$Linde PLC(LIN)$ LIN | Buy | Filled at 482.85 1️⃣ Why am I making this trade now? $LIN has corrected recently to a more attractive valuation level, offering a good opportunity to accumulate shares in the world’s largest industrial gas supplier. The company has a resilient business model anchored by longterm take or pay contracts. It has pricing power backed by an expanding project backlog tied to growth drivers like semiconductor manufacturing and clean energy, providing a foundation for steady compounding. 2️⃣ What’s my plan from here? I will closely monitor upcoming quarterly earnings reports and performance on 22 Oct 26. If execution, financials and operating margins remain solid and stable, I will hold the position for the long term and
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