the Dealers), and the delivery of any further documents that the Arranger(s) on behalf of the Dealers may reasonably require, including the production by the Issuer of a supplementary Prospectus
and any further or other </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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documents required by the relevant Stock Exchange for the purpose of listing any Notes to be issued under the Programme on the relevant Stock Exchange. The Arranger(s) shall circulate to the
Dealers the documents and confirmations described in the Documentation List and any further documents which may have been required by it. Any Dealer must notify the Arranger(s) and the Issuer within five Frankfurt am Main business days of receipt,
if it considers such documents to be unsatisfactory. In the absence of such notification, such Dealer shall be deemed to consider such documents to be satisfactory. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Status of the Arranger, Indemnity Arrangements among the Dealers and Obligations Several
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Status of the Arranger.</B> Each of the Dealers agrees that the Arranger has only acted in an administrative
capacity to facilitate the establishment and/or maintenance of the Programme. The Arranger has no responsibility to any Dealer for (a)&nbsp;the adequacy, accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of any representation, warranty, undertaking,
agreement, statement or information in the Prospectus, any Final Terms, this Agreement or any information provided in connection with the Programme or (b)&nbsp;the nature and suitability to it of all legal, tax and accounting matters and all
documentation in connection with the Programme or any Tranche. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Indemnity Arrangements among the Dealers</B>. Each Indemnifying Dealer (as defined below) will indemnify any
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-participating</FONT> Dealer (as defined below) named in the Prospectus against any loss, liability, claim, action, demand or expense (a &#147;Loss&#148; which shall include, but not be limited to, all reasonable
costs, charges and expenses paid or incurred in disputing or defending any of the foregoing) which, such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-participating</FONT> Dealer may incur, or alternatively which may be made against such <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-participating</FONT> Dealer by an order of a competent court or tribunal, in the relevant jurisdiction in connection with an offer of Notes under the Programme, as a result of a failure or an alleged failure by the
Issuer to update or supplement the Prospectus due to significant new factors arising after the date of the Prospectus, as required by law. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where there is only one Indemnifying Dealer, its share of the Loss will be the whole of the Loss. In all other cases, the Loss shall be
proportionate to the amount of Notes underwritten by each Indemnifying Dealer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The indemnity given by the Indemnifying Dealer as set out
in this Clause shall not apply to any Loss for which the Issuer itself is not also liable to the relevant <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-participating</FONT> Dealer as set out in Clause&nbsp;6.1.4. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Indemnifying Dealer</B>&#148; means, where the relevant issue of Notes is subscribed by only one Dealer, that Dealer or, in any other
case, the (Joint-) Lead Manager(s) or Joint Bookrunners of that issue (each as defined in the respective Subscription Agreement). &#147;<B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-participating</FONT> Dealer</B>&#148; means any Dealer which is not an
Indemnifying Dealer and in this definition, &#147;Dealer&#148; and &#147;Indemnifying Dealer&#148; includes, in each case, its affiliates and any person who controls it (within the meaning of Section&nbsp;15 of the Securities Act or Section&nbsp;20
of the Exchange Act). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The obligation of an Indemnifying Dealer to indemnify a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-participating</FONT>
Dealer under this Clause&nbsp;13 shall only arise when such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-participating</FONT> Dealer: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">as soon as reasonably practicable but in any event not later than 25 days after becoming aware of any claim,
action or other legal process being raised or instituted against it, notifies the Indemnifying Dealer thereof in writing and gives the Indemnifying Dealer an opportunity to participate in the defence of the claim, action or other legal process; and
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in the exercise of its reasonable judgment, has determined: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">following a formal legal opinion from a reputable law firm, that it is not possible to pursue an
indemnification claim against the Issuer under Clause&nbsp;6.1.4; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">that it is unlikely that such claim can be successfully collected in whole. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An Indemnifying Dealer shall not be liable in respect of any Loss arising from the settlement of any claim, action or other legal process
raised or instituted against a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-participating</FONT> Dealer effected without its consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or denied. </P>
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Dealers and the Arranger under this Agreement are several and not joint. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Assignment of Agreement </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>No transfer by Issuer</B>. The Issuer may not assign its rights or transfer its obligations under this
Agreement, in whole or in part. Any purported such assignment or transfer shall be void.<B> </B> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Transfer by Dealers</B>. Subject to Clause 20, the Dealers may only assign or transfer their rights or
obligations under this Agreement with the prior written consent of the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Use of Affiliates</B>: The Issuer agrees that the Dealers may perform the services contemplated hereby in
conjunction with its affiliates, and that any Dealer affiliates performing services hereunder shall be entitled to the benefits and be subject to the terms of this Agreement, and that any references herein to the Dealers shall be deemed to include
any such Dealer affiliates where the context so requires or permits. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>15</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Currency Indemnity </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If, under any applicable law and whether pursuant to a judgment being made or registered against the Issuer or in the liquidation, insolvency
or analogous process of the Issuer or for any other reason, any payment under or in connection with this Agreement is made or falls to be satisfied in a currency (the &#147;<B>other currency</B>&#148;) other than that in which the relevant payment
is expressed to be due (the &#147;<B>required currency</B>&#148;) under this Agreement, then, to the extent that the payment (when converted into the required currency at the rate of exchange on the date of payment or, if it is not practicable for
the Relevant Dealer to purchase the required currency with the other currency on the date of payment, at the rate of exchange as soon thereafter as it is practicable for it to do so or, in the case of a liquidation, insolvency or analogous process,
at the rate of exchange on the latest date permitted by applicable law for the determination of liabilities in such liquidation, insolvency or analogous process) actually received by the Relevant Dealer falls short of the amount due under the terms
of this Agreement, the Issuer undertakes that it shall, as a separate and independent obligation, indemnify such Dealer against the amount of such shortfall. For the purpose of this Clause &#147;<B>rate of exchange</B>&#148; means the rate at which
the Relevant Dealer is able on the Frankfurt am Main foreign exchange market on the Relevant Date to purchase the required currency with the other currency and shall take into account any premium and other reasonable costs of exchange. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>General</B>. In the case of any Series of Notes which require the appointment of a Calculation Agent, the
Fiscal Agent shall act as Calculation Agent, unless the Fiscal Agent has not agreed, or may not be treated as having agreed, to act as Calculation Agent in accordance with Clause&nbsp;8 of the Agency Agreement or the Relevant Dealer or (in the case
of a syndicated issue) the Lead Manager requests the Issuer to appoint such Dealer or Lead Manager, or a person nominated by such Dealer or Lead Manager (a &#147;<B>Nominee</B>&#148;), as Calculation Agent and the Issuer agrees thereto.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Appointment</B>. Should such a request be made to the Issuer and agreement be given by the Issuer, the
appointment of that Dealer or Lead Manager shall be automatic upon the issue of the relevant Series of Notes, and shall, except as agreed, be on the terms set out in the Agency Agreement. No further action shall be required to effect the appointment
of such Dealer or Lead Manager as Calculation Agent in relation to that Series of Notes. The appointment of a Nominee as Calculation Agent shall require the delivery (i)&nbsp;to the Nominee of a Calculation Agent Appointment Letter duly completed
and executed by the Issuer and (ii)&nbsp;to the Issuer of a confirmation duly completed and executed by that Nominee, such Calculation Agent Appointment Letter and such confirmation to be substantially in the form set out in Schedule&nbsp;2 to the
Agency Agreement or as otherwise agreed. The name of the Dealer, Lead Manager or Nominee so appointed will be entered in the relevant Final Terms. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Stabilisation </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the issue of any Tranche of Notes under the Programme, the Stabilisation Manager or any person acting for such Stabilisation
Manager may over-allot Notes or effect transactions with a view to supporting the price of the Notes at a level higher than that which might otherwise prevail. However, stabilisation may not necessarily occur. Such stabilisation, if commenced, may
be discontinued at any time, and must be brought to an end after a limited period. Such stabilisation shall be in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and rules. Any stabilisation action may begin at any time after the adequate public
disclosure of the terms of the offer of the relevant Tranche of the Notes and, if begun, may cease at any time, but it must end no later than the earlier of 30 days after the Issue Date and 60 days after the date of the allotment of the relevant
Tranche of Notes. Any stabilisation action or over-allotment must be conducted by the relevant Stabilisation Manager(s) (or person(s) acting on behalf of any Stabilisation Manager(s)) in accordance with all applicable laws and rules. Any loss or
profit sustained as a consequence of any such over-allotment or stabilisation shall, as against the Issuer, be for the account of the Stabilisation Manager. The Issuer shall authorise the Stabilisation Manager (or person(s) acting on its behalf) to
make adequate public disclosure of the information required in relation to such stabilisation by Regulation (EU) No.&nbsp;596/2014 after consultation with the Issuer. The relevant Stabilisation Manager shall also act as central point responsible
pursuant to Article&nbsp;6(5) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8&nbsp;March 2016 supplementing the MAR. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Notices and Communications </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Form of and Address for Notices</B>. All notices and communications under this Agreement shall be by
letter, email or fax, posted or delivered by hand, or (but only where specifically provided in the Procedures Memorandum) by telephone. Each notice or communication shall be given to the relevant party at the address, fax number or telephone number
and, in the case of a communication by letter or fax, marked for the attention of, or (in the case of a communication by telephone) made to, the person(s) or department from time to time specified in writing by that party to the other for the
purpose. The initial address, telephone number, fax number and person(s) or department so specified by each party are set out in <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;7</U></B> hereto. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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effective as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>18.2.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Letter, Email or Fax</B>: if sent by letter, email or fax, upon receipt by the addressee; and
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>18.2.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Telephone</B>: if made on the telephone, upon being made. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the case of (a)&nbsp;above, any such notice or communication which would otherwise take effect after 4:00 p.m. in the place of the addressee
on any particular day shall not take effect until 10:00 a.m. on the immediately succeeding business day in the place of the addressee. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Contractual Recognition of UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-In</FONT> Powers
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Notwithstanding and to the exclusion of any other term of this Dealer Agreement or any other agreements,
arrangements, or understanding between a UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Party and any other party to this Dealer Agreement, each party to this Dealer Agreement acknowledges and accepts that a UK
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Liability arising under this Dealer Agreement may be subject to the exercise of UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Powers by the relevant UK resolution authority, and acknowledges,
accepts, and agrees to be bound by: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>the effect of the exercise of UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Powers by the relevant
UK resolution authority in relation to any UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Liability of a UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Party (&#147;<B>Relevant UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT>
Party</B>&#148;) to any other party under this Dealer Agreement, that (without limitation) may include and result in any of the following, or some combination thereof: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the reduction of all, or a portion, of the UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Liability or
outstanding amounts due thereon; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the conversion of all, or a portion, of the UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Liability into
shares, other securities or other obligations of the Relevant UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Party or another person, and the issue to or conferral on any other party to this Agreement of such shares, securities or obligations;
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the cancellation of the UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Liability; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iv)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the amendment or alteration of any interest, if applicable, thereon, the maturity or the dates on which any
payments are due, including by suspending payment for a temporary period; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>the variation of the terms of this Dealer Agreement, as deemed necessary by the relevant UK resolution
authority, to give effect to the exercise of UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Powers by the relevant UK resolution authority. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In this Clause&nbsp;19: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.2.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>&#147;<B>UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Legislation</B>&#148; means Part I of the UK
Banking Act 2009 and any other law or regulation applicable in the UK relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (otherwise than through liquidation, administration or
other insolvency proceedings); </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.2.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>&#147;<B>UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Liability</B>&#148; means a liability in
respect of which the UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Powers may be exercised; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.2.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>&#147;<B>UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Party</B>&#148; means any party under this
Agreement whose liabilities under the Agreement or any Subscription Agreement may now or in the future be subject to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">bail-in</FONT> under the UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Legislation.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.2.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>&#147;<B>UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Powers</B>&#148; means the powers under the
UK <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bail-in</FONT> Legislation to cancel, transfer or dilute shares issued by a person that is a bank or investment firm or affiliate of a bank or investment firm, to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a
liability of such a person or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other person, to provide that any such contract or
instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Recognition of the U.S. Special Resolution Regime </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>20.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In the event that any Dealer that is a Covered Entity becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S.
Special Resolution Regime, the transfer from such Dealer of this Dealer Agreement, and any interest and obligation in or under this Dealer Agreement, will be effective to the same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special
Resolution Regime if this Dealer Agreement, and any such interest and obligation, were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>20.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In the event that any Dealer that is a Covered Entity or a Covered Affiliate of any such Dealer becomes
subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, Default Rights under this Dealer Agreement that may be exercised against such Dealer are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such Default Rights could be exercised under
the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if this Dealer Agreement were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Covered Affiliate</B>&#148; has the meaning assigned to the term &#147;affiliate&#148; in, and shall be interpreted in accordance
with, 12&nbsp;U.S.C. &#167;&nbsp;1841(k). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Covered Entity</B>&#148; means any of the following: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a &#147;<B>covered entity</B>&#148; as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with,
12&nbsp;C.F.R. &#167;&nbsp;252.82(b); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a &#147;<B>covered bank</B>&#148; as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with,
12&nbsp;C.F.R. &#167;&nbsp;47.3(b); or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a &#147;<B>covered FSI</B>&#148; as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12&nbsp;C.F.R.
&#167;&nbsp;382.2(b). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Default Right</B>&#148; has the meaning assigned to that term in, and shall be
interpreted in accordance with, 12&nbsp;C.F.R. &#167;&#167;&nbsp;252.81, 47.2 or 382.1, as applicable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>U.S. Special Resolution
Regime</B>&#148; means each of (i)&nbsp;the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder and (ii)&nbsp;Title II of the U.S. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the regulations promulgated
thereunder. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>No Fiduciary Duties </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Issuer acknowledges and agrees that each Dealer is acting solely pursuant to a contractual relationship with the Issuer on an arm&#146;s
length basis with respect to the Programme and any issue, offer and sale of Notes thereunder (including in connection with determining the terms of the issue, offer and sale of any Notes) and not as a financial adviser or a fiduciary to the Issuer
or any other person. Additionally, the Issuer acknowledges that none of the Dealers is advising the Issuer or any other person as to any legal, tax, investment, accounting or regulatory matters in any jurisdiction. The Issuer shall consult with its
own advisers concerning such matters and shall be responsible for making its own independent investigation and appraisal of the transactions contemplated hereby, and the Dealers shall have no responsibility or liability to the Issuer with respect
thereto. The Issuer further acknowledges and agrees that any review by the Dealers of the Issuer, any issue, offer and sale of the Notes under the Programme, the terms of any Notes and other matters relating thereto will be performed solely for the
benefit of the relevant Dealer and shall not be on behalf of the Issuer or any other person. The foregoing is without prejudice to any obligation of the relevant Dealers to make recommendations to the Issues concerning the pricing of any offerings
under the Programme in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Governing Law, Place of Jurisdiction </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>22.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Governing Law</B>. This Agreement, any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-contractual</FONT> obligations
arising out of or in connection with it and every agreement for the issue and purchase of Notes as referred to in Clause&nbsp;2 shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, German law. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>22.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Place of Jurisdiction</B>. Any action or other legal proceedings (&#147;<B>Proceedings</B>&#148;) arising
out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought in the District Court (<I>Landgericht</I>) in Frankfurt am Main, Federal Republic of Germany. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Nothing contained herein shall limit the right of any party hereto to take Proceedings against any other party hereto in any other court of
competent jurisdiction, nor shall the taking of Proceedings in one or more jurisdictions preclude the taking of Proceedings in any other jurisdiction, whether concurrently or not. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>23</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Confirmation </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of identifying the contracting party and beneficial owner pursuant to Anti-Money Laundering Laws the Issuer confirms that it
conducts the arrangements made by this Agreement for its own account, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>24</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Severability and Partial Invalidity </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Should any provision of this Agreement be or become invalid in whole or in part, the other provisions shall remain in force. The invalid
provision shall be deemed substituted by a valid provision which accomplishes as far as legally possible the economic purposes of the invalid provision. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>25</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Amendments </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No provision of this Agreement, including this Clause 25&nbsp;may be amended or supplemented unless the Issuer and the Dealers so agree in
writing. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Counterparts </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement and any
party may enter into this Agreement by executing a counterpart. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Documentation List </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>1.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>A copy of the Articles of Association of Linde plc. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>An extract of most recent date from the Commercial Registers pertaining to Linde plc.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Copies of the resolution of the board of management of the Issuer passed in connection with the update
and the increase of the programme amount of the Programme </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>A list of the names and titles and specimen signatures of the persons authorised to sign on behalf of
the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Conformed copies of each of this Agreement and the Agency Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Prospectus. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>A copy of the approval of the Prospectus by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>A copy of the effectuation authorisations signed by the Issuer in the form or, substantially in the form
of, <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;6</U></B>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>A copy of the ICSD Agreement of the Issuer with the ICSDs regarding Notes in NGN format.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>10.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Legal opinions in form and substance satisfactory to the Arranger from: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Arthur Cox (legal advisers to the Issuer as the laws of Ireland); and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Hengeler Mueller Partnerschaft von Rechtsanw&auml;lten mbB (legal advisers to the Dealers as to the laws of the
Federal Republic of Germany). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>A Comfort letter from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, as independent auditors of Linde plc.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All such documents shall be in the German or English language or shall be accompanied by a certified translation into the German or
English language, if applicable. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Selling Restrictions </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>General </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Dealer represents and agrees, that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in force in any jurisdiction in which it
purchases, offers, sells or delivers Notes or possesses or distributes the Prospectus and will obtain any consent, approval or permission required by it for the purchase, offer, sale or delivery by it of Notes under the laws and regulations in force
in any jurisdiction to which it is subject or in which it makes such purchases, offers, sales or deliveries and neither the Issuer nor any other Dealer shall have any responsibility therefore. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>United States of America </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each Dealer acknowledges that the Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act, and
may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act or pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the
registration requirements of the Securities Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each Dealer represents and agrees that it has not offered and sold any Notes, and will not offer and sell any
Notes constituting part of its allotment within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of a U.S. person, except in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 of Regulation S under the Securities Act. Accordingly, each Dealer further has
represented and agreed that neither it, its affiliates nor any persons acting on its or their behalf have engaged or will engage in any directed selling efforts with respect to any Note, and it and they have complied and will comply with the
offering restrictions requirements of Regulation S. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each Dealer agrees that, at or prior to confirmation of any sale of Notes, it will have sent to each
distributor, dealer or person receiving a selling concession, fee or other remuneration that purchases Notes from it during the distribution compliance period a confirmation or notice to substantially the following effect: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;The Securities covered hereby have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the &#147;<B>Securities
Act</B>&#148;) and no Dealer (or persons covered by Rule 903 (c)(2)(iv)) may offer or sell any Notes constituting part of its allotment within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except in accordance with Rule 903
or Rule 904 of Regulation S under the Securities Act. Terms used above have the meanings given to them by Regulation S.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Terms used
in the above paragraph have the meanings given to them by Regulation S. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Dealer represents and agrees that it has not entered and will
not enter into any contractual arrangement with respect to the distribution or delivery of Notes, except with its affiliates or with the prior written consent of the Issuer. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notes will be issued in accordance with the provisions of United States Treasury Regulations <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.163-5(c)(2)(i)(D)</FONT> (the &#147;<B>D Rules</B>&#148;), or in accordance with the provisions of United States Treasury Regulations <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.163-5(c)(2)(i)(C)</FONT>
(the &#147;<B>C Rules</B>&#148;) (or, any successor rules in substantially the same form as the C Rules or D Rules, as applicable, for purposes of Section&nbsp;4701 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In respect of Notes issued in accordance with the D Rules, each Dealer represents and agrees
that: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">except to the extent permitted under the D Rules, (x)&nbsp;it has not offered or sold, and during the
restricted period will not offer or sell, Notes to a person who is within the United States or its possessions or to a United States person, and (y)&nbsp;such Dealer has not delivered and will not deliver within the United States or its possessions
definitive Notes that are sold during the restricted period; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">it has and throughout the restricted period will have in effect procedures reasonably designed to ensure that
its employees or agents who are directly engaged in selling Notes are aware that such Notes may not be offered or sold during the restricted period to a person who is within the United States or its possessions or to a United States person, except
as permitted by the D Rules; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">if such Dealer is a United States person, it has represented that it is acquiring the Notes for purposes of
