The firm owned 168,269 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 69,351 shares during the period. Nuveen LLC acquired a new position in shares of Linde in the first quarter valued at approximately $2,097,793,000. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in shares of Linde by 18.6% in the first quarter. Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt acquired a new position in shares of Linde in the first quarter valued at approximately $233,405,000. Linde Dividend AnnouncementThe firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 18th.