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Generating Higher Value at IBM (Historical Timeline (1911 (IBM…
Generating Higher Value at IBM
Distribution of cash to shareholders
Dividends
Regular dividends
Special dividends
Share repurchases
open market repurchase
tender offer repurchase
Dutch Auction
Targeted/negotiated repurchase
accelerated share repurchase
transferable put right
IBM's strategic plans
Generation of higher value
EPS Roadmap
2010 Roadmap
2015 EPS Roadmap
Key personalities
Sophia Johnson
An independent equity analyst at Technology Research Group
Thomas J. Watson
Founding Father of IBM
Thomas J. Watson Jr.
Watson Snr's son
Louis Grestner Jr.
Chairman & CEO of IBM
Samuel J. Palmisano
CEO & Chairman of IBM appointed in 2002
Warren Buffet
Prominent investor
Historical Timeline
1911
IBM Incorporated
1952
Watson stepped down as IBM president
1950s:
IBM introduced first electronic computer
1960s
IBM's management faced challenges
1970s
IBM revenues of $22.8 billion
1981: IBM introduced personal computer
1990
Revenue increased to $69 billion
1993: Revenue fell to $63 billion
1995:
IBM acquired Lotus Development Corporation
2002
IBM acquired Pricewaterhouse Coopers Consulting
2003
Palmisano created new value statement
2006:
IBM revealed strategic plans
2007
IBM issued long-term forecasts
2007: End
IBM involved entire leadership team in annual briefing
2009: Profitability significantly increased
2010
Company achieved its 2010 Roadmap
2012
Virginia Rometty replaced Palmisano as CEO
2013
Financial results showed IBM was making substantial progress
2014:
IBM's senior leaders reaffirmed company's plans to transform itself per share during annual investor briefings