Linde (LIN)

Company ID: 62 | CIK: 0001707925
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Human capital disclosures. Workforce totals and demographics are point-in-time. Flow metrics use the year-to-date period for 10-Q and full year for 10-K. Workforce actions (RIFs, restructurings, acquisition-related changes) are listed in the table at the bottom.

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Workforce Actions

Period EndTypeStatusAffected% WorkforceAnnouncedExpected CompletionGeographySegment / FunctionChargeSourceNote
2026-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progress2026GlobalLargely Engineering segmentUSD 308 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2025 global severance charges largely related to Engineering; MD&A attributes 112-employee year-over-year headcount decline primarily to ongoing cost reduction programs. Severance liability of $385 million at year-end 2025, with remaining cash payments expected largely through 2026 (hence year-only completion date). Multi-year program also had 2024 severance activity of $165 million, which is excluded as prior-year. 2025 also included $35 million of other benefits largely tied to a divestiture, not captured as a workforce action.
2025-12-31restructuringin_progress2026-12-31GlobalEngineering (largely)USD 308 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2025 activity only: global severance charges of $308M, largely related to Engineering, partly offset by $35M of other benefits (largely a divestiture), for a net $273M pre-tax charge. Severance accrual balance was $438M at 2025-12-31; remaining cash requirements expected to be paid largely through 2026. Employees affected not disclosed.
2025-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedAPAC and EMEAIndustrial gasesUSD 412 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration for 2025 acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $412M, primarily related to APAC and EMEA. Headcount added through these acquisitions is not disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedNot specifiedNot specifiedUSD 42 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divestiture proceeds and asset sales of $42M in 2025. Headcount removed through dispositions is not disclosed.
2025-12-31restructuringin_progress2026-12-31GlobalEngineeringUSD 308 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Global severance charges of $308 million largely related to Engineering. Remaining cash requirements expected to be paid largely through 2026.
2025-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 273,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 44 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Nine-month 2025 charges of $44 million primarily severance-related; third quarter was a net benefit of $11 million. No employee counts disclosed.
2025-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / multipleUSD 44 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine months ended September 30, 2025 charges of $44 million, primarily related to severance; no employee count disclosed. Q3 2025 was a net benefit of $11 million.
2025-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD -11,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 55 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Six months ended June 30, 2025 charges of $55 million primarily related to severance; no charges in Q2 2025 or in the 2024 comparative periods. Employee count not disclosed.
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 55 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six months ended June 30, 2025 charge of $55 million, primarily severance; no employee count, geography, or timing disclosed. No charge in Q2 2025 itself.
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 55 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction program and other charges of $55 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily related to severance charges. No specific employee count disclosed.
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 55 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q1 2025 charges of $55 million primarily severance; no charges in prior-year quarter. Employee headcount decline attributed to ongoing cost reduction programs.
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressNot specifiedNot specifiedUSD 55 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2025 charge of $55 million primarily related to severance; no employee count or completion date disclosed. Headcount declined by 1,126 versus prior year, attributed to ongoing cost reduction programs.
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalVariousUSD 55 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily related to severance. Total headcount reduction of 1,126 employees reported for the quarter attributed to ongoing cost reduction programs.
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 55,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-12-31restructuringcompletedUSD 165 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Severance charges of $165 million recognized in FY2024; net program charges were $145 million including $23 million other charges and a $43 million divestiture benefit (income tax benefit $35 million). Employees affected not disclosed. Residual cash payments expected primarily through 2025. Part of a net company-wide decrease of 1,034 employees from 2023.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedAPACAPAC segmentother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Divestiture in APAC generated $69 million net proceeds; a $43 million related benefit was recorded within cost reduction program and other charges. Headcount reduction not quantified; contributed (with cost reduction programs) to the net decrease of 1,034 employees from 2023.
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedAmericasPackaged gas businessesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FY2024 acquisitions of $317 million (net of cash acquired) primarily related to packaged gas businesses in the Americas. Headcount added through acquisitions not disclosed.
2024-12-31restructuringin_progress2025-12-31GlobalMultipleUSD 145 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2024 charges comprise severance of $165M, other cost reduction charges of $23M, and a $43M benefit from an APAC divestiture. Remaining cash requirements expected to be paid primarily through 2025; headcount affected not disclosed.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedAPACAPAC segmentrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APAC divestiture generated a $43M benefit within FY2024 cost reduction charges; $69M net proceeds recorded (Note 2). Contributed to the 1,034 net employee reduction in 2024; headcount removed not disclosed.
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedAmericasAmericas segmentUSD 317 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2024 acquisitions of $317M primarily related to packaged gas businesses in the Americas; headcount added not disclosed.
2024-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalGlobalUSD 165 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		2024 cost reduction program included $165 million in severance charges. Total headcount affected not explicitly disclosed in footnote, but MD&A notes decrease of 1,034 employees driven by cost reduction programs and divestiture.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedAPACAPACUSD -43 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Benefit of $43 million related to a divestiture in APAC. MD&A notes divestiture contributed to employee count decrease.
2024-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 145,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 148 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance charges of $148 million for the quarter and $165 million year-to-date under cost reduction programs; no affected-employee count disclosed
2024-09-30divestiture_reductioncompletedAPACAPAC segmentMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Divestiture in APAC contributed to headcount decline of 846 employees year-over-year and increased noncontrolling interests income
2024-09-30restructuringin_progressConsolidated (multiple regions)MultipleUSD 145 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q3 and YTD 2024 charge of $145M includes severance of $148M (quarter) and $165M (YTD), other cost reduction charges of $40M (quarter) and $23M (YTD), offset by a $43M divestiture benefit in APAC; number of employees affected not disclosed
2024-09-30divestiture_reductioncompletedAPACAPAC segmentMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APAC divestiture contributed to the year-over-year headcount decrease of 846 employees; $69M net proceeds received in YTD 2024; headcount removed not quantified
2024-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalVariousUSD 148 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance charges of $148 million for the quarter ended Sept 30, 2024. Part of ongoing cost reduction programs.
2024-09-30divestiture_reductioncompletedAPACAPACMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Divestiture in APAC contributed to decrease in employee count. Associated benefit of $43 million recorded in cost reduction program and other charges.
