IBM (NYSE: IBM) CEO receives new restricted stock unit and option awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP reported that Chairman, President & CEO Arvind Krishna received equity-based compensation awards. On February 26, 2026, he acquired 22,518 restricted stock units and 90,071 employee stock options at a stated transaction price of zero under award grants.

The restricted stock units are payable in cash or IBM common stock when restrictions lapse. The restrictions lapse for 5,629 units on February 26, 2027, 5,630 units on February 26, 2028, 5,629 units on February 26, 2029, and 5,630 units on February 26, 2030. The option awards vest in four equal annual installments starting on the first exercisable date and expire on the option expiration date.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider KRISHNA ARVIND

Role Chairman, President & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Rst. Stock Unit	22,518	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Emp. Stock Option (right to buy)	90,071	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Rst. Stock Unit — 22,518 shares (Direct); Emp. Stock Option (right to buy) — 90,071 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Upon lapse of the restrictions, these units are payable in cash or the company's common stock. The restrictions lapse for 5,629 of these units on February 26, 2027, 5,630 of these units on February 26, 2028, 5,629 of these units on February 26, 2029, and 5,630 of these units on February 26, 2030. These derivative securities vest in four equal annual installments, the first vesting being on the date exercisable shown. All expire on the expiration date shown above.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KRISHNA ARVIND

(Last) (First) (Middle)

IBM CORPORATION

ONE NEW ORCHARD ROAD

(Street)

ARMONK NY 10504

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP [ IBM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman, President & CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Rst. Stock Unit	$0.00(1)	02/26/2026		A(1)		22,518		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	22,518	$0.00	22,518	D
Emp. Stock Option (right to buy)	$243.22	02/26/2026		A		90,071		02/26/2027(2)	02/25/2036(2)	Common Stock	90,071	$0.00	90,071	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Upon lapse of the restrictions, these units are payable in cash or the company's common stock. The restrictions lapse for 5,629 of these units on February 26, 2027, 5,630 of these units on February 26, 2028, 5,629 of these units on February 26, 2029, and 5,630 of these units on February 26, 2030.

2. These derivative securities vest in four equal annual installments, the first vesting being on the date exercisable shown. All expire on the expiration date shown above.

Remarks:

	L. Mallardi on behalf of A. Krishna	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did IBM (IBM) CEO Arvind Krishna report in this Form 4 filing?

Arvind Krishna reported receiving equity awards from IBM, including restricted stock units and employee stock options granted on February 26, 2026. These are compensation-related acquisitions, not open‑market stock purchases or sales, and will vest over multiple future years according to specified schedules.

How many restricted stock units were granted to IBM CEO Arvind Krishna?

Arvind Krishna was granted 22,518 restricted stock units. These units are subject to restrictions and become payable in cash or IBM common stock as the restrictions lapse on specified dates between February 26, 2027 and February 26, 2030, in four separate installments.

When do Arvind Krishna’s IBM restricted stock units vest and become payable?

The restricted stock units vest in four tranches: 5,629 units on February 26, 2027, 5,630 units on February 26, 2028, 5,629 units on February 26, 2029, and 5,630 units on February 26, 2030. Upon each lapse, they are payable in cash or IBM common stock.

What type of stock options did IBM grant to Arvind Krishna and in what amount?

IBM granted Arvind Krishna 90,071 employee stock options described as a right to buy IBM stock. These derivative securities vest in four equal annual installments, starting on the stated first exercisable date, and all expire on the option expiration date referenced in the award terms.

Are Arvind Krishna’s restricted stock units settled in IBM shares or cash?

The restricted stock units are payable either in cash or in IBM common stock once the restrictions lapse on each scheduled vesting date. The exact settlement form—cash or shares—will follow the company’s applicable plan terms at the time of each vesting event.

Does this IBM Form 4 show any stock sales or open‑market purchases by Arvind Krishna?

No, the filing only shows compensation-related acquisitions coded as grants or awards. It reports 22,518 restricted stock units and 90,071 employee stock options awarded on February 26, 2026, with no reported open‑market buys or sells of IBM common stock.