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  • Vote tally moves HP merger forward

    A formal tally showed that Hewlett-Packard shareholders voted narrowly to approve a merger with Compaq Computer, but opponents refused to concede defeat.

  • Next up: The vote at Compaq

    Compaq Computer shareholders are widely expected to approve the proposed merger with Hewlett-Packard, in what should be a relatively tame meeting compared with HP's a day earlier.

  • HP announces final results of vote count

    Hewlett-Packard has announced that a final tally shows its shareholders have approved the Compaq Computer acquisition, paving the way for the largest technology merger in history to close.

  • Last-minute jabs by each side

    Hewlett-Packard and Walter Hewlett tout their backers as shareholders prepare to cast their votes

  • Vote of confidence for merger: HP holder

    Putnam Investments, a large institutional holder of Hewlett-Packard shares, publicly announced that it will vote in favor of HP's US$22 billion merger with Compaq Computer.

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    Forget prez - vote Hillary for Optus

    Hillary Clinton's nine lives are not yet depleted and, despite allegations that her stubborn refusal to concede defeat earlier has fragmented her party, she fought her battle to the very end. By placing bets several ways, that battle may just turn into gold for her down the track. Has Optus taken a leaf out of Hillary's book?

Features and Case Studies (11)

  • What's Microsoft's next move in fight for Yahoo?

    After a resounding "no" on its unsolicited buyout offer for Yahoo, Redmond will either up the ante or ready a one-two punch.

  • Can Fiorina sell it?

    With less than a week remaining before the HP shareholder vote on the proposed acquisition of Compaq, CEO Carly Fiorina is making an all-out effort to persuade fence sitters to support the deal.

  • IT tackles Andersen/Ernst & Young integration

    Ernst & Young has started on the huge task of integrating Andersen Australia's IT infrastructure into the firm, despite it being less than two weeks since partners gave the go-ahead on the integration.

  • Compaq shareholders approve HP union

    Compaq Computer shareholders have voted 9-to-1 in favour of a deal which may see Hewlett-Packard acquire Compaq, however, the struggle is not over, with the Hewlett family continuing to campaign vigorously against any merger.

  • Hey Larry, is it worth it?

    When all is said and done, CNET News.com's Charles Cooper asks whether the hostile bid to acquire PeopleSoft is smart or just silly.

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