Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners

As of the date of this report, Enceladus and Cumberland are the Company's only shareholders, each holding 12,500 A ordinary shares, nominal value of €1.00 each, in the capital of Linde plc.

Equity Compensation Plans

As of December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which equity securities of the registrant were authorized for issuance.