2024-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 145,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-09-30restructuringin_progressSegment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Excluding Corporate Nonsegment [Member]USD 145,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-06-30restructuringin_progressSegment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Excluding Corporate Nonsegment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-03-31restructuringin_progressSegment Reconciling Items [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-12-31restructuringcompletedEngineering (primarily)USD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2023 pre-tax severance of $26 million recorded within total Other charges of $40 million; the balance related to intercompany reorganization expenses. MD&A attributes the costs primarily to Engineering segment severance. No affected-employee count disclosed. Remaining cost-reduction program cash payments (including prior-year accruals) expected primarily through 2024.
2023-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-05United StatesAmericasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		nexAir, LLC acquisition completed January 5, 2023 for $866 million ($811 million net of cash acquired). Linde did not disclose acquisition-specific headcount; MD&A attributes the year-over-year headcount increase of 1,313 employees (2%) primarily to this acquisition.
2023-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalEngineeringUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2023 other charges of $40M related primarily to severance in the Engineering segment and intercompany reorganization expenses; no employee count disclosed. Includes an $81M income tax benefit within other charges.
2023-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-052023-01-05United StatesAmericasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of nexAir, LLC completed January 5, 2023 ($866M purchase price); headcount added not separately quantified. MD&A attributes the 1,313 net employee increase in 2023 primarily to this acquisition.
2023-12-31restructuringcompleted2023-01-012024-12-31GlobalEngineeringUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs incurred in 2023 primarily related to Engineering segment. Remaining cash requirements expected to be paid primarily through 2024.
2023-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-052023-01-05AmericasIndustrial Gasesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of nexAir, LLC completed January 5, 2023. Employee count added not explicitly disclosed, but total employee count increased by 1,313 from prior year driven primarily by this acquisition.
2023-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 40,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-12-31restructuringin_progressRussia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 26,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-12-31restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 26,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-12-31restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 14,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-12-31restructuringin_progressSegment Reconciling Items [Member]USD 40,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-09-30restructuringin_progressEngineeringUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Nine-month severance costs primarily related to the Engineering segment; severance liability balance of $183 million at September 30, 2023 with $113 million of cash payments during the period
2023-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-052023-01-05United StatesAmericasUSD 859 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of nexAir, LLC completed January 5, 2023 for $859 million; headcount added not disclosed, but MD&A attributes the 1,149 employee increase primarily to this acquisition
2023-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalEngineeringUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine months ended September 30, 2023 other charges of $42M comprised $24M of severance costs (primarily Engineering segment) plus $18M of other costs including intercompany reorganization expenses; no employee count disclosed. Remaining severance accrual balance was $183M at 2023-09-30.
2023-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-052023-01-05United StatesAmericasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of remaining 77% of nexAir, LLC for $859M total purchase price; no headcount added disclosed. MD&A attributes the 1,149 year-over-year employee increase primarily to this acquisition.
2023-09-30restructuringin_progressEngineeringUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs recorded in the Engineering segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-05United StatesAmericasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of nexAir, LLC completed on January 5, 2023. MD&A states employee count increase of 1,149 driven primarily by this acquisition, but specific headcount added by nexAir is not explicitly isolated in the footnote.
2023-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-09-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-09-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 18,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-09-30restructuringin_progressSegment Reconciling Items [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-06-30restructuringin_progressEngineeringUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Quarterly other charges of $22 million primarily related to severance in the Engineering segment. No employee count disclosed.
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressEngineeringUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Year-to-date severance charges of $24 million; cash payments of $100 million against a beginning balance of $281 million, leaving a severance liability of $202 million at June 30, 2023. No employee count disclosed.
2023-06-30othercompleted2023-01-182023-03-01USD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Year-to-date other charges of $16 million related to the intercompany reorganization completed March 1, 2023, which delisted old Linde plc from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and relisted new Linde plc on the NYSE. No headcount impact disclosed.
2023-06-30divestiture_reductioncompletedOther (GIST business)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of the GIST business (third quarter 2022) cited as a driver of the 6,168 year-over-year employee decrease; specific headcount removed not disclosed.
2023-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-052023-01-05United StatesAmericasUSD 859 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of nexAir, LLC completed January 5, 2023 for $859 million ($804 million net of cash acquired); cited in MD&A as partially offsetting the year-over-year employee decrease. Headcount added not disclosed.
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalEngineeringUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2023 other charges of $22M related primarily to Engineering segment severance; $24M is total severance costs for the six months ended June 30, 2023. No employee count disclosed; severance accrual balance was $202M at June 30, 2023
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporaterestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Intercompany reorganization completed March 1, 2023 (delisting from Frankfurt, relisting of new holding company on NYSE) generated expenses recorded in other charges; no headcount impact quantified
2023-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-05United StatesAmericasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of remaining 77% of nexAir, LLC closed January 5, 2023 for $859M total purchase price; acquired headcount not disclosed
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressEngineeringUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs recorded in the Engineering segment for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-06-30divestiture_reductioncompletedOtherMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of the GIST business contributed to the decrease in total employees. Specific headcount removed not disclosed.
2023-06-30divestiture_reductioncompletedRussiaEMEA and EngineeringMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Deconsolidation of Russian subsidiaries contributed to the decrease in total employees. Specific headcount removed not disclosed.
2023-06-30acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesAmericasMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of nexAir, LLC partially offset the decrease in total employees. Specific headcount added not disclosed.
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 22,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-06-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-06-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-06-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 16,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-06-30restructuringin_progressSegment Reconciling Items [Member]USD 22,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-03-31restructuringin_progressAPAC (2022 severance); ongoing cost reduction programUSD 201 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance cost liability declined from $281 million at December 31, 2022 to $201 million at March 31, 2023, with $79 million of cash payments in the quarter; no new severance charges recorded in Q1 2023. Employee counts affected not disclosed.
2023-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-052023-01-05United StatesAmericasUSD 859 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Linde acquired remaining 77% of nexAir, LLC for $859 million ($804 million net of cash acquired); contributed $103 million of Q1 sales. Headcount added not disclosed.
2023-03-31divestiture_reductioncompletedOtherMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of the GIST business (third quarter 2022) cited as a primary driver of the year-over-year headcount decline; employee counts not disclosed.
2023-03-31divestiture_reductioncompletedRussiaEMEA and EngineeringMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Deconsolidation of Russian subsidiaries (as of June 30, 2022) cited as a driver of the year-over-year headcount decline; employee counts not disclosed.
2023-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalNot specifiedrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing cost reduction program. Severance accrual balance was $201M at 2023-03-31 (from $281M at 2022-12-31), with $79M of cash payments during the quarter; no employee counts or new severance charges disclosed for Q1 2023.
