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 31, 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 31, 2002, Compaq Computer Corporation (“Compaq”) (NYSE: CPQ) announced that the European Commission (the “Commission”) today gave formal clearance to the proposed merger between Hewlett–Packard Company and Compaq. The press release, dated January 31, 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 31, 2002.COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION Dated: January 31, 2002 By: /s/ Linda S. Auwers
Linda S. Auwers, Vice President,
Deputy General Counsel and Secretary
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated January 31, 2002
