Transaction Costs and Other Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule Of Cost Reduction By Segment

In the third quarter of 2016, Linde recorded pre-tax charges totaling $96 million ($63 million after-tax and noncontrolling interests of $0.22 per diluted share). Following is a summary of the pre-tax charge by reportable segment:

(millions of dollars)	Severance costs		Other Charges		Total
North America	$	14	$	29	$	43
Europe	12		3		15
South America	5		7		12
Asia	6		13		19
Surface Technologies	3		4		7
Total	$	40	$	56	$	96