IBM Director Thomas Buberl Acquires Promised Fee Shares via Board Deferral Plan
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
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Filing Summary
=== SEC FORM 4 INSIDER FILING ===
Company: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM)
Insider: Thomas Buberl (Director)
Action: Acquisition (Promised Fee Shares)
Shares: 444
Price: $219.93
Total Val: $97,648.92
Owned Post:15,256
Significance: Low (Routine Director Fee Deferral)
Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On October 1, 2026, IBM Director Thomas Buberl reported the acquisition of 444 Promised Fee Shares on September 30, 2026, at an effective price of $219.93 per share, amounting to an aggregate value of approximately $97,648.92.
Transaction Analysis
- Nature of Transaction: This transaction represents an award/acquisition (Code A) resulting from the deferral of director fees into Promised Fee Shares pursuant to the IBM Board of Directors Deferred Compensation and Equity Award Plan.
- Settlement & Terms: Under the terms of the plan, distribution of these Promised Fee Shares is deferred until retirement and will be paid out in common stock or cash.
- Post-Transaction Holdings: Following the transaction, Buberl directly holds 15,256 Promised Fee Shares.
Market & Governance Impact
This is a standard director compensation deferral transaction rather than a discretionary open-market purchase or sale. As such, the transaction carries low informational significance regarding future stock performance.
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