Linde and Praxair terminate merger talks over governance

Refrigerant suppliers Linde and Praxair terminated their preliminary merger talks; the strategic rationale was confirmed but the parties could not agree on governance details.

“USA/GERMANY: Refrigerant suppliers Linde and Praxair have terminated merger talks, the companies have announced.”

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