SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 17, 2002
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION |
Delaware | 1-9026 | 76-0011617 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
77070 | ||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(281) 370-0670 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
ITEM 5. Other Events.
In a press release dated January 17, 2002, Compaq Computer Corporation (“Compaq”) (NYSE: CPQ) announced that it has established a record date for a special meeting of its shareowners to consider and vote upon the proposal to approve and adopt the Merger Agreement between Hewlett-Packard Company and Compaq and to approve the proposed business combination with Hewlett-Packard. Compaq shareowners of record at the close of business on Monday, January 28, 2002, will be entitled to notice of the special meeting and to vote on the proposal. The press release, dated January 17, 2002, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Compaq's web site (www.compaq.com) contains a significant amount of information about Compaq, including financial and other information for investors. Compaq encourages investors to visit its web site from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 17, 2002.COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION Dated: January 17, 2002 By: /s/ Sarah McConnell
Sarah McConnell, Assistant Secretary
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated January 17, 2002
