Linde reported its full-year and fourth-quarter 2024 financial results, showing stable sales and increased profits. The company achieved a full-year operating profit of $8.6 billion and an adjusted operating profit of $9.7 billion, with a 7% increase. EPS rose by 8% to $13.62, and adjusted EPS increased by 9% to $15.51. Linde returned $7.1 billion to shareholders and has a project backlog of $10.4 billion. For the fourth quarter, sales were $8.3 billion, with a 9% increase in adjusted operating profit. The company provided 2025 guidance, expecting 7%-9% growth in first-quarter adjusted EPS and 8%-11% growth for the full year.