Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance:

Refer to the information under the captions “Election of Directors for a Term of One Year,” “Governance and the Board,” and “Frequently Asked Questions” in IBM’s definitive Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC and delivered to stockholders in connection with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held April 28, 2026, all of which information is incorporated herein by reference. Also refer to Item 1 of this Form 10-K under the caption “Information About Our Executive Officers (at February 24, 2026)” on page 3 for additional information on the company’s executive officers.