UPDATE 3-Air Liquide eyes investor returns and margin gains, but retains scope for major deal

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(Adds management comments on M&A in paragraphs 1-3, CEO declining to comment on Elliott in paragraph 5, details on growth targets and AI usage in paragraphs 6, 7 and 11.) * €4 billion buyback to run

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