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?

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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%