resale in connection with their original issuance and if such Dealer retains Notes for its own account, it will only do so in accordance with the requirements of the D Rules; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iv)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">with respect to each affiliate that acquires from such Dealer Notes for the purposes of offering or selling
such Notes during the restricted period, such Dealer either (x)&nbsp;repeats and confirms the agreements contained in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-clauses</FONT> (i), (ii) and (iii)&nbsp;on such affiliate&#146;s behalf or (y)&nbsp;agrees
that it will obtain from such affiliate for the benefit of the Issuer the agreements contained in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-clauses</FONT> (i), (ii) and (iii). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Terms used in the above paragraph have the meanings given to them by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations
thereunder, including the D Rules. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, in respect of Notes issued in accordance with the C Rules, Notes must be issued and
delivered outside the United States and its possessions in connection with their original issuance. Each Dealer represents and agrees that it has not offered, sold or delivered and will not offer, sell or deliver, directly or indirectly, Notes
within the United States or its possessions in connection with their original issuance. Further, each Dealer represents and agrees in connection with the original issuance of Notes, that it has not communicated, and will not communicate, directly or
indirectly, with a prospective purchaser if such purchaser is within the United States or its possessions and will not otherwise involve its U.S. office in the offer or sale of Notes. Terms used in this paragraph have the meanings given to them by
the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, including the C Rules. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notes issued pursuant to the D
Rules (other than Temporary Global Notes) will bear the following legend: &#147;Any United States person who holds this obligation will be subject to limitations under the United States income tax laws, including the limitations provided in Sections
165(j) and 1287(a) of the Internal Revenue Code&#148;. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>European Economic Area </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the Final Terms in respect of any Notes specify the &#147;<I>Prohibition of Sales to EEA Retail Investors</I>&#148; as &#147;<I>Not
Applicable</I>&#148;, each Dealer represents and agrees that it has not offered, sold or otherwise made available and will not offer, sell or otherwise make available any Notes which are the subject of the offering contemplated by the Prospectus as
completed by the Final Terms in relation thereto to any retail investor in the European Economic Area. For the purposes of this provision the expression &#147;retail investor&#148; means a person who is one (or more) of the following: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a retail client as defined in point (11)&nbsp;of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended,
&#147;<B>MiFID II</B>&#148;); or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a customer within the meaning of Directive 2016/97/EU, as amended (the &#147;<B>Insurance Distribution
Directive</B>&#148;), where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10)&nbsp;of Article 4(1) of MiFID II. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>United Kingdom </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Prohibition of Sales to UK Retail Investors </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the relevant Final Terms in respect of any Notes specify &#147;<I>Prohibition of Sales to UK Retail Investors</I>&#148; as &#147;<I>Not
Applicable</I>&#148;, each Dealer represents and agrees, that it has not offered, sold or otherwise made available and will not offer, sell or otherwise make available any Notes which are the subject of the offering contemplated by the Prospectus as
completed by the Final Terms in relation thereto to any retail investor in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of this provision the expression retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of the following: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a retail client, as defined in point (8)&nbsp;of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part of
domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (&#147;<B>EUWA</B>&#148;); or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a customer within the meaning of the provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended
(&#147;<B>FSMA</B>&#148;) and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to implement Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client, as defined in point (8)&nbsp;of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No
600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Other Regulatory Restrictions </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Dealer represents and agrees that: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">it has only communicated or caused to be communicated and will only communicate or cause to be communicated an
invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section&nbsp;21 of the FSMA) received by it in connection with the issue or sale of any Notes in circumstances in which Section&nbsp;21(1) of the FSMA does not apply to
the Issuer; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">it has complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to anything done by it
in relation to any Notes in, from or otherwise involving the United Kingdom. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Switzerland </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each Dealer acknowledges that, subject to paragraph (b)&nbsp;below: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notes may not be publicly offered directly or indirectly, in, into or from Switzerland within the meaning of
the Swiss Financial Services Act of 15&nbsp;June 2018, as amended (the &#147;<B>FinSA</B>&#148;) and will not be admitted to trading on any exchange or other trading venue in Switzerland; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Neither the Prospectus nor any Final Terms nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the Notes
(x)&nbsp;constitutes a prospectus as such term is understood pursuant to the FinSA or (y)&nbsp;has been or will be filed with or approved by a Swiss review body pursuant to Article 52 of the FinSA; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">neither the Prospectus nor any Final Terms nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the Notes
may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notwithstanding paragraph (a)&nbsp;above, in respect of any Tranche of Notes to be issued, the Issuer and the
relevant Dealers may agree that (x)&nbsp;such Notes may be publicly offered in Switzerland within the meaning of the FinSA and/or (y)&nbsp;an application will be made by (or on behalf of) the Issuer to admit such Notes to trading on a trading venue
(exchange or multilateral trading facility) in Switzerland, provided that: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the Issuer is able to rely, and is relying, on an exemption from the requirement to prepare and publish a
prospectus under the FinSA in connection with such public offer and/or application for admission to trading; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in the case of any such public offer, the relevant Dealers have agreed to comply with any restrictions
applicable to the offer and sale of such Notes that must be complied with in order for the Issuer to rely on such exemption; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the applicable Final Terms will specify that such Notes may publicly offered in Switzerland within the meaning
of the FinSA and/or the trading venue in Switzerland to which an application will be made by (or on behalf of) the Issuer to admit such Notes to trading thereon. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Singapore </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Dealer acknowledges that the Prospectus has not been registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Accordingly,
each Dealer represents and agrees, that it has not offered or sold any Notes or cause the Notes to be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase and will not offer or sell any Notes or cause the Notes to be made the subject of an
invitation for subscription or purchase, and has not circulated or distributed, nor will it circulate or distribute, the Prospectus or any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase,
of the Notes, whether directly or indirectly, to any person in Singapore other than (i)&nbsp;to an institutional investor (as defined in Section&nbsp;4A of the Securities and Futures Act 2001 of Singapore, as modified or amended from time to time
(the &#147;<B>SFA</B>&#148;)) pursuant to Section&nbsp;274 of the SFA or (ii)&nbsp;to an accredited investor (as defined in Section&nbsp;4A of the SFA) pursuant to and in accordance with the conditions specified in Section&nbsp;275 of the SFA. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Canada </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Notes may be sold only to purchasers purchasing, or deemed to be purchasing, as principal that are accredited investors, as defined in
National Instrument <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">45-106</FONT> Prospectus Exemptions or subsection 73.3(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario), and are permitted clients, as defined in National Instrument
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">31-103</FONT> Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations. Any resale of the Notes must be made in accordance with an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the prospectus
requirements of applicable securities laws. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Dealer Accession </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PART I
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Form of Dealer Accession Letter - Programme </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>[Date] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">To:</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Linde plc </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Linde plc </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">Dear</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Sir or Madam, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We refer to the Dealer Agreement dated 8&nbsp;May 2024 entered into in respect of the above Debt Issuance Programme and made between Linde plc and the Dealers
party thereto (which agreement, as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time, is herein referred to as the &#147;<B>Dealer Agreement</B>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Conditions Precedent </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We confirm that we are in receipt
of the documents referenced below: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a copy of the Dealer Agreement; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a copy of all documents referred to in <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;1</U></B> of the Dealer
Agreement, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">and have found them to our satisfaction. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the purposes of the Dealer Agreement our notice details are as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[insert name, address, telephone, facsimile and attention]. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In consideration of the appointment by yourselves of us as a Dealer under the Dealer Agreement we hereby undertake, for your benefit and the benefit of the
other Dealers, that we will perform and comply with all the duties and obligations expressed to be assumed by a Dealer under the Dealer Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">This</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">letter is governed by, and shall be construed in accordance with, German law. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yours faithfully, </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">as Fiscal Agent </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Form of Confirmation Letter - Programme </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>[Date] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">To:</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[<I>Name and address of New Dealer</I>] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Linde plc </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">Dear</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Sir or Madam, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We refer to the Dealer Agreement dated 8&nbsp;May 2024 (such agreement, as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time, the &#147;<B>Dealer
Agreement</B>&#148;) entered into in respect to the above Debt Issuance Programme and hereby acknowledge receipt of your Dealer Accession Letter to us dated <B>[</B>&#149;<B>]</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We hereby confirm that, with effect from the date hereof, you shall become a party to the Dealer Agreement in accordance with Clause&nbsp;11.2 of the Dealer
Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yours faithfully, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Linde plc </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The other Dealers </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Form of Dealer Accession Letter - Note Issue </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>[Date] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[Description of issue] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(the &#147;<B>Notes</B>&#148;) </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Sir or Madam, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We refer to the Dealer Agreement dated 8&nbsp;May 2024 and made between Linde plc and the Dealers party thereto (which agreement, as amended, supplemented or
restated from time to time, is herein referred to as the &#147;<B>Dealer Agreement</B>&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Conditions Precedent </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We confirm that we are in receipt of the documents referenced below: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a copy of the Dealer Agreement; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a copy of such of the other documents referred to in Schedule&nbsp;1 of the Dealer Agreement as we have
requested, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">and have found them to our satisfaction or (in the case of the documents referred to in (ii)&nbsp;above) have waived such
production. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the purposes of the Dealer Agreement our notice details are as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[insert name, address, telephone, facsimile and attention]. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In consideration of the appointment by yourselves of us as a Dealer in respect of the issue of the Notes under the Dealer Agreement we hereby undertake, for
your benefit and the benefit of each of the other Dealers that in relation to the issue of the Notes we will perform and comply with all the duties and obligations expressed to be assumed by a Dealer under the Dealer Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This letter is governed by, and shall be construed in accordance with, German law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yours faithfully, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[Name of New Dealer] </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Form of Confirmation Letter &#150; Note Issue </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>[Date] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>[Name and address of New Dealer]</B> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Linde plc </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(the
&#147;<B>Issuer</B>&#148;) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[Description of issue] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(the &#147;<B>Notes</B>&#148;) </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Sir or Madam, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We refer to the Dealer Agreement dated 8&nbsp;May 2024 (such agreement, as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time, the &#147;<B>Dealer
Agreement</B>&#148;) and hereby acknowledge receipt of your Dealer Accession Letter to us dated [&#149;]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We hereby confirm that, with effect from the
date hereof in respect of the issue of the Notes, you shall become a party to the Dealer Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Clause&nbsp;11.2 of the Dealer Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yours faithfully, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Linde plc </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Letter regarding increase in the Programme Amount </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>[Date] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Dealers and the Luxembourg Listing Agent </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(as those expressions are defined </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">in the Dealer Agreement </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">dated
8&nbsp;May 2024, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">as amended, supplemented or restated from </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">time to time (the &#147;<B>Dealer Agreement</B>&#148;)) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Linde plc </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We hereby require, pursuant to Clause&nbsp;12.1 of the Dealer Agreement, that the aggregate principal amount of the above Programme be increased to
EUR<B>&nbsp;[</B>&#149;<B>]</B> from <B>[</B><I>specify date which is no earlier than seven Frankfurt am Main business days after the date the notice is given</I><B>]</B> whereupon all references in the Dealer Agreement, the Agency Agreement and the
Procedures Memorandum will be deemed amended accordingly. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We understand that this increase is subject to the satisfaction of the condition set out in
Clause&nbsp;12.2 of the Dealer Agreement, namely that each Dealer shall have received and found satisfactory the documents listed in the Documentation List (with such agreed changes as may be relevant with reference to the circumstances at the time
of the proposed increase). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You must notify the Fiscal Agent and ourselves within five Frankfurt am Main business days of receipt by you of those
documents if you consider such documents to be unsatisfactory and, in the absence of such notification, you will be deemed to consider such documents to be satisfactory. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Terms used in this letter have the meanings given to them in the Dealer Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yours faithfully, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Linde plc </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Form of Subscription Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Dated [&#149;] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>LINDE PLC
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) <B>Linde plc</B> (the &#147;<B>Issuer</B>&#148;) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) <B>[Insert name of lead manager]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(the
&#147;<B>Lead Manager</B>&#148;) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) <B>[insert name of other managers]</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(together, with the Lead Manager, the &#147;<B>Managers</B>&#148;) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">agree as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Terms </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Issuer proposes to issue <B>[description of issue]</B> (the &#147;<B>Notes</B>&#148;) pursuant to the EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme
established by it. The terms of the issue shall be as set out in the Conditions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">References herein to the &#147;<B>Conditions</B>&#148; shall be to
the<B> [in the case Part I of the Final Terms only refers to the relevant provisions of Option I or Option II</B>: set of terms and conditions for <B>[</B>Fixed Rate Notes<B>]</B> <B>[</B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-interest</FONT> bearing
Notes<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Zero Coupon Notes<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Floating Rate Notes<B>]</B> as determined and completed by the final terms relating to the Notes (the &#147;<B>Final Terms</B>&#148;), both as attached hereto as Annex A<B>]</B> <B>[in the case
Part I of the Final Terms replicates the relevant provisions of Option</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;I or Option II and completes the relevant placeholders in Option I or Option II</B>: Conditions as attached hereto as Annex A<B>]</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement is supplemental to the Dealer Agreement (the &#147;<B>Dealer Agreement</B>&#148;) dated 8&nbsp;May 2024 made between the Issuer and the Dealers
party thereto. All terms with initial capitals used herein without definition have the meanings given to them in the Dealer Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B>The
<B>[</B>Lead<B>]</B> Managers agree as between themselves that they will be bound by and will comply with the International Capital Market Association Standard Form Agreement Among Managers German Version 1 (the &#147;<B>Agreement Among
Managers</B>&#148;) and further agree that references in the Agreement Among Managers to the &#147;<I>Lead Manager</I>&#148; shall mean <B>[</B>Lead<B>]</B> Managers, as defined in this Agreement and references to the &#147;<I>Settlement Lead
Manager</I>&#148; shall mean <B>[</B><B>&#149;</B><B>]</B>.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>[Appointments] </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B>The Issuer hereby appoints each Manager, which is not a party to the Dealer Agreement (each a &#147;<B>New Dealer</B>&#148;), as a New Dealer in
accordance with the provisions of Clause&nbsp;11 of the Dealer Agreement for the purposes of the issue of the Notes. The Lead Manager confirms that it is in receipt of the documents referenced below: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a copy of the Dealer Agreement; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a copy of such of the documents referred to in Schedule&nbsp;1 of the Dealer Agreement as the Lead Manager (on
behalf of the Managers) has requested </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">and has confirmed with <B>[</B>each of<B>]</B> the New Dealer<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> that <B>[</B>each
of<B>]</B> the New Dealer<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> has found them to be satisfactory or (in the case of any or all of the documents referred to in (ii)) has waived such production. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">or the purposes of the Dealer Agreement the details of the New Dealer<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> for service of notices are as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[insert name, address, telephone, facsimile, email address and attention]. </B></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In consideration of the Issuer appointing the New Dealer<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> as <B>[</B>a<B>]</B>
Dealer<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> in respect of the Notes under the Dealer Agreement, <B>[</B>each/the<B>] </B>New Dealer hereby undertakes, for the benefit of the Issuer and each of the other Dealers, that, in relation to the issue of the Notes, it will
perform and comply with all the duties and obligations expressed to be assumed by a Dealer under the Dealer Agreement. The Issuer hereby confirms that <B>[</B>each of<B>]</B> the New Dealer<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> shall be vested with all rights and
obligations of a Dealer in relation to the issue of the Notes as if originally named as a Dealer under the Dealer Agreement, provided that following the Issue Date of the Notes <B>[</B>each of<B>]</B> the New Dealer<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> shall have no
further such rights and obligations except such as may have accrued or been incurred prior to, or in connection with, the issue of the Notes.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Purchase of the Notes </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Subject to the terms and conditions of the Dealer Agreement the Issuer hereby agrees to issue the Notes
and each Manager severally and not jointly agrees to purchase such principal amount of the Notes as corresponds to its commitment as set forth in Annex B attached hereto at a purchase price of [&#149;]% of the principal amount of the Notes (the
&#147;<B>Purchase Price</B>&#148;), being the issue price of [&#149;]% less a selling concession of [&#149;]% of such principal amount and a management and underwriting fee of [&#149;]% of such principal amount. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The settlement procedures set out in Part II of the Procedures Memorandum shall apply as if set out in
this Agreement provided that, for the purposes of this Agreement: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the sum payable on the Issue Date shall be <B>[</B>&#149;<B>]</B> (representing the Purchase Price) <B>[</B>,
less the amount payable in respect of Managers&#146; expenses specified in Article <B>[</B>4<B>]</B> of this Agreement<B>]</B> (the &#147;<B>Net Proceeds</B>&#148;)<B>[</B>. Such payment will be made by the <B>[</B>Lead Manager out of its
Commissionaire Account (as defined below)<B>][</B>common service provider/common depositary<B>]</B> on behalf of the Managers, in <B>[</B>currency<B>]</B> in immediately available funds to such <B>[</B>currency<B>]</B> account as shall be notified
by the Issuer to the Lead Manager<B>]</B>; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>[</B>the Lead Manager acknowledges that the Notes represented by the Global Note<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> will
initially be credited to the Lead Manager&#146;s account held with an ICSD (the &#147;<B>Commissionaire Account</B>&#148;) the terms of which include a third-party beneficiary clause (<I>stipulation pour autrui</I>) with the Issuer as the
third-party beneficiary and provide that such Notes are to be delivered to others only against payment of the Net Proceeds set out in Clause <B>[</B>3<B>]</B>.2(i) hereof into the Commissionaire Account on a delivery against payment basis;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the Lead Manager acknowledges that (i)&nbsp;the Notes represented by the Global Note<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> shall be
held to the order of the Issuer as set out above and (ii)&nbsp;the Net Proceeds set out in Clause <B>[</B>3<B>]</B>.2(i) hereof in the Commissionaire Account will be held on behalf of the Issuer until such time as they are transferred to the
Issuer&#146;s order. The Lead Manager undertakes that the Net Proceeds will be transferred to the Issuer&#146;s order promptly following receipt of such monies in the Commissionaire Account; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iv)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the Issuer acknowledges and accepts the benefit of the third-party beneficiary clause (<I>stipulation pour
autrui</I>) pursuant to the <B>[</B>Belgian<B>][</B>Luxembourg<B>]</B> Civil Code in respect of the Commissionaire Account;<B>]</B> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(v)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;<B>Issue Date</B>&#148; means <B>[</B>&#149;<B>]</B> a.m. (<B>[</B>&#149;<B>]</B> time) on
<B>[</B>&#149;<B>]</B> or such other time and/or date as the Issuer and the Lead Manager on behalf of the Managers may agree; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(vi)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;<B>Payment Instruction Date</B>&#148; means the Issue Date unless there is to be a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-closing</FONT> for the issue in which case it means the business day (being a day on which banks and foreign exchange markets are open for business in <B>[</B>Frankfurt am Main<B>]</B>) prior to the Issue Date.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Expenses </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Issuer shall bear and pay (together with any applicable value added tax) all costs and expenses incurred in or in connection with the issue of the Global
Notes, this Agreement and the Final Terms prepared in connection with the issue of the Notes<B>[</B>, the listing of the Notes on the <B>[</B>Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange<B>] [insert other stock exchange]]</B> and making initial
delivery of the Notes. In addition, the Issuer agrees to pay to the Lead Manager<B> [insert currency and amount]</B> in respect of legal, travelling, telex, facsimile, telephone, postage and advertising expenses incurred and to be incurred by the
Managers in connection with the preparation and management of the issue, and distribution of the Notes which sum may be deducted from the Purchase Price as provided in Clause <B>[</B>3<B>]</B> hereof. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Conditions Precedent </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The obligation of the Managers to purchase the Notes is conditional upon: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the conditions set out in Clause&nbsp;3.2 of the Dealer Agreement being satisfied as of the Payment Instruction
Date and without prejudice to the aforesaid, the Prospectus dated 8&nbsp;May 2024 <B>[</B>, as supplemented by <B>[</B>&#149;<B>]</B>,<B>] </B>containing all material information relating to the assets and liabilities, financial position and profits
and losses of the Issuer and nothing having happened or being expected to happen which would require the Prospectus <B>[</B>, as so supplemented,<B>]</B> to be <B>[</B>further<B>]</B> supplemented or updated; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the delivery to the Lead Manager on the Payment Instruction Date of: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">legal opinion<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> or reliance letter<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> addressed to the Managers dated the Payment
Instruction Date in such form and with such contents as the Lead Manager, on behalf of the Managers, may reasonably require from <B>[</B>the internal legal department of the Issuer<B>]</B> <B>[</B>and<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Hengeler Mueller Partnerschaft
von Rechtsanw&auml;lten mbB<B>]</B>; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a certificate dated as at the Payment Instruction Date signed by a duly authorised officer of the Issuer giving
confirmation to the effect stated in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-paragraph</FONT> (a)&nbsp;of this clause; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>[</B>a<B>]</B> comfort letter<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> dated the <B>[</B>date hereof and the<B>]</B> Payment
Instruction Date from the independent auditors of the Issuer, in such form and with such content as the Managers may reasonably request. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>If any of the conditions set forth in Clause <B>[</B>5<B>]</B>.1 is not satisfied as of the Payment
Instruction Date, this Agreement shall terminate on such date. Upon such termination the parties hereto shall be under no further liability arising out of this Agreement (except for the liability of the Issuer in relation to expenses as provided in