2023-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-052023-01-05United StatesAmericasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase price $859M ($804M net of cash acquired); 100% of nexAir results consolidated in Americas from 2023-01-05. Headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed.
2023-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalGlobalUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Other charges of $18 million primarily related to costs incurred due to the intercompany reorganization. Includes severance costs and other cost reduction charges.
2023-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2023-01-05United StatesAmericasUSD 859 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of nexAir, LLC completed on January 5, 2023. Headcount added not explicitly disclosed.
2023-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 18,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-03-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-03-31restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-03-31restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 18,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-03-31restructuringin_progressSegment Reconciling Items [Member]USD 18,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31othercompleted2022-06-302022-06-30RussiaEMEA and Engineering (Russian gas and engineering businesses)USD 787 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Deconsolidation of Russian subsidiaries effective June 30, 2022 following sanctions; pre-tax loss of $787 million ($730 million after tax), including a $407 million deconsolidation loss and roughly $380 million of receivable write-offs. MD&A cites this as a primary driver of the 7,317 headcount decline; employee count not disclosed.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-09-302022-09-30OtherUSD 21 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of GIST business completed in Q3 2022 for net proceeds of $109 million; pre-tax loss of $21 million (benefit of $3 million after tax) recorded in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and other charges line. GIST contributed approximately $630 million of Other segment sales in the nine months ended September 30, 2022; headcount removed not disclosed.
2022-12-31reduction_in_forcecompletedEngineeringrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Severance actions recorded during Q4 2022 within merger-related costs and other charges of $139 million; company-wide 2022 severance charges totaled $41 million per the Note 3 roll-forward. Employee count not disclosed.
2022-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2023-01-062023-01-06United Statessubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Purchased remaining 77.2% ownership interest in nexAir, LLC, a large US packaged gas distributor with approximately $400 million of 2022 sales, for roughly $0.8 billion. Closed after fiscal year-end 2022; headcount impact not disclosed.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-06-302022-06-30RussiaEMEA and EngineeringUSD 787 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Deconsolidation (not a sale) of Russian gas and engineering entities effective 2022-06-30 after loss of control; $787M pre-tax deconsolidation charge ($730M after tax) removed associated headcount from consolidated totals. Headcount not disclosed.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-09-302022-09-30OtherUSD 21 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of GIST business completed 2022-09-30 for $184M proceeds ($109M net of cash); $21M pre-tax loss ($3M after-tax benefit) recorded in Russia-Ukraine conflict and other charges. GIST contributed roughly $630M of Other-segment sales over nine months; headcount not disclosed.
2022-12-31restructuringin_progressConsolidated (all segments)USD 65 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2022 cost reduction program charges of $65M (severance $41M, other $24M); current-fiscal-year activity only. Accrued balance of $308M at year-end with remaining cash requirements expected to be paid through 2023. Employees affected not disclosed.
2022-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalEngineeringrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance actions in the Engineering segment recorded in Q4 2022 within $139M of merger-related costs and other charges ($93M after tax); that pool also includes an EMEA equity investment impairment and the GIST sale loss, so the severance amount is not separately quantified. Employees affected not disclosed.
2022-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2023-01-062023-01-06United StatesOther (packaged gas distribution)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-fiscal-year-end purchase of the remaining 77.2% of nexAir, LLC for approximately $0.8B; nexAir had roughly $400M of 2022 sales. Headcount added not disclosed.
2022-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalGlobalUSD 41 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Merger-related costs and other charges for 2022 included $41 million in severance actions, primarily within the Engineering segment.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-09-30GlobalOtherdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of GIST business completed September 30, 2022. Contributed to 10% decrease in total employees.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-06-30RussiaEMEA, Engineeringrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Deconsolidation of Russian subsidiaries as of June 30, 2022. Contributed to 10% decrease in total employees.
2022-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 1,029,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member]USD 103,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member]USD 139,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 733,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD -7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 726,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 25,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 751,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 28,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 28,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 54,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 110,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 164,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 41,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 205,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 41,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 41,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressDeconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member]USD 787,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressRussia-Ukraine Conflict [Member]USD 890,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressRussia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 890,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 41,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 65,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 74,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-12-31restructuringin_progressSegment Reconciling Items [Member]USD 1,029,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-09-30Other (GIST business)USD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		GIST business sold September 30, 2022 for total consideration of $292 million ($184 million cash); loss of $21 million pre-tax recorded in Russia-Ukraine conflict and other charges
2022-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-06-30RussiaEMEA and Engineering (Russian gas and engineering entities)USD 787 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Deconsolidated Russian gas and engineering entities as of June 30, 2022; $787 million pre-tax loss ($730 million after tax), including $407 million loss on deconsolidation and ~$380 million receivable write-off; no consideration received
2022-09-30restructuringin_progress2023-12-31USD 30 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs of $30 million charged in nine months ended September 30, 2022; severance liability balance of $274 million at September 30, 2022; accrued liabilities expected to be paid through 2023
2022-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-06-30RussiaGas and EngineeringUSD 787 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Russian gas and engineering entities deconsolidated as of 2022-06-30; $787M pre-tax deconsolidation loss ($730M after tax), including $407M fair-value loss and ~$380M receivable write-off; no employee count disclosed; part of the 6,866 headcount decline
2022-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-09-30GlobalOther (GIST business)USD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		GIST business sale completed 2022-09-30 for $292M total consideration; $21M pre-tax loss ($3M after-tax benefit); no employee count disclosed; GIST contributed ~$200M Q3 and ~$630M YTD sales to Other segment
2022-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple segmentsUSD 46 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2022 cost reduction program charges YTD: $30M severance and $16M other; severance liability balance $274M at 2022-09-30 ($301M total accrual); no employee counts disclosed; liabilities expected paid through 2023
2022-09-30restructuringin_progress2023-12-31GlobalVariousUSD 301 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Balance of severance costs and other cost reduction charges as of Sept 30, 2022. Liabilities expected to be paid through 2023. Includes impacts from cost reduction initiatives mentioned in MD&A.
2022-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-09-30GlobalOtherMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of GIST business completed Sept 30, 2022. Contributed to decrease in total employee count.
2022-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-06-30RussiaEMEA, EngineeringMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Deconsolidation of Russian subsidiaries as of June 30, 2022. Contributed to decrease in total employee count.
