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11/23/2009HP Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results
Click here for PDF Version Click here for financial tables Fourth quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $0.99, up 18% from $0.84 a year earlier Fourth quarter Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.14, up 11% from $1.03 a year earlier Fourth quarter net revenue of $30.8 billion, down 8% or down 5% in constant currency from the prior year; up 12% sequentially Fiscal 2009 net revenue of $114.6 billion, down 3% or up 1% in constant currency Services margins up nearly 5 points with significant growth in ... 
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11/19/2009HP Board Declares Regular Dividend, Sets Annual Meeting and Record Dates
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2009-- The HP (NYSE:HPQ) board of directors has declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend, the first in HP’s fiscal year 2010, is payable on Jan. 6, 2010, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 16, 2009. HP has approximately 2.4 billion shares of common stock outstanding. HP also established a reco... 
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11/19/2009HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences, which will be available via live audio webcast: 2009 Credit Suisse Annual Technology Conference, on Wednesday, Dec. 2 Shane Robison, executive vice president and chief strategy and technology officer, HP, is scheduled to speak at 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT. Barc... 
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11/11/2009HP Announces Preliminary Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2009 Results; Raises Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings and Revenue Outlook
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced preliminary results for the fourth fiscal quarter 2009, with revenue of $30.8 billion, down 8% from a year earlier; down 5% when adjusted for the effects of currency and up 12% sequentially. In the fourth quarter, preliminary GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.99, compared with $0.84 in the prior-year period. Preliminary non-GAAP EPS were $1.14, compared with four... 
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11/11/2009HP to Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion
Will Create Networking Industry Powerhouse with a Proven, Edge-to-Data Center Set of Solutions and Global Reach PALO ALTO, Calif. & MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2009-- HP (NYSE: HPQ) and 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) (“3Com”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which HP will purchase 3Com, a leading provider of networking switching, routing and security solutions, at a price of $7.90 per... 
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11/04/2009HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
Nov 04, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Cathie Lesjak, ... 
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10/29/2009Snapfish by HP Partners with Walmart and Duane Reade; Becomes Nation's Largest Print-to-store Web Destination
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2009-- Snapfish by HP, the No. 1 online photo service, today announced it is partnering with Walmart, the No. 1 retailer in the United States, and Duane Reade, the “uniquely New York” drug store chain. Effective today, customers can pick up lab-quality photo prints or photo cards ordered on Snapfish.com in one hour from any of the 3,350 participating Walmart stores nationwide. ... 
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10/21/2009HP Brings Magazine Publishing to Wikia Through New MagCloud Collaboration
Users of the Consumer Publishing Platform Can Now Access Online Content Through MagCloud Print-on-Demand Service PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2009-- HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced that Wikia, the company that brings together millions of people to create and discover engaging content on every topic, will offer print-on-demand services to its communities through MagCloud, an HP cloud service that automates magazine publis... 
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09/24/2009HP Well-positioned for Growth in Expanding Global IT Market
Company provides fiscal 2010 outlook at Securities Analyst Meeting PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 24, 2009 – At its Securities Analyst Meeting today, HP addressed how it is uniquely positioned to grow and expand in the global information technology market. With its unmatched portfolio, scale, global footprint and efficient cost structure, HP is poised to gain share while extending its reach into margin-accretive markets. “We expect the IT industry to return to growth in 2010 and believe tha... 
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09/22/2009HP Introduces SkyRoom: Powerful and Affordable Videoconferencing for Businesses
Pioneering Collaboration Software Leapfrogs Freeware Offerings, Enables Instant Face-to-Face Meetings with Full Desktop Sharing PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 22, 2009-- HP (NYSE: HPQ) today established a new category in videoconferencing with the introduction of HP SkyRoom – affordable, high-definition videoconferencing software(1) that offers live, real-time collaboration for instant face-to-face meetings with no subscript... 
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09/16/2009HP Expands Networking Portfolio
Converged blade and networking technologies increase virtualization performance and network flexibility PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 16, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today expanded its networking portfolio with new HP ProCurve offerings integrated with HP BladeSystem infrastructure solutions that enable customers to increase performance, security and management of both physical and virtual environments. The new offer... 
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09/15/2009HP Unveils New Designs Across PC Portfolio
New HP Mini from World-Renowned Designer Tord Boontje Features Industry’s First 3-D PC Surface Technology PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today unveiled new PC designs that reflect its design philosophy of balancing material selection, product usability and sensory input to deliver a superior PC experience. Among the new products announced: The HP Mini 110 by Studio T... 
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09/14/2009HP Helps Enterprises Enter New Era of Efficient, Effective and Integrated Document Workflows
Expanded Alliance with Canon Inc. and New Content Management Solutions Help Enterprises Cut Costs and Increase Productivity PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2009-- HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced several new imaging and printing offerings, the expansion of its 25-year relationship with Canon Inc., and new channel programs to help businesses streamline and integrate paper-intensive processes with digital workflows. ... 
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09/14/2009HP to Present Live Video Webcast of Sept. 24 Securities Analyst Meeting
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2009-- HP (NYSE: HPQ): What:   HP will hold a live video webcast of its upcoming Securities Analyst Meeting.   Who: The webcast will be hosted by Mar... 
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08/28/2009HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2009-- HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conference, which will be available via live audio webcast: 2009 Citi Technology Conference, on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Joe Eazor, senior vice president and general manager at EDS, an HP company, is scheduled to speak at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. Webcast information for the conference is ava... 
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08/18/2009HP Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
Net revenue of $27.5 billion, down 2% from the prior year and up 4% in constant currency GAAP operating profit down 14% to $2.2 billion; GAAP earnings per share $0.67, down from $0.80 a year earlier Non-GAAP operating profit up 8% to $3.0 billion; non-GAAP earnings per share $0.91, up from $0.86 a year earlier Cash flow from operations of $3.9 billion, up 15% from the prior yea... 
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08/04/2009HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ): What:   HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009.   Who: ... 
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07/23/2009HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 23, 2009-- The HP (NYSE:HPQ) board of directors has declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend, the third in HP’s fiscal year 2009, is payable on Oct. 7, 2009, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 16, 2009. HP has approximately 2.4 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP H... 
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07/17/2009HP Acquires IBRIX to Extend Scale-out Storage Capabilities to Global Customers
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 17, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) and IBRIX today announced a definitive agreement for HP to acquire IBRIX, a leading provider of enterprise-class file serving software that includes data protection, high-availability features and data management services for extreme scale-out, cloud and high-performance computing deployments. Customers with large-scale, data-intensive application environments find that ... 
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07/14/2009EDS, an HP Company, Signs Agreement with Nexus, Redbanc and Transbank, Significantly Growing its Business in Chile
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 14, 2009-- EDS, an HP (NYSE:HPQ) company, today announced a new seven-year, $90 million technology infrastructure management agreement with three Chile-based financial services firms, which will help them to grow while lowering costs and helps HP substantially grow its presence in Chile. The three companies, Nexus, Redbanc and Transbank, which deliver services to banks in Chile, will work with EDS to consol... 
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07/07/2009Duane Reade Selects HP to Provide Photo Publishing Solutions to Customers
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 7, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced a new customer agreement with Duane Reade Inc., the “uniquely New York” drug store chain, to install HP Retail Publishing Solutions throughout its stores. Following an extremely successful 2008 pilot program in key stores, Duane Reade now intends to offer award-winning HP Photo Center solutions in more than 200 locations in the greater New York City area, ... 
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07/06/2009American Express Taps EDS, an HP Company, for Enhanced IT Services, Lower Costs
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 6, 2009-- EDS, an HP (NYSE:HPQ) company, today announced a five-year technology services agreement with American Express. Initial implementation of the infrastructure services agreement, which was signed in December 2008, has been completed without business interruption to American Express employees and customers. “Our goal is to drive American Express’ growth, innovation and customer service... 
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06/29/2009HP Eases Customers’ Transitions to Virtualization
New HP StorageWorks and client virtualization offerings allow customers reduce costs, drive greater efficiencies PALO ALTO, Calif., June 29, 2009 HP today announced new virtualization offerings that enable customers to reduce costs and drive greater efficiencies across their entire technology infrastructures. The offerings include enhancements to the HP StorageWorks and HP client virtualization portfolios that deliver a seamless transition from a physical to a fully virtualized en... 
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06/22/2009HP Introduces World's First Web-Connected Home Printer
New Applications Platform Revolutionizes Printing in Web-Connected World SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 22, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today unveiled the world’s first web-connected home printer: The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web. HP is bringing the power of the web directly to the printer and combining it with HP’s TouchSmart technology to give people quick, easy, touchscreen access to popular digital content.(1) Designe... 
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06/18/2009HP and Alcatel-Lucent to Form Global Alliance
Strategic Alliance to Deliver Integrated IT/Telecom Solutions for Service Providers and Enterprises, and for HP to Transform and Manage Alcatel-Lucent IT Infrastructure PALO ALTO, Calif. & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 18, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris:ALU) (NYSE:ALU) today announced they have signed a relationship agreement establishing both parties’ intent to form a 10-year global alliance to help customers leverage the convergence of t... 
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06/17/2009HP Helps Customers Boost Productivity with New Video Collaboration Offerings
Company Aligns HP Halo Unit Within HP ProCurve Networking Business PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 17, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced a service enabling HP Halo customers to use their telepresence endpoints to reach thousands of people, including employees, partners and suppliers, at one time. HP Halo Webcasting expands the HP Unified Communications and Collaboration portfolio, giving customers greater choice in implementing ... 
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06/10/2009HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System
Overview The HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System offers a shared server infrastructure that is optimized for extreme scale-out deployments. As a key solution in the HP Extreme Scale-Out (ExSO) portfolio, the ProLiant SL6000 provides an ultra-efficient, modular design architecture that enables customers to accelerate time to market, while reducing costs and improving operational efficiency within scale-out data center environments. Extreme-scale data center managers are facing enormous fi... 
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06/10/2009HP Data Center Environmental Edge
Overview The HP Data Center Environmental Edge provides customers with a new level of visibility of their data centers by using small sensors to monitor power and cooling distribution – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This ongoing monitoring enables customers to eliminate inefficiencies while increasing data center capacity and reducing energy consumption. Customers are realizing that traditional forms of power and cooling are not enough to address their data center efficiency cha... 
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06/10/2009HP Advances Scale-out Computing with Breakthrough Data Center Solution
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today launched the HP Extreme Scale-Out (ExSO) portfolio designed to deliver a new magnitude of cost and resource savings for businesses involved in Web 2.0, cloud and high-performance computing. Companies with “scale-out” business models such as these, which operate with thousands of servers, are pushing the limits of current technology solutions. The HP ExSO portfolio,... 
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06/08/2009Telstra Signs Applications Services Contract with EDS, an HP Company
SYDNEY, Jun 08, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- EDS, an HP (NYSE:HPQ) company, has signed one of two expanded applications services contracts - with a combined value of $330 million (AU$450 million) - that Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications provider, announced today to improve performance and lower costs. EDS' five-year, $140 million (AU$190 million) deal is one of the largest application management engagements signed this year in Australia. Its agre... 
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05/21/2009HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 21, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conference, which will be available via live audio webcast: Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Strategic Decisions Conference, on Thursday, May 28. Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, is scheduled to speak at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT. Webcast information for the conference... 
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05/19/2009HP Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results
Net revenue down 3%, or up 3% in local currency, from a year earlier to $27.4 billion GAAP operating profit down 12% to $2.3 billion; GAAP earnings per share $0.70, down from $0.80 a year earlier Non-GAAP operating profit up 1% to $2.8 billion; non-GAAP earnings per share $0.86, down from $0.87 a year earlier GAAP and non-GAAP diluted EPS include $0.02 of charges related to a patent dispute Record cash flow from operations of $5.0 billion Services more than doubled opera... 
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05/05/2009HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 5, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ): What:   HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2009.   Who: The audio webcast of th... 
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04/10/2009HP Files Appeal in Patent Dispute with Cornell University
PALO ALTO, Calif., Apr 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has filed an appeal in its patent dispute with Cornell University and the Cornell Research Foundation ("Cornell"). On March 30, 2009, the U.S. District Court issued several post-trial decisions reducing the amount of an earlier jury verdict returned in favor of Cornell from $184 million to approximately $53 million. HP will be increasing its reserve to reflect the latest d... 
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03/05/2009HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of March 18 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ): What:   HP plans a live audio webcast of its 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in Santa Clara, Calif.   Who: ... 
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02/20/2009HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2009-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conference, which will be available via live audio webcast: Morgan Stanley Technology Conference, on Wednesday, March 4. Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, is scheduled to speak at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT. Webcast information for the conference is available at www.hp... 
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02/18/2009HP Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
First quarter net revenue up 1%, or 4% in local currency, from a year earlier to $28.8 billion; First quarter GAAP operating profit down 5% to $2.5 billion; $0.75 GAAP earnings per share, down from $0.80 a year earlier; First quarter non-GAAP operating profit up 10% to $3.1 billion; $0.93 non-GAAP earnings per share, up from $0.86 a year earlier; Services posts record operating profit of $1.1 billion; EDS integration ahead of plan PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS... 
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02/06/2009HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The HP (NYSE: HPQ) board of directors has declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend, the second in HP’s fiscal year 2009, is payable on April 1, 2009, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2009. HP has approximately 2.4 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP, the world... 
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02/04/2009HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
HP (NYSE:HPQ): What:   HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the first fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2009.   ... 
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01/16/2009HP Adopts Procedure for Conducting Advisory Stockholder Vote Relating to Executive Compensation
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2009--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that its board of directors has decided to allow HP stockholders to determine whether the company should conduct an annual nonbinding advisory stockholder vote related to executive compensation. "We have adopted this procedure because executive compensation involves important issues relating to corporate governance," said Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executiv... 
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12/03/2008HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conference, which will be available via live audio webcast: -- Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference, Dec. 9. Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer, is scheduled to speak at 11:15 a.m. ET / 8:15 a.m. PT. Webcast information for the conference is available at www.hp.com/investor/calendar. ... 
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11/24/2008HP Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Results
Click Here for PDF Version --Fourth quarter net revenue up 19%, or $5.3 billion, from a year earlier to $33.6 billion --Fiscal 2008 net revenue up 13%, or $14.1 billion, to $118.4 billion --Fourth quarter GAAP operating profit up 4% to $2.7 billion; $0.84 earnings per share, up from $0.81 a year earlier --Fourth quarter non-GAAP operating profit up 21% to $3.4 billion; $1.03 earnings per share, up from $0.86 a year earlier --Fourth quarter cash flow from operations of $3.3 billion... 
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11/21/2008HP Board Declares Regular Dividend, Sets Annual Meeting and Record Dates
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov 21, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- On Nov. 20, 2008, the HP (NYSE:HPQ) board of directors declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the first in HP's fiscal year 2009, is payable on Jan. 7, 2009, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 17, 2008. HP has approximately 2.5 billion shares of common stock outstanding. HP also established a record date for its 2009 annual meeti... 
