IBM Finalizes $3.25 Billion Multi-Tranche Senior Notes Offering

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IBM has finalized the terms for its $3.25 billion multi-tranche senior notes offering, providing substantial capital for general corporate purposes.

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• Finalizes $3.25 Billion Debt Offering

  International Business Machines Corporation has finalized the terms for a $3.25 billion offering of multi-tranche senior notes, following the preliminary announcement on January 29, 2026.

• Multi-Tranche Structure

  The offering consists of five tranches with maturities in 2029, 2031, 2033, 2036, and 2056, bearing interest rates from 4.000% to 5.800%.

• Proceeds for General Corporate Purposes

  Net proceeds, estimated at approximately $3.233 billion, will be used for general corporate purposes, including in conjunction with a separate Euro Notes offering.

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This 424B5 filing formalizes the terms of the previously announced $3.25 billion multi-tranche senior notes offering. The capital raise provides significant financial flexibility for general corporate purposes, following the strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results reported on January 28, 2026. The offering, comprising five tranches with maturities ranging from 2029 to 2056 and interest rates from 4.000% to 5.800%, is a substantial financing event for IBM, enhancing its balance sheet for strategic initiatives.