2022-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 733,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 735,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 49,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 784,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 54,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 112,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 166,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD -9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 157,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 31,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 31,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressDeconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member]USD 787,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member]USD 114,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressRussia-Ukraine Conflict [Member]USD 901,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member]USD 103,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressRussia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 901,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 30,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 16,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 46,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 57,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-09-30restructuringin_progressSegment Reconciling Items [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-06-30othercompleted2022-06-302022-06-30RussiaEMEA (gas) and EngineeringUSD 787 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Linde deconsolidated its Russian gas and engineering businesses as of June 30, 2022 after determining it could no longer exercise control due to sanctions; loss of $787 million pre-tax ($730 million after tax), including a $407 million deconsolidation loss and ~$380 million write-off of receivables
2022-06-30restructuringin_progress2023-12-31USD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance charges of $24 million recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2022 under cost reduction programs; severance liability of $319 million at June 30, 2022, with accrued liabilities expected to be paid through 2023
2022-06-30divestiture_reductionannounced2022-072022-12-31GIST business (Other segment)subsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Agreement signed in July 2022 to sell the GIST business for approximately $275 million plus potential earnouts; completion expected in the second half of 2022 pending regulatory approvals; no headcount disclosed
2022-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-06-302022-06-30RussiaGas and engineering businessesUSD 787 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Russian entities deconsolidated as of June 30, 2022 after Linde determined it could no longer exercise control; deconsolidation loss of $787M ($730M after tax), comprising a $407M fair-value loss versus carrying value and roughly $380M of receivable write-offs. No employee count disclosed; Linde retains its interest in the entities and will monitor the investment for impairment.
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost reduction program severance charges of $24M recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2022 (plus $14M other cost reduction charges); severance accrual balance of $319M at June 30, 2022. Liabilities accrued in prior periods are expected to be paid through 2023. Number of employees affected is not disclosed.
2022-06-30divestiture_reductionannounced2022-072022-12-31GIST business (Other segment)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement signed in July 2022 to sell the non-core GIST business for approximately $275M plus potential earnouts; expected to close in the second half of 2022 pending regulatory approvals. No headcount associated with the divestiture is disclosed.
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalVariousUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs of $24 million recorded for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, related to cost reduction programs.
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalVariousUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Other cost reduction charges of $14 million recorded for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 993,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
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2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 733,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 735,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 49,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 784,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 28,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 28,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 54,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 112,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 166,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 166,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Deconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressDeconsolidation [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member]USD 787,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Russia-Ukraine Conflict [Member]USD 114,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressRussia-Ukraine Conflict [Member]USD 901,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program Charges and Transaction Related Charges [Member]USD 92,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressRussia-Ukraine Conflict [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 901,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 14,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 38,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 50,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30restructuringin_progressSegment Reconciling Items [Member]USD 993,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-03-31restructuringin_progressAPACAPAC segmentUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q1 2022 severance charges of $4 million primarily related to severance in the APAC segment; no employee count disclosed. Cost reduction program liability balance of $380 million at March 31, 2022.
2022-03-31otherin_progress2022-03-31RussiaIndustrial gases and Engineeringsubsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Winding down sanctioned Russian projects; ceasing supply to certain customers and beginning divestment of industrial assets. Possible future impairment and other charges; no headcount figures disclosed.
2022-03-31restructuringin_progressAPACAPAC segmentUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2022 cost reduction program charges of $4 million ($4 million after tax), primarily severance in the APAC segment; no employee count disclosed. Accrued balance for total cost reduction program related charges was $380 million at March 31, 2022.
2022-03-31restructuringin_progressAPACUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs primarily related to the APAC segment. Total cost reduction program charges were $4 million.
2022-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD -4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-03-31restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD -8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-03-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-03-31restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progress2,00020192022GlobalAll reportable segmentsUSD 259 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year merger-synergy cost reduction program initiated in 2019; figures shown are 2021 fiscal-year activity only. 2021 severance charges of $259 million covered the elimination of approximately 2,000 positions; severance by segment: EMEA $204M, Engineering $20M, APAC $16M, Other $15M, Americas $4M. Additional 2021 other cost reduction charges of $79M brought total program-related charges to $338M. Majority of actions taken by year-end 2021, with remaining actions planned to be completed within the next 12 months. MD&A attributes the 1,880 (3%) headcount decline during 2021 primarily to these cost reduction actions and divestitures.
2021-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-01-012021-01-01APAC (Taiwan operations)APACother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Deconsolidation of a joint venture with operations in Taiwan effective January 1, 2021 upon expiration of contractual rights; no consideration received and results moved to equity income. Employee headcount removed was not disclosed; MD&A cites divestitures, together with cost reduction actions, as the primary driver of the 1,880-employee decline in 2021. The joint venture contributed approximately $600 million of 2020 sales.
2021-12-31restructuringin_progress2,0002019-01-012022-12-31GlobalMultiple segments (Americas, EMEA, APAC, Engineering, Other)USD 259 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2021 activity within a multi-year merger-synergy cost reduction program initiated in 2019; severance costs of $259M for elimination of approximately 2,000 positions during 2021 only. Total FY2021 program-related charges were $338M ($259M severance plus $79M other cost reduction charges). As of 2021-12-31 most actions were taken, with remaining actions planned for completion within the following 12 months. Announcement date reflects program initiation year; exact program announcement date not specified in filing.
2021-12-31restructuringin_progress2,0002021-01-012022-12-31WorldwideAll segmentsUSD 259 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs of $259 million recorded for elimination of approximately 2,000 positions. Remaining actions planned to be completed within the next 12 months from fiscal year-end.
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 273,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD -6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 204,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 33,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 237,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 238,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 16,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 28,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD -50,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD -22,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 26,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 26,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 26,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 41,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD -10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 31,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 259,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 79,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 338,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD -65,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31AmericasAmericas segmentUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2021; part of company-wide cost reduction program.
2021-09-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31EMEAEMEA segmentUSD 197 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Largest component of the program's severance charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
2021-09-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31APACAPAC segmentUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML
2021-09-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31Engineering segmentUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML
2021-09-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31Other (corporate and smaller businesses)USD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML
2021-09-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31Primarily EMEA; also Americas, APAC, Engineering and OtherCompany-wide cost reduction program (severance actions)USD 228 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance costs of $228M YTD ($20M in Q3); roughly half of actions taken as of 2021-09-30, remainder planned by Q1 2022. YTD severance by segment: EMEA $197M, Other $13M, APAC $7M, Engineering $7M, Americas $4M. Total program cash requirements estimated at ~$236M payable through 2023. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2021-09-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31GlobalAll segmentsUSD 228 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs of $228 million for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2021. Approximately half of actions taken, remaining planned by Q1 2022.