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11/18/2008HP Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter Results; Provides 2009 Outlook
--Fourth quarter net revenue up 19%, or $5.3 billion, from a year earlier to $33.6 billion --Fourth quarter GAAP earnings per share of $0.84, up 4% from $0.81 a year earlier --Fourth quarter non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.03, up 20% from $0.86 a year earlier --Fiscal 2008 net revenue up 13%, or $14.1 billion, to $118.4 billion PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced preliminary results for the fourth fiscal quarter 2008 with revenue of... 
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11/06/2008HP Names Pete Bocian as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2008--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has appointed Pete Bocian to serve as executive vice president and chief administrative officer. He will oversee the company's shared and administrative services, which includes real estate and workplace services, indirect and services procurement, and HP Financial Services, the company's financing arm. Bocian will replace Jon Flaxman, who has decided to step down from his role due to pers... 
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11/04/2008HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
Nov 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, 2008. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Monday, Nov. 24, 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT Where: www.hp.com/investor/... 
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09/22/2008HP Board Authorizes Additional $8 Billion for Share Repurchases
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2008--The HP (NYSE:HPQ) board of directors has approved the authorization of an additional $8 billion for share repurchases. HP intends to use the additional authorization as part of its ongoing program to manage the dilution created by shares issued under employee stock plans and to repurchase shares opportunistically. HP repurchased approximately $1.6 billion worth of its shares in the third quarter and, as of July 31, 2008, had ... 
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09/15/2008HP Announces Plans to Integrate EDS
Move designed to create greater opportunities for customers while streamlining costs PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2008--At its securities analyst meeting today, HP (NYSE:HPQ) will unveil a strategic plan to establish a powerful position in the evolving enterprise market. With the acquisition of EDS, HP has the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions to help customers manage and transform their technology environments. The company also will an... 
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08/27/2008HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2008--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences, which will be available via live audio webcast: -- Citi's 15th Annual Global Technology Conference, Sept. 4. Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer, is scheduled to speak at 9:15 a.m. ET / 6:15 a.m. PT. -- Deutsche Bank 2008 Technology Conference, Sept. 9. Ann Livermore, HP executive vice president, ... 
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08/26/2008HP Completes $13.9 Billion Acquisition of EDS
Combination Provides One of the Broadest Portfolios of Products and Services in the IndustryPALO ALTO, Calif., Aug 26, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS), creating a leading force in technology services. With this acquisition, initially announced on May 13 and valued at an enterprise value of approximately $13.9 billion, HP has one of the technology industry's br... 
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08/19/2008HP Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
-- Third quarter net revenue up 10%, or $2.7 billion, from a year earlier to $28.0 billion -- Third quarter GAAP operating profit up 20% to $2.5 billion; $0.80 earnings per share, up from $0.66 a year earlier -- Third quarter non-GAAP operating profit up 20% to $2.7 billion; $0.86 earnings per share, up from $0.71 a year earlier -- Strong third quarter cash flow from operations of $3.4 billion PALO ALTO, Ca... 
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08/11/2008HP to Acquire Colubris Networks to Expand HP ProCurve's Wireless Technology Offerings
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug 11, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Colubris Networks Inc., a Waltham, Mass.-based, privately-held global provider of intelligent wireless networks for enterprises and service providers. HP plans to integrate Colubris' extensive product line into its ProCurve Networking product portfolio. This will expand HP ProCurve's reach into vertical markets such as hospitality, transportation, healthcare, manufact... 
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08/05/2008HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2008--HP (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP (NYSE:HPQ) will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2008. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 5... 
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07/25/2008HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 25, 2008 - The HP board of directors has declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the fourth in HP's fiscal year 2008, is payable on Oct. 1, 2008, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 10, 2008. HP has approximately 2.5 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers - from individual consumers to th... 
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07/25/2008HP Announces European Commission Approval of EDS Acquisition; Agrees to Settle Litigation Relating to Acquisition
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 25, 2008 - HP today announced that the European Commission has approved without conditions HP's planned acquisition of Electronic Data Systems Corporation. HP and EDS announced on May 13, 2008, that they had signed a definitive agreement under which HP will purchase EDS at a price of $25.00 per share, or an enterprise value of approximately $13.9 billion. As announced on June 30, 2008, the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 19... 
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06/03/2008HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2008--The HP (NYSE:HPQ) board of directors has declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the third in HP's fiscal year 2008, is payable on July 2, 2008, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 11, 2008. HP has approximately 2.5 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its cu... 
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05/20/2008HP Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
-- Second quarter net revenue up 11%, or $2.7 billion, from a year earlier to $28.3 billion -- Second quarter GAAP operating profit up 22% to $2.6 billion; $0.80 earnings per share, up from $0.65 a year earlier -- Second quarter non-GAAP operating profit up 22% to $2.8 billion; $0.87 earnings per share, up from $0.70 a year earlier -- Record cash flow from operations of $4.8 billion -- $2.8 billion of share repurchases PALO ALTO, Calif., May 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NY... 
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05/13/2008HP Announces Preliminary Second Quarter Results; Raises Full Year Earnings, Revenue Outlook
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 13, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced preliminary results for the second fiscal quarter 2008, with revenue of $28.3 billion compared with $25.5 billion one year ago. In the second quarter, preliminary GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.80 and non-GAAP diluted EPS were $0.87, compared with second quarter fiscal 2007 GAAP diluted EPS of $0.65 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.70. Non-GAAP diluted EPS estimates exclude after-tax costs relate... 
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05/13/2008HP to Acquire EDS for $13.9 Billion
EDS shareholders to receive $25.00 per share in cash for each EDS share Transaction expected to more than double HP's revenue from services, furthering its standing as world's largest technology company PALO ALTO, Calif. & PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2008--HP (NYSE:HPQ) and EDS today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which HP will purchase EDS at a price of $25.00 per share, or an enterprise value of appro... 
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05/12/2008HP Confirms It is in Talks with EDS Regarding Possible Business Combination
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today confirmed that it is engaged in advanced discussions with Electronic Data Systems Corporation regarding a possible business combination involving the two companies. There can be no assurances that an agreement will be reached or that a transaction will be consummated. HP does not intend to comment further until an agreement is reached or discussions are terminated. About HP HP focuses on simplifying technology expe... 
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05/01/2008HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 01, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Thursday, May 15, 5 p.m. E... 
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03/31/2008HP to Acquire Tower Software, Expanding Capabilities in Fast-growing e-Discovery and Compliance Software Market
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2008--HP (NYSE:HPQ) and Tower Software today announced that they have signed a pre-bid agreement for HP to acquire Tower, a document and records management software company based in Canberra, Australia. The deal will enable HP to expand its offerings in the fast-growing electronic discovery and compliance software market. The acquisition of Tower will add electronic records management to HP Software's existing e-discovery and compl... 
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03/05/2008HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of March 19 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2008--HP (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP plans a live audio webcast of its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in Boston. Who: Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, will speak. When: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT URL: www.hp.com/investor/stockholdermeeting2008 Note: HP stockholders as of the close of business on Jan. 22, 2008, and their proxies are e... 
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02/20/2008HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2008--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences, which will be available via live audio webcast: -- Goldman Sachs 2008 Technology Investment Symposium on Feb. 26 Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT. -- Pacific Crest Data Center 3.0 Conference on Feb. 29 Dave Roberson, senior vice president and general manager of Sto... 
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02/19/2008HP Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
-- First quarter net revenue up 13%, or $3.4 billion, from a year earlier to $28.5 billion -- First quarter GAAP operating profit up 42% to $2.6 billion; $0.80 earnings per share, up from $0.55 a year earlier -- First quarter non-GAAP operating profit up 31% to $2.8 billion; $0.86 earnings per share, up from $0.65 a year earlier -- Cash flow from operations of $3.2 billion -- $3.3 billion of share repurchases PALO ... 
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02/05/2008HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2008--HP (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the first fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2008. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m... 
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01/22/2008HP Targets High-growth Document Automation Market with Acquisition of Exstream Software
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2008--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Exstream Software, LLC, a privately-held leading provider of enterprise software that streamlines the creation and delivery of personalized documents and other communications materials. Exstream is a portfolio company of American Capital Strategies, Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Exstream's technology... 
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01/18/2008HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2008--The HP (NYSE:HPQ) board of directors has declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the second in HP's fiscal year 2008, is payable on April 2, 2008, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 12, 2008. HP has approximately 2.6 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its... 
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12/10/2007HP Broadens Presence in Wide-Format Printing With Acquisition of NUR Macroprinters Ltd.
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NUR Macroprinters Ltd. (NURMF.PK), a manufacturer of industrial wide-format digital inkjet printers. Based in Lod, Israel, NUR is a leading supplier of UV-curable and solvent inkjet printers for display graphics, serving commercial printing companies, sign printers, screen printers, billboard and media companies, photo labs and digital print service... 
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12/05/2007HP to Present Live Video Webcast of Dec. 11 Securities Analyst Meeting
--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- What: HP (NYSE:HPQ) will hold a live video webcast of its upcoming Securities Analyst Meeting. Who: The webcast will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and will include presentations by members of the HP executive team. When: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET / 5 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT Webcast URL: www.hp.com/investor/sam2008 Additional information: www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/ (C) 2007 Hewlett-Packard De... 
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12/05/2007HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conference, which will be available via live audio webcast: Raymond James IT Supply Chain Conference on Dec. 12. Cathie Lesjak, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is scheduled to speak at 8:10 a.m. ET / 5:10 a.m. PT. Webcast information for the conference is available at www.hp.com/investor/calendar. Replays of the audio webcast wi... 
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11/19/2007HP Board Authorizes Additional $8 Billion for Share Repurchases, Declares Regular Dividend
Company also amends bylaws, sets annual meeting and record dates PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that its board of directors has approved the authorization of an additional $8 billion for share repurchases. The company intends to use the authorization as part of its ongoing program to manage the dilution created by shares issued under employee stock plans, as well as to repurchase shares opportunistically. The HP board also... 
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11/19/2007HP Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
-- Fourth quarter net revenue up 15%, or $3.7 billion, from a year earlier to $28.3 billion -- Fiscal 2007 net revenue up 14%, or $12.6 billion, to $104.3 billion -- Fourth quarter GAAP operating profit up 38% to $2.6 billion; $0.81 earnings per share, up from $0.60 a year earlier -- Fourth quarter non-GAAP operating profit up 27% to $2.8 billion; $0.86 earnings per share, up from $0.68 a year earlier -- HP Board... 
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11/12/2007HP to Expand Data Center Services with Acquisition of Global Consulting Company EYP Mission Critical Facilities
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EYP Mission Critical Facilities Inc. (EYP MCF), a consulting company specializing in strategic technology planning, design and operations support for large-scale data centers. By acquiring EYP MCF, HP will be better able to help customers to transform their data centers, optimize energy efficiency and position them for future business growth. Financ... 
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11/05/2007HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, 2007. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Monday, Nov. 19, 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m... 
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09/13/2007HP Broadens Presence in Wide-format Printing
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 13, 2007 – HP today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MacDermid ColorSpan Inc., a manufacturer of wide-format digital inkjet printers, from MacDermid Printing Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of privately held MacDermid Incorporated, which is based in Denver. Based in Minnetonka, Minn., MacDermid ColorSpan is a leading supplier of UV-curable inkjet printers for display graphics and a key supplier to sign shop franchises, quick printers and oth... 
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08/31/2007HP Extends Tender Offer for Opsware Inc.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug 31, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today extended its previously announced tender offer for all of the common stock of Opsware Inc. until 5 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, September 14, 2007. The tender offer was previously set to expire at midnight, New York City time, on Thursday, August 30, 2007. As of midnight, New York City time, on Thursday, August 30, 2007, approximately 93.9 million Opsware shares had been tendered in and not withdrawn from the... 
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08/30/2007HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences, which will be available via live audio webcast: Citi Group 2007 Technology Conference on Sept. 5. Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, Imaging and Printing Group, HP, is scheduled to speak at 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT. Bank of America 37th Annual Investment Conference on Sept. 17. Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financia... 
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08/16/2007HP Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
-- Net revenue of $25.4 billion, up $3.5 billion year over year, or 16% -- GAAP operating profit of $2.1 billion; $0.66 earnings per share, up from $0.48 in the prior-year period -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $2.3 billion; $0.71 earnings per share, up from $0.52 in the prior-year periodPALO ALTO, Calif, Aug 16, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2007, with net revenue of $25.4 billion, representing growth of 16%... 
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08/02/2007HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug 02, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2007. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Thursday, Aug. 16, 5 p.m.... 
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07/23/2007HP Strengthens Thin Client Computing Offering With Acquisition of Neoware Inc.
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to purchase Neoware Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE), a provider of thin client computing and virtualization solutions, at a price of $16.25 per share, or an enterprise value (net of existing cash) of approximately $214 million on a fully diluted basis. The acquisition is part of HP's strategy to expand in growth markets and further its leadership in personal computing... 
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07/23/2007HP to Acquire Opsware Inc.
Acquisition Positions HP to Become a Leader in High-Growth Data Center Automation Software Market PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Opsware Inc. (Nasdaq:OPSW), a market-leading data center automation software company, through a cash tender offer for $14.25 per share, or an enterprise value (net of existing cash and debt) of approximately $1.6 billion on a fully diluted basis. ... 
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07/20/2007HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2007--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the fourth in HP's fiscal year 2007, is payable on Oct. 3, 2007, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 12, 2007. HP has approximately 2.6 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its custo... 
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06/05/2007HP Appoints Randall Runk to Lead U.S. Enterprise Sales
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced the appointment of Randall C. Runk as senior vice president of U.S. sales for the company's Technology Solutions Group (TSG), with immediate effect. Runk, 55, will focus on growing enterprise sales revenue and margin, optimizing go-to-market sales coverage in global and enterprise accounts, and expanding mid-market coverage working with HP's channel organization. In addition, Runk is responsible f... 
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05/18/2007HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2007--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the third in HP's fiscal year 2007, is payable on July 5, 2007, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 13, 2007. HP has approximately 2.6 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customer... 
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05/18/2007HP Names Joel Hyatt and John Joyce to Board of Directors
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that its board of directors has elected two new members, bringing to five the number of independent directors added in less than two years. The board elected Joel Hyatt, chief executive officer of Current Media, and John Joyce, a managing director at Silver Lake, who join with immediate effect. Their terms expire at HP's March 2008 annual meeting of stockholders, when they will be eligible for re-elect... 
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05/17/2007HP Appoints Michael Hoffmann to Lead Supplies Business
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced the appointment of Michael Hoffmann to senior vice president of the company's imaging and printing supplies business, effective May 28. Hoffmann, 45, who has served since 2004 as senior vice president and general manager of HP's Imaging and Printing Group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), will be responsible for continuing the company's worldwide leadership in printing supplies through cust... 
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05/16/2007HP Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
Net revenue up 13% year-over-year to $25.5 billion GAAP operating profit of $2.1 billion, or $0.65 earnings per share, up 27% year-over-year excluding a $0.15 tax settlement gain in Q2 FY06 Non-GAAP operating profit of $2.3 billion, or $0.70 earnings per share, up 30% year-over-year excluding a $0.15 tax settlement gain in Q2 FY06 Record cash flow from operations of $4.2 billion PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2007--... 
