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): April 8, 2001
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.) |
20555 SH 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 April 8, 2002, Compaq Computer Corporation (“Compaq”) (NYSE: CPQ) announced that based on preliminary financial data, it expects to meet or beat current analyst expectations. Revenue for the quarter will be approximately $7.7 billion. The press release, dated April 8, 2002, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Compaq's website (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 April 8, 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: April 8, 2002 | By: /s/ Linda S. Auwers Linda S. Auwers, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated April 8, 2002