IBM Transfers $6 Billion Pension Obligations to Prudential

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The transaction, which closed on September 11, 2024, involves a nonparticipating single premium group annuity contract and will result in no changes to the benefits payable to approximately 32,000 pension plan participants. IBM funded the purchase using plan assets and will recognize a one-time non-cash pre-tax pension settlement charge of approximately $2.7 billion in Q3 2024.

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