How many acquisitions has IBM made so far?

IBM has completed 222 acquisitions so far, with an average acquisition amount of $1.23B.

Which countries does IBM usually acquire in?

IBM has made acquisitions in 22 countries with the most activity in United States and Canada.

In which year did IBM make the most acquisitions?

IBM was most active in 2015, with 17 acquisitions completed in that year.

List of 222 Acquisitions by IBM (Nov 2026)

Q: Which is IBM's latest acquisition?

IBM's most recent acquisition is Logiq Consulting, a Provider of NCSC-assured cyber security services and secure managed services, acquired in September 2026.

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IBM has made a total of 222 acquisitions. These 222 acquisitions span 81 sectors, such as IT Services, IT Operations, and Cybersecurity, across 22 countries, primarily in United States, Canada, and Australia. Peak activity occurred in 2015 with 17 acquisitions, 2010 with 16, and 2006 with 15. The average number of acquisitions per year from 2020 to 2025 is 8, and the company has completed 3 acquisitions so far this year. Its most recent acquisition is Logiq Consulting, a Bristol-based firm founded in 2018 that provides NCSC-assured cyber security and secure managed services, completed in September 2026.

Here's the year on year acquisition history of IBM:

Number of Total Acquisitions

Year	# Acquisitions
2026	3
2025	5
2024	6
2023	10
2022	8
2021	11
2020	6
2018	3
2017	4
2016	14
2015	17
2014	5
2013	10
2012	9
2011	9
2010	16
2009	8
2008	7
2007	10
2006	15
2005	13
2004	9
2003	6
2002	6
2001	2
1999	3
1998	1
1997	1
1996	2
1995	1
1984	1

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Recent acquisitions by IBM

IBM's most recent acquisition - Logiq Consulting is a Provider of NCSC-assured cyber security services and secure managed services, founded in 2018 and located in Bristol. IBM acquired it in September 2026 for a price of $*****.

Here is the list of all acquisitions by IBM sorted by the latest acquisition date:

Acquired on	Acquired Company	Acquisition Price	Facilitators	Stake Acquired	Acquisition Multiple
Sep 24, 2026	Logiq Consulting	beqq	gxmo	31	100
Sep 24, 2026	Logiq	qpke	mynk	26	120
Jul 23, 2026	HRL Laboratories	cpeq	bayp	38	925
Dec 08, 2025	Confluent	owjg	nzsq	31	995
Oct 15, 2025	Cognitus	rquw	zkvp	67	651