2021-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-01-01APACAPACMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Deconsolidation of a joint venture with operations in Taiwan effective Jan 1, 2021. Contributed to decrease in employee count.
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 26,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD -4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressAmericas Segment [Member]USD -3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 17,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEMEA Segment [Member]USD 17,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressAPAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-09-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEngineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 11,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressCorporate and Other [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD -3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-06-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31EMEAEMEAUSD 183 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Quarterly severance of $169M plus $14M other cost reduction charges; severance costs of $182M for the quarter
2021-06-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31APACAPACUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML
2021-06-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31GlobalEngineeringUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Other cost reduction charges; no severance in Engineering for the quarter
2021-06-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31GlobalOtherUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		$8M severance plus $2M other cost reduction charges
2021-06-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31GlobalCompany-wide cost reduction programUSD 248 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		YTD severance costs of $208M; roughly half of actions taken as of June 30, 2021, remainder planned through Q1 2022; estimated total cash requirements of about $223M payable through 2023
2021-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-01-012021-01-01APAC (Taiwan)APACUSD 52 (millions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Joint venture deconsolidated effective January 1, 2021; gain of $52M from CTA release; JV contributed ~$600M of 2020 sales; no headcount figure disclosed
2021-06-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31Primarily EMEA; also Americas, APAC, Engineering, OtherCompany-wide cost reduction and synergy programUSD 204 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2021 charges of $204M ($182M severance, $22M other cost reduction); six-month charges $196M ($208M severance, $40M other, offset by a $52M merger-related benefit). Segment split of Q2 charges: EMEA $183M, APAC $5M, Engineering $6M, Other $10M. Approximately half of actions taken as of June 30, 2021; remaining actions planned through Q1 2022. Severance accrual balance $496M at June 30, 2021; total cash requirements ~$223M payable through 2023. No employee counts disclosed.
2021-06-30restructuringin_progress2022-03-31GlobalAll segmentsUSD 208 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs of $208 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Approximately half of actions taken, with remaining actions planned to be completed by the first quarter of 2022.
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 204,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 183,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 183,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-03-31restructuringin_progress2021-12-31Americas, EMEA, APAC, Engineering, OtherUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs of $26 million in Q1 2021; majority of actions taken, remainder expected to be completed by end of fiscal year. Total cost reduction program charges were $44 million including $18 million of other cost reduction charges. Remaining severance liability of $251 million at March 31, 2021.
2021-03-31restructuringin_progress2021-12-31GlobalAmericas; EMEA; APAC; Engineering; OtherUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance costs of $26 million in Q1 2021 within total cost reduction program charges of $44 million (by segment: Americas $5M, EMEA $20M, APAC $4M, Engineering $7M, Other $9M total charges). No employee counts disclosed; filing states most actions have been taken, with remaining actions expected to be completed by fiscal year end. Total cash requirements of the program estimated at approximately $24 million payable through 2022.
2021-03-31restructuringin_progress2021-12-31GlobalVariousUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs of $26 million for Q1 2021. Majority of actions taken, remaining anticipated to be completed by end of fiscal year.
2021-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-01-01APACAPACMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Deconsolidation of a joint venture with operations in APAC effective January 1, 2021. Contributed to decrease in employee count.
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD -8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progress3,1002021-12-31GlobalAll reportable segmentsUSD 298 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2020 activity under cost reduction program initiated in 2019 tied to merger synergies; approximately 3,100 positions eliminated in 2020. 2020 severance charges by segment: Americas $35M, EMEA $131M, APAC $7M, Engineering $38M, Other $87M. Majority of actions taken as of December 31, 2020, with remaining actions anticipated to be completed within the next 12 months (completion date estimated from that statement).
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-03ChinaAPACbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Merger-related divestiture of select Linde China assets completed in March 2020 for a $98 million sale price; headcount impact not disclosed. MD&A attributes part of the 5,679 year-over-year headcount decline to divestitures.
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020ScandinaviaEMEAMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Divestiture of a non-core business in Scandinavia completed in 2020, generating proceeds of approximately $130 million; headcount impact not disclosed. MD&A attributes part of the 5,679 year-over-year headcount decline to divestitures.
2020-12-31restructuringin_progress3,10020192021-12-31WorldwideAmericas, EMEA, APAC, Engineering and Other (charges allocated across all reportable segments)USD 298 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2020 activity only: severance costs of $298M for eliminating approximately 3,100 positions. Total FY2020 cost reduction program and other charges were $506M (including $391M cost-reduction program charges and $115M merger-related/other charges). Program initiated in 2019 to achieve merger synergies; majority of actions taken by year-end with remaining actions expected within 12 months. Prior-year activity (approximately 2,400 positions in 2019) excluded.
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-032020-03ChinaIndustrial gases (APAC) — merger-related divestiture of selected Linde China assetsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of select assets of Linde China completed March 2020 for a sale price of $98 million; headcount impact not disclosed.
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20202020Scandinavia (Europe/EMEA)Non-core businessMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divestiture of a non-core business in Scandinavia with proceeds of approximately $130 million; reduced EMEA segment sales by 1%. Headcount impact not disclosed.
2020-12-31otherannounced2021-01-012021-01-01TaiwanIndustrial gases (APAC) — joint venture deconsolidationsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Effective January 1, 2021, a Taiwan joint venture was deconsolidated due to expiration of contractual rights; the JV contributed approximately $600 million of 2020 sales. Ownership percentage unchanged; headcount impact not disclosed.
2020-12-31restructuringin_progress3,1002019-01-012021-12-31WorldwideAll segmentsUSD 298 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs of $298 million recorded for elimination of approximately 3,100 positions in 2020. Remaining actions anticipated to be completed within the next 12 months.
