In article <[log in to unmask]>, John Pollard <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > "Greg Cagle" <[log in to unmask]> wrote > > > The reason that I ask this is that if the HP-Compaq merger doesn't > > > happen then apparently the party that calls off the nuptials has to > > > pay the other $625,000,000 USD or so. Does any of this come out > > > of Carly's severance package? > > One more time - the penalty does not take effect if the shareholders > > vote the merger down. Only if the Board decides to back out. > Interestingly, Mr. Hewlett seems intent on forcing the latter. Possibly he considers the delay involved in taking it to a vote will cause more damage to HP than either merging with Compaq or paying them US$625M. -- `-_-' In hoc signo hack, Peter da Silva. 'U` "A well-rounded geek should be able to geek about anything." -- [log in to unmask] Disclaimer: WWFD? * To join/leave the list, search archives, change list settings, * * etc., please visit http://raven.utc.edu/archives/hp3000-l.html *