Clause <B>[</B>4<B>]</B> hereof and except for any liability arising before or in relation to such termination), provided that the Lead Manager, on behalf of the Managers, may in its discretion waive any of the aforesaid conditions (other than the
condition precedent contained in Clause&nbsp;3.2.4 of the Dealer Agreement) or any part of them. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Lead Manager, on behalf of the Managers, may, by notice to the Issuer, terminate this Agreement at any time prior to payment of the net purchase money to
the Issuer if in the opinion of the Lead Manager, upon consultation, if practicable, with the Issuer, there shall have been such a change in national or international financial, political or economic conditions or currency exchange rates or exchange
controls as would in its view be likely to either prejudice materially the success of the offering and distribution of the Notes or dealings in the Notes in the secondary market. Upon such notice being given, the parties to this Agreement shall
(except for the liability of the Issuer in relation to expenses as provided in Clause <B>[</B>4<B>]</B> hereof and except for any liability arising before or in relation to such termination) be released and discharged from their respective
obligations under this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Product Governance Rules </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>EEA MiFID II Product Governance Rules </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Solely for the purposes of the requirements of Article 9(8) of the MiFID Product Governance rules under EU Delegated Directive 2017/593 (the &#147;<B>Product
Governance Rules</B>&#148;) regarding the mutual responsibilities of manufacturers under the Product Governance Rules: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">each of <B>[insert names of Manager(s) who is/are deemed to be MiFID manufacturer(s)]</B> (each a
&#147;<B>Manufacturer</B>&#148; and together &#147;<B>the</B> <B>Manufacturers</B>&#148;) acknowledges to each other Manufacturer that it understands the responsibilities conferred upon it under the Product Governance Rules relating to each of the
product approval process, the target market and the proposed distribution channels as applying to the Notes and the related information set out in the Final Terms in connection with the Notes; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>[insert name(s) of Manager(s) who is/are not deemed to be MiFID manufacturer(s) if any]</B>
<B>[</B>and<B>]</B> <B>[</B>,<B>]</B> the Issuer note<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> the application of the Product Governance Rules and acknowledge<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> the target market and distribution channels identified as applying to the Notes by the
Manufacturer<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> and the related information set out in the Final Terms in connection with the Notes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>[</B>UK MiFIR Product Governance Rules </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Solely for the purposes of the requirements of 3.2.7R of the FCA Handbook Product Intervention and Product Governance Sourcebook (the &#147;<B>UK MiFIR Product
Governance Rules</B>&#148;) regarding the mutual responsibilities of manufacturers under the UK MiFIR Product Governance Rules: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>[</B>each of<B>]</B> <B>[insert names of Manager(s) who is/are deemed to be UK MiFIR manufacturer(s)]</B>
(<B>[</B>each a<B>][</B>the<B>]</B> &#147;<B>UK Manufacturer</B>&#148; <B>[</B>and together the &#147;<B>UK Manufacturers</B>&#148;<B>]</B>) <B>[</B>acknowledges to each other UK Manufacturer that it<B>]</B> understands the responsibilities
conferred upon it under the UK MiFIR Product Governance Rules relating to each of the product approval process, the target market and the proposed distribution channels as applying to the Notes and the related information set out in the Final Terms
in connection with the Notes; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<B>[</B>and<B>]</B> <B>[</B>,<B>]</B> the Issuer note<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> the application of the UK MiFIR Product Governance Rules and acknowledge<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> the target market and distribution channels identified as applying to the Notes by the
UK Manufacturer<B>[</B>s<B>]</B> and the related information set out in the Final Terms in connection with the Notes.<B>]</B> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Clauses&nbsp;19 and 20 of the Dealer Agreement shall also apply to this Agreement as if expressly
incorporated herein. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>This Agreement, any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-contractual</FONT> obligations arising out of
or in connection with it, as well as all rights and obligations of the parties arising from it shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Any action or other legal proceedings (&#147;<B>Proceedings</B>&#148;) arising out of or in connection
with this Agreement shall be brought in the District Court (<I>Landgericht</I>) in Frankfurt am Main, Federal Republic of Germany. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Nothing contained herein shall limit the right of any party hereto to take Proceedings against any other party hereto in any other court of
competent jurisdiction, nor shall the taking of Proceedings in one or more jurisdictions preclude the taking of Proceedings in any other jurisdiction, whether concurrently or not. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Should any provision of this Agreement be or become invalid in whole or in part, the other provisions
shall remain in force. The invalid provision shall be deemed substituted by a valid provision which accomplishes as far as legally possible the economic purposes of the invalid provision. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>No provision of this Agreement, including this Clause<B>&nbsp;[</B>8.5<B>]</B>, may be amended or
supplemented unless the Issuer and the Managers agree so in writing. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, all of which, taken together, shall
constitute one and the same agreement and any party may enter into this Agreement by executing a counterpart. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>to the Subscription Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B>The Conditions<B>]</B> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">The Commitments of the Managers </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Issuer Effectuation Authorisation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Letterhead of Issuer) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Linde plc </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ten Earlsfort Terrace </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dublin 2, D02 T380 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Republic of Ireland </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>[Date] </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Euroclear Bank SA/NV </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">New Issues Department </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1
Boulevard du Roi Albert II </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1210 Brussels </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Belgium </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Clearstream Banking S.A.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">c/o Clearstream Banking AG </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CSK Desk </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trakehner Strasse 6
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60487 Frankfurt </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal
Republic of Germany </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Sir or Madam, </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Linde plc </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Debt Issuance Programme </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to each global
note representing securities issued under the above-captioned programme received from time to time by Euroclear Bank SA/NV and/or Clearstream Banking S.A. (the &#147;<B>CSK</B>&#148;) from ourselves or any agent acting on our behalf (each a
&#147;<B>Global Note</B>&#148;), we hereby authorise and instruct the CSK to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">act as our agent with respect to the effectuation of each Global Note and, as such, sign each Global Note as
the final act making such note a valid security in accordance with the terms of such Global Note; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">destroy each Global Note in accordance with the normal procedure of the CSK upon maturity and final redemption
(or, in the case of each temporary global note, full exchange for the relative permanent global note) of such Global Note. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expressly
authorise the CSK to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-delegate</FONT> the effectuation authorisation set out in subparagraph (i)&nbsp;above to any other party acting for such CSK. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B>[Signature of Authorised Officer of the Issuer or Agent with Authorisation of the Issuer]</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>List of Communication Details </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THE
ISSUER </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Linde plc </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ten Earlsfort Terrace </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dublin 2, D02 T380 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Republic of Ireland </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8195;+44 7799 342124, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention:
&#8195;&#8194;Treasury </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THE ARRANGER </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Deutsche
Bank Aktiengesellschaft </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Taunusanlage 12 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60325 Frankfurt
am Main </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Republic of Germany </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8195;+49
69 910 30725 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8195;&#8194;Debt Capital Markets Syndicate </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THE DEALERS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BofA Securities Europe SA </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">51 rue La Bo&eacute;tie </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">75008 Paris </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">France </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8195;&#8194;+33(0) 1 8770 0000 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8194;dcm_eea@bofa.com </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention:
&#8194;&#8194;&#8199;&#8199;EMTN Trading and Distribution Desk </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Citigroup Global Markets Limited </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Citigroup Centre </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Canada Square </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Canary Wharf </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">London E14 5LB </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">United Kingdom </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8195;&#8194;+44 20 7986 1984 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: &#8195;&#8195;&#8194;&#8199;&#8194;mtndesk@citi.com </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8195;&#8195;MTN Desk </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Taunusanlange 12 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60325 Frankfurt am Main </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Republic of Germany </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8195;+49 69 910 30725
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8195;&#8194;Debt Capital Markets Syndicate </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>HSBC Bank plc </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">8 Canada Square </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">London E14 5HQ </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">United Kingdom </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8195;+44 20 7991 8888 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email:
&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;transaction.management@hsbcib.com </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8195;&#8194;Head of DCM Legal </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>J.P. Morgan SE </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Taunustor 1 (TaunusTurm) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60310 Frankfurt am Main </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Republic of Germany </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: &#8195;&#8195;DCM_programmes@jpmorgan.com </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention:
&#8194;Euro Medium Term Note Desk </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Mizuho Securities Europe GmbH </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Taunustor 1 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60310 Frankfurt am Main </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Republic of Germany </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8195;Primary Debt </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8194;+49 69 4272 93140 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#8195;&#8195;&#8194;PrimaryDebt@eu.mizuho-sc.com</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Soci&eacute;t&eacute; G&eacute;n&eacute;rale </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Immeuble Basalte </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">17 Cours Valmy </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CS 50318 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">92972 Paris La D&eacute;fense Cedex </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8194;+33 (0)1 42 13 32 16 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#8195;&#8195;&#8194;eur-glba-syn-cap@sgcib.com</FONT></FONT></FONT> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5th Floor, One Molesworth Street </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dublin 2, D02 RF29 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ireland </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8195;Head of Syndicate&nbsp;&amp;
Origination </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8194;+353 1 267 6000 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email:
&#8195;&#8195;TransactionAdvisoryGroup@tdsecurities.com </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Toronto-Dominion Bank </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60 Threadneedle Street </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">London EC2R 8AP </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">United Kingdom </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8195;Head of Syndicate&nbsp;&amp;
Origination </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8194;+44 20 7628 2262 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email:
&#8195;&#8195;TransactionAdvisoryGroup@tdsecurities.com </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>UBS AG London Branch </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5 Broadgate </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">London EC2M 2QS </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">United Kingdom </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8195;MTN Desk </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#8195;&#8195;&#8194;ol-emtndesk-london@ubs.com</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>UniCredit Bank GmbH </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Arabellastrasse 12 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">81925 Munich </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Republic of Germany </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: &#8195;+49 89 378 13722 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telefax: &#8195;&#8195;+49
89 378 33 34100 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8195;&#8199;DCM Documentation MAC2RT </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;dcmdocumentation@unicredit.de </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>to the Dealer Agreement </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>to the Dealer Agreement </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>TD GLOBAL FINANCE UNLIMITED COMPANY</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Karin Melson</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">By: Alistair Ferguson</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#8195;&#8194; Managing
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">By: Karin Melson</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#8195;&#8194;
Executive Director</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>UNICREDIT BANK GMBH</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Maximilian Hagendorff</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ David Quiles</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">By: Maximilian Hagendorff,</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#8195;&#8194;
Director, DCM Origination</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">By: David Quiles</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#8195;&#8194; DCM
Origination</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Linde plc </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>3.375%
&#128;750,000,000 Unsecured Notes due 04 June 2030 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>Terms&nbsp;&amp; Conditions </U></B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuer:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Linde plc, Ireland</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuer LEI:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">5299003QR1WT0EF88V51</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuer Ratings:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A2 (stable) by Moody&#146;s / A (stable) by S&amp;P</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Expected Issue Ratings:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A2 by Moody&#146;s / A by S&amp;P</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form of the Notes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Bearer form; the Notes are issued as New Global Notes and are initially represented by a Temporary Global Note which is exchangeable for a Permanent Global Note</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Status of the Notes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Senior, unsecured</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Currency:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Euro (&#147;<B>EUR</B>&#148; or &#147;<B>&#128;</B>&#148;)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Notional Amount:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#128;750,000,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Pricing Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">28&nbsp;May 2024</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Settlement Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">04 June 2024 (T+5)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Maturity Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">04 June 2030</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">First Coupon Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">04 June 2025</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Term of Notes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">6 years</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Spread over EUR-MS:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">+55 bps</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">EUR-MS</FONT> Rate (p.a.):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.904%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Re-offer</FONT> yield (p.a.):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.454%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Coupon (p.a.):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.375% per year</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issue / <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Re-offer</FONT> Price:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">99.578% of the Notional Amount</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Redemption:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">100%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Fees:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">20bps of the Notional Amount (incl. 15bps base fee<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP> / 5bps discretionary fee<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">2</SUP>)</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be split between Active Bookrunners (18% each), Passive Bookrunners (15% each), <FONT
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be split equally between Active Bookrunners </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">All-in</FONT> Price (net of fees):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">99.378% of the Notional Amount</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Net Proceeds:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#128;745,335,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Benchmark Bund:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">DBR 0 02/15/30</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Benchmark Price:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">86.56%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Re-offer</FONT> spread vs. Benchmark:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">+89.5 bps</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Business Days:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">TARGET</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Interest Rate Provisions:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Act/Act (ICMA) Day Count Fraction, payable annually in arrears on <BR>04 June each year</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Business Day Convention:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Following, Unadjusted</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Denominations:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">EUR 100,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Tax Call:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Applicable</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Make-whole Call:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Applicable at the yield of the Benchmark Bund plus 15 bps</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3 months Par Call:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Applicable</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Change of Control Put:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Holder put at par upon a change of control</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Clean-up</FONT> Call:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Applicable (75%)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Documentation:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Under the Base Prospectus dated 8&nbsp;May, 2024 of the Issuer&#146;s Debt Issuance Programme (the &#147;<B>Base</B> <B>Prospectus</B>&#148;)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Use of Proceeds:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">General corporate purposes</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Governing Law:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">German</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Target Market (MIFID II and UK MiFIR product governance):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Manufacturer target market (MiFID II product governance and UK MiFIR product governance rules) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No sales to retail in EEA or in the United Kingdom.
No PRIIPs or UK PRIIPs key information document (KID) will be prepared</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Listing:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">EuroMTF of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Selling Restrictions:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">As per the Base Prospectus dated 8&nbsp;May, 2024</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Clearing System:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Clearstream Banking Luxembourg / Euroclear</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Security Codes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ISIN: XS2834282142 / Common Code: 283428214</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">J.P. Morgan</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Calculation Agent:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The Calculation Agent shall be an independent bank of international standing or an independent financial adviser with relevant expertise, selected by the Issuer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Active Bookrunners:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">HSBC, J.P. Morgan (B&amp;D), Soci&eacute;t&eacute; G&eacute;n&eacute;rale</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Passive Bookrunners:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Bank of America, UniCredit</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-managers</FONT> Group A:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Bank of China, UBS, Banco Bilbao, Banco Santander, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-managers</FONT> Group B:</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Linde plc </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>3.500%
&#128;750,000,000 Unsecured Notes due 04 June 2034 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>Terms&nbsp;&amp; Conditions </U></B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuer:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Linde plc, Ireland</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuer LEI:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">5299003QR1WT0EF88V51</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuer Ratings:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A2 (stable) by Moody&#146;s / A (stable) by S&amp;P</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Expected Issue Ratings:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A2 by Moody&#146;s / A by S&amp;P</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form of the Notes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Bearer form; the Notes are issued as New Global Notes and are initially represented by a Temporary Global Note which is exchangeable for a Permanent Global Note</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Status of the Notes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Senior, unsecured</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Currency:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Euro (&#147;<B>EUR</B>&#148; or &#147;<B>&#128;</B>&#148;)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Notional Amount:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#128;750,000,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Pricing Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">28&nbsp;May 2024</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Settlement Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">04 June 2024 (T+5)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Maturity Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">04 June 2034</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">First Coupon Date:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">04 June 2025</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Term of Notes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">10 years</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Spread over EUR-MS:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">+75 bps</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">EUR-MS</FONT> Rate (p.a.):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.844%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Re-offer</FONT> yield (p.a.):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.594%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Coupon (p.a.):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.500% per year</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issue / <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Re-offer</FONT> Price:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">99.222% of the Notional Amount</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Redemption:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">100%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Fees:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">25bps of the Notional Amount (incl. 20bps base fee<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP> / 5bps discretionary fee<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">2</SUP>)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">All-in</FONT> Price (net of fees):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">98.972% of the Notional Amount</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Net Proceeds:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&#128;742,290,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Benchmark Bund:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">DBR 2.2 02/15/34</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Benchmark Price:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">96.65%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Re-offer</FONT> spread vs. Benchmark:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">+100.1 bps</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Business Days:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">TARGET</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Interest Rate Provisions:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Act/Act (ICMA) Day Count Fraction, payable annually in arrears on <BR>04 June each year</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Business Day Convention:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Following, Unadjusted</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be split between Active Bookrunners (18% each), Passive Bookrunners (15% each), <FONT
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<TD VALIGN="top">EUR 100,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Applicable at the yield of the Benchmark Bund plus 15 bps</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3 months Par Call:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Applicable</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Change of Control Put:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Holder put at par upon a change of control</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Clean-up</FONT> Call:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Documentation:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Under the Base Prospectus dated 8&nbsp;May, 2024 of the Issuer&#146;s Debt Issuance Programme (the &#147;<B>Base</B> <B>Prospectus</B>&#148;)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Use of Proceeds:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">General corporate purposes</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Governing Law:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">German</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Target Market (MIFID II and UK MiFIR product governance):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Manufacturer target market (MiFID II product governance and UK MiFIR product governance rules) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No sales to retail in EEA or in the United Kingdom.
