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Packard Foundation against HP-Compaq

...proposed $25bn (£17.5bn) takeover of Compaq Computer, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation reached a preliminary decision on Friday to oppose the deal. "The... Read more

10 December, 2001 by Ian Fried and Stephen Shankland

HP-Compaq: Packard Foundation confirms 'no' vote plan

It really isn't looking good for Carly this morning... The Packard Foundation, which holds a 10.4 per cent stake in Hewlett Packard... Read more

13 March, 2002 by Suzanna Kerridge

HP-Compaq report could be the deciding factor

...deal goes through. HP's largest shareholder is the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, which has said it would vote against the deal, as have... Read more

4 March, 2002 by Margaret Kane

Fiorina says pay no heed to Hewlett

The HP chief executive dismisses Walter Hewlett's alternative proposals as 'a press release' while defending the plans for a merger with Compaq to analysts Read more

28 February, 2002 by Tiffany Kary

HP: Layoffs for some, bonuses for others

...to a shareholder vote. HP's largest shareholder, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, has announced its opposition to the deal, as have David Woodley... Read more

15 January, 2002 by Ian Fried

HP seeks new support for Compaq deal

...preliminary decision Friday by HP's largest shareholder, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, to oppose the deal. The foundation only controls about 10 percent... Read more

11 December, 2001 by Ian Fried

HP-Compaq tie-up receives another blow

...per cent yesterday as investors and analysts digested the news of the Packard Foundation's refusal to back the merger. Most analysts agree the decision... Read more

11 December, 2001 by Joey Gardiner

HP profits fall, but beat estimates

...out against the deal. According to some analysts, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, owner of almost 12 percent of HP shares, could make or... Read more

14 November, 2001 by Margaret Kane

Can HP's quarter make or break merger?

...largest shareholder will be closely watching the results. The David and Lucille Packard Foundation, owner of almost 12 percent of HP shares, is deciding how... Read more

14 November, 2001 by Tiffany Kary

HP suspends pay raises during slump

...the Hewlett family in opposing the deal. The separate David and Lucile Packard Foundation, which holds roughly 10 percent of HP's stock, has not... Read more

8 November, 2001 by Ian Fried

Packard joins HP-Compaq family feud

...comes down to one question -- which way does the David and Lucille Packard Foundation vote?" said Lehman Brothers analyst Dan Niles. As family opposition to... Read more

7 November, 2001 by Tiffany Kary

Hewlett family to oppose HP-Compaq deal

While opposition does not necessarily derail the merger, it could make things more difficult Read more

7 November, 2001 by Ian Fried and Michael Kanellos

HP employees oppose merger

...three workers are opposed to the merger. Three surveys, funded by the Packard Foundation, were conducted in HP plants in Colorado, Oregon and Idaho. Sixty... Read more

6 March, 2002 by Sonya Rabbitte

HP CEO claims tide is turning in merger's favour

...support to counter the 18 per cent share, controlled by Hewlett and Packard Foundation, which has already declared it will vote against the merger. To... Read more

21 February, 2002 by Suzanna Kerridge

HP and Compaq: the gloves come off

...to the deal "ill-advised". Last week HP's largest shareholder, the Packard Foundation, also objected to the deal. Between them the Packard Foundation and... Read more

14 December, 2001 by Joey Gardiner

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