Form 4: IBM CFO Gifts Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

IBM's Senior VP and CFO, James J. Kavanaugh, reported a gift of 6,700 shares of common stock.

Summary

• James J. Kavanaugh, Senior VP and CFO of International Business Machines Corp (IBM), reported a transaction.
• On November 5, 2025, Kavanaugh disposed of 6,700 shares of IBM Common Stock through a gift (Transaction Code 'G').
• The shares were disposed of at a price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a gift.
• Following this transaction, Kavanaugh directly beneficially owns 144,447.039 shares of IBM Common Stock.
• The transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction, or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: A routine insider transaction reporting a gift of shares, which is neutral for company sentiment as it reflects a personal financial decision rather than a change in company fundamentals or outlook.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Corporate Governance

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: A minor reduction in direct insider ownership, but as a gift, it does not signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.

Key Dates

Recommendation

This Form 4 reports a routine insider transaction (a gift of shares) and does not provide new information that would alter the fundamental investment thesis for IBM. Therefore, a 'hold' recommendation is maintained, pending further financial or strategic updates.

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