SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 1999
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 1-9026 76-0011617
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
20555 SH 249
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77070
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(281) 370-0670
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
In a release dated May 11, 1999, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ)
announced that John Rando, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Compaq
Services, will resign from the Company, effective July 1, 1999. The news
release is attached as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99 News Release dated May 11, 1999 is attached.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 11, 1999
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION
By: /s/ Linda S. Auwers
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Linda S. Auwers
Vice President,
Associate General Counsel
and Secretary
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION P.O. BOX 692000 NEWS RELEASE
PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT HOUSTON, TEXAS 77269-2000
TEL 281-514-0484
FAX 281-514-4583
HTTP://WWW.COMPAQ.COM
[LOGO OF COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION APPEARS HERE]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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COMPAQ ANNOUNCES JOHN RANDO TO LEAVE COMPANY
HOUSTON, May 11, 1999 - Compaq Computer Corporation announced today that
John Rando, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Compaq Services, will
resign from the Company, effective July 1st.
"John built one of the most motivated and successful service organizations
in the computing world," said Benjamin M. Rosen, acting Chief Executive Officer
of Compaq. "John leaves the services organization in a strong leadership
position, with major customers recognizing our vast capabilities in the sector.
It is a mark of John's commitment to this company that he will remain in place
to assure a smooth transition to his successor. We will continue to build on
the strong foundation of the services organization - a vital element of
Compaq's future success."
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second-
largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of
computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions,
and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions,
fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage
solutions, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The
Company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business
practices.
Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through
a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and
information about Compaq and its products are available at
http://www.compaq.com.
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Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned
herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
For further information, contact:
Compaq Computer Corporation Jim Finlaw 281-514-6137
[email protected]
Compaq Computer Corporation Alan Hodel 281-518-8932
[email protected]
Investor Relations Contact:
281-514-9549 or 800-433-2391
[email protected]
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