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 506,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 35,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 59,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 72,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 131,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 152,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 155,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 38,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 28,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 66,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 70,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 87,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 18,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 105,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 197,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 298,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-12-31restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 391,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 115,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 298,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 93,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progress2021-12-31USD 48 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q3 2020 total charges of $48M include $31M severance and $9M merger-related costs; severance actions substantially complete as of quarter-end, remainder expected in 2021.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progress2021-12-31USD 428 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Nine-month 2020 charges of $428M include $281M severance, $49M other cost reduction charges, and $98M merger-related and other charges; severance actions substantially complete, remainder in 2021. Estimated total cash requirements of approximately $338M to be paid through 2022.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progress2021Americas; EMEA; APAC; Engineering; OtherCompany-wide cost reduction and synergy programsUSD 281 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance costs of $281M for nine months ended 2020-09-30 ($31M in Q3); actions substantially complete at quarter end, remainder expected during 2021. No employee counts disclosed. Total cash requirements of the program estimated at ~$338M, payable through 2022.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progress2022-12-31GlobalCorporate and All SegmentsUSD 338 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Total cash requirements estimated at $338 million, expected to be paid through 2022. Includes severance and other cost reduction charges.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 48,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 17,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 26,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD -1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 14,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD -2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 31,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 39,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-09-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progress2021-12-31AmericasAmericasUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs for the quarter; six-month Americas severance charge was $31 million
2020-06-30restructuringin_progress2021-12-31EMEAEMEAUSD 112 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs for the quarter; six-month EMEA severance charge was $138 million
2020-06-30restructuringin_progress2021-12-31APACAPACUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs for the quarter; six-month APAC severance charge was $3 million
2020-06-30restructuringin_progress2021-12-31EngineeringUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs for the quarter; six-month Engineering severance charge was $21 million
2020-06-30restructuringin_progress2021-12-31OtherUSD 47 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs for the quarter; six-month Other severance charge was $57 million
2020-06-30restructuringin_progress2021-12-31Global (charges concentrated in EMEA and Americas)Multiple — severance, synergy/merger-related actionsUSD 380 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six-month 2020 charges of $380M comprise $291M cost reduction program charges (of which $250M severance) and $89M merger-related/other charges; after-tax $282M. Severance actions substantially complete at June 30, 2020, remainder through end of 2021. No employee counts disclosed. Charges by geography (6M): EMEA $142M, Americas $60M, Engineering $36M, Other $134M, APAC $8M. Estimated total cash requirements ~$296M payable through 2022; accrued balance $382M at June 30, 2020.
2020-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-032020-03ChinaIndustrial gases (select assets of Linde China)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of select assets of Linde China completed March 2020 for a sale price of $98 million; associated headcount not disclosed.
2020-06-30restructuringin_progress2022-12-31GlobalVariousUSD 296 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Total cash requirements estimated at $296 million, expected to be paid through 2022. Includes severance costs of $250 million and other cost reduction charges of $41 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 249,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 25,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 33,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 39,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 112,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 116,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 113,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD -5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD -4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 14,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 47,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 49,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 31,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 80,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 192,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 213,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 89,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progress6002021-12-31Primarily EMEA and Engineering segmentsUSD 58 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance for elimination of approximately 600 positions, of which about 450 had already terminated employment by quarter-end; majority of actions expected to be completed by 2021. Total cost reduction program related charges were $78 million (severance $58 million plus other charges $20 million); merger-related and other charges of $53 million were separate.
2020-03-31restructuringin_progress6002021-12-31Primarily EMEA; also Engineering segment (global)EMEA and Engineering segmentsUSD 58 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance for eliminating approximately 600 positions; approximately 450 had terminated by March 31, 2020. Filer states majority of actions anticipated complete by 2021; completion date inferred from that statement. Filer does not disclose per-segment headcount counts (only severance cost by segment), so a single consolidated record is emitted. Total cost reduction program charges for the quarter were $78M, of which $58M was severance.
2020-03-31divestiture_reductioncompletedChinaIndustrial gases (select assets)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of select assets of Linde China completed in March 2020 for $98 million; no headcount associated with the divestiture is disclosed.
2020-03-31restructuringin_progress6002021-12-31GlobalEMEA and Engineering segmentsUSD 58 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Elimination of approximately 600 positions, largely in EMEA and Engineering segments. Approximately 450 have terminated employment. Majority of actions anticipated to be completed by 2021.
2020-03-31restructuringin_progress600USD 131,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr		Expected positions to be eliminated
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 26,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 26,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 14,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 14,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 41,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 54,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 58,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 78,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 53,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progress2,4002020-12-31Primarily EMEA, APAC, and AmericasUSD 204 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cost reduction program eliminating approximately 2,400 positions; about 1,500 had terminated employment by December 31, 2019, with the majority of actions expected complete within the following 12 months. Severance charges by segment: EMEA $105M, APAC $40M, Americas $36M, Other $22M, Engineering $1M. Total cost reduction program related charges were $304M, including $100M of other charges (location consolidations, business rationalization projects, software and process harmonization). Employee count disclosed only at consolidated level.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-07-16North America and select South America activities (including Chile)Americasdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Completed March 1, 2019. Majority of Linde AG's Americas industrial gases business sold to Messer Group/CVC Capital Partners consortium for $2.9 billion cash plus $0.5 billion of incremental plant sales proceeds, to satisfy US regulatory approval of the merger. Employee headcount affected not disclosed; business accounted for as discontinued operations.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedSouth KoreaAPACdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Completed April 30, 2019. Select Linde Korea assets sold to IMM Private Equity for $1.2 billion to satisfy Korea Fair Trade Commission requirements. Headcount affected not disclosed; accounted for as discontinued operations.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedIndiaAPACother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Completed July 12, 2019. Select assets of Praxair's Indian industrial gases business sold for $218 million, generating a $164 million pre-tax gain recorded in net gain on sale of businesses. Did not qualify as discontinued operations. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedIndiaAPACdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Completed December 16, 2019. Select assets of Linde India sold for $193 million. Headcount affected not disclosed; accounted for as discontinued operations.
2019-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedPrimarily AmericasAmericasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Non-merger related acquisitions of $225 million during 2019, largely in the Americas; individually and in aggregate not material. Headcount added not disclosed; acquisitions partially offset workforce reductions in the net 934-employee year-over-year decline.
2019-12-31restructuringin_progress2,400EMEA, APAC, and the AmericasUSD 204 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 1,500 of the 2,400 positions had terminated at 2019-12-31; majority of actions anticipated complete within the following 12 months. Total 2019 cost reduction and other charges were $567M, of which $304M related to cost reduction programs.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-03-01Americas (North and South America)Industrial gasesdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the majority of Linde AG's Americas industrial gases business to a Messer/CVC consortium for $2.9B cash plus $0.5B of incremental plant sales; headcount impact not disclosed.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-04-30South KoreaIndustrial gasesdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of select Linde Korea assets to IMM Private Equity to satisfy Korea Fair Trade Commission requirements; sale price $1.2B; headcount impact not disclosed.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-07-12IndiaIndustrial gasesdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of select legacy Praxair Indian assets for $218M, producing a $164M gain; headcount impact not disclosed.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-12-16IndiaIndustrial gasesdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of select legacy Linde India assets for $193M; headcount impact not disclosed.
