We are deeply disappointed our lowered guidance for third-quarter earnings precipitated such a dramatic drop in EDS' stock price,

I see the position (of first selectman) as one of gentile persuasion, and to provide guidance,

Your guidance surrounds you all day long, every day, all the time, never leaving you, not even for one moment.

There's no sugarcoating these results. They are the by-product of a difficult market and our own decisions,

EDS continued to perform well in a very challenging economic environment, ... Our robust contract signings over the past two years have kept revenues growing well ahead of industry rates.

Both companies share a strong focus on digitization. We will continue to support Xerox's operations, and join them in developing relevant solutions for our clients and customers,