Compaq, HP merger faces rough road

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Palo Alto, Calif.-based Hewlett-Packard Co. proposed acquisiton of Houston, Texas-based Compaq Computer Corp. has evoked strong oppostion from some H-P shareholders. Hewlett-Packard, which is led by chief executive officer Carly Fiorina, has been criticized by Walter Hewlett and David Packard Jr. over the merger.

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Compaq stock tumbles as HP shareholder plans to fight deal

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The plan by Palo Alto, Calif.-based Hewlett-Packard Co., which is led by CEO Carly Firoina, to acquire Houston, Texas-based Compaq Computer Corp. has been endangered by the opposition of a key H-P shareholder. The David and Lucile Packard Foundation has announced its opposition to the planned takeover.

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HP CEO faces investor discord over acquisition

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Palo Alto, Calif.-based Hewlett-Packard Co.'s chief executive officer, Carly Fiorina, has been criticized by investors for a possible acquisition. Hewlett-Packard is trying to acquire PricewaterhouseCoopers' consulting unit for between $17 billion and $18 billion.

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