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05/10/2007HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences, which will be available via live audio webcast: JP Morgan 35th Annual Technology Conference on May 23. John McCain, senior vice president and general manager of HP Services, is scheduled to speak at 8:40 a.m. ET / 5:40 a.m. PT. Sanford C. Bernstein 23rd Strategic Decisions Conference on June 1. Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive offic... 
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05/08/2007HP Lifts Guidance for Second Quarter Earnings, Revenue
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has raised its financial guidance for the fiscal second quarter ended April 30. Based on preliminary data, HP expects to announce on May 16 -- when its second quarter results are scheduled to be released -- that it recorded revenue in the range of $25.50 billion to $25.55 billion, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) in the range of $0.69 to $0.70, and GAAP EPS in the range of $0.64 to $0.6... 
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05/02/2007HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 02, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2007. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Wednesday,... 
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04/24/2007HP to Acquire Logoworks, a Web-based Design Service Company for Small Businesses
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arteis, a privately held company that operates Logoworks, a leading distributed web-based graphic design service provider. HP plans to leverage Logoworks' technologies and services to provide small businesses with access to professional design solutions at a fraction of market cost. Supported by hundreds of graphic designers worldwide, Logoworks' afford... 
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04/11/2007HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Enterprise Printing Initiatives Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call with the investor community discussing the company's enterprise printing initiatives. Who: The audio webcast will be hosted by Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, Imaging and Printing Group, and Bruce Dahlgren, senior vice president, worldwide enterprise sales, Imaging and Printing Gr... 
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03/22/2007HP to Acquire Tabblo, Aims to Make Printing from Web Easier
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2007--HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tabblo Inc., a privately-held developer of web-based software located in Cambridge, Mass. HP plans to leverage Tabblo's technologies to make printing from the web easier and more convenient than it is today. Tabblo's technology allows people to simply and efficiently arrange and print text, graphics and photos from the web. This is made possible by Ta... 
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02/20/2007HP Reports First Quarter 2007 Results
-- Net Revenue of $25.1 Billion, up $2.4 Billion Year-over-Year, or 11% -- GAAP Operating Profit of $1.8 Billion, or $0.55 Earnings Per Share, up from $0.42 in the Prior Year Period -- Non-GAAP Operating Profit of $2.2 Billion, or $0.65 Earnings Per Share, up from $0.48 in the Prior Year Period -- Announces Change to U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan; Offers Early Retirement Program PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb.... 
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02/12/2007HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 12, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences, which will be available via live audio webcast: Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium 2007 on Feb. 27. Cathie Lesjak, executive vice president and chief financial officer at HP, is scheduled to speak at 2:40 p.m. ET / 11:40 a.m. PT. Morgan Stanley Technology Conference on March 5. Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, is schedul... 
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02/06/2007HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HP (NYSE:HPQ): What: HP (NYSE:HPQ) will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the first fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2007. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Cathie Lesjak, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 5 p.m. E... 
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02/02/2007HP to Withdraw Nasdaq Stock Market Listing, Retain New York Stock Exchange
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2007--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced plans to withdraw the listing of its common stock from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. HP's common stock will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. HP has decided to withdraw its listing from Nasdaq to reduce the costs of exchange listing fees and administrative burdens associated with a dual listing. The company does not believe that withdrawing its listing from Nasdaq will ... 
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01/19/2007HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2007--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the second in HP's fiscal year 2007, is payable on April 4, 2007, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 14, 2007. HP has approximately 2.7 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, busi... 
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12/20/2006HP Brings Mobile Device Management to Enterprise Customers with Acquisition of Bitfone Corp.
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Bitfone Corp., a privately held global software and services company that develops software solutions for mobile device management for the wireless industry. The acquisition is part of HP's strategy to grow its mobile enterprise business. Acquiring Bitfone will strengthen HP's ability to provide customers with a flexible, modular approa... 
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12/11/2006HP CFO Bob Wayman to Retire After 37 Years at HP, to be Succeeded by Treasurer Cathie Lesjak
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that Bob Wayman will retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer and will be succeeded by the company's treasurer and senior vice president, Cathie Lesjak, effective Dec. 31, 2006. Wayman, 61, joined HP in 1969 as a cost accountant and held a variety of finance positions before being named CFO in 1984. He served as interim chief executive officer in 2005 prior to the app... 
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11/30/2006HP to Present Live Video Webcast of Dec. 12 Securities Analyst Meeting
--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- What: HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) will hold a live video webcast of its upcoming Securities Analyst Meeting. Who: The webcast will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and will include presentations by members of the HP executive team. When: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 8 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ET / 5 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. PT Webcast URL: www.hp.com/in... 
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11/27/2006HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov 27, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences, which will be available via live webcast: UBS 2006 Enterprise Technology Forum on Dec. 13. Scott Stallard, senior vice president of Enterprise Storage and Servers at HP, is scheduled to speak at 8:10 a.m. ET / 5:10 a.m. PT. Raymond James' 2006 IT Supply Chain Investor Conference on Dec. 13. Bob Wayman, chief financial officer of HP, is ... 
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11/17/2006HP Names Wachovia's Thompson to Board of Directors
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that G. Kennedy Thompson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Wachovia Corp., has been elected to the company's board of directors. Thompson is the ninth member of the board and its seventh outside director. His appointment was effective on Nov. 16, 2006. "We're delighted to have Ken Thompson join HP's board," said Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer. "His... 
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11/17/2006HP Board Declares Regular Dividend, Sets Annual Meeting and Record Dates
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2006--On Nov. 16, 2006, the board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the first in HP's fiscal year 2007, is payable on Jan. 3, 2007, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 13, 2006. HP has approximately 2.7 billion shares of common stock outstanding. HP also established a record date for its 2007 annual ... 
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11/16/2006HP Reports Fourth Quarter 2006 Results
-- Net revenue of $24.6 billion, up 7% year-over-year, or 6% when adjusted for the effects of currency -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $2.2 billion, or $0.68 earnings per share, up from $0.51 in the prior year period -- Cash flow from operations of $3.2 billion, up $1.4 billion year-over-year Business Editors/High-Tech Editors PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced financial re... 
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11/07/2006HP, SAP Form Research Collaboration
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2006--Bringing together resources from two of the world's largest IT companies, HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it will collaborate with SAP AG on research aimed at improving the flexibility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of IT systems for businesses of all sizes. HP Labs and SAP Research, the central research facilities for the two companies respectively, will work together on technologies designed to exploit synergi... 
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11/07/2006HP Closes Landmark Mercury Acquisition; Companies Unite to Lead in Business Technology Optimization Software
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Mercury Interactive Corp., the largest software acquisition in HP's history. The deal integrates Mercury's leading application management and delivery and IT governance capabilities with HP's broad portfolio of management solutions to create a new HP Software organization that will lead the industry in business technology optimization (BTO). "S... 
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11/01/2006HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, 2006. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Robert Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Thursday, Nov. 16,... 
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10/30/2006HP Waives Conditions to Completion of Tender Offer for Mercury Interactive
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has waived all conditions to the completion of its previously announced tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Mercury Interactive Corporation other than the minimum condition that Mercury stockholders tender and not withdraw at least a majority of the outstanding Mercury shares. As previously announced, the tender offer currently is set to expire at mid... 
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10/16/2006HP Extends Tender Offer for Mercury Interactive
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct 16, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) (NASDAQ:HPQ) today extended its previously announced tender offer for all of the common stock of Mercury Interactive Corporation until midnight, New York City time, on October 27, 2006. The tender offer was previously set to expire at midnight, New York City time, on October 13, 2006. As of midnight, New York City time, on October 13, 2006, approximately 81.5 million shares had been tendered in and n... 
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10/12/2006HP Appoints Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced the appointment of Jon Hoak as vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer, effective Oct. 11, 2006. Hoak, 57, will be responsible for HP's adherence to its Standards of Business Conduct and report to the company's chairman and chief executive officer, Mark Hurd, until a general counsel is named. Prior to joining HP, Hoak served as senior vice president and general counsel ... 
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10/03/2006HP Energizes Enterprise Imaging and Printing Growth with Revitalized Sales Approach, Expanded Portfolio
Business Editors/High-Tech Editors PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today bolstered its enterprise imaging and printing product portfolio and strategy, including plans to increase the size and expertise of its sales force, to provide customers with unprecedented levels of service, information and business insight. As part of the announcement, the company unveiled an ink-based printing technology -- HP Edgeline -- specifically designed... 
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09/29/2006HP Extends Tender Offer for Mercury Interactive
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today extended its previously announced tender offer for all of the common stock of Mercury Interactive Corporation until midnight, New York City time, on October 13, 2006. The tender offer was previously set to expire at midnight, New York City time, on September 28, 2006. As of midnight, New York City time, on September 28, 2006, approximately 71.8 million shares had been tendered in and not with... 
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09/28/2006HP to Acquire VoodooPC
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire VoodooPC, a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance and personalized gaming computer systems. Following the close of the transaction, HP will form a separate business unit within its Personal Systems Group focused on the gaming industry. VoodooPC co-owner Rahul Sood will become chief technologist for the unit and co-owner R... 
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09/28/2006Statement by Mark V. Hurd, HP Chairman and CEO
Business Editors/High-Tech Editors PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 2006--The following are excerpts from testimony delivered today by Mark V. Hurd, HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) chairman and chief executive officer, before the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee: "HP is a company that has consistently earned recognition for our adherence to standards of ethics, privacy and corporate responsibility. And yet these practices that we ... 
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09/28/2006HP General Counsel Resigns
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that Ann Baskins, HP general counsel, has resigned from the company, with immediate effect. "I want to thank Ann for 24 years of outstanding service and devotion to HP," said Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer. "She began her career here shortly after law school and worked her way up to serve as the company's top lawyer, earning along the way a reputation for hard work and... 
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09/22/2006Mark Hurd Named HP Chairman, In Addition to His Roles as President and CEO
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that Mark Hurd, HP chief executive officer and president, has been appointed to the additional role of chairman, succeeding Patricia Dunn, who is leaving the company's board, effective immediately. In addition, Richard Hackborn has been named independent lead director of the company, also effective immediately. These appointments accelerate plans announced last week when Dunn said sh... 
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09/22/2006Patricia Dunn Resigns from HP Board
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that Patricia Dunn, chairman of the board and director, has resigned, effective immediately. Statement from the HP board of directors: "Pattie Dunn has been a valuable director of HP for many years. We acknowledge all of the good work that Pattie has accomplished on behalf of HP. She helped stabilize the business during the CEO transition. She led the search committee for our new chie... 
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09/21/2006HP Announces Press Briefing on Board Leak Investigation
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that Mark Hurd, HP chief executive officer and president, will lead a press conference on Friday, Sept. 22, at 1:05 p.m. PT, to discuss the actions HP is taking to address issues regarding the investigation of leaks from its boardroom. The press conference, to be held in the company's Palo Alto head office and also to be webcast, will include a representative from the outside law firm of... 
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09/13/2006HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conference, which will be available via live webcast: Bank of America 36th Annual Investment Conference on Sept. 19. Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, Imaging and Printing Group, HP, is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT. Webcast information for the conference is available at www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/. A replay of th... 
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09/12/2006Patricia Dunn to Remain HP Chairman Through January 2007 Board Meeting; Board Appoints Mark Hurd As Successor
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that Patricia Dunn will remain as chairman through the company's Jan. 18, 2007, board meeting. Mark Hurd, the company's chief executive officer and president, will succeed her and retain his existing positions. Dunn will continue to serve as a director. Richard Hackborn, who has served on the board since 1992, has been designated lead independent director, effective in January. In addit... 
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08/28/2006HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conference, which will be available via live webcast: Citigroup 13th Annual Global Technology Conference on Sept. 6. Mark Hurd, HP chief executive officer and president, is scheduled to speak at 12:15 p.m. ET / 9:15 a.m. PT. Webcast information for the conference is available at www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/. A replay of the audio webcast... 
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08/16/2006HP Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ): -- Net revenue of $21.9 billion, up 5% year-over-year, or 6% when adjusted for the effects of currency -- GAAP operating profit of $1.5 billion, or $0.48 earnings per share, up from $0.03 in the prior year period -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $1.7 billion, or $0.52 earnings per share, up from $0.36 in the prior year period -- Cash flow from o... 
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08/01/2006HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2006. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chief executive officer and president, and Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Wednesday,... 
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07/25/2006HP to Acquire Mercury Interactive Corp.
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Mercury Interactive Corp., a leading IT management software and services company, through a cash tender offer for $52.00 per share, or an enterprise value of approximately $4.5 billion, which is net of existing cash and debt. Upon closing, the acquisition will establish HP's portfolio of IT management software and services as the clear... 
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07/21/2006HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 2006--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) has declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the fourth in HP's fiscal year 2006, is payable on Oct. 4, 2006, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 13, 2006. HP has approximately 2.9 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumer... 
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06/14/2006Breakthrough HP Blade Design Can Save Customers Millions in Data Center Costs
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today unveiled a breakthrough blade architecture that can save customers millions of dollars as they build out their data centers.(1) Three years in development, the HP BladeSystem c-Class leapfrogs the competition with innovations in virtualization, power and cooling, and system management capabilities that can reduce both operational and capital expenditure costs by 46 percent in a typical data center ... 
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06/06/2006HP Revises Upward Second Quarter Earnings Following Tax Settlement
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today stated that it has revised upward its previously announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended April 30, 2006, following the signing of a settlement agreement on June 1 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) relating to an audit of its federal tax returns for 1996 through 1998. The revisions resulted in a positive impact on HP's second quarter net income of approximately $443 mill... 
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06/05/2006HP Selects Former Best Buy Exec to Lead Online Business
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) has named Sam Taylor as senior vice president of HP Online Sales, which encompasses the company's worldwide portfolio of personal systems and imaging and printing products and services. Taylor, 45, joins HP effective today after two years at Best Buy, where he was senior vice president of Online Stores and Marketing. He will report to Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president of the Imaging and Printing Gro... 
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06/01/2006HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conference which will be available via live webcast: Bear Stearns Technology & Services Conference on June 13. Steve Smith, senior vice president, HP Services, is scheduled to speak at 2:55 p.m. ET / 11:55 a.m. PT. Webcast information for the conference is available at www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/. A replay of the audio webcast will be av... 
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05/19/2006HP Announces Resignation of Director Tom Perkins
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) announced today that Thomas J. Perkins resigned from its board of directors on May 18, 2006, with immediate effect. The board has 10 members following his resignation. Mark Hurd, HP chief executive officer and president, said, "On behalf of HP, I wish to thank Tom for his service and dedication to our company. Since he first joined the company nearly 50 years ago, going on to serve as leader of HP's e... 
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05/19/2006HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2006--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) has declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the third in HP's fiscal year 2006, is payable on July 5, 2006, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 14, 2006. HP has approximately 2.9 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, ... 
