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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 16, 2018)

Filed October 16, 2018For Securities:IBM

Summary

This 8-K filing from IBM, dated October 16, 2018, announces the company's financial results for the period ending September 30, 2018. The core of the filing is the inclusion of the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) and related non-GAAP financial information (Exhibit 99.2), which management believes provides valuable insights to investors beyond standard GAAP measures. Additionally, the filing includes presentation slides from the Chief Financial Officer's third-quarter earnings presentation (Exhibit 99.3), offering further details on the company's performance and strategic outlook. Investors should note that while the company provides both GAAP and non-GAAP figures, reconciliations for the non-GAAP measures are included in the earnings release. The company also highlights its investor relations website as a resource for ongoing financial and operational information, indicating a commitment to transparency and regular communication with its shareholders regarding its performance and financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1IBM filed an 8-K on October 16, 2018, to report its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2018.
  • 2The filing includes IBM's official earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing financial performance.
  • 3Key non-GAAP financial information, deemed useful by management for investors, is provided alongside GAAP results (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures are included in the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 5Presentation slides from the CFO's third-quarter earnings presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.3.
  • 6IBM directs investors to its website for continuous updates and detailed financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report IBM's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. It includes the official earnings release and related financial information.

IBM includes non-GAAP financial information because management believes it offers investors a more insightful view of the company's performance and financial condition, complementing the standard GAAP reporting. Reconciliations are provided to bridge the gap between GAAP and non-GAAP figures.

More detailed information can be found in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing, specifically the Earnings Release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Earnings Presentation (Exhibit 99.3). IBM also encourages investors to visit its investor relations website (www.ibm.com/investor/) for ongoing updates and information.