



The Linde Group
Annual report
Linde AGThe Linde 2006 Annual Report represents a continuation of last years concept, covering the financial year in two separate publications. Entitled Facts & Figures, the financial report presents pure information in a well-organized, objective manner. The other part of the report, entitled Linde Annual, offers background information on developments over the past business year and is strongly influenced by the merger with BOC to form The Linde Group. The visual language is characterized by the theme growing together, interpreting this theme in a continually novel manner for the various locations across the globe.