Hewlett-Packard (HPQ)

Audit Committee

        HP has a separately designated standing Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for generally overseeing HP's financial reporting processes and the audit of HP's financial statements, including the integrity of HP's financial statements, HP's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the qualifications and independence of the independent registered public accounting firm, the performance of HP's internal audit function and the independent registered public accounting firm, and risk assessment and risk management. Among other things, the Audit Committee prepares the Audit Committee report for inclusion in the annual proxy statement; annually reviews its charter and performance; appoints, evaluates and determines the compensation of the independent registered public accounting firm; reviews and approves the scope of the annual audit, the audit fee and the financial statements; reviews HP's disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls, information security policies, internal audit function, and corporate policies with respect to financial information and earnings guidance; reviews regulatory and accounting initiatives and off-balance sheet structures; oversees HP's compliance programs with respect to legal and regulatory requirements; oversees investigations into complaints concerning financial matters; and reviews other risks that may have a significant impact on HP's financial statements. The Audit Committee works closely with management as well as the independent registered public accounting firm.

        The Board determined that each of Mr. Ryan, chair of the Audit Committee, and Audit Committee members Ms. Baldauf, Mr. Joyce, Ms. Salhany and Mr. Thompson is independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") standards of independence for directors and audit committee members and satisfied the NYSE financial literacy requirements. The Board also

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determined that each of Mr. Ryan, Ms. Baldauf, Mr. Joyce and Mr. Thompson is an "audit committee financial expert" as defined by SEC rules.

        The report of the Audit Committee is included on page 75.

Audit Committee

        HP has a separately designated standing Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for generally overseeing HP's financial reporting processes and the audit of HP's financial statements, including the integrity of HP's financial statements, HP's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the qualifications and independence of the independent registered public accounting firm, the performance of HP's internal audit function and the independent registered public accounting firm, and risk assessment and risk management. Among other things, the Audit Committee prepares the Audit Committee report for inclusion in the annual proxy statement; annually reviews its charter and performance; appoints, evaluates and determines the compensation of the independent registered public accounting firm; reviews and approves the scope of the annual audit, the audit fee and the financial statements; reviews HP's disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls, information security policies, internal audit function, and corporate policies with respect to financial information and earnings guidance; reviews regulatory and accounting initiatives and off-balance sheet structures; oversees HP's compliance programs with respect to legal and regulatory requirements; oversees investigations into complaints concerning financial matters; and reviews other risks that may have a significant impact on HP's financial statements. The Audit Committee works closely with management as well as the independent registered public accounting firm.

        The Board determined that each of Mr. Ryan, chair of the Audit Committee, and Audit Committee members Ms. Baldauf, Mr. Joyce, Ms. Salhany and Mr. Thompson is independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") standards of independence for directors and audit committee members and satisfied the NYSE financial literacy requirements. The Board also determined that each of Mr. Ryan, Ms. Baldauf, Mr. Joyce and Mr. Thompson is an "audit committee financial expert" as defined by SEC rules.

        The report of the Audit Committee is included on page 64.

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Audit Committee

        HP has a separately designated standing Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for generally overseeing HP's financial reporting processes and the audit of HP's financial statements, including the integrity of HP's financial statements, HP's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the qualifications and independence of the independent registered public accounting firm, the performance of HP's internal audit function and the independent registered public accounting firm, and risk assessment and risk management. Among other things, the Audit Committee prepares the Audit Committee report for inclusion in the annual proxy statement; annually reviews its charter and performance; appoints, evaluates and determines the compensation of the independent registered public accounting firm; reviews and approves the scope of the annual audit, the audit fee and the financial statements; reviews HP's disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls, information security policies, internal audit function, and corporate policies with respect to financial information and earnings guidance; reviews regulatory and accounting initiatives and

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off-balance sheet structures; oversees HP's compliance programs with respect to legal and regulatory requirements; oversees investigations into complaints concerning financial matters; and reviews other risks that may have a significant impact on HP's financial statements. The Audit Committee works closely with management as well as the independent registered public accounting firm.

        The Board determined that each of Robert L. Ryan, Chair of the Audit Committee, and Audit Committee members Sari M. Baldauf, John R. Joyce, Lucille S. Salhany and G. Kennedy Thompson is independent pursuant to applicable listing standards governing audit committee members. The Board also determined that each of Mr. Ryan, Ms. Baldauf, Mr. Joyce and Mr. Thompson is an audit committee financial expert as defined by SEC rules and applicable listing standards.

        The report of the Audit Committee is included on page 60.

Audit Committee

        HP has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for generally overseeing HP's financial reporting processes and the audit of HP's financial statements, including the integrity of HP's financial statements, HP's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the qualifications and independence of the independent registered public accounting firm, the performance of HP's internal audit function and the independent registered public accounting firm, risk assessment and risk management, and finance and investment functions. Among other things, the Audit Committee prepares the Audit Committee report for inclusion in the annual proxy statement; annually reviews its charter and performance; appoints, evaluates and determines the compensation of the independent registered public accounting firm; reviews and approves the scope of the annual audit, the audit fee and the financial statements; reviews and approves all permissible non-audit services to be performed by the independent registered public accounting firm; reviews HP's disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls, information security policies, internal audit function, and corporate policies with respect to financial information and earnings guidance; reviews regulatory and accounting initiatives and off-balance sheet structures; oversees HP's compliance programs with respect to legal and regulatory requirements; oversees investigations into complaints concerning financial matters; reviews other risks that may have a significant impact on HP's financial statements; reviews the activities of the Investment Review Committee; reviews and oversees treasury matters, HP's loans and debt, loan guarantees and outsourcings; reviews HP Financial Services' capitalization and operations; reviews the activities of Investor Relations; and coordinates with the HR and Compensation Committee regarding the cost, funding and financial impact of HP's equity compensation plans and benefit programs. The Audit Committee works closely with management as well as the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee has the authority to obtain advice and assistance from, and receive appropriate funding from HP for, outside legal, accounting or other advisors as the Audit Committee deems necessary to carry out its duties.

