Despite the decision by the Packard Foundation and the earlier actions by Walter Hewlett and David Woodley Packard, we intend to stay the course and pursue a successful shareowner vote,

While I regret the board and I have differences about how to execute HP's strategy, I respect their decision.

If a decision-making process is flawed and dysfunctional, decisions will go awry.

Quitting law school was the most difficult decision of my life. But I felt this great relief that this is my life and I can do what I want with it.

We are truly surprised and disappointed by the DOT's actions. The decision is inconsistent with all of the DOT's prior decisions wherein they have consistently granted ATI to other global alliances, especially when, as here, the proposal is pro-competitive and will greatly benefit consumers.

Neither our actions as trustees, nor the court's decision, deprived Jane Pope of so much as a dime that she was entitled to. If Jane Pope appeals the court's decision, we are confident that the Superior Court and appellate courts will reach the same decision, because the law and the facts remain the same.