Confluent Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement with IBM

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Confluent, Inc. announced that its stockholders have approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger with International Business Machines Corporation, advancing the acquisition process.

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• Merger Agreement Approved

  Stockholders voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) with 687,954,937 votes for, significantly advancing the acquisition.

• Executive Compensation Approved

  Shareholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation payable to named executive officers in connection with the merger.

• Merger Expected by Mid-2026

  The company anticipates the merger to be completed by the middle of 2026, pending the satisfaction of remaining conditions.

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Confluent, Inc. stockholders have overwhelmingly approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). This vote is a critical milestone, removing a significant contingency for the acquisition to proceed. The approval follows previous disclosures regarding the expiration of the HSR Act waiting period and shareholder lawsuits challenging the proxy statement, indicating the merger has been a central focus for the company. With this shareholder consent, the transaction moves closer to its expected completion by mid-2026, subject to remaining conditions.