No PRIIPs or UK PRIIPs key information document (KID) will be prepared.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Listing:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">EuroMTF of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Selling Restrictions:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">As per the Base Prospectus dated 8&nbsp;May, 2024</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Clearing System:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Clearstream Banking Luxembourg / Euroclear</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Security Codes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ISIN: XS2834282225 / Common Code: 283428222</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Settlement Bank:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">J.P. Morgan</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Calculation Agent:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The Calculation Agent shall be an independent bank of international standing or an independent financial adviser with relevant expertise, selected by the Issuer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Active Bookrunners:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">HSBC, J.P. Morgan (B&amp;D), Soci&eacute;t&eacute; G&eacute;n&eacute;rale</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Bank of America, UniCredit</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Bank of China, UBS, Banco Bilbao, Banco Santander, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>3.750% &#128;700,000,000 Unsecured Notes due 04 June 2044 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>Terms&nbsp;&amp; Conditions </U></B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuer:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Linde plc, Ireland</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuer LEI:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">5299003QR1WT0EF88V51</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuer Ratings:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A2 (stable) by Moody&#146;s / A (stable) by S&amp;P</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Expected Issue Ratings:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A2 by Moody&#146;s / A by S&amp;P</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form of the Notes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bearer form; the Notes are issued as New Global Notes and are initially represented by a Temporary Global Note which is exchangeable for
a</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Permanent Global Note</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Status of the Notes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Senior, unsecured</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Currency:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Euro (&#147;<B>EUR</B>&#148; or &#147;<B>&#128;</B>&#148;)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Notional Amount:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#128;700,000,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Pricing Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">28&nbsp;May 2024</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Settlement Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">04 June 2024 (T+5)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Maturity Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">04 June 2044</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">First Coupon Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">04 June 2025</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Term of Notes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">20 years</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Spread over EUR-MS:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">+108 bps</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">EUR-MS</FONT> Rate (p.a.):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.766%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Re-offer</FONT> yield (p.a.):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.846%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Coupon (p.a.):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.750% per year</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issue / <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Re-offer</FONT> Price:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">98.677% of the Notional Amount</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Redemption:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">100%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Fees:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">35bps of the Notional Amount (incl. 30bps base fee<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP> / 5bps discretionary fee<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">2</SUP>)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">All-in</FONT> Price (net of fees):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Net Proceeds:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#128;688,289,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Benchmark Bund:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">DBR 3.25 07/04/42</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Benchmark Price:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">106.7%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Re-offer</FONT> spread vs. Benchmark:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">+107.2bps</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Business Days:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Interest Rate Provisions:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Act/Act (ICMA) Day Count Fraction, payable annually in arrears on <BR>04 June each year</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Business Day Convention:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Following, Unadjusted</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Denominations:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">EUR 100,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Tax Call:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Make-whole Call:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Applicable at the yield of the Benchmark Bund plus 20 bps</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">6 months Par Call:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Change of Control Put:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Holder put at par upon a change of control</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Clean-up</FONT> Call:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Documentation:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Under the Base Prospectus dated 8&nbsp;May, 2024 of the Issuer&#146;s Debt Issuance Programme (the &#147;<B>Base</B> <B>Prospectus</B>&#148;)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Use of Proceeds:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">General corporate purposes</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Governing Law:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">German</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Target Market (MIFID II and UK MiFIR product governance):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Manufacturer target market (MiFID II product governance and UK MiFIR product governance rules) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No sales to retail in EEA or in the United Kingdom.
No PRIIPs or UK PRIIPs key information document (KID) will be prepared.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Listing:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">EuroMTF of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Selling Restrictions:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">As per the Base Prospectus dated 8&nbsp;May, 2024</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Clearing System:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Clearstream Banking Luxembourg / Euroclear</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Security Codes:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ISIN: XS2834282498 / Common Code: 283428249</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Settlement Bank:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">J.P. Morgan</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Calculation Agent:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The Calculation Agent shall be an independent bank of international standing or an independent financial adviser with relevant expertise, selected by the Issuer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Active Bookrunners:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">HSBC, J.P. Morgan (B&amp;D), Soci&eacute;t&eacute; G&eacute;n&eacute;rale</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Passive Bookrunners:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Bank of America, UniCredit</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-managers</FONT> Group A:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Bank of China, UBS, Banco Bilbao, Banco Santander, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-managers</FONT> Group B:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Commerzbank, Helaba, BayernLB, LBBW</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be split between Active Bookrunners (18% each), Passive Bookrunners (15% each), <FONT
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be split equally between Active Bookrunners </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Notes may not be suitable for all investors. Before proceeding with any investment in the Notes, potential investors should determine, without reliance
upon any of the Bookrunners, the economic risks and merits, as well as the legal, tax, regulatory and accounting characteristics and consequences, of such an investment, and that they are able to assume these risks. Investors should conduct their
own analysis, using such assumptions as they deem appropriate in making an investment decision. By accepting receipt of this Termsheet, the recipients will be deemed to represent that they possess, either individually or through their advisers,
sufficient investment expertise to understand the risks involved in any purchase or sale of the Notes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Termsheet is not an offer to sell Notes and
not soliciting an offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted or to any person or entity to whom it is unlawful to make a sale. In particular, the Notes may not be offered to the public in a Member State
of the European Economic Area prior to the publication of the Final Terms in accordance with the Prospectus Regulation or any relevant implementing measure, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the prospectus
requirements of the Prospectus Regulation and/or any relevant implementing measures, in particular to qualified investors within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation. </P>
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securities laws of any state of the United States or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and the Notes may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of , &#147;U.S. persons&#148; (as defined in
regulations under the Securities Act), except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state or local securities laws. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 4.6 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Execution Copy </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Dated 8&nbsp;May 2024
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>LINDE PLC </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">as Issuer
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DEUTSCHE BANK
AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">as Fiscal Agent and Paying Agent </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AMENDED AND RESTATED FISCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">relating to the </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">of Linde plc </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Linklaters LLP </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3"><B>Contents</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Definitions and Interpretation</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Appointment of Fiscal Agent and Paying Agent(s)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Notes</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issuance of Notes</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Exchange of Notes</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Payments</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Miscellaneous Duties of the Fiscal Agent and the Paying Agent(s)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Appointment and Duties of the Calculation Agent</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Early Redemption of Notes</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fees and Expenses</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Terms of Appointment</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Warranties and Undertakings</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Know-your Customer</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Changes in Agents</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Merger and Consolidation</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notification of Changes in Agents</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Communication between the Parties</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Taxes and Stamp Duties</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notices and Communications</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Governing Law, Place of Jurisdiction and Process Agent</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Schedule 3 Specific duties of the Fiscal Agent in the case of NGNs</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This <B>AMENDED AND RESTATED FISCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT </B>is made on 8&nbsp;May 2024 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BETWEEN </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>LINDE PLC</B> (the &#147;<B>Issuer</B>&#148;); and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>(2)</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>DEUTSCHE BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT</B> (the &#147;<B>Fiscal Agent</B>&#148; and &#147;<B>Paying</B>
<B>Agent</B>&#148;, which expressions shall include any successor agent appointed in accordance with Clause&nbsp;14, and, in case any additional paying agent has been appointed, the &#147;<B>Paying</B> <B>Agents</B>&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>RECITALS: </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(A)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Linde plc is a public limited company incorporated under the laws of Ireland with its registered office in
Dublin, Republic of Ireland and registered in Ireland with registration number 606357. Linde plc is the parent company of the Group (as defined below). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">On 18&nbsp;January 2023, the shareholders of the predecessor of the Issuer (also named Linde plc and referred
to herein as the &#147;<B>Legacy Holding Company</B>&#148;) approved the Legacy Holding Company&#146;s proposal for an intercompany reorganization that resulted in the delisting of the Legacy Holding Company&#146;s ordinary shares from the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange, on 1&nbsp;March 2023, after the completion of legal and regulatory approvals. In connection with the closing of the intercompany reorganization on 1&nbsp;March 2023, the Issuer assumed by operation of law all obligations of the
Legacy Holding Company and shareholders automatically received one share of the new holding company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange in exchange for each share in the Legacy Holding Company that was previously owned (the
&#147;<B>Reorganization</B>&#148;). The Issuer as the new holding company of the Group is also named &#147;Linde plc&#148; and trades under the existing ticker LIN. On 6&nbsp;November 2023, the Issuer transferred the listing of its ordinary shares
from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq Stock Market. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(C)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">All references to &#147;the Issuer&#148; or &#147;Linde plc&#148; in this Agreement in relation to events or
circumstances prior to 1&nbsp;March 2023 (being the effective date of the Reorganization) are references to the Legacy Holding Company as legal predecessor of the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(D)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">On 11&nbsp;May 2020, the Legacy Holding Company established a debt issuance programme to issue from time to
time bearer notes in an aggregate nominal amount outstanding at any one time not exceeding a specified programme limit (the &#147;<B>Programme</B>&#148;). Following the Reorganization the Programme will now be continued by the Issuer as legal
successor of the Legacy Holding Company. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Issuer has decided to increase the amount of the Programme from EUR&nbsp;10,000,000,000 to
EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(F)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">In connection with the Programme, the Issuer, the Fiscal Agent and the Paying Agent entered into a fiscal
agency agreement (as amended and restated on 4&nbsp;May 2023, the &#147;<B>Original Agency Agreement</B>&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The parties wish to record the agreement to amend and replace the Original Agency Agreement by this agreement
(the &#147;<B>Agreement</B>&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">In connection with the Programme, the Issuer has entered into an amended and restated dealer agreement dated of
even date herewith (the &#147;<B>Dealer Agreement</B>&#148;) with the financial institutions named therein (the &#147;<B>Dealers</B>&#148;, which expression shall include any new dealers appointed, and exclude any institution whose appointment as a
dealer has been terminated, in accordance with the Dealer Agreement). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notes may be issued on a listed or unlisted basis. Linde plc has caused an application to be made to the
Luxembourg Stock Exchange for Notes issued under the Programme to be listed on the Euro MTF Market. In connection with such application it has procured the preparation of the Prospectus (as defined herein). Notes may be listed on such other stock
exchange or stock exchanges as the Issuer and the relevant Dealer(s) may agree. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows: </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Definitions</B>. In this Agreement: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Agents</B>&#148; means the Fiscal Agent, the Calculation Agent, the Paying Agent(s) or any of them. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Calculation Agent</B>&#148; means, in relation to any Series of Notes, the institution appointed as calculation agent for the purposes
of such Notes and named as such in the relevant Final Terms, in the case of the Fiscal Agent, pursuant to Clause&nbsp;8 hereof, in the case of a Dealer or any other institution, pursuant to Clause&nbsp;16 of the Dealer Agreement and, in any case,
any successor to such institution in its capacity as such. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>CBF</B>&#148; means Clearstream Banking AG, Frankfurt am Main,
Germany. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>CBL</B>&#148; means Clearstream Banking S.A., Luxembourg. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Clearing System</B>&#148; has the meaning set forth in &#167;&nbsp;1(4) of the Terms and Conditions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Common Safekeeper</B>&#148; means an ICSD in its capacity as common safekeeper or a person nominated by the ICSDs to perform the role
of common safekeeper. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Conditions</B>&#148; means in relation to any Tranche of Notes, the set of terms and conditions applicable
to such Tranche of Notes as set out in the Prospectus and as determined and completed by the relevant Final Terms as described therein. The Conditions may be documented either by (i)&nbsp;replicating the relevant provisions of Option I or Option II,
and completing the relevant placeholders in Option I or Option II, as relevant, in which case the replicated and completed provisions of Option I or Option II alone shall constitute the Conditions applicable to any Tranche of Notes, or by
(ii)&nbsp;referring to the relevant provisions of Option I or Option II in Part I of the Final Terms only, in which case Option I or Option II and the relevant Final Terms taken together shall constitute the Conditions applicable to any Tranche of
any Series of Notes. The Conditions will be attached to each Global Note representing the Notes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Euroclear</B>&#148; means
Euroclear Bank SA/NV, Belgium. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Exchange Act</B>&#148; means the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Frankfurt Business Day</B>&#148; means a day (other than Saturdays and Sundays) on which commercial banks and foreign exchange markets
are open for business (including dealings in foreign exchange and foreign currency deposits) in Frankfurt am Main. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Global
Note</B>&#148; means a Temporary Global Note or a Permanent Global Note, as applicable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Group</B>&#148; means the Issuer and its
consolidated subsidiaries taken as a whole. </P>
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other central securities depositary, any holder of a proportionate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-ownership</FONT> or other beneficial interest or right in the Notes so deposited, and otherwise the bearer of a Note. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>ICSDs</B>&#148; means CBL and Euroclear and &#147;<B>ICSD</B>&#148; means either one of them. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Issue Price</B>&#148; means the price, generally expressed as a percentage of the principal amount of the Notes, at which the Notes
will be issued. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Luxembourg Listing Agent</B>&#148; means Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., Luxembourg and any successor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>NGN</B>&#148; means a Temporary Global Note or a Permanent Global Note in the form of a New Global Note. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Note</B>&#148; means any note in bearer form, including any Global Note, issued or to be issued by any Issuer under the Programme.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Permanent Global Note</B>&#148; means a permanent global note substantially in the form set out in
<B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;1</U></B> (or in such other form as may be agreed between the Issuer, the Fiscal Agent and the Relevant Dealer) issued or to be issued (if indicated in the applicable Final Terms) by the Issuer
pursuant to this Agreement in exchange for the whole or part of a Temporary Global Note issued in respect of Notes of the same Tranche. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Procedures Memorandum</B>&#148; means the procedures memorandum relating to the Programme, dated 8&nbsp;May 2024. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Prospectus</B>&#148; means the base prospectus relating to the Notes in accordance with Part IV of the Luxembourg Prospectus Law,
prepared in connection with the listing of Notes issued under the Programme on the Euro MTF Market, as supplemented or updated from time to time, including, in relation to each Tranche of Notes, the Final Terms relating to such Tranche and such
other documents as are from time to time incorporated therein by reference. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Relevant Agreement</B>&#148; means an agreement
between the Issuer and any Dealer(s) for the sale by the Issuer and the purchase by the Dealer(s) of any Notes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Relevant
Dealer</B>&#148; means, in respect of any Tranche of Notes, the institution specified as such in the relevant Final Terms. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Specified Office</B>&#148; of any Agent means the office specified against its name in
<B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;4</U></B> hereto or, in the case of any Agent not originally party hereto, specified in its terms of appointment (or, in the case of a Calculation Agent which is a Dealer, specified for the purposes of
Clause&nbsp;16 of the Dealer Agreement) or such other office in the same country as such Agent may specify by notice to the Issuer and the other parties hereto in accordance with Clause&nbsp;14.9. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Syndicated Closing</B>&#148; means that it has been agreed between the Issuer and the Relevant Dealer(s) that any Series of Notes will
be settled via CBL and/or Euroclear under the new syndicated closing rules applicable since 14&nbsp;March 2022. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Temporary Global
Note</B>&#148; means a temporary global note substantially in the form set out in <B><U>Schedule 1</U></B> to this Agreement (or in such other form as may be agreed between the Issuer, the Fiscal Agent and the Relevant Dealer) and initially
representing Notes of the same Tranche. </P>
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Option II, as the case may be, substantially in the form set out in the Prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Tranche</B>&#148; means Notes issued
hereunder which are identical in all respects (including as to listing). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Expressions</B>. Expressions defined elsewhere in this Agreement shall have the meanings so indicated.
Expressions defined in the Dealer Agreement and the sets of Terms and Conditions and not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the same meanings in this Agreement, except where the context otherwise requires. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>1.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>References</B>. All references in this Agreement to costs or charges or expenses shall include any value
added tax or similar tax charged or chargeable in respect thereof, if applicable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All references in this Agreement to
principal and/or interest or both in respect of the Notes or to any moneys payable by either Issuer under this Agreement shall have the meaning set out in &#167;&nbsp;4(6) of the Terms and Conditions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All references in this Agreement to an agreement, instrument or other document (including, without limitation, this Agreement, the Dealer
Agreement, the Procedures Memorandum, the Notes and any Conditions appertaining thereto) shall be construed as a reference to that agreement, instrument or document as the same may be amended, varied or supplemented from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Appointment of Fiscal Agent and Paying Agent(s) </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer hereby appoints the Fiscal Agent, and the Fiscal Agent hereby agrees to act, as agent of the
Issuer in relation to Notes, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set out below, for the purposes of: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>authenticating and delivering Global Notes; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>in respect of Global Notes which are NGNs, that will not bear the original signature of the Issuer due
to their electronic transmission to CBL or Euroclear, as the case may be, as Common Safekeeper, giving effectuation instructions for each such Global Note; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.1.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>exchanging or instructing the Relevant Clearing System to exchange Temporary Global Notes for Permanent
Global Notes in accordance with the terms of such Temporary Global Notes and the Conditions and making, or procuring the making of, all notations on Global Notes as may be required, and, in respect of any exchange of Global Notes which are NGNs,
instructing CBF, CBL and Euroclear to make appropriate entries in their records; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.1.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>paying sums due on Global Notes and, in respect of Global Notes which are NGNs, instructing CBL or
Euroclear to make appropriate entries in their records; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.1.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>determining the end of the restricted period applicable to each Tranche in the case that the Relevant
Clearing System does not determine such period; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.1.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>arranging on behalf and at the expense of the Issuer for notices to be communicated to Holders;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.1.7</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>ensuring that, as directed by the Issuer (and with prior approval from the Fiscal Agent) where
information is required to be provided by the Issuer, all necessary action is taken to comply with any reporting requirements of any competent authority in respect of any relevant currency, except for Pound&nbsp;Sterling, as may be in force from