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05/17/2006HP Details Plans to Consolidate Global Data Centers; Transformation Expected to Achieve World-Class Capabilities and Cost Structure
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced plans to consolidate its 85 data centers worldwide into six larger centers located in three U.S. cities. The consolidation will result in the deployment of HP's IT infrastructure in two facilities each in Atlanta, Houston and Austin, Texas. In addition to enabling HP's IT organization to be more nimble and provide better information for the entire company, the consolidation will help ... 
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05/16/2006HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences, each of which will be available via live webcast: -- Morgan Stanley Enterprise Computing Symposium, May 22. Shane Robison, HP executive vice president and chief strategy and technology officer, will speak at 1:15 p.m. ET / 10:15 a.m. PT. -- JP Morgan Technology Conference, May 23. Robert P. Wayman, ... 
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05/16/2006HP Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 16, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ): -- Net revenue of $22.6 billion, up 5% year-over-year, or 8% when adjusted for the effects of currency -- GAAP operating profit of $1.7 billion, or $0.51 earnings per share, up from $0.33 in the prior-year period -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $1.8 billion, or $0.54 earnings per share, up from $0.37 in the prior-year period -- Cash flow from operations of $3.6 billion HP (... 
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05/01/2006HP to Delist From Pacific Stock Exchange, Retains NYSE, Nasdaq Listings
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced plans to withdraw its common stock from listing on the Pacific Exchange, Inc., now known as NYSE Arca, Inc. HP common stock will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange, the principal listing exchange, and on the NASDAQ National Market. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrast... 
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05/01/2006HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
What: HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2006. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chief executive officer and president, and Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Tuesday, May 16, 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT URL: www.hp.com/hpinfo/i... 
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04/25/2006HP Extends Open Source Services to MySQL Software
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Apr 25, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) and MySQL AB today announced that HP will offer new services for MySQL(R) database software. As part of an agreement, HP will provide consulting, integration and support services for customers implementing MySQL Network database software into their technology environments. HP and its channel partners also will resell MySQL Network subscription services. HP plans to sell the services directly beginning in May ... 
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04/24/2006HP Streamlines Flow of Digital Entertainment From Content Creators to Consumers
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced new solutions that help companies and consumers benefit from the historic transition to digital entertainment. The company introduced the HP Digital Media Solution, standards-based technology that automates the workflow for broadcasters and network operators, as well as a new workstation lineup with enhancements in performance and mobility for video editors and animators. In addition to th... 
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04/24/2006HP Expands Storage Portfolio to Help Businesses Capitalize on Information
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today launched the largest information lifecycle management (ILM) product set in its history, delivering storage products, software and services that enable customers to better capitalize on their business information. The offerings help businesses accelerate data archiving and retrieval, increase worker productivity and simplify the protection of their customers' critical data. The new and enhance... 
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04/21/2006HP Hires Disney's HR Chief for Company's Imaging and Printing Group
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has appointed John M. Renfro, the head of human resources at The Walt Disney Company, to lead human resources for the Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) of HP. Renfro will serve as vice president and report to Marcela Perez de Alonso, executive vice president of human resources for HP, and to Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president of IPG. Renfro will be responsible for improving or... 
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04/20/2006Vodafone Recognizes HP as Leading Professional Services Provider
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it was awarded "Best Engagement In Professional Services" by Vodafone Group Plc, the world's largest mobile community. Through its operating companies, Vodafone serves more than 179 million customers around the world. This is the first year that Vodafone formally recognized excellence among global suppliers. HP was recognized above seven other IT suppliers for the best engagemen... 
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04/19/2006HP Simplifies Management for Linux on Blades
PALO ALTO, Calif., Apr 19, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today unveiled a software package that simplifies the management of Linux on blade servers. Based on technology gained last year through HP's acquisition of RLX, the HP Control Tower software offers powerful deployment and monitoring capabilities for HP BladeSystem environments and features an easy-to-use, yet scalable, interface. In addition, HP Control Tower can work in conjunction with HP Systems Insight ... 
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04/18/2006BEA Systems and HP 'Tag-Team' on RFID-Enabled Solutions
Expanded Collaboration to Drive Deeper Customer Visibility Into Supply ChainsSAN JOSE, Calif., April 18, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAS), a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software, and HP (NYSE: HPQ) (Nasdaq: HPQ) today announced new radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions for enterprise customers. Leveraging HP Services' expansive global reach and RFID implementation expertise, and BEA's industry-leading BEA WebLo... 
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04/18/2006HP Extends LaserJet Printing Portfolio to Reach Emerging Markets, In-house Marketers
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) has extended its LaserJet portfolio to address business customers in fast-growing emerging markets as well as those looking to print marketing collateral in-house. The portfolio now includes an expanded lineup of HP Color LaserJet printers, a relationship with iStockphoto(R) to facilitate access to its online image library, high-performance and versatile all-in-one and monochrome printers, and new servic... 
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04/18/2006HP Expands Intellectual Property Licensing Program to Asia
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced the opening of an intellectual property (IP) licensing center to serve the fast-growing Asia Pacific market. Located in Singapore, the center provides companies, governments, research institutes and universities in the region with access to HP's technology and IP through licensing agreements. The Asia Pacific IP Licensing Center will initially focus on developing new technology licen... 
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04/17/2006HP Offers Free Data Cleansing on Leased PCs
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced a free data cleansing program on the hard drives of leased HP PCs to help customers enhance their security and meet regulatory compliance.(1) HP Financial Services, the leasing and financial services subsidiary of HP, will perform a one-pass disk overwrite, consistent with U.S. Department of Defense standards, at the end of lease agreements on HP desktop and notebook PCs leased between n... 
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04/13/2006HP Integrity Server Business Shows Strong Growth in Emerging Markets
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced 17 customer wins for the HP Integrity server line in the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China. The wins contributed to the triple digit year-over-year revenue growth HP saw in the Integrity line in the so-called BRIC countries.(1) According to industry analyst firm IDC, combined IT spending in BRIC nations is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.9 p... 
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04/12/2006HP Awarded $236 Million Global IT Services Contract from Avago Technologies
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2006--Avago Technologies has awarded HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) a $236 million services contract to provide global information technology services and operations management. Under the terms of the 10-year agreement, Avago has selected HP for IT outsourcing that includes application, server, network, desktop and print management as well as IT help desk services. Avago Technologies is the largest privately held semiconductor company ... 
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04/11/2006Helvetia Patria Doubles Return on Investment with HP Service-oriented Architecture
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) customer Helvetia Patria, a leading European insurance company based in Switzerland, has realized significant cost savings, increased profitability and business agility from an HP service-oriented architecture (SOA). According to an independent study by Thoughtware Worldwide, LLC, HP helped the company achieve a 201 percent return on investment(1) over a six-year period with its SOA offering. SOA is an a... 
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04/11/2006HP Introduces Industry-specific Service-oriented Architectures
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) has developed service-oriented architecture (SOA) frameworks targeting four industries that are ripe to adopt the latest trend in software development. Designed for the financial services, manufacturing and distribution, network service provider and public sector industries, HP's SOA frameworks allow customers to more readily integrate software applications, take advantage of market opportunities and gai... 
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04/06/2006HP Recognized as a Leader in Disaster Recovery Services
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) ranked as a global leader in providing disaster recovery services in a recently issued Forrester Research Wave Brief. In the Forrester report,(1) HP ranked highest for its fixed-site disaster recovery service strategy, which includes flexible contract terms that clearly define customer relationships, investments in infrastructure to capture new markets or incremental customers in existing markets, and bu... 
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04/06/2006HP Targets ''Next Billion Customers'' With Technologies for Growing Economies
PALO ALTO, Calif., Apr 06, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced new technologies, created by researchers in HP Labs India, which are designed to help grow opportunities in rapidly expanding economies. The technologies, which primarily focus on India but also address markets in China, Russia and Brazil, are designed to adapt to the needs of non-Western languages, unique infrastructures, and indigenous cultures and customs. Some of the technologies were dem... 
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04/04/2006HP Advances Adoption of Digital Technology for Commercial Printers
BIRMINGHAM, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today introduced offerings designed to enable commercial printers to more easily add high-value digital printing services to analog environments. The offerings include new and enhanced HP Indigo digital presses as well as a host of products and solutions that support hybrid analog/digital workflows to create more integrated and efficient print shops. The company also announced agreements with new ... 
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04/04/2006HP Radically Simplifies Integration of Open Source and Commercial Software
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today introduced the industry's first offerings of hardware, software and services to simplify the integration of open source and commercial software. Designed to accelerate the adoption of open source software in data centers, the new HP Open Source Integrated Portfolio (OSIP) provides customers with an easy way to deploy a wide range of open source, commercial and hybrid applications across Linux, Wind... 
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04/03/2006HP Labs India Targets ''The Next Billion Customers''; Researchers to Demonstrate Technologies for Growing Economies
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ): What: HP Labs India researchers will demonstrate technologies designed to help grow rapidly expanding economies like those in India, China, Russia and Brazil. The technologies adapt to the needs of multiple non-Western languages, unique infrastructures, and indigenous cultures and customs. The goal, in the words of HP Labs Director Dick Lampman, is to ... 
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04/03/2006HP Leads High-performance Computing Market for Third Consecutive Year; Customers Worldwide Use HP Solutions to Further Scientific Discovery
PALO ALTO, Calif., Apr 03, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) is the revenue leader in the $9 billion high-performance computing (HPC) market. HP took the No. 1 position with more than 31 percent market share, according to 2005 figures released by research firm IDC.(1) Fueled by the success of its Unified Cluster Portfolio, HP produced industry-leading revenues across the HPC market segments of workgroup, departmental and enterprise as w... 
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04/03/2006Best Buy to Offer HP Digital TVs
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) has signed a national distribution agreement for its award-winning line of digital televisions with Best Buy Co., Inc., the nation's largest electronics retailer. Beginning in late April, Best Buy stores nationwide will offer HP high-definition TVs, including LCD and plasma models. In late August, Best Buy also will add HP's groundbreaking MediaSmart TV in select U.S. markets. The industry's first TV... 
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03/30/2006HP Makes Online Tech Support Easy
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced enhancements to its online support that provide quick and easy access for millions of consumers who turn to the Internet for technical help. The first is HP Update, a tool that automatically updates software to avoid issues with out-of-date drivers or firmware. Each month, 8 million customers use the current version of HP Update. The next version, expected to be available later this year... 
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03/27/2006HP Announces New Customer Wins for Its Midrange Storage Line
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that Rydex Investments and Wheaton Franciscan Services have deployed HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Arrays (EVAs) in their IT environments. The HP EVA disk array family delivers the industry's lowest total cost of ownership in a virtualized array and meets a broad range of budget, capacity and performance requirements for customers. In a recent storage industry benchmark, the HP EVA8... 
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03/23/2006HP Simplifies One-to-One Computing Solutions for Schools; ''Computing in a Box'' Solution Bundle Can Help School Districts Improve Attendance, Increase Test Scores
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced a simplified approach for school districts planning to deploy one-to-one teaching and learning programs using computer technology. With the launch of the HP 1:1 Computing in a Box pilot solution program, HP has bundled the required hardware (either a notebook or tablet PC), software and services that a school needs to effectively deploy the technology backbone of a one-to-one teaching and le... 
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03/23/2006HP and One-to-One Institute Advance Student-Centered, Technology-Rich Learning Environments
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) and the One-to-One Institute today announced that they are launching a national effort to help transform schools into high-performing, student-centered and technology-rich learning environments. HP is the founding, platinum sponsor of the One-to-One Institute, a newly formed, non-profit organization providing services for states and school districts to advance one-to-one teaching and learning programs pers... 
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03/23/2006HP Drives Cost Out Of Managing User Identities Through OpenView Identity Management Suite; Customers Engaged With HP Achieve Reduced IT Costs and Improved Management over Risk and Compliance Efforts
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2006--HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) has today announced that customers across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are increasingly choosing its OpenView Identity Management (IdM) suite to automate internal and external user access within a controlled and secure environment. As a result, customers are experiencing dramatically reduced costs in user management provisioning along with improved compliance-related IT processes. In just 12 months, HP's IdM ... 
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03/21/2006HP and Industry Experts Partner to Reduce Warranty Costs for Manufacturers
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today introduced an initiative designed to help reduce warranty costs by streamlining the entire warranty chain management process for discrete manufacturers, those that produce distinct items such as automobiles, appliances or computers. Using its own experience as a guide, HP leveraged the warranty chain management expertise of four solution providers -- Microsoft, PolyVista, iTAC Software and 4CS -- ... 
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03/20/2006HP Upgrades Integrity Servers, Speeds Software Deployment on HP-UX Operating System
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) has enhanced its HP Integrity server line and HP-UX 11i operating environment with significant capacity, virtualization and management upgrades. The enhancements offer customers greater server capacity as well as faster deployment of enterprise software within an HP Virtual Server Environment (VSE) running on the HP-UX 11i operating system -- some virtualization projects can be brought online in less tha... 
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03/17/2006Report Details HP's Social, Environmental Achievements in 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today officially unveiled its 2006 Global Citizenship Report, which describes the company's global citizenship activities worldwide and charts the company's progress, as well as challenges, for the previous fiscal year. The report outlines detailed updates on HP's three global citizenship priority areas: reducing product environmental impacts, raising social and environmental responsibility standards in ... 
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03/16/2006HP Reaches Settlement in Gray Market Case with P & E Distributing
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 16, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced it has settled with P & E Distributing and its president, David Welker, two defendants in gray market litigation that HP filed in August 2004 in a Tennessee federal court. HP sought to recover more than $8.6 million in pricing discounts for computer equipment that a former Tennessee reseller, Capital City Micro, Inc., purchased based on misrepresentations that the equipment would be resold to P ... 
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03/15/2006Photos of HP CEO Hurd and Board Chairman Dunn at Annual Stockholder Meeting are Available on Business Wire's Website and AP PhotoExpress
LOS ANGELES, Mar 15, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Two photos featuring HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) CEO and President Mark Hurd and HP Chairman of the Board of Directors Patricia Dunn as they addressed stockholders at the company's annual stockholder meeting. A replay of the webcast is available at http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/. Photos are Available on Business Wire's Website and AP PhotoExpress. Photo One Mark Hurd, CEO and president of HP, addressing stockholders at the company's a... 
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03/15/2006HP Expands Computing Choices for Business Customers; New AMD Processor-Based Thin Client, Industry-Standard x86 Servers Build on 10-Year Portfolio
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) is celebrating more than a decade of providing unmatched variety, quality and value in computing technology with the introduction of new AMD processor-based products for business customers. HP introduced its first AMD processor-based thin client as well as enhanced industry-standard x86 server offerings, which extend the company's portfolio to more than 30 products based on AMD processors. "Our succ... 
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03/14/2006World Vision Selects HP to Help Accelerate Global Relief and Development Work
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that the nonprofit organization World Vision U.S. has named the company as its preferred technology provider to accelerate international relief efforts. HP will deliver and deploy technology and services supporting the Christian organization's relief, development and advocacy work for the estimated 100 million children and adults World Vision serves in nearly 100 countries worldwide. ... 