2019-12-31restructuringin_progress2,4002020-12-31GlobalVariousUSD 204 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs of $204 million for elimination of approximately 2,400 positions, largely in EMEA, APAC, and Americas. Majority anticipated to be completed within next 12 months.
2019-12-31restructuringin_progress2,400USD 567,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr		Expected positions to be eliminated
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 36,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 56,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 34,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 90,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 105,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 16,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 121,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 142,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 40,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 50,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 72,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 122,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD -9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 22,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 42,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 64,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 145,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 209,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 204,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Cost Reduction Program [Member]USD 100,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressCost Reduction Program [Member]USD 304,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 263,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 204,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 100,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30reduction_in_forcein_progress1,3002019-12-31APAC and Americas (primarily)USD 77 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs of $77 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 for elimination of approximately 1,300 positions, largely in APAC and the Americas; approximately 1,100 employees have terminated employment. Majority of actions anticipated to be completed in 2019.
2019-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted56,0002018-10-312018-10-31MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 56,000 employees added through the Praxair–Linde AG merger completed October 31, 2018.
2019-09-30divestiture_reductioncompletedAmericas, South Korea, IndiaMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Headcount decreases from merger-related divestitures (Linde AG Americas business sold March 1, 2019; Linde Korea sold April 30, 2019; select Praxair India assets sold July 12, 2019); no employee counts disclosed.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOtherUSD 146 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Nine-month cost reduction and other charges of $146 million in Other segment, including transaction-related charges; includes a $73 million asset impairment related to an APAC joint venture from an unfavorable arbitration ruling.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progress1,3002019-12-31Largely APAC and the AmericasUSD 77 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance for elimination of approximately 1,300 positions; approximately 1,100 had terminated employment by 2019-09-30. Charge of $77M is nine-month 2019 severance ($26M in Q3). Majority of actions anticipated to complete in 2019. Filer presents a consolidated total, not split by geography.
2019-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-07-12IndiaIndustrial gases (Praxair merger-related divestiture)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of select Praxair Indian industrial gases assets completed 2019-07-12 for $218 million; no headcount disclosed.
2019-09-30divestiture_reductionannouncedAsiaIndustrial gases (Praxair and Linde AG merger-related divestitures)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Certain divestitures of Praxair and Linde AG businesses in Asia expected to be sold later in 2019 and 2020; no headcount or timing disclosed.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progress1,3002019-12-31APAC and AmericasUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Elimination of approximately 1,300 positions, largely in APAC and Americas. Approximately 1,100 have terminated employment. Majority anticipated to be completed in 2019.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progress1,300USD 125,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr		Expected positions to be eliminated
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 73,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 88,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD -11,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD -11,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 19,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 26,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 92,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progress1,1002019-12-31Americas and APAC primarilyUSD 51 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs of $51 million YTD ($42 million in Q2) for elimination of approximately 1,100 positions, largely in Americas and APAC; approximately 700 employees had terminated employment as of June 30, 2019; majority of actions anticipated to be completed in 2019.
2019-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted56,0002018-10-312018-10-31MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 56,000 employees added via the Praxair–Linde AG merger completed October 31, 2018; headcount rose from 26,658 at June 30, 2018 to 80,254 at June 30, 2019.
2019-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2,5002018-12-032018-12-03EuropeIndustrial gases (Praxair European business)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 2,500 employees removed via divestiture of Praxair's European industrial gases business, completed December 3, 2018.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progress1,1002019-12-31Largely Americas and APACMultiple segments (severance charges recorded across Americas, EMEA, APAC, Engineering and Other)USD 51 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance costs of $51M for the six months ended June 30, 2019 ($42M in Q2) for elimination of approximately 1,100 positions, of which approximately 700 had terminated by June 30, 2019; majority of actions expected to complete in 2019. Total cost reduction programs and other charges were $230M YTD, including $121M transaction-related charges.
2019-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted56,0002018-10-31GlobalAll segmentsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximate headcount added by the Praxair/Linde AG business combination completed October 31, 2018, disclosed as the driver of the year-over-year employee count change.
2019-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2,5002018-12-03EuropeIndustrial gases (Praxair European business)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximate headcount decrease from the divestiture of Praxair's European industrial gases business (completed December 3, 2018), disclosed as an offset to merger-related headcount growth.
2019-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-03-01Americas (North and South America)Industrial gases (Linde AG Americas business)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale to Messer Group/CVC consortium completed March 1, 2019 for approximately $2.9 billion net cash consideration plus ~$0.5 billion of incremental plant sales; headcount not disclosed.
2019-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-04-30South KoreaIndustrial gases (bulk and on-site business)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of selected Linde Korea assets to IMM Private Equity completed April 30, 2019 to satisfy Korea Fair Trade Commission requirements; sale price $1.2 billion subject to adjustments; headcount not disclosed.
2019-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-07-12IndiaIndustrial gases (selected Linde India assets)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter divestiture completed July 12, 2019 per Competition Commission of India requirements; sale price $218 million subject to customary adjustments; headcount not disclosed.
2019-06-30otherin_progressUnited StatesCorporate / defined benefit pension planUSD 17 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2019 defined benefit pension plan freeze: curtailment gain of $7 million and $17 million charge for termination benefits; affected employee count not disclosed.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progress1,1002019-12-31Americas and APACUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Elimination of approximately 1,100 positions, largely in Americas and APAC, of which approximately 700 have terminated employment. Majority of actions anticipated to be completed in 2019.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progress1,100USD 141,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr		Expected positions to be eliminated
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Americas Segment [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / EMEA Segment [Member]USD 16,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / APAC Segment [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Engineering Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Employee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Transaction Related Charges [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 51,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 77,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 42,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 34,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressTransaction Related Charges [Member]USD 65,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted56,0002018-10-312018-10-31GlobalAll segmentsMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 56,000 employees added via the Praxair–Linde AG merger completed October 31, 2018.
2019-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2,5002018-12-032018-12-03EuropeIndustrial gases (Praxair European business)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 2,500 employees removed via divestiture of Praxair's European industrial gases business, completed December 3, 2018.
2019-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Synergy-related charges of $33 million pre-tax ($28 million after-tax) for the quarter, primarily severance actions.
