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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 19, 2021)

Filed March 19, 2021For Securities:IBM

Summary

IBM has filed an 8-K report on March 19, 2021, to inform its shareholders about an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from TRC Capital Investment Corporation. TRC is attempting to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of IBM's common stock, representing approximately 0.11% of the outstanding shares, at $122.00 per share. IBM's management strongly advises shareholders against tendering their shares. The offer price of $122.00 is approximately 4.4% lower than IBM's closing stock price of $127.61 on March 12, 2021. The company emphasizes that mini-tender offers often operate below market prices and lack the investor protections of larger tender offers, urging stockholders to consult current market data and financial advisors before making any decisions. IBM has no affiliation with TRC or its offer.

Key Highlights

  • 1IBM disclosed an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from TRC Capital Investment Corporation.
  • 2TRC's offer is to purchase up to 1,000,000 IBM shares at $122.00 per share.
  • 3The offer price is approximately 4.4% below IBM's recent market closing price ($127.61 as of March 12, 2021).
  • 4IBM does not endorse the offer and strongly recommends shareholders DO NOT tender their shares.
  • 5The company warns that mini-tender offers generally provide fewer investor protections than larger tender offers.
  • 6IBM has no affiliation with TRC, its offer, or the offer documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

A mini-tender offer is a type of tender offer where the bidder seeks to acquire less than 5% of a company's outstanding shares. This allows the bidder to avoid many of the disclosure and procedural requirements mandated by the SEC for larger tender offers, potentially offering less protection to investors.

IBM is advising shareholders not to accept the offer because the offer price of $122.00 per share is below the current market price of IBM's stock. The company also points out that mini-tender offers generally do not provide the same level of investor protection as larger tender offers.

TRC's offer to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares represents approximately 0.11% of IBM's outstanding common stock, based on the 893,594,090 shares outstanding as of February 10, 2021.

IBM strongly recommends that you do not tender your shares. It is advisable to check the current market price of IBM's stock, review the specific conditions of TRC's offer, consult with your broker or a financial advisor, and exercise caution before making any decision.