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03/08/2006HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of March 15 Annual Stockholder Meeting
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ): What: HP plans a live audio webcast of its 2006 Stockholder Meeting. Who: Patricia Dunn, chairman of the board of directors at HP, and Mark Hurd, chief executive officer and president, will speak. When: Wednesday, March 15 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT URL: www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/ Note: HP stockholders as of the clos... 
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03/08/2006HP Helps Federal Government Agencies Improve Security and IT Operations
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced new solutions and services to help government agencies increase security while becoming more agile. Announced at FOSE 2006, the offerings focus on several federal priorities including: identity management; personal identification verification solutions in support of HSPD-12, a homeland security presidential directive; open source strategy and solutions; document management; and solutions for port... 
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03/07/2006HP Extends Grid Leadership to ChinaGrid Project
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced details of its support for ChinaGrid, one of the world's largest grid computing implementations. The grid initiative by the Chinese government is intended to extend information technology resources and services to thousands of researchers and the more than 290 million students in the country's university system. HP is the primary technology infrastructure provider for ChinaGrid, which... 
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03/06/2006New HP Business Notebooks Boost Mobile Performance; HP Ultra-Capacity Battery Extends Battery Life up to 10 Additional Hours on Select Models
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 06, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today introduced two notebook series with the latest processor technology and improved performance to help mobile professionals stay connected and productive. HP also introduced the HP Ultra-Capacity Battery, a 12-cell lithium-ion battery that works across HP's business notebook lineup and extends the independent operating time up to an additional 10 hours on some models.(2,3) The HP Compaq 9400 Notebook PC ... 
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03/02/2006Photos of HP and Intel CEOs at Web Event Showcasing Enterprise Computing Partnership are Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 02, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Two photos featuring HP CEO Mark Hurd and Intel CEO Paul Otellini -- who were joined by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison -- as they held a live web event today to announce their increased support for HP Integrity servers running Intel Itanium processors. A replay of the event is available at http://www.hp.com/go/hplive. Photos are Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Photo One: Mark Hurd, left, CEO and president of HP, an... 
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03/02/2006ADVISORY/Photos of HP and Intel CEOs at Web Event Showcasing Enterprise Computing Partnership are Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2006--Two photos featuring HP CEO Mark Hurd and Intel CEO Paul Otellini -- who were joined by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison -- as they held a live web event today to announce their increased support for HP Integrity servers running Intel Itanium processors. A replay of the event is available at http://www.hp.com/go/hplive. Photos are Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Photo One: Mark Hurd, left, CEO and president ... 
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03/02/2006HP and Oracle Increase Commitment to Advance Customer Adoption of HP Integrity Solutions
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2006--As part of HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) and Oracle's (Nasdaq:ORCL) alliance to help enterprises optimize business operations, the companies have increased their commitment to HP Integrity servers running Oracle(R) software. The companies will unveil the news in a live web event featuring chief executive officers Mark Hurd of HP, Paul Otellini of Intel and Larry Ellison of Oracle. The web event, which begins today at 11:30 a.m. ET ... 
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03/01/2006HP Settles Patent Litigation with Gateway
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced it has entered into a binding term sheet with Gateway, Inc. (and Gateway subsidiaries eMachines, Inc. and AD Technologies LLC) to settle all ongoing patent litigation relating to the companies' respective PC patents. Under the binding term sheet, Gateway will pay HP $47 million, $25 million to be paid within seven business days following the execution of a definitive settlement agreement a... 
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03/01/2006Kyoto International Culture Foundation Selects HP to Preserve 800-year-old National Treasures
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 01, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) and the Kyoto International Culture Foundation today announced a program to preserve a critical element of Japan's heritage through the digital replication of fine art from 3,500 temples and shrines, beginning with artwork created between the 13th and 17th centuries. The original paintings have been deteriorating due to the effects of time, climate and air pollution and were in danger of being lost forever. ... 
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02/28/2006HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) plans to participate in the Deutsche Bank 2006 Technology Conference, which will be webcast live on March 13. Robert P. Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer, is scheduled to speak at 12:05 p.m. ET / 9:05 a.m. PT. Webcast information for the conference will be available at www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/. Replay of the audio webcast will be available approximately one hour af... 
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02/28/2006KONE Selects HP for Global IT Infrastructure Services
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 28, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it will provide KONE, one of the world's leading elevator and escalator companies, with IT infrastructure services under a seven-year agreement. HP will consolidate and maintain KONE's servers and local area networks, operate help desks and harmonize desktop computing environments in KONE's global network, which spans 50 countries in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas. "This win is a... 
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02/28/2006HP Enables DreamWorks Animation to Simplify Business Operations with Service-oriented Architecture
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 28, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that DreamWorks Animation has implemented an HP solution based on a service-oriented architecture that simplifies and consolidates key business operations. A service-oriented architecture (SOA) is an approach to building and managing IT infrastructures using standards-based software and services as autonomous, re-usable components. HP worked closely with DreamWorks to integrate several of its ... 
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02/27/2006HP Photosmart Studio Expanded into 50 Wal-Mart and SAM'S CLUB Stores; New In-Store Photo Solution Allows Consumers to Create Customized Memories in Minutes
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) and Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) today announced plans to place the recently introduced HP Photosmart Studio in a total of 50 Wal-Mart stores and SAM'S CLUB locations nationwide. The deal increases the number of units from the four installed in the retailers' stores during a pilot period. The HP Photosmart Studio is the first and only in-store solution where consumers can design creative products in about fiv... 
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02/27/2006HP Announces First Milestone in Peregrine Software Integration
SYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced the first milestone in the integration of Peregrine Systems' asset management technology into the HP OpenView management software portfolio. Less than three months after closing the acquisition, HP has combined HP OpenView Service Desk and Peregrine's AssetCenter to provide customers with greater insight and control over their IT assets. The integration helps customers improve IT ser... 
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02/23/2006HP Disrupts Retail Photo-Printing Market; Breakthrough Photo Kiosk and In-Store Studio Deployed in Chains Nationwide
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today marked its entrance into the retail photo-printing market with the introduction of a self-service photo kiosk and an in-store photo studio that will be rolled out in top-tier retail chains nationwide. Albertsons, Longs Drugs Stores, Bashas' Supermarkets and specialty photo stores Dan's Camera City in Allentown, Pa., and Rush Hour Photo and Wireless in Corvallis, Ore., will be among the first to fea... 
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02/22/2006HP Outships All Other Server Vendors Worldwide for 15th Consecutive Quarter; HP is No. 1 in Windows, Linux and High-End UNIX Revenue and Again Gains Total Server Revenue Share in Fourth Quarter 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the 15th consecutive quarter, HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) has outshipped all other major vendors in the worldwide server market while taking share in total server revenue, according to fourth quarter 2005 figures released today by IDC.(1) HP continued to be No. 1 in total worldwide revenue and units for Windows(R), Linux and the high-end UNIX(R) server market. HP also led in all three of the major operating systems combined (Windows, ... 
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02/21/2006HP Announces Securities Analyst Event Focusing on Imaging and Printing Group
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2006 – HP today announced a securities analyst event to be hosted by executives from the company's Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) and held on Feb. 27 from 2 p.m. ET to 4 p.m. ET. HP executives scheduled to attend include: • Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, IPG • John McMullen, senior vice president, IPG Finance • Pradeep Jotwani, senior vice president, IPG Supplies • Stephen Nigro, senior vice president, IPG Graphics and Imaging Business • ... 
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02/21/2006HP Outlines Future Vision at 40th Anniversary of HP Labs
PALO ALTO, Calif--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced a year-long observation of the 40th anniversary of HP Labs, the company's central research organization, and outlined an ambitious, far-reaching vision for the future of information and communications technology. That future could include: - Worldwide, connected, continuous, secure computing through virtually unstaffed, automated data centers; - Bringing the power of digital techno... 
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02/17/2006HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 17, 2006 2006 HP today announced its participation in Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium, which will be webcast live on Feb. 27. Mark Hurd, HP chief executive officer and president, will speak at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Webcast information for the conference will be available at http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/. Replay of the audio webcast will be available approximately one hour after presentation ends via the same website. About HP HP is a techno... 
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02/17/2006Analyst Report: Itanium Servers Poised for Strong Growth, Customer Satisfaction is High
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2006--A new report from industry analyst firm IDC said that the Intel(R) Itanium(R) processor-based server market is entering a strong growth phase.(1) Based on interviews with 501 members of IDC's Enterprise Server Customer Panel, the report cites high customer satisfaction and solid intent-to-purchase ratings for Itanium-based servers. In addition, more than two-thirds of HP PA-RISC server customers interviewed plan to migrate to Itan... 
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02/16/2006HP Medical Archiving Solution Grows Customer Base, Certifications and Channel Program
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that the HP Medical Archiving Solution, which provides affordable long-term digital storage of patient medical images, has grown its customer base, achieved additional certifications and expanded its channel program. Part of HP's information lifecycle management portfolio, the HP Medical Archiving Solution is designed for radiology practices within hospitals, clinics and diagnostic imaging center... 
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02/15/2006HP Reports First Quarter 2006 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 15, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ): -- Net revenue of $22.7 billion, up 6% year-over-year, or 8% in constant currency -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $1.7 billion, $0.48 earnings per share -- GAAP operating profit of $1.5 billion, $0.42 earnings per share -- Cash flow from operations of $1.8 billion HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2006, w... 
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02/14/2006HP Simplifies Open Source License Process with Novell
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 14, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) has signed a new open source bundling license agreement with Novell to offer customers a simpler, cost-effective Linux solution on HP servers. The offering includes integrated open source solutions, technical software and proactive service options that are fully supported and certified on HP ProLiant servers and BladeSystem technologies. With the Enterprise Linux 8-License Value Pack featuring Novell SUSE Li... 
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02/14/2006HP Extends Service-oriented Architecture Portfolio by Embracing Oracle Fusion Middleware
PALO ALTO, Calif. & REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Feb 14, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) and Oracle (Nasdaq:ORCL) today announced the next phase of their joint activities to help enterprises align IT resources and investments with business strategies. To offer customers more agile software that helps automate business processes, HP plans to incorporate Oracle Fusion Middleware into the HP Service-oriented Architecture (SOA) portfolio. SOA is an architectural approach to bu... 
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02/13/2006HP Separates Handheld and Notebook Business Units
HP today announced its handheld business will be a separate unit within the company's Personal Systems Group (PSG), enabling the company to provide greater focus and oversight to the multi-billion dollar converged handheld marketplace. The handheld business was previously combined with notebooks as part of the Mobility Business Unit. By separating handhelds, HP will improve its ability to capitalize on its strategy for growth in both the notebook computing and handheld mark... 
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02/13/2006ProCurve Networking by HP Expands Functionality at Network Edge with New Intelligent Switches
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2006--ProCurve Networking by HP today introduced a set of Layer 3/4 LAN switches that feature wirespeed performance and integrated Gigabit Power over Ethernet (PoE). Setting a new standard for intelligent edge switches, the ProCurve 5400 chassis family and ProCurve 3500 stackable family together scale across a range of 24 to 288 Gigabit ports with identical features, performance and lifetime warranty. Both are based on the ProVisio... 
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02/13/2006HP Handheld ''Pushes'' Mobile Connectivity to the Next Level
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today introduced the latest HP iPAQ handheld, a smart device with the ability to receive email wirelessly using new "push" email functionality from Microsoft.(1,2) In addition, the HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger provides customers with all the essentials to keep a business or personal lifestyle running while mobile, including a mobile phone,(3) access to Wi-Fi wireless hotspots, data networks, digital c... 
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02/10/2006HP Kicks Off Calculator's 25th Anniversary with Amazing Stories Contest
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 10, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced a nationwide competition that asks entrants to submit their most incredible real-life success stories involving the HP 12c Calculator, which has entered its 25th year of production. "The Tales of the Amazing HP 12c Calculator Contest" runs through May 1 and is open to U.S. residents who currently own or have owned the HP 12c Calculator. Contest prizes include an HP Pavilion LC3700N 37-inch LCD... 
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02/09/2006HP Appoints Former Home Depot CIO to Senior IT Executive Team
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) has named Ron Griffin to lead global application development and support for the company's Technology Solutions Group (TSG), rounding out the company's IT leadership team. A 25-year veteran of the IT industry, Griffin joins recently named HP IT Senior Vice Presidents John Craparo, Craig Flower and Charlie McMurtry in reporting to Randy Mott, HP executive vice president and chief information officer. G... 
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02/07/2006HP Helps Telecom Industry Deliver New Wave of Mobile Services
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced new products and customer successes that highlight how it is enabling global telecom companies to create and deliver a new wave of mobile services. Leading mobile operators, including Vodacom South Africa and Telefonica Moviles Espana, have deployed HP solutions to enhance their wireless networks and streamline the management of mobile handsets. In addition, HP released a new blade server ... 
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02/07/2006HP to Acquire OuterBay, Expands Ability to Manage Database Environments
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 07, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire OuterBay(TM), a leading provider of archiving software for enterprise applications and databases. Together with HP's recent purchases of AppIQ and Peregrine Systems, today's acquisition is part of HP's overall strategy to bolster its server, storage and software offerings and enable customers to quickly adapt to changing business needs and exploding information grow... 
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02/03/2006HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 03, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) has declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the second in HP's fiscal year 2006, is payable on April 5, 2006, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 15, 2006. HP has approximately 2.9 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, business... 
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02/03/2006A-List Celebrities and Musicians Lend Their Support to HP for Charity Auction Benefiting Habitat for Humanity; Oscar Nominees Terrence Howard, Matt Dillon and Catherine Keener Among Those Participating in 10-day Auction Starting Feb. 6
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 03, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- More than 25 top celebrities and musicians have agreed to support HP's (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) exclusive eBay charity auction benefiting Habitat for Humanity(R) International. The auction -- online at www.hp.com/go/sundance -- will feature autographed, poster-sized celebrity photographs shot by famed WireImage photographer Jeff Vespa. The one-of-a-kind images were taken at the HP Portrait Studio Presented by WireImage at the 2006 Sundance ... 
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02/03/2006HP Ranked Among World's Ten Best for Online Support
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that its consumer and enterprise support websites have been named two of the 10 best worldwide by two prominent industry associations focused on customer support. The Association of Support Professionals (ASP) and the Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA) have chosen HP's Customer Care and IT Resource Center sites as two of the "Ten Best International Web Support Sites." The... 
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02/02/2006HP Awarded More Than $700 Million in IT Business From GM; HP to Deliver Services That Support GM's Information Technology Requirements
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that General Motors Corp. has awarded it more than $700 million in information technology services contracts over a five-year period. The agreement spans global product development, manufacturing and quality, GMAC customer and dealer information systems, and global SAP enterprise architecture management support. Building on the existing relationship between the companies, HP Servi... 