time to time with respect to the Notes to be issued under the Programme; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.1.8</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>acting as Calculation Agent in respect of Notes where named as such in the relevant Final Terms and
agreed between the Issuer and the Fiscal Agent; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.1.9</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>performing all other obligations and duties imposed upon it by the Conditions and this Agreement and, in
relation to each issue of Notes, the Procedures Memorandum. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In relation to each issue of NGNs, the Issuer hereby authorises and instructs the Fiscal Agent to elect
CBL or Euroclear as Common Safekeeper. From time to time, the Issuer and the Fiscal Agent may agree to vary this election. The Issuer acknowledges that any such election is subject to the right of CBL and Euroclear to jointly determine that the
other shall act as Common Safekeeper in relation to any such issue and agrees that no liability shall attach to the Fiscal Agent in respect of any such election made by it. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer hereby appoints the Paying Agent, and the Paying Agent hereby agrees to act, as paying agent
of the Issuer in relation to the Notes, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set out below, for the purposes of paying sums due on Notes and of performing all other obligations and duties imposed upon it by the Conditions and this Agreement.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>The Notes </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Each Global Note shall: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>be printed or typewritten in substantially the form (duly completed) set out in the relevant Schedule
hereto (or in such other form as the Issuer, the Fiscal Agent and the Relevant Dealer shall have agreed); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>have attached thereto the Conditions which may consist of (i)&nbsp;the replicated relevant provisions of
either Option I or Option II and the completed relevant placeholders in Option I or Option II, as relevant or (ii)&nbsp;Option I or Option II and the relevant Final Terms taken together; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.1.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>be executed manually by an authorised signatory of the Issuer; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.1.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>be authenticated manually by or on behalf of the Fiscal Agent; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.1.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>if the Global Note is an NGN, be effectuated manually by a Common Safekeeper; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.1.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>bear a unique serial number (if applicable). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer shall promptly notify in writing the Fiscal Agent of any change in the names of the person or
persons whose signatures are to be used. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Issuance of Notes </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Upon the conclusion of any Relevant Agreement, the Issuer shall, as soon as practicable but in any
event, not later than 2:00 p.m. (Frankfurt am Main time) on the third Frankfurt business day prior to the proposed Issue Date in relation to each Tranche: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>confirm to the Fiscal Agent by telefax or any electronic information system agreed between the Fiscal
Agent and the Issuer all such information as the Fiscal Agent may reasonably require to carry out its functions under this Agreement and such details as are necessary to enable it to authenticate and deliver the Global Note; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">in case of settlement via CBF and in case of
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-syndicated</FONT> issues: (if no standard payment instructions have been given to the Fiscal Agent) designate by telefax or any other form of communication agreed between the Fiscal Agent and the Issuer the
account of the Issuer to which payment of the proceeds of issue should be made; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>deliver to the Fiscal Agent a copy, duly executed, of the Final Terms; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.1.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>deliver to the Fiscal Agent the completed Global Note (in unauthenticated form but executed on behalf of
the Issuer) in relation to the relevant Tranche, with the Conditions to be attached to the Global Note (in the case Part I of the Final Terms replicates the relevant provisions of Option I or Option II and completes the relevant placeholders in
Option I or Option II, as relevant) or a copy of the Final Terms, duly executed on behalf of the Issuer to be attached by the Fiscal Agent to the Global Note together with the relevant set of the Terms and Conditions of the Notes (in the case Part I
of Final Terms only refers to the relevant provisions of Option I or Option&nbsp;II). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In case of a Syndicated Closing:
the Relevant Dealer(s) will provide the payment instructions by SWIFT to the relevant ICSD, including the account of the Issuer to which payment of the proceeds of issue should be made. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>On or before 10:00 a.m. (Frankfurt am Main time) on the Frankfurt business day prior to the Issue Date
in relation to each Tranche or such other time as may be agreed between the Fiscal Agent and the Relevant Clearing System, the Fiscal Agent shall </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.2.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>authenticate the Global Note; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.2.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>deliver the Global Note to, or to a depositary for, the Relevant Clearing System (which, in the case of
CBL and Euroclear, shall be a specified common depositary) or specified Common Safekeeper (if the Global Note is an NGN), and instruct the Common Safekeeper to effectuate the Global Note (if the same will not bear the original signature of the
Issuer, due to its electronic transmission to the Common Safekeeper); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.2.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>if the Global Note is an NGN, instruct CBL and Euroclear to make the appropriate entries in their
records to reflect the initial (in the case of the first Tranche of Notes of any Series) or increased (in the case of a subsequent Tranche of Notes of any Series) outstanding aggregate principal amount of the relevant Series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.2.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>in case of a settlement via CBF and in case of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-syndicated</FONT>
issues: instruct the Relevant Clearing System to credit Notes represented by a Global Note to the Fiscal Agent&#146;s distribution account and to hold each such Note to the order of the Issuer pending delivery to the Relevant Dealer(s) on a delivery
against payment basis (or on such other basis as shall have been agreed between the Issuer and the Relevant Dealer and notified to the Fiscal Agent) in accordance with the normal procedures of the Relevant Clearing System and, following payment, to
credit the Notes represented by such Global Note to such securities account(s) as shall have been notified to the Fiscal Agent by the Relevant Dealer(s). The Fiscal Agent shall on the Issue Date in respect of the relevant Tranche and against receipt
of funds from the Relevant Dealer(s), transfer the proceeds of issue to the Issuer to the account notified in accordance with Clause&nbsp;4.1 above; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.2.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>in case of a Syndicated Closing: instruct the relevant ICSD to credit the Notes represented by the
Global Note to the Relevant Dealer&#146;s distribution account held with an ICSD (the &#147;<B>Commissionaire Account</B>&#148;), the terms of which include a third-party beneficiary clause (<I>stipulation pour autrui</I>) with the Issuer as the
third-party beneficiary. The relevant ICSD transfers with respect to the relevant Tranche and against receipt of funds from the Relevant Dealer(s) the proceeds of issue to the Issuer to such account as shall have been notified by the Relevant
Dealer(s) accordance with Clause&nbsp;4.1 above. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Where the Fiscal Agent delivers any authenticated Global Note to a Common Safekeeper for effectuation
using electronic means, it is authorised to destroy the Global Note retained by it following its receipt of confirmation from the Common Safekeeper that the relevant Global Note has been effectuated. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In case of a settlement via CBF and in case of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-syndicated</FONT>
issues: Where the Fiscal Agent acts as receiving bank for the Issuer in respect of the proceeds of issue of Notes being issued, if on the relevant Issue Date the Fiscal Agent does not receive the full proceeds of issue in respect of any Note (the
&#147;<B>Defaulted Note</B>&#148;) and, as a result, the Defaulted Note remains in the Fiscal Agent&#146;s distribution account with the Clearing System after such Issue Date, the Fiscal Agent shall: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.4.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>continue to hold the Defaulted Note to the order of the Issuer; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.4.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>notify the Issuer forthwith of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-receipt</FONT> of the proceeds
of issue in respect of the Defaulted Note; and, subsequently, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.4.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>notify the Issuer forthwith upon receipt of the full proceeds of issue in respect of such Defaulted Note
and pay to the Issuer the amounts so received. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent shall hold in safe custody all unauthenticated Global Notes delivered to it in
accordance with this Clause&nbsp;4 and shall ensure that the same are authenticated and delivered only in accordance with the terms hereof and, if applicable, the relevant Global Note. The Issuer shall ensure that each of the Fiscal Agent holds
sufficient Global Notes to fulfil its respective obligations under this Clause&nbsp;4. The Fiscal Agent undertakes to notify the Issuer if it holds insufficient Global Notes for such purposes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent is authorised by the Issuer to authenticate such Global Notes as may be required to be
authenticated hereunder by the signature of any person duly authorised for the purpose by the Fiscal Agent. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.7</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In the event that a person who has signed on behalf of the Issuer any Note not yet issued but held by
the Fiscal Agent in accordance with Clause&nbsp;4.5 ceases to be authorised, the Fiscal Agent shall (unless the Issuer gives written notice to the Fiscal Agent that Notes signed by that person do not constitute valid and binding obligations of the
Issuer or otherwise until replacements have been provided to the Fiscal Agent) continue to have authority to issue any such Global Notes, and the Issuer hereby warrants to the Fiscal Agent that such Global Notes shall, unless notified as aforesaid,
be valid and binding obligations of the Issuer. Promptly upon such person ceasing to be authorised, the Issuer shall provide the Fiscal Agent with replacement Global Notes and upon receipt of such replacement Global Notes the Fiscal Agent shall
cancel and destroy the Notes held by it which are signed by such person and shall provide to the Issuer a confirmation of destruction in respect thereof specifying the Notes so cancelled and destroyed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">7 </P>

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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.8</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Subject to the procedures set out in the Procedures Memorandum, for the purposes of this Clause&nbsp;4
the Fiscal Agent is entitled to treat a telephone or telefax communication from a person purporting to be (and who the Fiscal Agent believes in good faith to be) the authorised representative of the Issuer named in the list referred to in, or
notified pursuant to, Clause&nbsp;11.7 as sufficient instructions and authority of the Issuer for the Fiscal Agent to act in accordance with this Clause&nbsp;4. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.9</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In case of a settlement via CBF and in case of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-syndicated</FONT>
issues: If the Fiscal Agent, in its discretion, pays an amount (the &#147;<B>Advance</B>&#148;) to the Issuer on the basis that a payment (the &#147;<B>Payment</B>&#148;) has been or will be, received from a Dealer and if the Payment is not received
by the Fiscal Agent on the date the Fiscal Agent pays the Issuer, the Issuer shall repay to the Fiscal Agent the Advance and shall pay interest on the Advance (or the unreimbursed portion thereof) from (and including) the date such Advance is made
to (but excluding) the earlier of repayment in full of the Advance and receipt in full by the Fiscal Agent of the Payment from the Dealer (at a rate quoted at that time by the Fiscal Agent as its cost of funding the Advance). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Exchange of Notes </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Upon any exchange of all or a part of the Notes represented by a Temporary Global Note for Notes represented by a Permanent Global Note, the
Fiscal Agent shall: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>prepare, complete and authenticate such Permanent Global Note in accordance with the terms hereof and of
such Global Note; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>deliver such Permanent Global Note to, or to the depositary for, the Relevant Clearing System which is
holding the Temporary Global Note (if such Permanent Global Note is an NGN, to the Common Safekeeper to effectuate the same, as applicable); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>instruct the Relevant Clearing System to make all notations on the Global Notes as may be required
reflecting the reduction, respectively the increase, of the aggregate principal amount of the respective Global Note; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>in the case of any Global Note which is an NGN, instruct CBL and Euroclear to make appropriate entries
in their records to reflect such exchange. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the case of a total exchange, the Fiscal Agent shall cancel or arrange for
the cancellation of the relevant Global Note. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Payments </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer shall not later than </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">9 hours (local time in the relevant financial centre of the currency payable which include Japanese yen, New
Zealand dollar, Hong Kong dollar and Australian dollar as well as euro); or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in case of Pound sterling not later than 10 hours (Frankfurt am Main time); or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in case of U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar not later than 15 hours (Frankfurt am Main time); or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iv)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in relation to any other currencies other than the afore-mentioned not later than by the relevant payment
deadline which needs to be checked with the Fiscal Agent prior to payment </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">on each date on which any payment in respect of any Note becomes due, transfer to such
account as the Fiscal Agent shall specify such amount in the currency in which the relevant payment falls to be made as shall be sufficient for the purposes of such funds being settled through such payment system as the Fiscal Agent and the Issuer
may agree. The Fiscal Agent shall not be liable to account for interest on money paid to it by the Issuer. Money held by the Fiscal Agent need not to be segregated except as required by law. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer shall ensure that not later than 10:00 a.m. (Frankfurt am Main time) on the third Frankfurt
business day immediately preceding the date on which any payment is to be made to the Fiscal Agent pursuant to Clause&nbsp;6.1, the Fiscal Agent shall receive an irrevocable payment confirmation from the paying bank of the Issuer.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Subject to the receipt by the Fiscal Agent of the payment as provided in Clause&nbsp;6.1 above, the
Fiscal Agent or the relevant Paying Agent shall pay or cause to be paid all amounts due in respect of the Notes on behalf of the Issuer and in the manner provided in the Conditions. If any payment provided for in Clause&nbsp;6.1 is made late but
otherwise in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the Fiscal Agent and/or each Paying Agent shall nevertheless make payments in respect of the Notes as aforesaid following receipt by it of such payment. The Fiscal Agent shall, as soon
as reasonably possible on the business day following the due date, notify the Issuer if it has not received such payment from the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>If the Fiscal Agent has reason to believe that the amounts to be received by the Fiscal Agent pursuant
to Clause&nbsp;6.1 will be, or the amounts actually received by it pursuant thereto are, insufficient to satisfy all claims in respect of all payments then falling due in respect of the Notes, neither the Fiscal Agent nor any Paying Agent shall be
obliged to pay any such claims until the Fiscal Agent, has received the full amount of all such payments. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent shall not be obliged to repay any moneys paid to it by the Issuer in respect of any
Note unless or until claims against the Issuer in respect of the relevant Notes are prescribed or the obligation to make the relevant payment ceases in accordance with the Conditions. In such event it shall upon the request of the Issuer repay, as
soon as practicable, to the Issuer such portion of such amount as relates to such claim or payment by paying the same by credit transfer to such account with such bank as the Issuer may by notice to the Fiscal Agent have specified for this purpose,
provided the Fiscal Agent still holds the relevant amount. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>If the Fiscal Agent pays any amounts to the Holders or to any Paying Agent at a time when it has not
received payment in full in respect of the relevant Notes in accordance with Clause&nbsp;6.1 (the excess of the amounts so paid over the amounts so received being the &#147;<B>Shortfall</B>&#148;), the Issuer shall, in addition to paying amounts due
under Clause&nbsp;6.1, pay to the Fiscal Agent on demand interest (at a rate which represents the Fiscal Agent&#146;s cost of funding the Shortfall) on the Shortfall (or the unreimbursed portion thereof) until the receipt in full by the Fiscal Agent
of the Shortfall. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.7</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Where Notes are represented by a Global Note, all payments due in respect of such Notes shall be made
to, or to the order of, the holder of the Global Note, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of the Global Note and the Conditions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.8</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>lf the amount of principal and/or interest then due for payment is not paid in full (otherwise than by
reason of a deduction required by law to be made therefrom), the Fiscal Agent to which a Note is presented for the purpose of making such payment shall make a record of such Shortfall on the Note and such record shall, in the absence of manifest
error, be <I>prima facie</I> evidence that the payment in question has not to that extent been made. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Miscellaneous Duties of the Fiscal Agent and the Paying Agent(s) </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>If the Notes of the relevant Tranche are initially represented by a Temporary Global Note the following
provisions shall apply in the case that the Relevant Clearing System does not determine the Exchange Date on the end of the distribution compliance period: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent shall determine the Exchange Date for such Temporary Global Note in accordance with the
terms thereof. Forthwith upon determining the Exchange Date in respect of any Tranche in accordance with the Conditions, the Fiscal Agent shall notify such determination to the Issuer, the Relevant Dealer and the Clearing System.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In the case of a Tranche in respect of which there is only one Relevant Dealer, the Fiscal Agent will
determine the end of the distribution compliance period in respect of such Tranche as being the fortieth day following the date certified by the Relevant Dealer to the Fiscal Agent as being the date as of which distribution of the Notes of that
Tranche was completed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.1.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In the case of a Tranche in respect of which there is more than one Relevant Dealer but which is not
issued on a syndicated basis, the Fiscal Agent will determine the end of the distribution compliance period in respect of such Tranche as being the fortieth day following the latest of the dates certified by all the Relevant Dealers to the Fiscal
Agent as being the respective dates as of which distribution of the Notes of that Tranche purchased by each such Relevant Dealer was completed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.1.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In the case of a Tranche issued on a syndicated basis, the Fiscal Agent will determine the end of the
distribution compliance period in respect of such Tranche as being the fortieth day following the date certified by the Lead Manager to the Fiscal Agent as being the date as of which distribution of the Notes of that Tranche was completed.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.1.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Forthwith upon determining the end of the distribution compliance period in respect of any Tranche, the
Fiscal Agent shall notify such determination to the Issuer, the Clearing System and the Relevant Dealer(s) (in the case of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-syndicated</FONT> issue) or the Lead Manager (in the case of a syndicated issue).
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In the case the Notes of the relevant Tranche are to be listed on Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg
Stock Exchange or, as the case may be, any further stock exchange and where the rules of such stock exchange require submission of the Final Terms for the listing of such Notes only, the Issuer shall deliver to the Luxembourg Listing Agent a copy of
the Final Terms in relation to such Tranche and, in the case Part I of the Final Terms replicates the relevant provisions of Option I or Option II and completes the relevant placeholders in Option I or Option II, as relevant, the Conditions to such
stock exchange or the relevant listing agent as agreed between the Issuer and the Relevant Dealer and notified to the Fiscal Agent as soon as practicable but in any event, subject to the timely receipt thereof, not later than the time required by
such stock exchange for submission of Final Terms. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent shall not have any responsibility in respect of the listing of Notes to be issued under
the Programme on any German stock exchange. If in respect of any Tranche of Notes, the applicable Final Terms provide for the listing of such Tranche on a German stock exchange, the Relevant Dealer shall attend to obtaining such listing.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Upon the receipt by the Fiscal Agent of a demand or notice from any Holder in accordance with the
Conditions the Fiscal Agent shall forward a copy thereof to the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>On behalf of and at the request and expense of the Issuer the Fiscal Agent shall cause to be published,
or delivered to Holders, all notices required to be given by the Issuer to the Holders in accordance with the Conditions. The final version of such notices shall be delivered to the Fiscal Agent by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> and
confirmed by telefax signed by duly authorised signatories: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.5.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>with respect to notices to be communicated via the Clearing System not later than 10:00 a.m. (Frankfurt
am Main time) on the second Frankfurt business day prior to the date of transmission to the Clearing System; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.5.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>with respect to notices to be published on the website of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange not later than
10:00 a.m. (Frankfurt am Main time) on the fourth Frankfurt business day prior to the date of publication; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In
determining the time limits above the Issuer shall take into account the respective periods according to the Conditions after the expiration of which such notices are deemed to have been validly given to the Holders. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>If the Issuer is, in respect of any payment, required to withhold or deduct any amount for or on account
of taxes or duties of whatever nature as specifically contemplated under the Conditions, the Issuer shall give notice thereof to the Fiscal Agent as soon as it becomes aware of the requirement to make such withholding or deduction and shall give to
the Fiscal Agent such information as either of them shall require to enable it to comply with such requirement. With respect to any withholding or deduction pursuant to &#167;&nbsp;7 of the Terms and Conditions, the Issuer shall contact the Fiscal
Agent first to clarify if and how such requirement could technically be complied with by the Fiscal Agent. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.7</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Paying Agent(s) shall hold available for inspection at their Specified Offices during normal
business hours copies of all documents required to be so available as provided in the Prospectus, or in relation to any Notes, the Conditions or Final Terms in respect of such Notes, or as may be required by the rules of any stock exchange on which
the Notes may be listed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.8</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>For the above purposes, the Issuer shall furnish to the Fiscal Agent for distribution among the Paying
Agent(s) sufficient copies of each of the relevant documents. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.9</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In respect of any Series of Notes that are NGNs, each Paying Agent agrees that if any information that
is required by the Fiscal Agent to perform the duties set out in <B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;3</U></B> hereto becomes known to it, it will promptly provide such information to the Fiscal Agent. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.10</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Each of the Agents shall severally indemnify the Issuer against any claim, demand, action, liability,
loss or expense (including legal fees and any applicable value added tax) which may incur, as a result or arising out of any negligent or wilful breach by such Agent of its obligations under this Agreement. The indemnification shall continue after
the expiry or termination of this Agreement provided that the negligent or wilful breach by such Agent of its obligations under this Agreement occurred before the expiry or termination of this Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.11</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Upon fulfilment of all payment obligations of the Issuer in respect of any Notes, the Fiscal Agent shall
procure that the relevant Global Note (other than an NGN intended to be held in a manner, which would allow Eurosystem eligibility) is cancelled and shall deliver a certificate of destruction to the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer undertakes to notify the Fiscal Agent of any changes in the identity of the Dealers appointed
generally in respect of the Programme and the Fiscal Agent agrees to notify the other Paying Agent(s) thereof. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>If the presentation period in respect of Notes as specified in &#167;&nbsp;8 of the Terms and Conditions
of the Notes shall have lapsed and provided that there is no outstanding <I>bona fide</I> and proper claim in respect of any payment in respect of the Notes, the Fiscal Agent shall on demand pay to the Issuer sums equivalent to any amounts paid to
