Louis Gerstner Believe Quotations

As we enter the next phase of IBM's transformation, we need a new organizational approach that will strengthen our focus on both day-to-day marketplace results and future growth opportunities, ... I believe this new structure is the best way to accomplish these goals, under the leadership of two of IBM's most experienced and capable executives.

Business conditions remain difficult as we enter the new year, although we believe that our business will strengthen as we move through the year,

Looking forward, we continue to believe that 2000 will be a good year for IBM,

Looking forward, we believe we will continue to feel the effects of the Y2K slowdown in the fourth quarter and into early next year, ... Next year has the potential to be a very good year for IBM, once we get past any lingering Y2K effects.