When did International Business Machines Corp file this 8-K?

International Business Machines Corp (IBM) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on January 30, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0000051143-26-000006.

What does an 8-K disclose?

Form 8-K is the SEC's current-report form, used to disclose material events between periodic reports (10-K / 10-Q). Triggers include CEO/CFO departures, acquisitions, bankruptcies, earnings releases, auditor changes, changes in fiscal year, and amendments to corporate governance. Each 8-K is keyed to one or more Item numbers (1.01 through 9.01).

What is the key takeaway from this filing?

IBM elects Ramon Laguarta to its Board, effective March 1, 2026, joining the Directors and Corporate Governance Committee. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.

What Item codes does an 8-K cover?

An 8-K's Item codes (1.01 through 9.01) specify what kind of event is being disclosed — e.g. Item 1.01 for entering a material agreement, Item 5.02 for departure/election of directors and executive officers, Item 8.01 for other events. The Item codes for this 8-K appear in the filing text above.

Where can I find International Business Machines Corp's prior current reports on EDGAR?

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IBM · Current Report (Form 8-K) · Filed January 30, 2026

International Business Machines Corp — Current Report (Form 8-K)

Form

8-K

Filed

January 30, 2026

Period

Jan 27, 2026

Ticker

IBM

Accession

0000051143-26-000006

International Business Machines Corp on Boardroom Alpha View on SEC EDGAR

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IBM elects Ramon Laguarta to its Board, effective March 1, 2026, joining the Directors and Corporate Governance Committee.

About International Business Machines Corp

Market cap

$309.4B

1Y TSR

−10.1%

3Y TSR

+26.2%

Board grade

B-

Sector

Technology

CEO

Arvind Krishna

Last annual meeting: Apr 28, 2026 · View full International Business Machines Corp profile →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report: January 27, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York

1-2360

13-0871985

(State of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS employer Identification No.)


One New Orchard Road Armonk, New York									10504
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

914-499-1900

(Registrant’s telephone number)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Capital stock, par value $.20 per share

IBM

New York Stock Exchange

NYSE Texas

0.300% Notes due 2026

IBM 26B

New York Stock Exchange

1.250% Notes due 2027

IBM 27B

New York Stock Exchange

3.375% Notes due 2027

IBM 27F

New York Stock Exchange

0.300% Notes due 2028

IBM 28B

New York Stock Exchange

1.750% Notes due 2028

IBM 28A

New York Stock Exchange

1.500% Notes due 2029

IBM 29

New York Stock Exchange

0.875% Notes due 2030

IBM 30A

New York Stock Exchange

2.900% Notes due 2030

IBM 30C

New York Stock Exchange

1.750% Notes due 2031

IBM 31

New York Stock Exchange

3.625% Notes due 2031

IBM 31B

New York Stock Exchange

0.650% Notes due 2032

IBM 32A

New York Stock Exchange

3.150% Notes due 2033

IBM 33A

New York Stock Exchange

1.250% Notes due 2034

IBM 34

New York Stock Exchange

3.750% Notes due 2035

IBM 35

New York Stock Exchange

3.450% Notes due 2037

IBM 37

New York Stock Exchange

4.875% Notes due 2038

IBM 38

New York Stock Exchange

1.200% Notes due 2040

IBM 40

New York Stock Exchange

4.000% Notes due 2043

IBM 43

New York Stock Exchange

3.800% Notes due 2045

IBM 45A

New York Stock Exchange

6.22% Debentures due 2027

IBM 27

New York Stock Exchange

6.50% Debentures due 2028

IBM 28

New York Stock Exchange

5.875% Debentures due 2032

IBM 32D

New York Stock Exchange

7.00% Debentures due 2045

IBM 45

New York Stock Exchange

7.125% Debentures due 2096

IBM 96

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02(d). Election of Directors.

On January 30, 2026, IBM announced that Ramon Laguarta, current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo, Inc., has been elected to the IBM Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Laguarta will join the Directors and Corporate Governance Committee.

IBM’s compensatory and other arrangements for non-management directors are set forth in the company’s Proxy Statement, dated March 10, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

The following exhibits are being furnished as part of this report:


Exhibit No.						Description of Exhibit
99.1						Press Release, dated January 30, 2026

The following exhibit is being filed as part of this report:


Exhibit No.						Description of Exhibit
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document)

IBM’s web site (www.ibm.com) contains a significant amount of information about IBM, including financial and other information for investors (www.ibm.com/investor/). IBM encourages investors to visit its various web sites from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.


Date: January 30, 2026

	By:	/s/ Jane P. Edwards
		Jane P. Edwards
		Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Secretary

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When did International Business Machines Corp file this 8-K?: International Business Machines Corp (IBM) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on January 30, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0000051143-26-000006.
What does an 8-K disclose?: Form 8-K is the SEC's current-report form, used to disclose material events between periodic reports (10-K / 10-Q). Triggers include CEO/CFO departures, acquisitions, bankruptcies, earnings releases, auditor changes, changes in fiscal year, and amendments to corporate governance. Each 8-K is keyed to one or more Item numbers (1.01 through 9.01).
What is the key takeaway from this filing?: IBM elects Ramon Laguarta to its Board, effective March 1, 2026, joining the Directors and Corporate Governance Committee. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
What Item codes does an 8-K cover?: An 8-K's Item codes (1.01 through 9.01) specify what kind of event is being disclosed — e.g. Item 1.01 for entering a material agreement, Item 5.02 for departure/election of directors and executive officers, Item 8.01 for other events. The Item codes for this 8-K appear in the filing text above.
Where can I find International Business Machines Corp's prior current reports on EDGAR?: The SEC EDGAR browser lists every 8-K International Business Machines Corp has filed under CIK 51143, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.

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