it by the Issuer for the purposes of such payments, provided the Fiscal Agent still holds the relevant amount. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Appointment and Duties of the Calculation Agent </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Except for the calculation of the Make-whole Amount pursuant to &#167;&nbsp;5(6) of Option I of the
Terms and Conditions, the Fiscal Agent may be appointed as Calculation Agent in respect of any Series of Notes by agreement with the Issuer. The Fiscal Agent shall be deemed to having agreed to act as Calculation Agent in respect of a Series if it
shall have been named as Calculation Agent in the relevant Final Terms not later than five Frankfurt business days before the Issue Date or, if earlier, the first date on which it is required to make any calculation or determination and shall not
have notified the Issuer that it does not wish to be so appointed within three Frankfurt business days of receipt by it of the relevant Final Terms. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>If the Fiscal Agent has agreed, or is deemed to have agreed to act as Calculation Agent, it shall
perform all matters expressed to be performed by it in, and otherwise comply with, the Conditions and the provisions of this Agreement and, in connection therewith, shall take all such action as may be incidental thereto. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Calculation Agent shall in respect of each Series of Notes in relation to which it is appointed as
such: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.3.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>obtain such quotes and rates and/or make such determinations, calculations, adjustments, notifications
and publications as may be required to be made by it by the Conditions at the times and otherwise in accordance with the Conditions; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.3.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>maintain a record of all quotations obtained by it and of all amounts, rates and other items determined
or calculated by it and make such record available for inspection at all reasonable times during normal business hours by the Issuer and the Paying Agent(s). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Notwithstanding any other provision of &#167;&nbsp;3(3) of Option II of the Terms and Conditions, if, in
the Calculation Agent&#146;s opinion there is any uncertainty between two or more alternative courses of action in making any determination or calculation under &#167;&nbsp;3(3) of Option II of the Terms and Conditions, the Calculation Agent shall
promptly notify the Issuer thereof and the Issuer shall direct the Calculation Agent in writing as to which alternative course of action to adopt. If the Calculation Agent is not promptly provided with such direction, or is otherwise unable to make
such calculation or determination for any reason, it shall notify the Issuer thereof and the Calculation Agent shall be under no obligation to make such calculation or determination and shall not incur any liability for not doing so.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Notwithstanding any other provision of &#167;&nbsp;3(3) of Option II the Terms and Conditions, neither
the Issuer nor the Independent Adviser (as the case may be) shall be able to effect any Benchmark Amendments which, in the sole opinion of the Fiscal Agent, Calculation Agent or the Paying Agent, would have the effect of increasing the obligations
or duties, or decreasing the rights or protections, of the Fiscal Agent, Calculation Agent or the Paying Agent (as the case may be). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Early Redemption of Notes </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>If the Issuer decides to redeem any Notes for the time being outstanding prior to their Maturity Date in
accordance with the Conditions, it shall give notice of such decision to the Fiscal Agent not less than 14 Frankfurt Business Days before the date on which it will give notice to the Holders in accordance with the Conditions of such redemption in
order to enable the Fiscal Agent to undertake its obligations herein and in the Conditions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>lf only some of the Notes are to be redeemed on such date, the Fiscal Agent shall take the required
steps for identifying the Notes to be redeemed in accordance with the Conditions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent shall publish the notice required in connection with any such redemption. Such notice
shall specify the matters relevant in respect of such redemption in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions. The Fiscal Agent will also notify the other Paying Agent(s) of any date fixed for redemption of any Notes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent will keep a stock of redemption notices (in the form of
<B><U>Schedule</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;5</U></B> attached hereto or in such form as may be agreed between the Issuer and the Fiscal Agent) and will make such notices available on demand to Holders of Notes, the Conditions of which provide
for redemption at the option of Holders. The Fiscal Agent shall, upon receipt of any such redemption notice, notify forthwith the Issuer thereof. At the end of each period for the exercise of such option, the Fiscal Agent shall promptly notify the
Issuer of the principal amount of Notes together with their securities identification numbers in respect of which such option has been exercised. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Fees and Expenses </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>10.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer shall pay to the Fiscal Agent for its own account and for the account of the Paying Agent(s),
as long as such Paying Agent(s) belong to the group of companies controlled by the Fiscal Agent, and, in case the Fiscal Agent acts as Calculation Agent, the Calculation Agent, such fees as may have been agreed between them and the Fiscal Agent in
respect of the services of such Agents hereunder. The Issuer shall pay to any Calculation Agent such fees as may have been agreed between the Issuer and such Calculation Agent in respect of its services hereunder. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>10.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer shall reimburse each Agent for all expenses (including legal fees and any applicable value
added tax) properly incurred in connection with its services hereunder. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer shall pay all stamp, documentary, registration and other taxes and duties (including any
interest and penalties thereon or in connection therewith) which may be payable upon or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and any letters of appointment under which any Agent is appointed as agent hereunder. The Issuer
shall indemnify each Agent against any claim, demand, action, liability, loss or expense (including legal fees and any applicable value added tax) which it may incur or which may be made against it as a result or arising out of any failure to pay or
delay in paying any of the amounts on account of any such documentary and other taxes and duties. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Terms of Appointment </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Each of the Agents and (in the case of Clauses&nbsp;11.1.2, 11.1.4, 11.1.5 and 11.1.6) each Calculation
Agent may, in connection with its services hereunder: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>except as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction or as required by law, treat the bearer of any
Note as the owner thereof and make payments thereon accordingly; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>assume that the terms of each Note as issued are correct; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.1.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>refer any question relating to the ownership of any Note or the adequacy or sufficiency of any evidence
supplied in connection with the replacement of any Note to the Issuer for determination by such Issuer and rely upon any determination so made; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.1.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>rely upon the terms of any notice, communication or other document reasonably believed by it to be
genuine; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.1.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>engage and pay for the advice or services of any lawyers or other experts whose advice or services may
to it seem necessary and rely upon any advice so obtained. Such Agent shall be protected and shall incur no liability as against the Issuer in respect of any action taken, or suffered to be taken, in accordance with such advice and in good faith;
and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.1.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>treat itself as being released from any obligation to take any action hereunder which it reasonably
expects will result in any expense or liability to it, the payment of which within a reasonable time is not, in its reasonable opinion, assured to it. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In acting hereunder and in connection with the Notes, the Agents shall act solely as agents of the
Issuer and will thereby not assume any obligations towards or relationship of agency or trust for or with any of the Holders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In acting hereunder and in connection with the Notes, the Agents shall not be liable for the legality,
validity or enforceability of any Note. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Each Agent may purchase, hold and dispose of Notes and may enter into any transaction (including, among
other transactions, any depositary, trust or agency transaction) with any Holder or with any other party hereto in the same manner as if it had not been appointed as the agent of the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer shall indemnify each Agent against any claim, demand, action, liability, loss or expense
(including legal fees and any applicable value added tax) which such Agent may incur, otherwise than as a result of or arising out of any negligent or wilful breach by such Agent of its obligations under this Agreement. The indemnification shall
continue after the expiry or termination of this Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The obligations of the Agents hereunder shall be several, and not joint. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.7</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Issuer shall provide the Fiscal Agent with a list of persons authorised to execute documents and
take action on its behalf in connection with this Agreement, such list to be signed by two duly authorised signatories of the Issuer. The Issuer shall notify the Fiscal Agent immediately if any of such persons ceases to be so authorised or if any
additional person becomes so authorised by notice signed by two duly authorised signatories of Linde plc. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Warranties and Undertakings </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As at the date of this Agreement, the Issuer hereby warrants to the Fiscal Agent: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>that neither the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury
(&#147;<B>OFAC</B>&#148;), the U.S. Department of State, the United Nation Security Council (&#147;<B>UNSC</B>&#148;), the European Union (the &#147;<B>EU</B>&#148;) nor His Majesty&#146;s Treasury has imposed any sanctions against the Issuer or, to
the best knowledge of the Issuer, against any of its subsidiaries, directors, or officers, or any of its employees who will act in any capacity in connection with or benefit from the Programme because of the violation of any laws and regulations
administered by OFAC, the U.S. Department of State, the UNSC, the EU or His Majesty&#146;s Treasury, respectively. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This
representation is only made to the extent that it does not result in a violation of or conflict with Section&nbsp;7 of the German Foreign Trade Ordinance (&#167; 7 A<I>u</I><I>&szlig;</I><I>enwirtschaftsverordnung</I>&#151;AWV), any provision of
Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 (or any law or regulation imposing penalties in respect of such regulation in any member state of the European Union or, with respect to the United Kingdom, as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue
of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (&#147;<B>EUWA</B>&#148;)) or any similar applicable blocking or anti-boycott statue in any member state of the European Union or the United Kingdom; </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>12.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>that the Issuer will not use the proceeds from the issuance of Notes under the Programme in violation of
any laws and regulations administered by OFAC, the U.S. Department of State, UNSC, the EU and the United Kingdom, respectively. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The aforementioned undertakings are only given to the extent that it does not result in a violation of or conflict with Section&nbsp;7 of the
German Foreign Trade Ordinance (&#167; 7 <I>Au</I><I>&szlig;</I><I>enwirtschaftsverordnung</I>&#151;AWV), any provision of Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 (or any law or regulation imposing penalties in respect of such regulation in any member
state of the European Union or, with respect to the United Kingdom, as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the EUWA) or any similar applicable blocking or anti-boycott statue in any member state of the European Union or the
United Kingdom; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>12.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>that Linde plc is a public limited company duly established under the laws of the Republic of Ireland
with full power and authority to own its assets and to conduct its business as described in the Prospectus; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>12.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>that the execution and delivery of this Agreement, have been duly authorised by the Issuer and this
Agreement constitutes legal, valid and binding obligations of the Issuer enforceable in accordance with its terms subject to the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting the rights of creditors generally; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>12.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>that the execution and delivery of this Agreement will not infringe any law or regulation of its
jurisdiction of incorporation and are not contrary to the provisions of the constitutional documents of the Issuer and will not result in any violation of the terms of any instrument or agreement to which the Issuer is a party or by which the Issuer
or its property is bound; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>12.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>that all licences, consents, approvals, authorisations, orders and clearances of all regulatory
authorities required by the Issuer for or in connection with the execution and delivery of, and compliance with the terms of, this Agreement have been obtained and are in full force and effect. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Know-your Customer </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Upon the request of any Agent, the Issuer shall promptly supply or procure the supply of such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably
required by the Agent to carry out and be satisfied to have complied with all necessary &#147;know your customer&#148; or similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations. </P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Changes in Agents </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent may (subject as provided in Clause 14.3 below) at any time resign as Fiscal Agent by
giving at least 45 days&#146; written notice to the Issuer of such intention on its part, specifying the date on which its desired resignation shall become effective. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent may (subject as provided in Clause 14.3 below) be removed at any time by the Issuer on
at least 45 days&#146; notice by the filing with it of an instrument in writing signed on behalf of the Issuer specifying such removal and the date when it shall become effective. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Any resignation under Clause&nbsp;14.1 or removal under Clauses&nbsp;14.2 or 14.4 shall only take effect
upon the appointment by the Issuer as hereinafter provided, of a successor Fiscal Agent and (other than in cases of insolvency of the Fiscal Agent) on the expiry of the notice to be given under Clause&nbsp;14. The Issuer agrees with the Fiscal Agent
that if, by the day falling ten days before the expiry of any notice under Clause&nbsp;14.1, the Issuer has not appointed a successor Fiscal Agent, then the Fiscal Agent shall be entitled, on behalf of the Issuer, to appoint as a successor Fiscal
Agent in its place a reputable financial institution of good standing which the Issuer shall approve (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In case at any time the Fiscal Agent resigns, or is removed, or becomes incapable of acting or is
adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors or consents to the appointment of an administrator, liquidator or administrative or other receiver of all or a
substantial part of its property, or admits in writing its inability to pay or meet its debts as they mature or suspends payment thereof, or if any order of any court is entered approving any petition filed by or against it under the provisions of
any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law a successor Fiscal Agent, which shall be a reputable financial institution of good standing may be appointed by the Issuer by an instrument in writing filed with the successor Fiscal Agent. Upon the
appointment as aforesaid of a successor Fiscal Agent and acceptance by the latter of such appointment and (other than in case of insolvency of the Fiscal Agent when it shall be of immediate effect) upon expiry of the notice to be given under
Clause&nbsp;14, the Fiscal Agent so superseded shall cease to be the Fiscal Agent hereunder. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Subject to the applicable provisions of the Conditions, the Issuer may, after prior consultation with
the Fiscal Agent, terminate the appointment of any Paying Agent or Calculation Agent at any time and/or appoint one or more further Paying Agent(s) or Calculation Agent by giving to the Fiscal Agent, and to the relevant Paying Agent at least 45
days&#146; notice in writing to that effect (other than in the case of insolvency of the Paying Agent or Calculation Agent). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Subject to the applicable provisions of the Conditions, any Paying Agent or Calculation Agent may resign
its appointment hereunder at any time by giving the Issuer and the Fiscal Agent at least 45 days&#146; written notice to that effect. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Upon its resignation or removal becoming effective, the Fiscal Agent: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.7.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>shall forthwith transfer all moneys held by it hereunder and, if applicable, the documents and records
referred to in Clauses&nbsp;7.7, 7.8 and 16 and all Notes surrendered and not yet destroyed to the successor Fiscal Agent hereunder; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.7.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>shall be entitled to the payment by the Issuer of its fees and expenses for the services therefore
rendered hereunder in accordance with the terms of Clause&nbsp;10. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.8</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Upon its appointment becoming effective, a successor Fiscal Agent or Calculation Agent and any new
Paying Agent shall, without further act, become vested with all the rights, duties and obligations of its predecessor or, as the case may be, a Paying Agent with like effect as if originally named as Fiscal Agent or (as the case may be) a Paying
Agent or Calculation Agent hereunder. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.9</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>lf the Fiscal Agent or any Paying Agent or Calculation Agent determines to change its Specified Office
it shall (after having, in any such case other than a change of Specified Office within the same country, obtained the prior written approval of the Issuer thereto) give to the Issuer and (if applicable) the Fiscal Agent written notice of such
determination giving the address of the new Specified Office which shall be in the same country and stating the date on which such change is to take effect, which shall not be less than 45 days thereafter. The Fiscal Agent (on behalf of the Issuer)
shall within 15 days of receipt of such notice (unless the appointment of the Fiscal Agent or the Paying Agent or Calculation Agent, as the case may be, is to terminate pursuant to the above <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-clauses</FONT> on or
prior to the date of such change) give or cause to be given not more than 45 days&#146; nor less than 30 days&#146; notice thereof to the Holders in accordance with the Conditions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Merger and Consolidation </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any corporation into which the Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent may be merged or converted, or any corporation with which the
Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent shall be a party, or any corporation to which
the Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent shall sell or otherwise transfer all or substantially all the assets of the Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent shall, on the date when such merger, conversion, consolidation or
transfer becomes effective and to the extent permitted by any applicable laws, become the successor Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent under this Agreement without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of
the parties hereto, unless otherwise required by the Issuer and after the said effective date all references in this Agreement to the Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent shall be deemed to be references to such corporation. Written
notice of any such merger, conversion, consolidation or transfer shall be given to the Issuer by the Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent concerned. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Notification of Changes in Agents </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Following receipt of notice of resignation from the Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent and forthwith upon appointing a successor
Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent or on giving notice to terminate the appointment of any Fiscal Agent, Paying Agent or Calculation Agent, the Fiscal Agent shall give or cause to be given not more than 45 days&#146; nor less than 30
days&#146; notice thereof to the Holders in accordance with the Conditions. Such notice shall be on behalf and at the expense of the Issuer unless the resignation from or termination of the appointment is solely attributable to the party giving
notice in which case such party shall bear the costs. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Communication between the Parties </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A copy of all communications relating to the subject matter of this Agreement between the Issuer and the Holders on the one hand and any of the
Paying Agent(s) (other than the Fiscal Agent or the Calculation Agent) on the other hand shall be sent by the Paying Agent or the Calculation Agent to the Fiscal Agent. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Taxes and Stamp Duties </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Issuer agrees to pay any and all stamp, registration or documentary taxes or duties which may be payable in connection with the execution,
delivery, performance and enforcement of this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Notices and Communications </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>All notices and communications under this Agreement shall be by letter or telefax, posted or delivered
by hand, or (but only where specifically provided in the Procedures Memorandum) by telephone. Each notice or communication shall be given as follows or in any other form of communication agreed between the parties: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.1.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>if to the Issuer, at: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Linde plc </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ten Earlsfort
Terrace </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dublin 2, D02 T380 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Republic of Ireland </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone:
+44 7799 342124 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8194;Treasury </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.1.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>if to the Fiscal Agent, at: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trust&nbsp;&amp; Agency Services </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Taunusanlage 12 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60325 Frankfurt
am Main </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Republic of Germany </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: +49 69 910 43530 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telefax: &#8195;&#8201;+49 69 910 41526 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8201;Trust&nbsp;&amp; Agency Services </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">E-Mail:</FONT> &#8195;&#8201;frankfurt.mmi@db.com </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.1.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>if to the Paying Agent, at: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trust&nbsp;&amp; Agency Services </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Taunusanlage 12 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60325 Frankfurt
am Main </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Republic of Germany </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: ++49 69 910 30094 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telefax: &#8195;+49 69 910 38672 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8201;Trust&nbsp;&amp; Agency Services </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">E-Mail:</FONT> &#8195;&#8201;frankfurt.debtservices@db.com </P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.1.4</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>if to the Calculation Agent where the Fiscal Agent is the Calculation Agent, at: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trust&nbsp;&amp; Agency Services </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Taunusanlage 12 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60325 Frankfurt
am Main </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Republic of Germany </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: +49 69 910 30819 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telefax: &#8195;&#8201;+49 69 910 38672 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: &#8201;Trust&nbsp;&amp; Agency Services </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">E-Mail:</FONT> &#8195;&#8201;frankfurt.corpactions@db.com </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(or in the case of a Fiscal Agent not originally a party hereto, specified by notice to the other parties hereto at or about the time of its
appointment as the agent of the Issuer) </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.1.5</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>if to the Calculation Agent where the Fiscal Agent is not the Calculation Agent to it at the address,
telefax number or telephone number, specified by notice to the other parties hereto at or about the time of its appointment as agent of the Issuer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.1.6</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>or, in any case, to such other address, telefax number or telephone number or for the attention of such
other person or department as the addressee has by prior notice to the sender specified for the purpose. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Every notice or communication sent in accordance with Clause&nbsp;19.1 shall be effective as follows:
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.2.1</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Letter or Telefax</B>: if sent by letter or telefax, upon receipt by the addressee;
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.2.2</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>Telephone</B>: if made on the telephone, upon being made. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.2.3</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>In the case of Clause&nbsp;19.2.1 or 19.2.2 above, any such notice or communication which would
otherwise take effect after 4:00 p.m. in the place of the addressee on any particular day shall not take effect until 10:00 a.m. on the immediately succeeding business day in the place of the addressee. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Governing Law, Place of Jurisdiction and Process Agent </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>This Agreement and any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-contractual</FONT> obligations arising out
