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HP - Inception in a garage in 1939, founders - William Hewlett and
David Packard
Hewlett-Packard (HP) grew to be a leading technology solutions
provider in the 1990s. It attributed its growth to the unique culture
that the company had fostered - 'The HP Way'.
Carly Fiorina appointed as HPs new CEO in July 1999.
In September 2001, HP, led by Fiorina, announced acquisition of
Compaq Computers.
Walter Hewlett opposed the acquisition.
HP narrowly won a shareholder vote in March 2002 favoring
acquisition.
Hewlett filed a lawsuit alleging discrepancies in voting regarding
acquisition of Compaq computers by HP.
Changes made by Fiorina