Linde plc. -   First-Quarter 2020 Results

Linde plc (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN)  reported first-quarter 2020 income from continuing operations of $571 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.07. Excluding Linde AG purchase accounting impacts and other charges, adjusted income from continuing operations was $1,009 million, up 9% versus prior year.