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 25, 2002
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) |
Delaware | | 1-9026 | | 76-0011617 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
20555SH 249 Houston, Texas | | 77070 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(281) 370-0670 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
In a press release dated January 25, 2002, Compaq Computer Corporation (“Compaq”) (NYSE: CPQ) provided financial guidance for fiscal year 2002 of $0.32 earnings per share, an increase of $0.07 from previous analyst consensus of $0.25 per share. The press release, dated January 25, 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
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 25, 2002.
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.
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Dated: January 25, 2002 | By: /s/ Sarah McConnell Sarah McConnell Assistant Secretary |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated January 25, 2002