of or in connection with it shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, German law. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Any action or other legal proceedings (&#147;<B>Proceedings</B>&#148;) arising out of or in connection
with this Agreement shall be brought in the District Court (<I>Landgericht</I>) in Frankfurt am Main, Federal Republic of Germany. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Nothing contained herein shall limit the right of any party hereto to take Proceedings against any other party hereto in any other court of the
Federal Republic of Germany. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Should any provision of this Agreement be or become invalid in whole or in part, the other provisions shall remain in force. The invalid
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement may be amended by agreement in writing among the parties hereto without the consent of the Holders. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Part I: German language form of Global Note </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>ANY UNITED STATES PERSON (AS DEFINED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) WHO HOLDS THIS
OBLIGATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WILL BE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS UNDER THE UNITED STATES INCOME TAX LAWS INCLUDING THE LIMITATIONS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 165(J) AND 1287(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>LINDE PLC </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>Dublin,
Republik Irland</I><B> </B><I> </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">&uuml;ber </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B>bis zu<B>]</B><SUP
STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP> <B>[W&auml;hrung und Gesamtnennbetrag der Emission]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">SCHULDVERSCHREIBUNGEN </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">f&auml;llig <B>[F&auml;lligkeitsjahr]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Diese
<B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>] [</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde verbrieft eine ordnungsgem&auml;&szlig; genehmigte Emission von <B>[</B>bis zu<B>]</B><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">2</SUP> <B>[W&auml;hrung und Gesamtnennbetrag der
Emission]</B> Schuldverschreibungen, f&auml;llig <B>[F&auml;lligkeitsjahr]</B> (die &#147;<B>Schuldverschreibungen</B>&#148;) der Linde plc (die &#147;<B>Emittentin</B>&#148;). Bezugnahmen in dieser Urkunde auf die &#147;<B>Bedingungen</B>&#148;
verstehen sich auf <B>[Falls Teil I der Endg&uuml;ltigen Bedingungen nur auf die betreffenden Angaben der Option I oder der Option II verweist</B>: den Satz der Anleihebedingungen f&uuml;r <B>[</B>Nullkupon-<B>]</B> Schuldverschreibungen <B>[</B>mit
<B>[</B>fester<B>]</B> <B>[</B>variabler<B>]</B> Verzinsung<B>]</B> in der durch die endg&uuml;ltigen Bedingungen f&uuml;r die Schuldverschreibungen (die &#147;<B>Endg&uuml;ltigen</B> <B>Bedingungen</B>&#148;) festgelegten und vervollst&auml;ndigten
Form. Die Bedingungen und Endg&uuml;ltigen Bedingungen sind dieser Urkunde beigef&uuml;gt<B>] [Falls Teil I der Endg&uuml;ltigen Bedingungen die betreffenden Angaben der Option I oder der Option II wiederholt und die betreffenden Leerstellen in
Option I oder Option II, je nachdem vervollst&auml;ndigt:</B> die Bedingungen, die dieser Urkunde beigef&uuml;gt sind<B>]</B>. Die Bedingungen sind Teil dieser <B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufigen<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde. Die in den
Bedingungen definierten Begriffe haben, soweit hierin verwendet, in dieser Urkunde die gleiche Bedeutung. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Die Emittentin verpflichtet sich, dem Inhaber
dieser Urkunde die auf die durch diese <B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde verbrieften Schuldverschreibungen zahlbaren Betr&auml;ge gem&auml;&szlig; den Bedingungen zu zahlen. </P>
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<B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde verbrieft werden, wird die Emittentin daf&uuml;r Sorge tragen, dass die jeweilige Zahlung in der betreffenden Spalte in Teil&nbsp;I des Anhangs&nbsp;A zu dieser Urkunde vermerkt
wird. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bei jeder R&uuml;ckzahlung oder jedem Kauf und jeder Entwertung von Schuldverschreibungen, die durch diese <B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>]</B>
<B>[</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde verbrieft werden, werden die Einzelheiten der R&uuml;ckzahlung oder des Kaufs und der Entwertung von der oder f&uuml;r die Emittentin in Anhang A zu dieser Urkunde vermerkt. Der entsprechende Vermerk im Anhang A
zu dieser Urkunde, in dem die R&uuml;ckzahlung oder der Kauf und die Entwertung vermerkt werden, ist von der oder f&uuml;r die Emittentin zu unterzeichnen. Nach der R&uuml;ckzahlung oder dem Kauf und der Entwertung ist der Gesamtnennbetrag dieser
<B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufigen<B>] [</B>Dauer-<B>] </B>Globalurkunde um den Gesamtnennbetrag der zur&uuml;ckgezahlten oder gekauften und entwerteten Schuldverschreibungen zu reduzieren. Der Gesamtnennbetrag dieser <B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufigen<B>]</B>
<B>[</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde nach der R&uuml;ckzahlung oder dem Kauf und der Entwertung ist dann der jeweils letzte in der betreffenden Spalte in Teil II oder III des Anhangs A zu dieser Urkunde vermerkte Gesamtnennbetrag.<B>]</B><SUP
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Schuldverschreibungen, die durch diese <B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>]</B> [Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde verbrieft werden, werden die Einzelheiten der jeweiligen Zahlung von der oder f&uuml;r die Emittentin in den Registern der ICSDs vermerkt. Bei jeder
R&uuml;ckzahlung oder jedem Kauf durch oder f&uuml;r die Emittentin und jeder Entwertung von Schuldverschreibungen, die durch diese <B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde verbrieft werden, werden die Einzelheiten der
R&uuml;ckzahlung oder des Kaufs und der Entwertung von der oder f&uuml;r die Emittentin in den Registern der ICSDs vermerkt. Der Gesamtnennbetrag der durch diese <B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde verbrieften
Schuldverschreibungen entspricht dem jeweils in den Registern beider ICSDs eingetragenen Gesamtnennbetrag. Die Register der ICSDs (unter denen man die Register versteht, die jeder ICSD f&uuml;r die Inhaber von Schuldverschreibungen &uuml;ber den
Betrag ihres Anteils an den Schuldverschreibungen f&uuml;hrt) sind schl&uuml;ssiger Nachweis &uuml;ber den Gesamtnennbetrag der durch die <B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde verbrieften Schuldverschreibungen, und
eine zu diesen Zwecken von einem ICSD jeweils ausgestellte Best&auml;tigung mit dem Nennbetrag der so verbrieften Schuldverschreibungen ist in jedem Zeitpunkt ein schl&uuml;ssiger Nachweis &uuml;ber den Inhalt des Registers des jeweiligen
ICSD.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B>Diese Vorl&auml;ufige Globalurkunde wird gem&auml;&szlig; &#167;&nbsp;1 der Bedingungen gegen eine Dauer-Globalurkunde
ausgetauscht. Bei vollst&auml;ndigem Austausch ist diese Vorl&auml;ufige Globalurkunde der Emissionsstelle auszuh&auml;ndigen.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Diese
<B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>] [</B>Dauer-<B>]</B> Globalurkunde unterliegt deutschem Recht. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Diese <B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Dauer-<B>]</B>
Globalurkunde ist nur g&uuml;ltig, wenn sie die Unterschriften einer von der Emittentin f&uuml;r diesen Zweck ordnungsgem&auml;&szlig; bevollm&auml;chtigten Person sowie die Kontrollunterschrift der Emissionsstelle oder ihres Beauftragten
tr&auml;gt. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[Falls diese Globalurkunde eine NGN ist, einf&uuml;gen:</B> Zu ihrer G&uuml;ltigkeit bedarf diese <B>[</B>Vorl&auml;ufige<B>]</B>
<B>[</B>Dauer-<B>] </B>Globalurkunde der Best&auml;tigung der Wirksamkeit durch den von den ICSDs bestellten Common Safekeeper.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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Emission von Schuldverschreibungen, auf die die D&nbsp;Rules Anwendung finden, wird Anhang B in diesem Fall zu Anhang A. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[Falls Teil I der Endg&uuml;ltigen Bedingungen nur auf die betreffenden Angaben der Option I oder der Option II verweist:
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Der Satz der Bedingungen f&uuml;r <B>[</B>Nullkupon-<B>] [</B>unverzinsliche<B>]</B> Schuldverschreibungen <B>[</B>mit <B>[</B>fester<B>]</B>
<B>[</B>variabler<B>]</B> Verzinsung<B>] </B>und die endg&uuml;ltigen Bedingungen sind als Anlage beizuf&uuml;gen.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[Falls Teil I der
Endg&uuml;ltigen Bedingungen die betreffenden Angaben der Option I oder der Option II wiederholt und die betreffenden Leerstellen der Option I oder der Option II, je nachdem, vervollst&auml;ndigt: </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">der f&auml;lligen</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Zinsen</P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B><B><I>Nummerierung fortsetzen bis die entsprechende Zahl von Zinszahlungstagen der</I></B><B> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B></B><B><I>jeweiligen Tranche der Schuldverschreibungen erreicht ist.</I></B><B>] </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Anhang A ist nur auszuf&uuml;llen, wenn die Final Terms bestimmen, dass die Globalurkunde keine NGN sein soll.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Teil II </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Tilgungen
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Verbleibender<BR>Gesamtnennbetrag&nbsp;dieser<BR>Globalurkunde nach<BR>Zahlung</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Teil III </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Kauf und
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Gesamtnennbetrag</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">dieser Globalurkunde</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Dieser Teil von Anhang [A][B] ist nur auszuf&uuml;llen, wenn die Final Terms bestimmen, dass die
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Vorl&auml;ufigen Globalurkunde beigef&uuml;gt.] </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Anlage I </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B>Form of certificate to be given in relation to exchanges of this Temporary Global Note for the Permanent Global Note:<B>]</B> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>LINDE PLC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I></I><B><I>[</I></B><I><U>Aggregate principal amount and title of Notes</U></I><B><I>]</I></B><I> </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(the &#147;<B>Securities</B>&#148;) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This is to
certify that, based solely on certifications we have received in writing, by tested telex or by electronic transmission from member organisations appearing in our records as persons being entitled to a portion of the principal amount set forth below
(our &#147;<B>Member Organisations</B>&#148;) substantially to the effect set forth in the Fiscal Agency Agreement, as of the date hereof, <B>[</B><B>&#149;</B><B>]</B> principal amount of the above-captioned Securities (i)&nbsp;is owned by persons
that are not citizens or residents of the United States, domestic partnerships, domestic corporations or any estate or trust the income of which is subject to United States Federal income taxation regardless of its source (&#147;<B>United States
Persons</B>&#148;), (ii) is owned by United States persons that (a)&nbsp;are foreign branches of United States financial institutions (as defined in U.S. Treasury Regulations <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.165-12(c)(1)(v)</FONT>
(&#147;<B>financial institutions</B>&#148;)) purchasing for their own account or for resale, or (b)&nbsp;acquired the Securities through and are holding through on the date hereof (as such terms &#147;acquired through&#148; and &#147;holding
through&#148; are described in U.S. Treasury Regulations <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.163-5(c)(2)(i)(D)(6))</FONT> foreign branches of United States financial institutions (and in either case (a)&nbsp;or (b), each such United
States financial institution has agreed, on its own behalf or through its agent, that we may advise the Issuer or the Issuer&#146;s agent that it will comply with the requirements of Section&nbsp;165(j)(3)(A), (B) or (C)&nbsp;of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder), or (iii)&nbsp;is owned by United States or foreign financial institutions for purposes of resale during the restricted period (as defined in U.S. Treasury Regulations <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.163-5(c)(2)(i)(D)(7)),</FONT> and to the further effect that United States or foreign financial institutions described in clause (iii)&nbsp;above (whether or not also described in clause (i)&nbsp;or (ii))
have certified that they have not acquired the Securities for purposes of resale directly or indirectly to a United States Person or to a person within the United States or its possessions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As used herein, &#147;<B>United States</B>&#148; means the United States of America (including the States and the District of Columbia) and its
&#147;<B>possessions</B>&#148; include Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Wake Island and the Northern Mariana Islands. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
further certify (i)&nbsp;that we are not making available herewith for exchange (or, if relevant, exercise of any rights or collection of any interest) any portion of the temporary global security except as set forth herein and (ii)&nbsp;that as of
the date hereof we have not received any notification from any of our Member Organisations to the effect that the statements made by such Member Organisations with respect to any portion of the part submitted herewith for exchange (or, if relevant,
exercise of any rights or collection of any interest) are no longer true and cannot be relied upon as at the date hereof. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We understand that this certification is required in connection with certain tax laws and, if applicable,
certain securities laws of the United States. In connection therewith, if administrative or legal proceedings are commenced or threatened in connection with which this certification is or would be relevant, we irrevocably authorise you to produce
this certification to any interested party in such proceedings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Date: <B>[</B><B>&#149;</B><B>]</B><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">&#042;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be dated not earlier than the Exchange Date. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B>Form of certificate to be given in relation to payments of interest falling due before the Exchange Date:<B>]</B> </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>LINDE PLC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I></I><B><I>[</I></B><I>Aggregate principal amount and title of Notes</I><B><I>]</I></B><I> </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(the &#147;<B>Securities</B>&#148;) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This is to
certify that, based solely on certifications we have received in writing, by tested telex or by electronic transmission from member organisations appearing in our records as persons being entitled to a portion of the principal amount set forth below
(our &#147;<B>Member Organisations</B>&#148;) substantially to the effect set forth in the Fiscal Agency Agreement, as of the date hereof, <B>[</B><B>&#149;</B><B>]</B> principal amount of the above-captioned Securities (i)&nbsp;is owned by persons
that are not citizens or residents of the United States, domestic partnerships, domestic corporations or any estate or trust the income of which is subject to United States Federal income taxation regardless of its source (&#147;<B>United States
Persons</B>&#148;), (ii) is owned by United States persons that (a)&nbsp;are foreign branches of United States financial institutions (as defined in U.S. Treasury Regulations <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.165-12(c)(1)(v)</FONT>
(&#147;<B>financial institutions</B>&#148;)) purchasing for their own account or for resale, or (b)&nbsp;acquired the Securities through and are holding through on the date hereof (as such terms &#147;acquired through&#148; and &#147;holding
through&#148; are described in U.S. Treasury Regulations <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.163-5(c)(2)(i)(D)(6))</FONT> foreign branches of United States financial institutions (and in either case (a)&nbsp;or (b), each such United
States financial institution has agreed, on its own behalf or through its agent, that we may advise the Issuer or the Issuer&#146;s agent that it will comply with the requirements of Section&nbsp;165(j)(3)(A), (B) or (C)&nbsp;of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder), or (iii)&nbsp;is owned by United States or foreign financial institutions for purposes of resale during the restricted period (as defined in U.S. Treasury Regulations <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.163-5(c)(2)(i)(D)(7)),</FONT> and to the further effect that United States or foreign financial institutions described in clause (iii)&nbsp;above (whether or not also described in clause (i)&nbsp;or (ii))
have certified that they have not acquired the Securities for purposes of resale directly or indirectly to a United States Person or to a person within the United States or its possessions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As used herein, &#147;<B>United States</B>&#148; means the United States of America (including the States and the District of Columbia) and its
&#147;<B>possessions</B>&#148; include Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Wake Island and the Northern Mariana Islands. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
further certify (i)&nbsp;that we are not making available herewith for exchange (or, if relevant, exercise of any rights or collection of any interest) any portion of the temporary global security excepted in such certifications and (ii)&nbsp;that
as of the date hereof we have not received any notification from any of our Member Organisations to the effect that the statements made by such Member Organisations with respect to any portion of the part submitted herewith for exchange (or, if
relevant, exercise of any rights or collection of any interest) are no longer true and cannot be relied upon as at the date hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We understand that
this certification is required in connection with certain tax laws and, if applicable, certain securities laws of the United States. In connection therewith, if administrative or legal proceedings are commenced or threatened in connection with which
this certification is or would be relevant, we irrevocably authorise you to produce this certification to any interested party in such proceedings. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be dated not earlier than the relevant interest payment date. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B>Form of account holders certification referred to in the preceding certificates:<B>]</B> </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>LINDE PLC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I></I><B><I>[</I></B><I>Aggregate principal amount and title of Notes</I><B><I>]</I></B><I> </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(the &#147;<B>Securities</B>&#148;) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This is to
certify that as of the date hereof, and except as set forth below, the above-captioned Securities held by you for our account (i)&nbsp;are owned by persons that are not citizens or residents of the United States, domestic partnerships, domestic
corporations or any estate or trust the income of which is subject to the United States Federal income taxation regardless of its source (&#147;<B>United States Persons</B>&#148;), (ii) are owned by United States person(s) that (a)&nbsp;are foreign
branches of a United States financial institution (as defined in U.S. Treasury Regulations <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.165-12(c)(1)(v))</FONT> (&#147;<B>financial institutions</B>&#148;) purchasing for their own account or for
resale, or (b)&nbsp;acquired the Securities through and are holding through on the date hereof (as such terms &#147;acquired through&#148; and &#147;holding through&#148; are described in U.S. Treasury Regulations
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.163-5(c)(2)(i)(D)(6))</FONT> foreign branches of United States financial institutions (and in either case (a)&nbsp;or (b), each such United States financial institution hereby agrees, on its own behalf
or through its agent, that you may advise the Issuer or the Issuer&#146;s agent that it will comply with the requirements of Section&nbsp;165(j)(3)(A), (B) or (C)&nbsp;of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations
thereunder), or (iii)&nbsp;are owned by United States or foreign financial institution(s) for purposes of resale during the restricted period (as defined in U.S. Treasury Regulations
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.163-5(c)(2)(i)(D)(7)),</FONT> and in addition if the owner of the Securities is a United States or foreign financial institution described in clause (iii)&nbsp;above (whether or not also described in
clause (i)&nbsp;or (ii)) this is further to certify that such financial institution has not acquired the Securities for purposes of resale directly or indirectly to a United States Person or to a person within the United States or its possessions.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As used herein, &#147;<B>United States</B>&#148; means the United States of America (including the States and the District of Columbia) and its
&#147;<B>possessions</B>&#148; include Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Wake Island and the Northern Mariana Islands. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
undertake to advise you promptly by tested telex on or prior to the date on which you intend to submit your certification relating to the Securities held by you for our account in accordance with your operating procedures if any applicable statement
herein is not correct on such date, and in the absence of any such notification it may be assumed that this certification applies as of such date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This
certification excepts and does not relate to <B>[</B><B>&#149;</B><B>]</B> of such interest in the above Securities with respect to which we are not able to certify and as to which we understand exchange and delivery of definitive Securities (or, if
relevant, exercise of any rights or collection of any interest) cannot be made until we do so certify. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We understand that this certification is required
in connection with certain tax laws and, if applicable, certain securities laws of the United States. In connection therewith, if administrative or legal proceedings are commenced or threatened in connection with which this certification is or would
be relevant to, we irrevocably authorise you to produce this certification to any interested party in such proceedings. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be dated not earlier than fifteen days before the Exchange Date or, as the case may be, the relevant
interest payment date. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-binding</FONT> reading translation &#150; DO NOT EXECUTE] </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Part II: English language form of
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="right"><B>[</B>Other Security Identification No. <B>[</B>&#149;<B>]]</B></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>ANY UNITED STATES PERSON (AS DEFINED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) WHO HOLDS THIS
OBLIGATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS UNDER THE UNITED STATES INCOME TAX LAWS INCLUDING LIMITATIONS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 165(J) AND 1287(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>LINDE PLC </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>with
statutory seat in Dublin, Republic of Ireland </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B>Temporary<B>] [</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">representing </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B>up to<B>]</B><SUP
STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">6</SUP> <B>[Currency and Aggregate Principal Amount of Issue]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">NOTES </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">due <B>[Year of Maturity]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This certificate
constitutes a <B>[</B>Temporary<B>] [</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note in respect of a duly authorised issue of <B>[</B>up to<B>]</B><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">9</SUP> <B>[Currency and Aggregate Principal Amount of Issue]</B>
Notes due <B>[Year of Maturity]</B> (the &#147;<B>Notes</B>&#148;) of Linde plc (the &#147;<B>Issuer</B>&#148;). References herein to the &#147;<B>Conditions</B>&#148; shall be to the <B>[in the case Part I of the Final Terms only refers to the
relevant provisions of Option I or Option II</B>: set of terms and conditions for <B>[</B>zero coupon<B>]</B> Notes <B>[</B>with <B>[</B>fixed<B>]</B> <B>[</B>floating<B>] </B>interest rates<B>]</B> as determined and completed by the final terms
relating to the Notes (the &#147;<B>Final</B> <B>Terms</B>&#148;), both as annexed hereto<B>] [in the case Part I of the Final Terms replicates the relevant provisions of Option I or Option II and completes the relevant placeholders in Option I or
Option II, as</B> <B>relevant</B>: Conditions as annexed hereto<B>]</B>. The Conditions form part of this <B>[</B>Temporary<B>] [</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note. Expressions defined in the Conditions shall bear the same meanings when used in this
<B>[</B>Temporary<B>] [</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Issuer agrees to pay to the bearer hereof the amounts payable with respect to the Notes
represented by this <B>[</B>Temporary<B>] [</B>Permanent<B>] </B>Global Note in accordance with the Conditions. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be inserted in the case of TEFRA D and if the Global Note will be deposited with CBF. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<B>[</B>Temporary<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note, the Issuer shall procure that the same is noted in the relevant column in Part I of Annex A hereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On any redemption with respect to, or purchase and cancellation of, any of the Notes represented by this <B>[</B>Temporary<B>] [</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global
Note details of such redemption or purchase and cancellation (as the case may be) shall be entered by or on behalf of the Issuer in Annex A hereto and the relevant space in Annex A hereto recording any such redemption or purchase and cancellation
(as the case may be) shall be signed by or on behalf of the Issuer. Upon any such redemption or purchase and cancellation, the aggregate principal amount of this <B>[</B>Temporary<B>] [</B>Permanent<B>] </B>Global Note shall be reduced by the total
principal amount of Notes so redeemed or purchased and cancelled. The nominal amount of this <B>[</B>Temporary<B>] [</B>Permanent<B>] </B>Global Note following any such redemption or purchase and cancellation as aforesaid shall be the aggregate
principal amount most recently entered in the relevant column in Part II or III of Annex A hereto.<B>]</B><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">7</SUP> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[In case this Global Note is an NGN insert: </B>On any occasion on which a payment of interest is made in respect of the Notes represented by this
<B>[</B>Temporary<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note, details of such payment shall be entered by or on behalf of the Issuer in the records of the ICSDs. On any redemption in respect of, or purchase by or on behalf of the Issuer and
cancellation of, any of the Notes represented by this <B>[</B>Temporary<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note details of such redemption or purchase and cancellation (as the case may be), shall be entered by or on behalf of the Issuer in the
records of the ICSDs. The aggregate principal amount of Notes represented by the <B>[</B>Temporary<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note shall be the aggregate principal amount from time to time entered in the records of both ICSDs. The
records of the ICSDs (which expression means the records that each ICSD holds for its customers which reflect the amount of such customer&#146;s interest in the Notes) shall be conclusive evidence of the nominal amount of Notes represented by the
<B>[</B>Temporary<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note and, for these purposes, a statement issued by a ICSD stating the nominal amount of Notes so represented at any time shall be conclusive evidence of the records of the relevant ICSD at
that time.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B>This Temporary Global Note shall be exchanged into a Permanent Global Note in accordance with &#167;&nbsp;1 of the Conditions.
