Thread regarding IBM layoffs

IBM releases longer-term outlook

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3337659-ibm-releases-longer-term-outlook

(Link to full report: https://seekingalpha.com/filing/3927792)

Mar. 8, 2018 11:33 AM ET | By: Brandy Betz, SA News Editor

IBM’s (NYSE:IBM) investor briefing includes a longer-term model with an unspecified time frame.

The model is compared to results from the last three years.

Revenue expected up in the low single-digits, EPS up in the high single-digits, and pre-tax income in the mid single-digits.

FCF realization expected over 90% compared to the past 104%. Capital expense seen at a steady rate compared to the $11B and acquisition spend strategically aligned with the $10B in the past years.

Dividends expected to increase annually from the $16B and share repurchases to reduce the share count by about 2% annually.

IBM shares are down 1.2% to $156.46.

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Nice exec talk double talk in the announcement!!

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from p. 12 of the report --

"Streamlined management system

Improve speed and responsiveness to clients

35% reduction in layers"

I'll believe when I believe it. . .

"Scaling agile and new ways of working

Strengthen capacity for rapid innovation

~50% of employees are new in last 5 years"

?!?!

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