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02/01/2006SBA, SCORE and HP Set to Launch 2006 Business Matchmaking
Online Component to be Added to Highly Successful Initiative WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE- Counselors to America's Small Business, and HP today announced plans for the continuation of the highly successful Business Matchmaking initiative for 2006. Business Matchmaking, made possible through a cosponsorship between the SBA, SCORE and HP, matches small businesses with buyers from the corporate sector as well as local, state and federal... 
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01/31/2006HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(NASDAQ:HPQ): What: HP (NYSE:HPQ)(NASDAQ:HPQ) will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the first fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2006. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chief executive officer and president, and Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Wed... 
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01/30/2006HP Powers up Data Center Reliability, Puts the Freeze on Energy Costs
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today unveiled technology that can slash data center energy bills while increasing system reliability. Designed to support HP's broad portfolio of enterprise servers and storage systems, the new power management and cooling technologies include: - a modular cooling system that uses chilled water to triple the standard cooling capacity of a single server rack; - a universal rack that standar... 
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01/27/2006Medialink: The Big Game on the Big Screen
Jan 27, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Planning on throwing a Super Bowl party? Why make it small when you can make it big? Sissy Biggers, a lifestyle and entertaining expert, explains. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?story=31548 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news information site (and for print or broadcast too). Visit http://media.medialink.com to download video, audio, text, graphic... 
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01/27/2006Multimedia Available: Medialink: The Big Game on the Big Screen
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planning on throwing a Super Bowl party? Why make it small when you can make it big? Sissy Biggers, a lifestyle and entertaining expert, explains. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?story=31548 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news information site (and for print or broadcast too). Visit http://media.medialink.com to download video, audio, text, ... 
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01/26/2006HP Taps Vignette CEO to Lead Software
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has named Thomas Hogan, a 24-year veteran of the software industry, to lead the software business within the company's Technology Solutions Group (TSG). Hogan will serve as senior vice president and will report to Ann Livermore, executive vice president of TSG. Hogan, 46, joins HP after nearly five years at Vignette Corporation, an Austin, Texas-based software company speciali... 
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01/25/2006HP Premieres World's First Postcard-to-Billboard Digital Graphic Arts Portfolio at Sundance Film Festival
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today is demonstrating the company's most comprehensive digital graphic arts portfolio for printing everything from color postcards to large, outdoor banners, here and in Park City, Utah, at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. The recently expanded lineup, which now covers virtually all wide-format market requirements, enables print service providers to serve as one-stop digital print shops. Using HP equipme... 
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01/23/2006HP Nominates Former Nokia Executive Sari Baldauf to Board of Directors
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan 23, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that Sari M. Baldauf, a former senior executive at Nokia Corp., has been nominated to serve on the company's board of directors. Baldauf, 50, spent 22 years at Nokia, including six and a half years as executive vice president and general manager of its networking business, prior to leaving the company in early 2005. She will be included in the slate of directors to be voted on at HP's annual s... 
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01/23/2006HP Powers Iris Recognition Security System Designed to Improve School and Student Safety; Security and Identification Applications From Eyemetric Identity Systems, LG Electronics and Newton Security Built on Reliable HP Technology
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that its blade server and PC technology is powering an iris recognition security and visitor management system launched Monday by the Freehold Borough School District in Freehold, N.J. Designed to improve overall school and student safety while reducing the administrative burden associated with the student sign in/sign out process, the Teacher-Parent Authorization Security System (T-PAS... 
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01/17/2006HP and Hitachi to Collaborate on Security and Privacy Research
PALO ALTO, Calif. & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) and Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT)(TOKYO:6501) today announced that researchers from HP Labs Bristol, UK., and Princeton, N.J., and the Hitachi Systems Development Laboratory will conduct joint work on key security and privacy issues. The HP and Hitachi research collaboration will focus on two primary themes: authenticating users and devices to improve security inside networks and the use of digit... 
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01/17/2006HP Names Bruce Dahlgren to Lead Enterprise Sales for Imaging and Printing Group
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) has appointed Bruce Dahlgren, formerly vice president and general manager of North America Printing Solutions and Services Division at Lexmark, to serve as the head of enterprise sales for the Imaging and Printing Group (IPG). Effective today, Dahlgren will serve as senior vice president of IPG worldwide enterprise sales, a new role created to bring greater focus to the printing and imaging opportunities... 
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01/17/2006HP Boosts Open Source Alliance with JBoss on Linux and HP-UX 11i Platforms
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today extended its agreement with JBoss, Inc. to offer an expanded portfolio of open source solutions and services that customers can deploy within their existing data centers. HP will now provide worldwide support services for the entire JBoss Enterprise Middleware Suite (JEMS) of products on Linux, Windows(R) and HP-UX 11i. HP also will certify JBoss Application Server (AS) for HP-UX 11i Open Source ... 
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01/16/2006HP Sales to World's Leading Retailers Tops $3 Billion in Fiscal Year 2005
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it earned revenues of more than $3 billion in its last fiscal year from global retailers looking to gain new operational efficiencies and greater business flexibility. The milestone, announced at the National Retail Federation Convention & Expo, includes deals with some of the world's leading retail brands -- 7-Eleven, Chico's, Staples and Starbucks -- that draw from the broad range of H... 
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01/10/2006HP Earns No. 3 Spot on U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Top 10 Ranking
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) has moved up to No. 3 on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's list of the top 10 organizations receiving the most patents in 2005. The list was released today. HP was awarded 1,797 patents last year and climbed from No. 4 in 2004. "We're gratified to see HP's research efforts recognized with this year's patent ranking," said Shane Robison, executive vice president and chief strategy and technology... 
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01/05/2006HP Extends Frontier of Wireless Computing With Mobile Broadband Notebook PC; Alliance With Verizon Wireless Expands the Range of Mobility With Its Wireless Wide-area Data Network at Broadband Speeds
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today introduced a mobile broadband notebook that allows users to stay connected at broadband speeds to corporate networks, email and the Internet without being tied to a wireless hotspot. The HP Compaq nc6140 Notebook PC operates on Verizon Wireless' Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO) network, which allows customers to connect at broadband speeds to corporate networks, email and the Internet, even while tr... 
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01/04/2006HP Names Andy Mattes to Lead Sales for Technology Solutions Group
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2006--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has appointed Andy W. Mattes, a long-time executive at Siemens AG, to serve as the head of sales for the Technology Solutions Group (TSG). Mattes will serve as senior vice president and chief sales officer, a new role created following last year's dissolution of the Customer Solutions Group. He will report to Ann Livermore, executive vice president of TSG. Mattes, 44, joins HP ... 
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12/19/2005HP Completes Acquisition of Peregrine Systems, Boosting HP OpenView Software Portfolio
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Peregrine Systems, Inc., a leading IT asset and service management software company. Effective immediately, Peregrine will become part of the HP OpenView business unit, which is led by Todd DeLaughter, vice president and general manager. The acquisition, initially announced in September 2005, will add key asset and service management components to the HP Op... 
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12/13/2005HP to Acquire European Online Photo Service PIXACO
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire bilderservice.de GmbH, which operates PIXACO -- a leading online photo services and products site in Europe. The acquisition of the privately-held company will enable HP to rapidly extend the reach of its online photo services throughout Europe, building on the purchase of Snapfish earlier this year. HP plans to extend many of its Snapfish c... 
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12/02/2005HP Appoints McCain to Run HP Consulting and Integration
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has appointed John W. McCain, a seasoned information technology services executive, to serve as senior vice president of HP Consulting and Integration. McCain will report to Steve Smith, senior vice president of HP Services. McCain, 46, was most recently chief executive officer of iEnergizer, a privately-held, business process outsourcing services company. Previously, he spent... 
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11/30/2005HP to Acquire Trustgenix to Bolster Identity Management in HP OpenView Software
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trustgenix, Inc., a leading provider of federated identity management solutions. Upon the closing of the acquisition, HP plans to integrate Trustgenix and its software solutions into the HP OpenView management software portfolio. The acquisition will allow HP to rapidly extend the federation capabilities of HP OpenView, enabling enterpri... 
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11/22/2005HP Elects John Hammergren to Board of Directors
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) announced that John H. Hammergren, chairman, president and chief executive officer of McKesson Corporation, has joined HP's board of directors effective today. HP announced on Aug. 29 that Hammergren had agreed to join its board. With his election, he becomes the 10th member of the board and its eighth outside director. Hammergren, 46, has served since 1999 as a director of McKesson, a leading healt... 
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11/21/2005HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences, each of which will be available via live webcast: -- Credit Suisse First Boston Annual Technology Conference, on Dec. 2. Scott Stallard, senior vice president and general manager of Enterprise Storage and Servers at HP, will speak at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT. -- Lehman Brothers Global Technology Confere... 
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11/18/2005HP Board Declares Regular Dividend, Sets Annual Meeting and Record Dates
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2005--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the first in HP's fiscal year 2006, is payable on Jan. 4, 2006, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 14, 2005. HP has approximately 2.9 billion shares of common stock outstanding. HP also established a record date for its 2006 annual meeting of ... 
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11/17/2005HP Reports Fourth Quarter 2005 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ): -- Net revenue of $22.9 billion, up 7% year-over-year -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $1.7 billion, $0.51 earnings per share -- GAAP operating profit of $232 million, $0.14 earnings per share -- Cash flow from operations of $1.9 billion HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today reported financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, 2005, showing net ... 
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11/02/2005HP Announces Change to its Board Election Policy
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced the adoption of a policy related to the election of its board of directors, in a continuing effort to enhance its corporate governance procedures. Under the policy, any nominee for director who receives a greater number of votes "withheld" from his or her election than votes "for" such election will tender his or her resignation for consideration by the nominating and governance committee o... 
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11/02/2005HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
Nov 02, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ): What: HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, 2005. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chief executive officer and president, and Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Thursday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m. EDT/2 p.m. PDT URL: ... 
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11/01/2005HP Completes $230 Million Acquisition of Scitex Vision
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Scitex Vision, a market leader in industrial wide-format digital printing, for $230 million from Scitex Corporation Ltd (Nasdaq:SCIX). The acquisition agreement was originally signed on Aug. 11, 2005. The Scitex Vision businesses acquired are principally located in the United States, Belgium, China, Israel, Mexico ... 
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10/03/2005HP to Acquire RLX Technologies, Bolstering Linux Management of HP BladeSystem Portfolio
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct 03, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RLX Technologies(TM), Inc., a pioneer of server blade management technologies. Headquartered in Spring, Texas, RLX has 36 employees and approximately 200 customers worldwide. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition of RLX and its Linux-based management software suite, RLX Control Tower, will enable HP to deliv... 
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09/19/2005HP Expands Storage Portfolio with Acquisition of AppIQ
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AppIQ, a leading provider of open storage area network management and storage resource management technologies that help enterprise customers manage servers and storage. Headquartered in Burlington, Mass., AppIQ has 135 employees, approximately 250 customers and offices in the U.K., Hong Kong, Singapore and India. Financial terms of the... 
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09/19/2005HP to Acquire Peregrine Systems, Adding Powerful IT Asset and Service Management Solutions to HP OpenView Portfolio
PALO ALTO, Calif. & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2005-- Acquisition to Broaden HP's Ability to Provide CIOs with Crucial Information Needed to Manage Their IT Operations Better HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) and Peregrine Systems, Inc. (OTC:PRGN.PK), today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement pursuant to which HP will acquire Peregrine in a cash merger for $26.08 per share representing an aggregate equity value of $425 million. Upon clo... 
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09/13/2005HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 13, 2005 HP today announced its participation in Banc of America's 35th Annual Investment Conference, which will be webcast live on Sept. 22. Todd Bradley, executive vice president of the Personal Systems Group at HP, will speak at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT. Webcast information is available at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/35th-annual-2005/id86408471.cfm . Replays of the audio webcast will be available approximately one hour after the presentation ends ... 
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09/07/2005HP Makes Strategic Services Acquisition in New Zealand
HP New Zealand today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of privately owned CGNZ Ltd and two related entities - a move that will position HP as a market leader in business and IT consulting in New Zealand. The purchase price was not disclosed. In addition to bringing high-end business consulting expertise to the HP Services' offering in New Zealand, CGNZ also adds a highly regarded enterprise re... 
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08/30/2005HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced its participation in Citigroup's 12th Annual Global Technology Conference, which will be webcast at the below website. Robert P. Wayman, executive vice president and chief financial officer at HP, will speak on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 12 p.m. EDT / 9 a.m. PDT. Webcast information is available at www.veracast.com/webcasts/citigroup/tech05/54207137.cfm. Replays of the audio webc... 
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08/29/2005McKesson Corporation's Hammergren to Join HP's Board of Directors
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that John H. Hammergren, chairman and chief executive officer of McKesson Corporation, has agreed to join HP's board of directors. Hammergren, who is expected to be formally elected to the position later this year, would be the 11th member of the board and its ninth outside director. "We are delighted that John will be joining HP's board," said Patricia Dunn, HP chairman. "He has an e... 
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08/25/2005HP Authorizes Additional $4 Billion for Share Repurchases
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2005--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today authorized an additional $4 billion for future repurchases of its outstanding shares of common stock. The company intends to offset dilution from the issuance of shares under employee benefit plans, as well as to use the authorization to repurchase shares opportunistically as a means of returning cash to its shareholders. In the three fiscal quarters ended July 31, HP ... 
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08/16/2005HP Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ): -- Net revenue of $20.8 billion, up 10% year-over-year -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $1.2 billion, $0.36 earnings per share -- GAAP operating profit of $913 million, $0.03 earnings per share -- Cash flow from operations of $2.2 billion -- Repatriation of $14.5 billion in cash from foreign earnings announced HP today reported financ... 
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07/22/2005HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2005--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the fourth in HP's fiscal year 2005, is payable on Oct. 5, 2005, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 14, 2005. HP has approximately 2.9 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers... 
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07/19/2005HP Unveils Targeted Program to Streamline Company, Reduce Costs, Drive Greater Customer Focus; Actions Expected to Lead to Annual Savings of an Estimated $1.9 Billion
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jul 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today unveiled a targeted program designed to simplify its structure, reduce costs and place greater focus on its customers. The company expects these actions to save $1.9 billion annually, drive growth and increase business performance. The program simplifies HP's structure by embedding sales and marketing efforts directly into the business units, providing a tighter link with customers. It cuts expenditures b... 
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07/11/2005HP Appoints Randall D. Mott as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer; Seasoned Industry Exec Joins HP's Executive Council
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has appointed Randall D. "Randy" Mott to serve as executive vice president and chief information officer. His responsibilities include all application development, data management, technology infrastructure, data center operations and telecommunication networks worldwide. Mott, 49, comes to HP from Dell, Inc., where he has served since 2000 as senior vice president, chief informati... 
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07/05/2005HP to Hold Investor Conference Call Featuring Imaging and Printing Group
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 5, 2005 HP today announced that a conference call for the investment community to discuss new and upcoming products and solutions from the company's Imaging and Printing Group will take place on July 11 at 8.30 a.m. EDT. The call will be hosted by: Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, Imaging and Printing Group Stephen Nigro, senior vice president, Printing Platforms, Imaging and Printing Group Pradeep Jotwani, senior vice president, Supplies, Imag... 
