IBM Secures $10 Billion in Extended Credit Facilities Through 2030

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

IBM has amended two significant credit agreements, enhancing its liquidity position:

• Modified the $2.5 billion Three-Year Credit Agreement, extending its maturity to June 20, 2028 through Amendment No. 2
• Amended the $7.5 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement, extending its maturity to June 22, 2030 through Amendment No. 2

Both credit facilities involve major financial institutions with JPMorgan Chase Bank as Administrative Agent, and BNP Paribas, Citibank N.A., and Royal Bank of Canada as Syndication Agents. The amendments maintain IBM's strong liquidity profile with a combined $10 billion in credit facilities, demonstrating continued support from banking partners and financial flexibility for future operations.

Positive

• IBM secured a significant $10 billion in total credit facilities through two agreements: a $2.5B three-year and a $7.5B five-year credit facility
• Successfully extended the maturity of the $2.5B three-year credit agreement to June 2028, providing longer-term liquidity security
• Extended the maturity of the larger $7.5B five-year credit agreement to June 2030, strengthening long-term financial flexibility

Negative

• None.

Insights

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IBM strengthens liquidity position by extending $10 billion in credit facilities, enhancing financial flexibility through 2028 and 2030.

IBM has successfully extended two significant credit facilities totaling $10 billion, bolstering its long-term financial flexibility. The company amended its $2.5 billion Three-Year Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date to June 20, 2028 (from the original 2021 agreement), and modified its larger $7.5 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement to extend maturity to June 22, 2030.

These revolving credit facilities serve as important liquidity backstops, providing IBM with financial cushioning and operational flexibility. By extending these credit lines, IBM has effectively secured access to substantial capital without immediately drawing down funds, which helps optimize its capital structure while maintaining financial optionality.

The amendments demonstrate IBM's continued strong banking relationships, particularly with lead arrangers JPMorgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Citibank, and Royal Bank of Canada. The extended maturities suggest confidence from banking partners in IBM's long-term financial health while providing IBM enhanced certainty around its liquidity profile for the next 3-5 years.

This proactive management of debt facilities allows IBM to maintain financial agility for potential strategic initiatives, including investments in growth areas like AI and hybrid cloud, while providing a safety net against any unforeseen market disruptions.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01

3 items

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business

The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial

The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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What credit facilities did IBM amend in June 2025?

IBM amended two credit facilities: (1) A $2.5 billion Three-Year Credit Agreement, extending its maturity to June 20, 2028, and (2) A $7.5 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement, extending its maturity to June 22, 2030. Both amendments were executed on June 20, 2025.

Who are the key banks involved in IBM's 2025 credit agreements?

The key banks involved in IBM's credit agreements include JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, along with BNP Paribas, Citibank N.A., and Royal Bank of Canada serving as Syndication Agents.

What is the total value of IBM's credit facilities after the June 2025 amendments?

The total value of IBM's amended credit facilities is $10 billion, consisting of a $2.5 billion Three-Year Credit Agreement and a $7.5 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement.

When do IBM's amended credit facilities mature?

Under the new amendments dated June 20, 2025, the $2.5 billion Three-Year Credit Agreement will mature on June 20, 2028, and the $7.5 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement will mature on June 22, 2030.

What was the original date of IBM's credit agreements being amended?

Both credit agreements were originally dated June 22, 2021, and had previously been amended once before through Amendment No. 1 dated June 30, 2022, before these latest Amendment No. 2 modifications in June 2025.

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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:  June 20, 2025

(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)
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☐	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
2.875% Notes due 2025		IBM 25A		New York Stock Exchange
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
7.00% Debentures due 2025		IBM 25		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 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. 

On June 20, 2025, International Business Machines Corporation (“IBM”) (i) entered into Amendment No. 2 (the “Three-Year Amendment”) to the existing $2.5 billion Three-Year Credit Agreement dated as of June 22, 2021 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Three-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2022, the “Existing Three-Year Credit Agreement”), among IBM, the several banks and other financial institutions from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, BNP Paribas, Citibank N.A. and Royal Bank of Canada, as Syndication Agents, and the Documentation Agents named therein and (ii) entered into Amendment No. 2 (the “Five-Year Amendment”) to the existing $7.5 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of June 22, 2021 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2022, the “Existing Five-Year Credit Agreement”), among IBM, the several banks and other financial institutions from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, BNP Paribas, Citibank N.A. and Royal Bank of Canada, as Syndication Agents, and the Documentation Agents named therein.

The Three-Year Amendment, among other things, extends the maturity of the Existing Three-Year Credit Agreement to June 20, 2028. The Five-Year Amendment, among other things, extends the maturity of the Existing Five-Year Credit Agreement to June 22, 2030. The foregoing descriptions of the Three-Year Amendment and the Five-Year Amendment do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Three-Year Amendment and the Five-Year Amendment, which are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 to this report, and are incorporated by reference herein.

Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein. 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 (d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
10.1		Amendment No. 2 dated June 20, 2025 to the Three-Year Credit Agreement dated as of June 22, 2021 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of June 30, 2022), among IBM, the several banks and other financial institutions from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, BNP Paribas, Citibank N.A. and Royal Bank of Canada, as Syndication Agents, and the Documentation Agents named therein
10.2		Amendment No. 2 dated June 20, 2025 to the Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of June 22, 2021 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of June 30, 2022), among IBM, the several banks and other financial institutions from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, BNP Paribas, Citibank N.A. and Royal Bank of Canada, as Syndication Agents, and the Documentation Agents named therein
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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:  June 20, 2025
	By:	/s/ Brien Wierzchowski
		Brien Wierzchowski
		Vice President and Treasurer

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