IBM Finalizes $3.25 Billion Multi-Tranche Senior Notes Offering

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International Business Machines Corporation has finalized the terms for a $3.25 billion offering of multi-tranche senior notes, maturing between 2029 and 2056, concurrent with a separate Euro-denominated offering.

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• Pricing Finalized for $3.25 Billion Notes

  IBM priced $3.25 billion in senior notes across five tranches.

• Multi-Tranche Offering Details

  The offering includes $500M due 2029 (4.000%), $500M due 2031 (4.300%), $500M due 2033 (4.600%), $1B due 2036 (4.950%), and $750M due 2056 (5.800%).

• Concurrent Euro Offering

  This USD offering is concurrent with a previously announced €3.5 billion Euro-denominated notes offering, indicating a broad capital raise strategy.

• Investment-Grade Ratings

  The notes are expected to carry strong investment-grade ratings of A3 / A- / A- from Moody's, S&P, and Fitch, respectively.

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This FWP details the pricing and terms of IBM's $3.25 billion debt offering across five tranches with maturities ranging from 2029 to 2056. This significant capital raise, alongside a concurrent €3.5 billion Euro-denominated offering, represents a substantial financing activity for the company. While debt issuance increases liabilities, for a highly-rated company like IBM, it is a common strategy for capital structure management, refinancing existing debt, or funding general corporate purposes. The successful pricing of these notes reflects investor confidence in IBM's credit profile.