On an entire exchange of this Temporary Global Note, this Temporary Global Note shall be surrendered to the Fiscal Agent.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This
<B>[</B>Temporary<B>] [</B>Permanent<B>] </B>Global Note is governed by, and shall be construed in accordance with, German law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This
<B>[</B>Temporary<B>]</B> <B>[</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note shall not be valid unless it bears the signature of an duly authorised representative of the Issuer as well as the control signature by or on behalf of the Fiscal Agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[In case this Global Note is an NGN, insert: </B>This <B>[</B>Temporary<B>] [</B>Permanent<B>]</B> Global Note shall require to be effectuated by the
entity appointed as common safekeeper by the ICSDs in order to be valid.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">7</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">These two paragraphs as well as Annex A are to be deleted in case that the Global Note is an NGN and in the
case of D&nbsp;Rules Global Notes Annex&nbsp;B is to be designated in such case Anne&nbsp;A. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dublin, <B>[</B>Date<B>]</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>LINDE PLC </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Control signature without recourse, warranty or liability. </P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B>Control signature </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">as
common safekeeper without recourse, warranty or liability. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B>Authorised signatory]</B></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[In the case Part I of Final Terms only refers to the relevant provisions of Option I or Option II: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Conditions for <B>[</B>zero coupon<B>] [</B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-interest-bearing</FONT><B>]</B> Notes <B>[</B>with <B>[</B>fixed<B>]</B>
<B>[</B>floating<B>]</B> interest rates<B>]</B> and the Final Terms are to be added by attachment hereafter.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[In the case Part I of the Final
Terms replicates the relevant provisions of Option I or Option II and completes the relevant placeholders in Option I or Option II, as relevant: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Conditions are to be attached hereafter.<B>]</B> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Part I </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Interest Payments
</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Date</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Date of Payment</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total Amount of</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest Payable</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amount of</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest Paid</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Confirmation of</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">payment by or</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">on behalf of the</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issuer</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">First </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Second </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B><B><I>Continue numbering until the appropriate
number of interest payment dates for the particular Tranche of Notes is reached.</I></B><B>] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">8</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Annex A is only to be completed if the Final Terms indicate that this Temporary Global Note is not intended to
be an NGN. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Part II </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Redemptions
</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">redemption</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total amount of</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">principal payable</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">principal paid</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Remaining&nbsp;aggregate</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">principal&nbsp;amount&nbsp;of&nbsp;this<BR>Global&nbsp;Note<BR>following&nbsp;such&nbsp;redemption</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Confirmation of</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">redemption by</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">or on behalf of the</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issuer</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Part III </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Purchases and
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">cancellation</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">principal amount of</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">this Global Note</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">purchased and</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">cancelled</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">principal amount of</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">this Global Note</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">following such</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">purchase and</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">cancellation</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Confirmation&nbsp;of&nbsp;purchase&nbsp;and</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">cancellation&nbsp;by&nbsp;or&nbsp;on</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">behalf of the
Issuer</P></TD></TR>
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</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Annex [A][B] </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">exchanged for</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Permanent Global</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">principal amount</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">following such</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">exchange</P></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">9</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Annex [A][B] is only to be completed if the Final Terms indicate that this Temporary Global Note is not
intended to be an NGN. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[The following forms of certification (or such other form as shall customarily be used) will be attached
to the Temporary Global Note.] </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXHIBIT I </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[insert certificate to be given in relation to exchanges of this Temporary Global Note for the </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Permanent Global Note &#150; See Exhibit I (</B><B><I>Anlage I</I></B><B>) to German language form of Global Note] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXHIBIT II </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[insert
certificate to be given in relation to payments of interest falling due before the </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Exchange Date &#150; See Exhibit II
(</B><B><I>Anlage II</I></B><B>) to German language form of Global Note] </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXHIBIT III </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[insert account holder&#146;s certification referred to in the preceding certificates &#150; See Exhibit III </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(</B><B><I>Anlage III</I></B><B>) to German language form of Global Note] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE NOTES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B><B><I>Insert Terms and Conditions of the Notes.</I></B><B>] </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Calculation Agent Appointment Letter </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B><B><I>On letterhead of Linde plc</I></B><B>] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>[</B><B><I>Date</I></B><B>] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B><B><I>Name of Calculation Agent</I></B><B>] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B><B><I>Address</I></B><B>] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B><B><I>insert title of relevant Series of Notes</I></B><B>] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Series No.: [&#149;] / ISIN: [&#149;] / Common Code [&#149;] / WKN [&#149;] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">issued pursuant to the </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of Linde plc </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>dated
8&nbsp;May 2024 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Sir or Madam, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We refer to the
Agency Agreement dated 8&nbsp;May 2024 entered into with respect to the above Debt Issuance Programme (such agreement, as modified or amended from time to time, the &#147;<B>Agency Agreement</B>&#148;) between Linde plc and Deutsche Bank
Aktiengesellschaft, as fiscal agent <B>[</B>and certain other financial institutions named therein<B>]</B>, a copy of which has been supplied to you by us. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Expressions defined in the Agency Agreement shall have the same meanings when used herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B><B><I>If a third party is appointed for one Series of Notes only, insert</I></B><B>:</B> We hereby appoint you as Calculation Agent at your Specified
Office detailed in the Confirmation as our agent in relation to <B>[</B>specify relevant Series of Notes<B>]</B> (the &#147;<B>Notes</B>&#148;) upon the terms of the Agency Agreement for the purposes specified in the Agency Agreement and in the
Conditions and all matters incidental thereto.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B><B><I>If a third party is appointed for more than one Series of Notes, insert</I></B>: We hereby
appoint you as Calculation Agent at your Specified Office detailed in the Confirmation set out below as our agent in relation to each Series of Notes with respect to which you are named as Calculation Agent in the relevant Final Terms upon the terms
of the Agency Agreement and (in relation to each such Series of Notes) in the Conditions and all matters incidental thereto.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We hereby agree
that, notwithstanding the provisions of the Agency Agreement or the Conditions, your appointment as Calculation Agent may only be revoked in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof, if you have been negligent in the exercise of your
obligations thereunder or have failed to exercise or perform your obligations thereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please complete and return to us the Confirmation on the copy
of this letter duly signed by an authorised signatory confirming your acceptance of this appointment. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This letter is governed by, and construed in accordance with, German law and the provisions of
Clause&nbsp;21 and 22 of the Agency Agreement shall apply to this letter as if set out herein in full. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yours faithfully </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Linde plc </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B><B><I>If a third party is appointed for one Series of Notes only, insert</I></B>: We hereby accept our appointment as Calculation Agent of the Issuer
in relation to the Notes, and shall perform all matters expressed to be performed by the Calculation Agent in, and shall otherwise comply with, the Terms and Conditions and the provisions of the Agency Agreement and, in connection therewith, shall
take all such action as may be incidental thereto.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B><B><I>If a third party is appointed for more than one series of Notes, insert</I></B>:
We hereby accept our appointment as Calculation Agent of the Issuer in relation to each Series of Notes with respect to which we are named as Calculation Agent in the relevant Final Terms, and shall perform all matters expressed to be performed by
the Calculation Agent in, and shall otherwise comply with (in relation to each such Series of Notes) the Terms and Conditions and the provisions of the Agency Agreement and, in connection therewith, shall take all such action as may be incidental
thereto.<B>]</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Services under this Calculation Agent Appointment Letter shall be rendered free of charge. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the purposes of the Notes and the Agency Agreement our Specified Office and communication details are as follows: </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Specific duties of the Fiscal Agent in the case of NGNs </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In relation to each Series of Notes that are NGNs, the Fiscal Agent will comply with the following provisions: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent will inform each of Euroclear and CBL (the &#147;<B>ICSDs</B>&#148;), through the
common service provider appointed by the ICSDs to service the Notes (the &#147;<B>CSP</B>&#148;), of the initial issue outstanding amount (&#147;<B>IOA</B>&#148;) for each Tranche on or prior to the relevant Issue Date. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>If any event occurs that requires a mark up or mark down of the records which an ICSD holds for its
customers to reflect such customers&#146; interest in the Notes, the Fiscal Agent will (to the extent known to it) as soon as practicable provide details of the amount of such mark up or mark down, together with a description of the event that
requires it, to the ICSDs (through the CSP) to ensure that the IOA of the Notes remains at all times accurate. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent will regularly reconcile its record of the IOA of the Notes with information received
from the ICSDs (through the CSP) with respect to the IOA maintained by the ICSDs for the Notes and will as soon as practicable inform the ICSDs (through the CSP) of any discrepancies. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent will as soon as practicable assist the ICSDs (through the CSP) in resolving any
discrepancy identified in the IOA of the Notes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent will as soon as practicable provide to the ICSDs (through the CSP) details of all
amounts paid by it under the Notes (or, where the Notes provide for delivery of assets other than cash, of the assets so delivered). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent will (to the extent known to it) as soon as practicable provide to the ICSDs (through
the CSP) notice of any changes to the Notes that will affect the amount of, or date for, any payment due under the Notes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent will (to the extent known to it) as soon as practicable provide to the ICSDs (through
the CSP) copies of all information that is given to the holders of the Notes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent will as soon as practicable pass on to the Issuer all communications it receives from
the ICSDs directly or through the CSP relating to the Notes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>The Fiscal Agent will (to the extent known to it) as soon as practicable notify the ICSDs (through the
CSP) of any failure by the Issuer to make any payment or delivery due under the Notes when due. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>The Specified Offices of the Fiscal Agent and Paying Agent </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FISCAL AGENT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Deutsche
Bank Aktiengesellschaft </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Trust&nbsp;&amp; Security Services </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Taunusanlage 12 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">60325 Frankfurt am
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Bank Aktiengesellschaft </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Taunusanlage 12 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">60325 Frankfurt am Main </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Federal
Republic of Germany </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Part I: English Language Form of a Put Exercise Notice in case of an early </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>redemption at the option of a holder </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (the &#147;<B>Fiscal Agent</B>&#148;) </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trust&nbsp;&amp; Security Services </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Operations Frankfurt </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Taunusanlage 12 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60325 Frankfurt
am Main </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Republic of Germany </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[&#149;] </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[&#149;] </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Linde plc (the &#147;<B>Issuer</B>&#148;) </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ten Earlsfort Terrace </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dublin 2,
D02 T380 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Republic of Ireland </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[&#149;] </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[&#149;] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B><B><I>insert title of relevant Series of Notes</I></B><B>] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Series No.: [&#149;] / ISIN: [&#149;] / Common Code [&#149;] / WKN [&#149;] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">issued pursuant to the </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of Linde plc </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>dated
8&nbsp;May 2024 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">By sending the duly completed Notice via the depositary bank and/or the Clearing System to the specified office of the Fiscal Agent
for the above mentioned Series of Notes (the &#147;<B>Notes</B>&#148;) the undersigned holder of such Note(s) irrevocably exercises its option to have such Note(s) redeemed on <B>[</B><B><I>insert Put Redemption Date</I></B><B>]</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Notice relates to Note(s) in the total principal amount of <B>[</B><B><I>insert currency and total principal amount</I></B><B>]</B>. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please make payment in respect of the above-mentioned Note(s) by transfer to the following bank account: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bank: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Branch Address: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Branch Code (<I>e.g.</I> BLZ, BIC): </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Account Number: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IBAN: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Contact details of Holder (optional/mandatory in the case
of Notes deposited with Clearstream Banking AG, Frankfurt): </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">................................ </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">................................ </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">................................ </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">................................ </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">................................ </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Signature of
holder:&#8195; ................................ </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Duly authorised on behalf of <B>[</B>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;<B>]</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Holder is also requested to instruct his depositary bank to send an appropriate instruction to the relevant Clearing System via SWIFT (or other such
method of communication acceptable to the relevant Clearing System) confirming the exercise of its option to redeem the Note(s) or, as the case may be, by which the Notes are delivered to the Fiscal Agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B><B><I>To be completed by recipient Fiscal Agent:</I></B><B>] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Note: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Fiscal Agent is entitled to treat a Put Notice as not
valid unless all of the paragraphs requiring completion are duly completed. Once validly given the Put Notice is irrevocable. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Part II: German Language Form of a Put Exercise Notice in case of an early redemption at the option of a holder </B></P>
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Frankfurt</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Taunusanlage 12</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60325 Frankfurt am Main</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ten Earlsfort Terrace</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dublin 2, D02 T380</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Republic of Ireland</P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[</B><B><I>Bezeichnung der jeweiligen Serie der Schuldverschreibungen einf&uuml;gen</I></B><B>] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Serie Nr.: [&#149;] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">ISIN: [&#149;]
/ Common Code [&#149;] / WKN [&#149;] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">begeben gem&auml;&szlig; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>der Linde plc </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>vom
[&#149;].&nbsp;Mai 2024 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Durch die &Uuml;bermittlung der ordentlich ausgef&uuml;llten K&uuml;ndigungserkl&auml;rung &uuml;ber die Depotbank und/oder
das Clearingsystem an die bezeichnete Gesch&auml;ftsstelle der Emissionsstelle f&uuml;r die oben bezeichnete Serie von Schuldverschreibungen (die &#147;<B>Schuldverschreibungen</B>&#148;) &uuml;bt der unterzeichnende Gl&auml;ubiger dieser
Schuldverschreibungen unwiderruflich sein Wahlrecht zur K&uuml;ndigung und R&uuml;ckzahlung dieser Schuldverschreibungen am <B>[</B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Wahl-R&uuml;ckzahlungstag</FONT> angeben<B>]</B> aus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Diese K&uuml;ndigungserkl&auml;rung bezieht sich auf Schuldverschreibungen im gesamten Nennbetrag von <B>[</B><B><I>W&auml;hrung und gesamten Nennbetrag
einf&uuml;gen</I></B><B>]</B><B><I>.</I></B> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bitte zahlen Sie in Bezug auf die oben bezeichneten Schuldverschreibungen per &Uuml;berweisung auf das nachstehende Bankkonto: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bank:&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Adresse der
Gesch&auml;ftsstelle:&#8195; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Code der Gesch&auml;ftsstelle (z.B. BLZ, BIC): </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Kontonummer:&#8195; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IBAN:&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Kontaktdaten des Gl&auml;ubigers (optional/zwingend im Fall von Schuldverschreibungen, deren Globalurkunde von Clearstream Banking AG, Frankfurt verwahrt
wird): </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">................................ </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">................................ </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">................................ </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unterschrift
des Gl&auml;ubigers:&#8195;................................ </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bevollm&auml;chtigt im Namen von <B>[</B>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;<B>]</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Der Gl&auml;ubiger ist gebeten, seine Depotbank zu beauftragen, eine entsprechende Instruktion an das jeweilige Clearing System per SWIFT (oder eine andere,
f&uuml;r das jeweilige Clearing System akzeptable Kommunikationsmethode) zu senden, durch die die Aus&uuml;bung des Wahlrechts des Gl&auml;ubiger auf K&uuml;ndigung und R&uuml;ckzahlung der Schuldverschreibungen best&auml;tigt wird, oder, je
nachdem, durch die die Schuldverschreibungen an die Emissionsstelle geliefert werden. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>[</B><B><I>von der Emissionsstelle zu
vervollst&auml;ndigen:</I></B><B>] </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Hinweis: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Die
Emissionsstelle ist berechtigt, eine K&uuml;ndigungserkl&auml;rung als unwirksam zu behandeln, wenn nicht alle erforderlichen Abs&auml;tze vollst&auml;ndig ausgef&uuml;llt wurden. Eine wirksam abgegebene K&uuml;ndigungserkl&auml;rung ist
unwiderruflich. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>to the Fiscal Agency Agreement </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Linde GmbH &middot; Gases Division &middot; Seitnerstrasse 70 &middot; 82049 Pullach </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Linde plc</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ten Earlsfort Terrace</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dublin 2, D02 T380</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Republic of Ireland</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Linde Finance B.V.</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">53 Merrion Square
S.</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dublin 2, D02 PR63</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Republic of Ireland</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">17&nbsp;May 2024 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Sir or Madam, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Upstream Guarantee
relating to the </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Debt Issuance Programme </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of Linde plc </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Reference is made to our
guarantee dated 11&nbsp;May 2020 (the &#147;<B>Upstream Guarantee</B>&#148;) for the benefit of Linde plc, relating to (i)&nbsp;notes issued by Linde plc and (ii)&nbsp;the guarantee of Linde plc for the benefit of the holders of notes issued by
Linde Finance B.V., in each case under the EUR 10,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme of Linde plc and Linde Finance B.V. dated 11&nbsp;May 2020 (as amended, supplemented and restated from time to time) (the &#147;<B>Debt Issuance
Programme</B>&#148;) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We understand that with effect from 8&nbsp;May 2024, the Debt Issuance Programme has been updated in accordance with customary
procedure. Such update also entailed an increase of the volume of the Debt Issuance Programme (i.e. the maximum nominal amount of notes outstanding under the Debt Issuance Programme at any time) (the &#147;<B>Programme Volume</B>&#148;) to
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Seitnerstrasse 70</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">82049 Pullach</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telefon 089 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">7446-0</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">http://www.linde-gas.com</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Linde GmbH</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Registered office Pullach</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Court of Registration Munich</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">HRB 256407</P>
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increased Programme Volume of the Debt Issuance Programme applicable from 8&nbsp;May 2024. All references in our Upstream Guarantee to the Debt Issuance Programme and notes issued thereunder shall be construed accordingly. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Very truly yours, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Linde GmbH </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">43 Church Street West </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Woking, Surrey GU21 6HT </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">United Kingdom </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Linde Finance B.V. </B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">53 Merrion Square S. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dublin 2, D02 PR63 </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladies and Gentlemen, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Reference is made to our guarantee dated
11&nbsp;May 2020 (the &#147;<B>Upstream Guarantee</B>&#148;) for the benefit of Linde plc, relating to (i)&nbsp;notes issued by Linde plc and (ii)&nbsp;the guarantee of Linde plc for the benefit of the holders of notes issued by Linde Finance B.V.,
in each case under the EUR 10,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme of Linde plc and Linde Finance B.V. dated 11&nbsp;May 2020 (as amended, supplemented and restated from time to time) (the &#147;<B>Debt Issuance Programme</B>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We understand that with effect from 8&nbsp;May 2024, the Debt Issuance Programme has been updated in accordance with customary procedure. Such update also
entailed an increase of the volume of the Debt Issuance Programme (i.e., the maximum nominal amount of notes outstanding under the Debt Issuance Programme at any time) (the &#147;<B>Programme Volume</B>&#148;) to EUR&nbsp;15,000,000,000. </P>
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Programme applicable from 8&nbsp;May 2024. All references in our Upstream Guarantee to the Debt Issuance Programme and notes issued thereunder shall be construed accordingly. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Very truly yours, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Linde Inc. </B></P>
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<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-101.LAB
<SEQUENCE>11
<FILENAME>lin-20240604_lab.xml
<DESCRIPTION>XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE
<TEXT>
<XBRL>
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<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>For the EDGAR submission types of Form 8-K: the date of the report, the date of the earliest event reported; for the EDGAR submission types of Form N-1A: the filing date; for all other submission types: the end of the reporting or transition period.  The format of the date is YYYY-MM-DD.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:dateItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_DocumentType">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word 'Other'.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_DocumentType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:submissionTypeItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Address Line 1 such as Attn, Building Name, Street Name</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:normalizedStringItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityAddressAddressLine2">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Address Line 2 such as Street or Suite number</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressAddressLine2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:normalizedStringItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityAddressAddressLine3">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Address Line 3 such as an Office Park</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressAddressLine3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:normalizedStringItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Name of the City or Town</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:normalizedStringItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityAddressCountry">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressCountry</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:countryCodeItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Code for the postal or zip code</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:normalizedStringItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Name of the state or province.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:stateOrProvinceItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityCentralIndexKey">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityCentralIndexKey</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:centralIndexKeyItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Indicate if registrant meets the emerging growth company criteria.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:booleanItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityFileNumber">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Commission file number. The field allows up to 17 characters. The prefix may contain 1-3 digits, the sequence number may contain 1-8 digits, the optional suffix may contain 1-4 characters, and the fields are separated with a hyphen.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityFileNumber</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:fileNumberItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Two-character EDGAR code representing the state or country of incorporation.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:edgarStateCountryItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityRegistrantName">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityRegistrantName</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:normalizedStringItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>The Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique 9-digit value assigned by the IRS.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:employerIdItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_LocalPhoneNumber">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Local phone number for entity.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_LocalPhoneNumber</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:normalizedStringItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_PreCommencementIssuerTenderOffer">
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