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What happens when IBM splits?
An IBM logo As previously announced, IBM (ticker: IBM) will distribute 80.1\% of its Kyndryl shares to current IBM holders. Each IBM holder will receive one Kyndryl shares for each five IBM shares held as of the record date of Oct. 25. The distribution will be tax-free to IBM holders.
What business is IBM spinning off?
Kyndryl
IBM announced its move to spin off its managed infrastructure business in October 2020. In April this year, the technology company disclosed that Kyndryl will be the name of the new independent company that will be formed from the separation, which was approved by IBM’s board of directors in October.
What will happen to IBM stock after Kyndryl split?
Starting on November 4, 2021, Kyndryl will begin “regular way” trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “KD.” Each holder of IBM common stock will receive one share of Kyndryl common stock for every five shares of IBM common stock held on October 25, 2021, the record date for the distribution.
Why is IBM splitting?
International Business Machines (IBM) has announced it will split into two public companies. The move is an attempt to shift its focus to higher-margin businesses like cloud computing and artificial intelligence. A new company focusing on legacy IT infrastructure will be named and spun off next year.
Will IBM stock split?
Once distributed, each holder of IBM common stock will receive one share of Kyndryl common stock for every five shares of IBM common stock held on October 25, 2021, the record date for the distribution. The distribution is expected to occur after close of market on November 3, 2021.
Will IBM shareholders get NewCo shares?
IBM shareholders will hold a stake in IBM and receive shares of “NewCo,” the temporary name for the new company, in the split. However, as the remainder of IBM and the IT infrastructure company go their separate ways, it could produce benefits for both new entities and their shareholders.
Will IBM stock holders get Kyndryl stock?
Each holder of IBM common stock will receive one share of Kyndryl common stock for every five shares of IBM common stock held on October 25, 2021, the record date for the distribution. “We look forward to our partnership with Kyndryl as it moves forward as an independent company.”
What is the ex dividend date for IBM?
November 09, 2021
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) will begin trading ex-dividend on November 09, 2021. A cash dividend payment of $1.64 per share is scheduled to be paid on December 10, 2021.
What will happen to IBM stock after split?
IBM said Tuesday it will distribute 80.1 percent of Kyndryl’s outstanding shares to IBM stockholders on a pro rata basis to help carry out the separation. Stockholders will get a share of common stock in the spinoff company for every five shares of IBM common stock held as of the distribution record date of Oct.
Is IBM going to split?
International Business Machines (IBM) has announced it will split into two public companies. The move is an attempt to shift its focus to higher-margin businesses like cloud computing and artificial intelligence. A new company focusing on legacy IT infrastructure will be named and spun off next year.
When will IBM split?
IBM to split into two companies by end of 2021 As-yet unnamed “NewCo” will handle IBM’s “managed infrastructure services.” Lee Hutchinson – 10/8/2020, 8:58 AM Enlarge / A big blue Big Blue chart showing how this is going to work.
IBM’s stock split is not subject to U.S. Federal income tax. However, when you sell stock split shares or any other shares of IBM common stock owned as of a stock split record date, you must adjust your cost basis to properly reflect this split in order to determine your gain or loss.
What is the history of IBM stock splits?
International Business Machines (IBM) has 7 splits in our International Business Machines stock split history database. The first split for IBM took place on May 18, 1964. This was a 5 for 4 split, meaning for each 4 shares of IBM owned pre-split, the shareholder now owned 5 shares.