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06/13/2005HP Names Todd Bradley as Executive Vice President of Personal Systems Group
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jun 13, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has appointed R. Todd Bradley to serve as executive vice president of its Personal Systems Group (PSG), which includes the company's notebook and desktop PCs, handhelds, monitors, workstations and related support services. Bradley, 46, most recently spent four years at palmOne, Inc., three as president and chief executive officer. His appointment re-establishes PSG as a standalone busine... 
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06/06/2005HP Appoints Cathy Lyons as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has appointed Cathy Lyons, a 26-year company veteran, to serve as executive vice president and chief marketing officer (CMO), with immediate effect. Lyons assumes CMO responsibilities from Mike Winkler, who will focus solely on his other role as executive vice president of HP's Customer Solutions Group, in which he leads the company's sales and marketing efforts for enterprise, publ... 
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05/20/2005HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2005--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the third in HP's fiscal year 2005, is payable on July 6, 2005, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2005. HP has approximately 2.9 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, bu... 
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05/17/2005HP Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) -- Record quarterly revenue of $21.6 billion, up 7% year-over-year -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $1.3 billion, $0.37 earnings per share -- GAAP operating profit of $1.2 billion, $0.33 earnings per share -- Cash flow from operations of $2.4 billion HP today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2005. Second q... 
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05/11/2005Media Alert: HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) What: HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2005. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Mark Hurd, HP chief executive officer and president, and Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: ... 
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03/31/2005HP Announces Upcoming Investor Event Focusing on Imaging and Personal Systems
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 31, 2005 HP today announced an investor event to be hosted by Toni Sacconaghi of Sanford C. Bernstein & Co Inc. at HP's San Diego campus. The meeting, which will be largely a question and answer session, will be held on April 4 from 1:30 p.m. PDT to 4:30 p.m. PDT. HP executives in attendance include: Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, Imaging and Personal Systems Group John McMullen, vice president, Finance, Imaging and Printing Group P... 
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03/29/2005HP Names Mark Hurd to Serve as CEO and President
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that its board of directors has named Mark Hurd to serve as the company's chief executive officer and president. Hurd, 48, has served since March 2003 as president and chief executive officer of NCR Corp. (NYSE:NCR), where he has spent his 25-year career in a range of general management, operations and sales and marketing positions. Prior to his current responsibilities, he was NCR's pre... 
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03/21/2005HP to Acquire Leading Online Photo Service Snapfish
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2005-- Acquisition Enables HP to Provide Consumers with More Choice for Sharing, Storing, Printing Photos; Broadens HP's Position in the Digital Photography Market HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Snapfish, a leading online photo service. Snapfish's expertise in online photo services, coupled with HP's worldwide customer reach, will rap... 
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02/18/2005HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 18, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ)today announced its participation in the following investor conferences, both of which will be audio webcast live at the websites listed below. Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium 2005 Michael Winkler, executive vice president of the Customer Solutions Group at HP, will speak on Friday, Feb. 25, at 11:20 a.m. EST / 8:20 a.m. PST. Webcast information is available at http://customer.talkpoint.com/... 
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02/17/2005HP Board Appoints Russell Reynolds Associates for Chief Executive Officer Search
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2005--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has appointed Russell Reynolds Associates to handle activities related to the search for a new chief executive officer of the company. The search will be managed by Andrea Redmond and Charles Tribbett, co-leads of the firm's CEO/Board Services Practice, along with their team. "We are pleased to have Andrea, Charles and the Russell Reynolds team in place ... 
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02/16/2005HP Reports First Quarter 2005 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) -- Record quarterly revenue of $21.5 billion, up 10% from a year earlier -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $1.3 billion, $0.37 earnings per share -- GAAP operating profit of $1.2 billion, $0.32 earnings per share -- Cash flow from operations of $1.6 billion -- Personal Systems operating margin of 2.1%; Imaging and Printing operating margin of 1... 
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02/11/2005HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
What: HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call covering earnings for the first quarter of the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2005. Who: The audio webcast of the conference call will be hosted by: Bob Wayman, HP chief executive officer and chief financial officer Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, Imaging and Personal Systems Group Ann M. Livermore, executive vice president, Technology Solutions Group Brian Humphries, vice pres... 
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02/09/2005HP Chairman and CEO Carly Fiorina Steps Down; Robert P. Wayman named Interim CEO; Patricia C. Dunn named Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2005--The board of directors of Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that Carleton S. Fiorina has stepped down as chairman and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Robert P. Wayman, HP's chief financial officer, has been named chief executive officer on an interim basis and appointed to the board of directors. Patricia C. Dunn, an HP director since 1998, has been named non-executive chairman of the board, al... 
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01/21/2005HP and Intergraph Settle Patent Litigation
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced it has settled all ongoing patent litigation with Intergraph Corporation and the companies have entered into a patent cross-license agreement. The agreement resolves all legal claims between the two companies. Under the terms of the agreement, HP will pay Intergraph $141 million. The accounting treatment is not yet final, however, HP expects this settlement to reduce earnings by approximate... 
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01/18/2005HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2005--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the second in HP's fiscal year 2005, is payable on April 7, 2005, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 16, 2005. HP has approximately 2.9 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consume... 
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01/10/2005HP Appoints Global IT Outsourcing Executive to Lead Managed Services Business
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2005--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that Steve Smith has been named senior vice president of Managed Services within HP Services. HP's Managed Services organization provides companies with outsourcing services and solutions to manage their IT infrastructures. It also provides business process outsourcing capabilities. Smith replaces Uli Holdenried, who recently became managing director of HP Germany. Smith brings exten... 
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11/19/2004HP Board Declares Regular Dividend and Sets Record and Meeting Dates for 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareowners
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2004--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the first in HP's fiscal year 2005, is payable on Jan. 5, 2005, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 15, 2004. HP has approximately 3 billion shares of common stock outstanding. In addition, HP has established record and meeting dates for its 200... 
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11/16/2004HP Reports Fourth Quarter 2004 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ): -- Record quarterly revenue of $21.4 billion, up 8% year-over-year -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $1.5 billion, $0.41 earnings per share -- GAAP operating profit of $1.3 billion, $0.37 earnings per share -- Record revenues achieved in every business -- Imaging & Printing operating margin of 16.6%; Personal Systems operating margin of 1.2%;... 
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10/01/2004HP Acquires Synstar and Broadens Reach in European Technology Market
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced it has acquired the business of UK-based Synstar plc ("Synstar"). Pursuant to the terms of the recommended cash offer announced on Aug. 9, 2004, HP Global Investments BV ("HP BV"), a wholly owned subsidiary of HP, has acquired approximately 92.1 percent of the issued share capital of Synstar and expects to acquire, compulsorily, all remaining Synstar shares by mid-November 2004. The terms of the a... 
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09/20/2004HP Announces $1.3 Billion Accelerated Share Repurchase; HP Board of Directors Authorizes Additional $3 Billion for Share Repurchases
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it repurchased approximately $1.3 billion of its outstanding common stock in an accelerated share repurchase agreement. Along with additional repurchases during the quarter, HP expects repurchases for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004 to total approximately $2.1 billion, or 4.0 percent of total shares outstanding. The share repurchases during the quarter are expected to utilize the rem... 
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09/16/2004HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Relations Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor relations conference. Banc of America Securities, 34th Annual Investment Conference Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer, speaks on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 3 p.m. EDT / 12 p.m. PDT. Webcast information is available at www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/34th-annual- 2004/id04409153.cfm. Replays of the webcast presentation will be... 
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09/03/2004HP Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Relations Conferences
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced its participation in the following investor relations conferences, both of which will be audio webcast live at the Web sites below. Smith Barney Citigroup 2004 Technology Conference, New York Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer, speaks on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 12:55 p.m. EDT / 9:55 a.m. PDT. Webcast information is available at www.veracast.com/webcasts/... 
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09/03/2004HP Announces Extension of Offer to Acquire Synstar
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that the recommended cash offer for Synstar Plc, a UK-listed company, has been extended and will remain open for acceptance for a further 21 days until 3 p.m. (London time) on Sept. 24, 2004. Merrill Lynch is making the offer on behalf of HP Global Investments BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of HP, for all of the issued and to be issued share capital of Synstar. Synstar is a leading independe... 
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08/12/2004HP Reports Preliminary Third Quarter 2004 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ): -- Third quarter revenue of $18.9 billion, up 9% year-over-year -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $846 million; Non-GAAP EPS $0.24 -- GAAP operating profit of $657 million; GAAP EPS $0.19 -- Revenue in Personal Systems grew 19% year-over-year; Imaging & Printing grew 8%; Enterprise Servers and Storage was down 5%; HP Services grew 12%; Software grew 17% HP to... 
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08/09/2004HP Announces Offer to Acquire UK-based Synstar
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced the terms of a recommended cash offer to be made by Merrill Lynch, on behalf of HP Global Investments B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HP, for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Synstar plc, a UK-listed company. Synstar is a leading independent provider of information technology (IT) services to around 1,500 customers with a direct delivery presence in eight European countr... 
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07/16/2004HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2004--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the fourth in HP's fiscal year 2004, is payable on Oct. 6, 2004, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 15, 2004. HP has approximately 3 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers... 
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05/28/2004HP Board Authorizes Additional $2 Billion for Share Repurchases, Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2004--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today authorized up to $2 billion in additional repurchases of its outstanding shares of common stock. The company intends to use the authorization to repurchase shares opportunistically as a means of returning cash to its shareholders, as well as offsetting dilution from the issuance of shares under employee benefit plans. "HP continues to generate strong cash flow from ope... 
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05/18/2004HP Reports Second Quarter 2004 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) -- Record revenue of $20.1 billion, up 12% year-over-year -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $1.3 billion, up 17% year-over- year; Non-GAAP EPS $0.34, up 17% year-over-year -- GAAP operating profit of $1.1 billion, up 77% year-over-year; GAAP EPS $0.29, up 32% year-over-year -- Both Non-GAAP and GAAP earnings include a $70 million charge for HP's settlement with ... 
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05/13/2004HP Announces Two Acquisitions to Extend IT Service Management Capabilities
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has acquired the businesses of two information technology service management training and consulting companies: Dallas-based IT Infrastructure Management LLC, doing business as ManageOne, and UK-based CEC Europe Service Management Ltd. The businesses of ManageOne and CEC Europe Service Management Ltd. will operate as part of the customer support unit of HP Services. Terms of the tran... 
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04/02/2004HP Completes Novadigm Acquisition Furthering Adaptive Enterprise Strategy
Automated change management capabilities strengthen HP OpenView management software portfolio PALO ALTO, Calif., April 2, 2004 HP today announced the completion of its acquisition of Novadigm Inc. (Nasdaq: NVDM). Novadigm is a leading provider of policy-based change and configuration management software that offers customers the flexibility to automate management of software assets and heterogeneous resources – within the IT data center, distributed throughout ... 
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03/11/2004HP to Acquire TruLogica to Extend Adaptive Enterprise Strategy and HP OpenView Portfolio
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004-- Automated IT User Provisioning Technology Takes Pain Out of Adding Users, Managing Access Privileges, Changing Passwords HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TruLogica, Inc., a privately held provider of IT user-provisioning software headquartered in Dallas. Terms of the deal, which is subject to customary closing conditions, were not disclosed. TruL... 
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02/23/2004HP to Expand Services Portfolio with Acquisition of Triaton
Purchase to accelerate services growth strategy and expand Adaptive Enterprise delivery capability in Europe BOEBLINGEN, Germany, Feb. 23, 2004 HP today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Triaton GmbH (with subsidiaries in Singapore, China and Brazil), Triaton France SAS and Triaton N.A, Inc (USA). The Triaton companies provide information technology services and are wholly owned subsidiaries of the ThyssenKrupp Group. The acquisition, once completed, will extend HP's o... 
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02/19/2004HP Reports first quarter 2004 results
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2004 - HP today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2004. First quarter revenue was $19.5 billion, an increase of 9% year-over-year. Non-GAAP (1) operating profit was $1.4 billion for the quarter, or 6.9% of revenue, an increase of 23% year-over-year. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.35 for the quarter, up 21% from $0.29 last year. Non-GAAP diluted EPS and non-GAAP net earnings include a $144 million adjustment... 
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02/13/2004HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
What: HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ), as in past quarters, plans a live audio Webcast of its upcoming first quarter earnings conference call for fiscal year 2004. Who: The audio Webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Thursday, Feb. 19, 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST URL: www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/financials/quarters/2004/q1webcast.htm... 
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02/11/2004HP Expects to Report Revenue of $19.5 Billion and Non-GAAP EPS of $0.35 for First Fiscal Quarter
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it expects to report revenue of $19.5 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.35 for its first fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2004, consistent with the guidance the company provided at the beginning of the quarter. GAAP earnings per share is expected to be $0.30 to $0.31. This assumes approximately $0.04 to $0.05 per share of non-GAAP adjustments related primarily to amortization o... 
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02/04/2004HP to Accelerate Adaptive Enterprise Strategy with Acquisition of Novadigm and Consera Software; Adds IT Automation Capabilities to HP OpenView Management Software Portfolio
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2004--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire two management software companies: Novadigm Inc. (NASDAQ:NVDM) headquartered in Mahwah, N.J., and Consera Software, based in Bellevue, Wash. Upon close, each will add powerful automation capabilities to the HP OpenView software portfolio for unified management of the complete enterprise IT environment. HP, Novadigm and Consera executives will host a conferenc... 
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01/16/2004HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2004--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the second in HP's fiscal year 2004, is payable on April 7, 2004, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 17, 2004. HP has approximately 3 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses... 
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01/12/2004HP to Dual List on Nasdaq Stock Market and New YorkStock Exchange
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan 12, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has filed an application to dual list its common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market. If HP's application is approved, HP's common stock will be listed on both the NYSE and the Nasdaq under the stock ticker "HPQ." The listing of HP's stock on Nasdaq is expected to take effect in the next few weeks. "We have a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with the New York Stock Exchange. They continue t... 
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11/19/2003HP Reports Fourth Quarter 2003 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2003--HP (NYSE:HPQ) -- Revenue of $19.9 billion, up 10% year-over-year; compares to analyst consensus estimates of $19.0 billion -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $1.4 billion, up 63% year-over-year; Non-GAAP EPS $0.36, up 50% year-over-year; compares to analyst consensus estimates of $0.35 -- GAAP operating profit of $1.1 billion, up 152% year-over-year; GAAP EPS $0.28, up 115% year-over... 
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09/19/2003HP Authorizes Additional $1 Billion for Share Repurchases
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sep 19, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) today authorized an additional $1 billion for future repurchases of its outstanding shares of common stock. The company intends to use the authorization to continue its normal share repurchases, which primarily offset dilution from the issuance of shares under company employee benefit programs and also include opportunistic share repurchases. About HP HP is a technology solutions provid... 
