Equity Award Agreement Plan [IBM 1999 Long-Term Performance Plan (the “Plan”)] Award Type [Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Cash- Settled Restricted Stock Units, SARs]Equity Award Agreement • July 28th, 2009 • International Business Machines Corp • Computer & office equipment • New York
Purpose The purpose of this Award is to retain selected employees and executives. You recognize that this Award represents a potentially significant benefit to you and is awarded for the purpose stated here.
