10 March 2016
DETAILS
The Linde Group continued to deliver
a solid performance in the 2015 financial year,
once again achieving increases in
both Group revenue and Group operating profit.
Positive exchange rate effects had an impact
on revenue and earnings.
The medical gases and healthcare services business
also supported the Group’s business performance.
• 2015 financial year:
o Group revenue up 5.3 percent to EUR 17.944 bn
o Group operating profit1 increases by 5.4 percent
to EUR 4.131 bn
o Revenue in the Gases Division up 8.5 percent
to EUR 15.168 bn, an increase of 2.1 percent
after adjusting for exchange rate effects
and changes in the price of natural gas
o Operating cash flow rises by 8.8 percent to EUR 3.593 bn
• Positive exchange rate effects have
an impact on revenue and earnings
• 9.5 percent increase in proposed dividend to
EUR 3.45 per share
• Group outlook for 2016:
Linde is seeking to achieve an increase in
Group revenue and Group operating profit of 4 percent
after adjusting for exchange rate effects,
although the challenging market environment
could result in a decrease of up to 3 percent
Dr Wolfgang Büchele,
Chief Executive Officer of Linde AG
“The difficult market environment and a weak economy
presented us with a number of challenges last year.
Despite this headwind, we were able to
sustain our stable earnings power, achieve a solid result
and generate strong operating cash flow,”
“We have therefore been able to maintain our dividend policy
which is geared towards continuity,”
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