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08/19/2003HP Reports Third Quarter 2003 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2003--HP (NYSE:HPQ) -- Revenue of $17.35 billion, up 5% year-over-year -- Non-GAAP operating profit of $858 million, up 61% year-over-year, GAAP operating profit of $301 million, up from loss of $2.5 billion year-over-year -- Non-GAAP EPS $0.23, up from $0.14 year-over-year; GAAP EPS of $0.10 HP (NYSE:HPQ) today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter e... 
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08/15/2003ADVISORY/HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Q3 FY03 Earnings Conference Call
--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- What: HP (NYSE:HPQ), as in past quarters, plans a live audio Webcast of its upcoming third quarter earnings conference call. Who: The audio Webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 5 p.m. EDT/2 p.m. PDT URL: www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/financials/quar... 
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07/21/2003HP Board Declares Regular Dividend, Adopts New Policies
PALO ALTO, CALIF., JULY 21, 2003 The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend. The board also adopted new policies for senior executive severance agreements and shareowner rights plans (also known as poison pills). HP's board declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the fourth in HP's fiscal year 2003, is payable on Oct. 8, 2003, to shareholders of record as of the close ... 
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07/04/2003HP Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Identity Management Software from Baltimore Technologies
PALO ALTO, CALIF., JULY 4, 2003 HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the SelectAccess software assets of Baltimore Technologies (LSE:BLM), a UK-based provider of high-trust security products. Following completion of the acquisition, the identity management technologies in SelectAccess will become part of HP's Adaptive Management software portfolio, providing more secure user access to network ... 
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05/27/2003HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of June 3 Security Analyst Meeting
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2003-- What: HP (NYSE:HPQ), as it has for past meetings with security analysts, plans a live audio Webcast of its June Security Analyst Meeting. Who: The audio Webcast will be hosted by Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and include presentations by members of the HP executive team. When: Tuesday, June 3 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT / 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. PDT URL: http://www.hp.com/go/sam HP p... 
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05/20/2003HP Reports Second Quarter 2003 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2003--HP (NYSE:HPQ) -- Non-GAAP EPS $0.29, $0.02 Higher Than Analyst Consensus Estimates; GAAP EPS $0.22 -- Revenue of $18.0 Billion, Up 1% Sequentially -- Enterprise Systems Grows Sequentially, Nears Break-Even -- Cash Generated from Operations Exceeds $2.5 Billion -- Company Affirms Second-Half Analyst Estimates for Revenue and Non-GAAP EPS HP (NYSE:HPQ) today reported financial resul... 
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05/16/2003HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2003--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the third in HP's fiscal year 2003, is payable on July 9, 2003, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 18, 2003. HP has approximately 3 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, soluti... 
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05/14/2003ADVISORY/HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Q2 Earnings Conference Call
--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- What: HP (NYSE:HPQ), as in past quarters, plans a live audio Webcast of its upcoming second quarter earnings conference call. Who: The audio Webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Tuesday, May 20 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST URL: www.hp.com/... 
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04/02/2003HP Announces Results of Annual Shareowner Meeting
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2003--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced the preliminary results of proposals considered at its annual shareowner meeting held this morning. All 11 board nominees were elected to serve as directors of HP for a one-year term. Of the 11 board nominees, four stood for election as directors of HP for the first time: Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr.; Sanford M. Litvack; Thomas J. Perkins; and Lucille S. Salhany. These four directors served on the Compaq board prior t... 
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03/28/2003ADVISORY/HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of April 2 Annual Shareowner Meeting
Mar 28, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) What: HP (NYSE:HPQ) plans a live audio Webcast of its 2003 Shareowner Meeting. Who: The annual meeting will be chaired by Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer. When: Wednesday, April 2 10 a.m. EST/7 a.m. PST URL: http://www.hp.com/go/shareowners Note: Participation in the question and answer session will be limited to those in attendance at the meeting. It is not necessary to attend the meeti... 
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03/06/2003HP Prices $500 Million Bond Offering
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 6, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced the pricing of a sale of senior unsecured Global Notes totaling $500 million due March 15, 2008, with a coupon of 3.625 percent. The Global Notes will be rated "A3" by Moody's Investors Services, "A-" by Standard & Poor's and "A" by Fitch Ratings, in each case with negative outlook. The net proceeds from the sale of the Global Notes are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include ca... 
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02/25/2003HP Reports 1st Quarter 2003 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 25, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) -- Non-GAAP EPS $0.29, up 21% Sequentially, $0.02 Cents Higher Than Analyst Consensus Estimates of $0.27 -- GAAP EPS $0.24, up 85% Sequentially -- Revenue of $17.9 Billion, Down 1% Sequentially -- Gross Margin of 26.5%, up 0.6 Points Sequentially -- Non-GAAP Operating Profit $1.1 Billion, up 25% Sequentially -- GAAP Operating Profit $879 Million, up 107% Sequentially -- Personal Systems Reports $33 Mi... 
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01/21/2003HP Terminates Stockholder Rights Plan
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2003--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) has unanimously voted to amend HP's stockholder rights plan to accelerate the final expiration date of the purchase rights issued thereunder. Under the terms of the amendment, the purchase rights will now expire at the close of business Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, rather than Sept. 17, 2011, as initially provided under the rights plan. The company also announced that the rights p... 
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01/21/2003HP Sets 2003 Annual Shareowner Meeting and Record Dates
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2003--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has established a record date for its 2003 annual meeting of shareowners. HP shareowners of record at the close of business on Feb. 19, 2003, will be entitled to notice of the annual meeting and to vote upon matters considered at the meeting, including nominees for the board of directors, ratification of auditors, amendment of an executive compensation plan and various shareowner proposa... 
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01/17/2003HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2003--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the second in HP's fiscal year 2003, is payable on April 9, 2003, to shareholders of record as of March 19, 2003. HP has approximately 3 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, sol... 
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12/03/2002HP Expects to Achieve $3 Billion of Merger Cost Savings in Fiscal 2003, One Year Ahead of Schedule
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2002-- Organizes Executive Team to Leverage Operational Strengths, Improve Collaboration Across Business Units HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it expects an accelerated timeframe for successfully completing its merger integration process and achieving $3 billion of annualized cost savings by the end of fiscal year 2003, one year ahead of schedule. At today's Securities Analyst Meeting here, ... 
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11/22/2002HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2002--The board of directors of HP (NYSE:HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the first in HP's fiscal year 2003, is payable on Jan. 8, 2003, to shareholders of record as of Dec. 18, 2002. HP has approximately 3 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, soluti... 
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11/20/2002HP Reports 4th Quarter 2002 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2002--HP (NYSE:HPQ) -- Revenue of $18 billion, up 9% sequentially -- All businesses and regions post sequential revenue growth -- Strong gross margin improvement -- Significant sequential operating profit improvement in Enterprise Systems, Personal Systems, HP Services and Imaging and Printing -- Solid sequential improvement in channel inventories overall -- Pro Forma EPS $0.2... 
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11/11/2002HP Announces Departure of Michael D. Capellas
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2002--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that Michael D. Capellas will be leaving his post as president of the company and as a member of the HP board of directors to pursue other career opportunities. "We've reached a natural transition point. Michael made a commitment to see the merger through, and now thanks to the hard work of the entire team, we are meeting or exceeding all of our integration targets," said Carly Fiorina... 
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08/27/2002HP Reports Q3 2002 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 27, 2002 Revenue of $16.5 Billion Pro Forma Gross Margin Increases to 25.7% Pro Forma EPS of $0.14 Met All Quarterly Integration Milestones, Second-half Goals on Track Affirms Current Q4 Consensus Estimates GAAP EPS of ($0.67); Includes $1.6B Restructuring and $1.4B Other Merger-related Charges HP (NYSE:HPQ) today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2002. ... 
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08/22/2002HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Q3 Earnings Conference Call
What: HP (NYSE:HPQ), as in past quarters, plans a live audio Webcast of its upcoming third quarter earnings conference call. Who: The audio Webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer, Michael Capellas, HP president, and Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Tuesday, Aug. 27 5 p.m. EDT/2 p.m. PDT URL: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/financials/quarters/2002/q3... 
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07/22/2002HP to Announce Q3 Earnings After Market Close on Aug. 27
Conference Call to Follow Approximately One Hour Later PALO ALTO, Calif., July 22, 2002 HP (NYSE:HPQ) plans to announce its third quarter earnings for fiscal year 2002 on Aug. 27 after market close (4 p.m. EST, 1 p.m. PST). A live audio conference call Webcast will follow approximately one hour later. Details of the Webcast will be announced several days prior to the earnings announcement date. About HP HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, s... 
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07/19/2002HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 19, 2002 The board of directors of HP (NYSE: HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the fourth in HP's fiscal year 2002, is payable on Oct. 9, 2002, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 18, 2002. Following completion of HP's merger with Compaq Computer Corp. on May 3, 2002, HP has approximately 3 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a leading global... 
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06/21/2002HP Prices $1.5 Billion Bond Offering
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 21, 2002 HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the pricing of a sale of senior unsecured Global Notes totaling $1.5 billion. The offering consisted of two tranches: $1 billion of Global Notes due July 1, 2007, with a coupon of 5.5 percent and $500 million of Global Notes due July 1, 2012, with a coupon of 6.5 percent. The Global Notes will be rated "A3" by Moody's Investors Services, "A-" by Standard & Poor's and "A" by Fitch Ratings, in each case with a negative outloo... 
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05/30/2002HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of June 4 Securities Analyst Meeting
What: HP (NYSE: HPQ), as it has for past meetings with securities analysts, plans a live audio Webcast of its June Securities Analyst Meeting. Who: The audio Webcast will be hosted by Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and include presentations by members of the HP executive team. When: Tuesday, June 4 8:30 a.m. EDT/5:30 a.m. PDT URL: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/sam/ HP plans to post speakers' slides to the Web site at approxim... 
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05/20/2002HP Announces Resumption of Share Repurchases
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 20, 2002 HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced that it has resumed its normal stock repurchase activities. The company has authorization of approximately $1.4 billion for the repurchase of shares as part of the company's share repurchase programs. These programs had been suspended while the company's registration statement of Form S-4 related to its merger with Compaq Computer Corp. was effective. About HP HP is a leading global provider of products, techn... 
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05/17/2002HP Board Declares Regular Dividend
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 17, 2002 The board of directors of HP (NYSE: HPQ) today declared a regular cash dividend of 8 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend, the third in HP 's fiscal year 2002, is payable on July 10, 2002, to shareholders of record as of June 19, 2002. Following completion of HP 's merger with Compaq Computer Corp. on May 3, 2002, HP had approximately 3 billion shares of common stock outstanding. About HP HP is a lead... 
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05/14/2002HP Reports Second Quarter Results
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 14, 2002 Revenue Declines 7% Sequentially Pro Forma Gross Margin Increases 1.8 PPT Sequentially Pro Forma EPS of $0.25 Cash from Operations of $2.1 Billion HP (NYSE:HPQ) today reported its financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2002, the company's last pre-merger earnings report. The company reported second quarter revenue of $10.6 billion compared to $11.4 billion in its first fiscal quarter. Sequentially, pr... 
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05/10/2002HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Q2 Earnings Conference Call
What: HP (NYSE: HPQ), as in past quarters, plans a live audio Webcast of its upcoming second quarter earnings conference call. The earnings will represent HP 's performance prior to its merger with Compaq Computer Corp. Who: The audio Webcast of the conference call will be hosted by Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer, and Bob Wayman, HP executive vice president and chief financial officer. When: Tuesday, May 14, 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST URL: http://w... 
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05/03/2002HP Closes Compaq Merger
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2002--Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) today announced that it completed its merger transaction with Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) as planned. The trading of Compaq common stock will be suspended before the opening of the market on May 6, 2002, and HP will begin trading under the new NYSE symbol HPQ. The launch for the new HP will take place on May 7, 2002. This document contains forward-looking statem... 
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05/02/2002HP to Change NYSE Trading Symbol from HWP to HPQ
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2002--Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) today announced that it will change its NYSE trading symbol from HWP to HPQ effective Monday, May 6, 2002. "Our new trading symbol is a tribute to the contribution of both companies as we come together to build the new HP," said Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer. HP expects to close its merger with Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) on May 3, 2002,... 
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05/01/2002HP Announces Certified Vote Tally on Compaq Merger Proposal
New HP Expected to Launch on May 7 PALO ALTO, Calif., May 1, 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) today announced that the independent Inspectors of Election, representatives of IVS Associates, Inc., have issued their final Inspectors of Election report with respect to the special meeting of shareowners held on March 19, 2002. According to the report, there were 838,401,376 shares of HP common stock voted for the proposal to approve the issuance of shares of HP common stoc... 
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04/17/2002HP Shareowners Approve Compaq Merger Proposal, According to Preliminary Vote Tally
PALO ALTO, Calif., Apr 17, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) today announced that the preliminary vote tally from the March 19 special meeting of HP shareowners affirms that the proposal was approved. The preliminary vote tally, prepared by the independent inspectors of election, shows that HP shareowners voted in favor of the merger by a margin of approximately 45 million shares. Moreover, shareowners not affiliated with the Hewlett and Packard families and the... 
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04/01/2002HP Board Does Not Nominate Walter Hewlett as Director Candidate, Finds Litigation Spurious; Annual Meeting Date Set for April 26, 2002
PALO ALTO, Calif., Apr 1, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hewlett-Packard Company's (NYSE:HWP) Board of Directors today announced its candidates for nomination to the HP Board of Directors, which will not include Walter Hewlett. The board's decision not to nominate Walter Hewlett is based on his ongoing adversarial relationship with the company, as evidenced by his recent litigation against HP, as well as concerns about his lack of candor and issues of trust. "With the encouragement of our c... 
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03/28/2002HP Announces Final Tabulation and Proration Calculations in Connection with Its Exchange Offer for Indigo
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 28, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) reported the final results of the exchange offer tabulation and proration calculations in connection with the exchange offer for all of the common shares of Indigo N.V. (Nasdaq:INDG), which was completed on March 22, 2002. Based on the final tabulation, 46,198,343 Indigo shares were elected to be exchanged for the fixed offer price and 48,324,174 Indigo shares were elected to be exchanged for the cont... 
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03/25/2002HP Completes Exchange Offer for Indigo N.V.; Announces 10 a.m. PST Conference Call Today and Digital Press Customer Win
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 25, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) today announced it has completed its exchange offer for all outstanding shares of Indigo N.V. (Nasdaq:INDG) under a previously announced offer agreement between the two companies. During a conference call scheduled for 10 a.m. PST today, Vyomesh Joshi, president, HP Imaging and Printing Systems, will address the state of the digital publishing marketplace, the integration of Indigo and key growth stra... 
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03/20/2002HP Comments on Compaq Vote; Company Looks Forward to Serving Customers
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 20, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) today issued the following statement on the outcome of today's Compaq Computer Corporation special shareowner meeting in Houston. "Today, we've reached another important milestone in bringing these two companies together. We are pleased that the shareowners of Compaq have voted in support of the merger and the opportunity it presents to both increase shareowner value and advance the market position of ... 
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