On 7 July 2020, BaFin imposed an administrative fine amounting to 1,275,000 euros on Linde GmbH.
The sanction related to a breach of the first subparagraph of Article 17 (1) of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). Linde AG as the legal predecessor to Linde GmbH had failed to publish inside information without undue delay.
The company may lodge an appeal against the administrative fine order.