HP-Compaq Poll Results
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Do you think HP's proposed acquisition of Compaq will be completed?
No: 68%
Yes: 32%
Do you think the deal makes sense for the companies?
No: 61%
Yes: 39%
Do you have confidence the current management can execute on its strategy for combining both companies?
No: 73%
Yes: 27%
Would your company see any benefits from the deal?
No: 71%
Yes: 29%
Has customer interest in HP products and services improved or declined since the merger was announced?
Improved 2%
Stayed the same: 73%
Declined: 24%
Has customer interest in Compaq products and services improved or declined since the merger was announced?
Improved 5%
Stayed the same: 58%
Declined: 37%
Would the combined PC business of both companies be a burden on the new entity?
Yes 66%
No 34%
Do you think the Hewlett and Packard families' dispute with HP's management team has damaged the company's reputation in the marketplace?
Yes 71%
No 29%
Do you believe that your customers are confused about the benefits of the merger?
Yes 93%
No 7%
Will the combined services business of HP and Compaq be a greater threat to your organization than either service entity alone?
Yes 29%
No 71%
Do you believe that your customers are confused about the benefits of the merger?
Yes 93%
No 7%