2019-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-03-012019-03-01AmericasLinde AG Americas industrial gases businessrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of majority of Linde AG's Americas business to Messer/CVC consortium completed March 1, 2019; no headcount figure disclosed.
2019-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-04-302019-04-30South KoreaLinde Korea bulk and on-site businessUSD 1,200 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of selected Linde Korea assets to IMM Private Equity completed April 30, 2019 for $1.2 billion, subject to customary adjustments; no headcount figure disclosed.
2019-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted56,000WorldwideCompany-wideMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximate headcount added by the Praxair/Linde AG merger completed 2018-10-31; event predates the quarter but is disclosed in this filing's headcount bridge.
2019-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2,500EuropeIndustrial gasesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximate decrease from divestiture of Praxair's European industrial gases business, completed 2018-12-03; event predates the quarter but is disclosed in this filing's headcount bridge.
2019-03-31divestiture_reductioncompletedAmericasIndustrial gasesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the majority of Linde AG's Americas industrial gases business to a Messer/CVC consortium completed 2019-03-01 for approximately $2.9 billion net cash; no employee count disclosed.
2019-03-31restructuringin_progressWorldwideCompany-wideUSD 33 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Synergy-related charges of $33 million ($28 million after-tax) in Q1 2019, primarily for severance actions; no headcount affected disclosed.
2019-03-31divestiture_reductionannounced2019-12-31China and IndiaIndustrial gasesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Remaining merger-related divestitures of Praxair and Linde AG businesses in Asia expected to be sold during 2019; no employee count disclosed.
2019-03-31divestiture_reductioncompletedSouth KoreaIndustrial gasessubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of selected Linde Korea assets to IMM Private Equity completed 2019-04-30 for $1.2 billion, subject to customary adjustments; no employee count disclosed.
2019-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted56,0002018-10-312018-10-31GlobalAll SegmentsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount increase related to the merger of Praxair and Linde AG.
2019-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2,5002018-12-032018-12-03EuropeEMEAMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount decrease from divestiture of Praxair's European industrial gases business.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted56,0002017-06-012018-10-31Worldwide (Linde AG operations)Linde AG segmentMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Headcount increase of approximately 56,000 from the all-stock merger of Praxair, Inc. and Linde AG completed October 31, 2018; figure disclosed as approximate. Business combination agreement dated June 1, 2017.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2,5002018-07-052018-12-03Europe (majority of Praxair's European industrial gases business)Europe segmentUSD 3,294 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale to Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation for €5,000 million cash consideration completed December 3, 2018; headcount decrease of approximately 2,500 per MD&A. Associated value is the pre-tax net gain on sale of $3,294 million recognized in the consolidated statements of income — not a severance charge.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pre-tax restructuring charges of $21 million ($18 million after-tax) recorded in 2018 within transaction costs and other charges; no affected-employee count, geography, or program timeline disclosed.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-07-162019-03-01Americas (majority of Linde AG North America industrial gases business; certain South America activities)Linde AGUSD 2,970 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale to a Messer Group / CVC Capital Partners consortium for $2.97 billion cash consideration (after purchase price adjustments) completed March 1, 2019, after fiscal year-end but before the March 18, 2019 filing; incremental Americas plant sales under other agreements generated $531 million of proceeds. Value shown is cash consideration received, not a charge. No affected-employee count disclosed; FTC hold separate order restrictions lifted concurrently.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2018-10-222019Asia (China, India, South Korea)Asia segment (Praxair businesses) and Linde AG Asia businessesdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Various Praxair and Linde AG divestitures in China, India and South Korea required to satisfy merger regulatory conditions, expected to be completed during 2019; classified as assets held for sale effective October 22, 2018 (date of final regulatory approvals). 2018 sales of these businesses were approximately $160 million. Praxair's Chilean business ($21 million proceeds) to be sold as part of the Americas SPA. No affected-employee count disclosed.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted56,0002017-06-012018-10-31GlobalLinde AG (all functions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximate headcount added via the Praxair/Linde AG business combination completed October 31, 2018; figure is stated as approximate in the employee-count discussion.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2,5002018-07-052018-12-03EuropeEurope segment — industrial gasesMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximate headcount removed with the sale of the majority of Praxair's European industrial gases business (antitrust remedy for the merger).
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressNot disclosedNot disclosedUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2018 restructuring charges of $21 million ($18 million after-tax) recorded within transaction costs and other charges; no employee count, geography, or completion timeline disclosed.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-07-162019-03-01Americas (North and South America)Linde AG industrial gases businesssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the majority of Linde AG's Americas business to Messer/CVC for $2.97 billion completed March 1, 2019 (after fiscal year-end, before filing date); associated headcount not disclosed.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2018-10-312019-12-31Asia (China, India, South Korea)Industrial gasesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Antitrust-required divestitures of certain Praxair and Linde AG businesses in Asia expected to be sold during 2019; headcount not disclosed.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted56,0002018-10-312018-10-31GlobalAll SegmentsItem 1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Increase of approximately 56,000 employees related to the merger with Linde AG completed on October 31, 2018.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2,5002018-12-032018-12-03EuropeIndustrial GasesItem 1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Decrease of approximately 2,500 employees from the divestiture of Praxair's European industrial gases business completed on December 3, 2018.
2018-12-31restructuringcompleted7302016-09-302016-12-31GlobalAll SegmentsUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs of $40 million for the elimination of 730 positions related to a cost reduction program initiated in 2016. Actions completed.
2018-09-30divestiture_reductionannounced2,5002018-07-05Europe (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)Industrial gases businessesother
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Praxair agreed to sell majority of its European businesses to Taiyo Nippon Sanso for EUR 5.0 billion; the businesses to be sold employ approximately 2,500 people. Count is approximate and relates to divested businesses, not the registrant's own workforce.
2018-09-30divestiture_reductionannounced2,5002018-07-05Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United KingdomIndustrial gases businesses (Praxair Europe)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 2,500 employees of the businesses being sold to Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation; entered into as part of European Commission merger-control commitments for the Business Combination. Purchase price EUR 5.0 billion in cash.
2018-09-30divestiture_reductionannounced2018-07-162019-01-29North America and certain South America activitiesIndustrial gases businesses (The Linde Group)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale to a Messer Group / CVC Capital Partners consortium; employee count not disclosed. Agreement amended 2018-09-22 and 2018-10-19 to expand perimeter. Divestitures required to be completed by 2019-01-29 under the 2018-10-01 FTC agreement.