Confluent Inc. held a special meeting of stockholders on February 12, 2026. At the meeting, stockholders approved the adoption of the merger agreement under which Confluent will become a wholly owned subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation. An advisory vote on certain compensation matters related to the merger was also approved. A third proposal regarding the potential adjournment of the meeting was not presented, as it was rendered moot by the approval of the merger agreement. The merger is expected to be completed by the middle of 2026, subject to remaining conditions.

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