        The Board determined that each of Robert L. Ryan, Chair of the Audit Committee, and Audit Committee members Sari M. Baldauf, Lucille S. Salhany and G. Kennedy Thompson is independent pursuant to applicable listing standards governing audit committee members. The Board also determined that each of Robert L. Ryan, Sari M. Baldauf and G. Kennedy Thompson is an audit committee financial expert as defined by SEC rules and applicable listing standards.

        The report of the Audit Committee is included herein on page 60. The charter of the Audit Committee is available at http://www.hp.com/investor/audit_charter and also is included herein as Appendix A. A free printed copy also is available to any stockholder who requests it from the address on page 10.

Audit Committee

HP has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for generally overseeing HP's financial reporting processes and the audit of HP's financial statements, including the integrity of HP's financial statements, HP's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the qualifications and independence of the independent registered public accounting firm, the performance of HP's internal audit function and the independent registered public accounting firm, risk assessment and risk management, and finance and investment functions. Among other things, the Audit Committee prepares the Audit Committee report for inclusion in the annual proxy statement; annually reviews its charter and performance; appoints, evaluates and determines the compensation of the independent registered public accounting firm; reviews and approves the scope of the annual audit, the audit fee and the financial statements; reviews HP's disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls, information security policies, internal audit function, and corporate policies with respect to financial information and earnings guidance; reviews regulatory and accounting initiatives and off-balance sheet structures; oversees HP's compliance programs with respect to legal and regulatory requirements; oversees investigations into complaints concerning financial matters; reviews other risks that may have a significant impact on HP's financial statements; reviews the activities of the Investment Review Committee; reviews and oversees treasury matters, HP's loans, loan guarantees and outsourcings; reviews HP Financial Services' capitalization and operations; reviews the activities of Investor Relations; and coordinates with the HR and Compensation Committee regarding the cost, funding and financial impact of HP's equity compensation plans and benefit programs. The Audit Committee works closely with management as well as the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee has the authority to obtain advice and assistance from, and receive appropriate funding from HP for, outside legal, accounting or other advisors as the Audit Committee deems necessary to carry out its duties.

The Board determined that each of Robert L. Ryan, Chair of the Audit Committee, and Audit Committee members Patricia C. Dunn and Dr. George A. Keyworth II is, and former Audit Committee member Sanford M. Litvack was, an audit committee financial expert as defined by SEC rules and applicable listing standards.

The report of the Audit Committee is included herein on page 72. The charter of the Audit Committee is available at http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/structure.html and also is included herein as Appendix A. A free printed copy also is available to any stockholder who requests it from the address on page 10.

Audit Committee

HP has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act"). The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for general oversight of the integrity of HP's financial statements, HP's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the qualifications and independence of the independent registered public accounting firm, the performance of HP's internal audit function and the independent registered public accounting firm, risk assessment and risk management, and finance and investment functions. Among other things, the Audit Committee prepares the Audit Committee report for inclusion in the annual proxy statement; annually reviews its charter and performance; appoints, evaluates and determines the compensation of the independent registered public accounting firm; reviews and approves the scope of the annual audit, the audit fee and the financial statements; reviews HP's disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls, information security policies, internal audit function, and corporate policies with respect to financial information and earnings guidance; oversees investigations into complaints concerning financial matters; reviews other risks that may have a significant impact on HP's financial statements; oversees the investments and assets of HP's U.S. pension and welfare benefit plan trusts and the international pension plans of HP's subsidiaries; reviews and oversees treasury matters, HP's loans, loan guarantees and outsourcings; reviews HP Financial Services' capitalization and operations; reviews the activities of Investor Relations; and coordinates with the HR and Compensation Committee regarding the cost, funding and financial impact of HP's equity compensation plans and benefit programs. The Audit Committee works closely with management as well as the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee has the authority to obtain advice and assistance from, and receive appropriate funding from HP for, outside legal, accounting or other advisors as the Audit Committee deems necessary to carry out its duties.

The Board determined that each of Robert L. Ryan, Chair of the Audit Committee, and Audit Committee members Patricia C. Dunn and Dr. George A. Keyworth II is, and former Audit Committee member Sanford M. Litvack was, an audit committee financial expert as defined by Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K of the Exchange Act and independent within the meaning of Item 7(d)(3)(iv) of Schedule 14A of the Exchange Act.

The report of the Audit Committee is included herein on page 50. The charter of the Audit Committee is available at http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/structure.html and also is included herein as Appendix A. A free printed copy also is available to any stockholder who requests it from the address on page 8.