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This excerpt taken from the HPQ 10-Q filed Mar 11, 2010.

Employer Contributions and Funding Policy

        HP previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009 that it expected to contribute approximately $745 million to its pension plans and approximately $30 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants. In addition, HP expected to pay approximately $45 million to cover benefit claims for HP's post-retirement benefit plans. HP's funding policy is to contribute cash to its pension plans so that it meets at least the minimum contribution requirements, as established by local government, funding and taxing authorities.

        As of January 31, 2010, HP has made $152 million of contributions to its pension plans, paid $4 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and paid $9 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans. HP presently anticipates making additional contributions of approximately $594 million to its pension plans and approximately $24 million to its U.S. non-qualified plan participants and expects to pay up to $36 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans during the remainder of fiscal 2010. HP's pension and other

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Continued)

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Note 15: Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Continued)


post-retirement benefit costs and obligations are dependent on various assumptions. Differences between expected and actual returns on investments will be reflected as unrecognized gains or losses, and such gains or losses will be amortized and recorded in future periods. Poor financial performance of asset markets in any year could lead to increased contributions in certain countries and increased future pension plan expense. Asset gains or losses are determined at the measurement date and amortized over the remaining service life or life expectancy of plan participants. HP's next expected measurement date is October 31, 2010.

This excerpt taken from the HPQ 10-Q filed Jun 5, 2009.

Employer Contributions and Funding Policy

        HP previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008 that it expected to contribute approximately $360 million to its non-U.S. pension plans and approximately $35 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants in fiscal 2009. In addition, HP expected to pay approximately $70 million to cover benefit claims for HP's post-retirement benefit plans. HP's funding policy is to contribute cash to its pension plans so that it meets at least the minimum contribution requirements, as established by local government and funding and taxing authorities.

        As of April 30, 2009, HP has made $319 million of contributions to non-U.S. pension plans, paid $20 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and paid $20 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans. HP presently anticipates making additional contributions of approximately $115 million to its non-U.S. pension plans and approximately $10 million to its U.S. non-qualified plan participants and expects to pay up to $35 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans during the remainder of fiscal 2009. HP's pension and other post-retirement benefit costs and obligations are dependent on various assumptions. Differences between expected and actual returns on investments will be reflected as unrecognized gains or losses, and such gains or losses will be amortized and recorded in future periods. Poor financial performance of asset markets in any year could lead to increased contributions in certain countries and increased future pension plan expense. Asset gains or losses are determined at the measurement date and amortized over the remaining service life or life expectancy of plan participants. HP's next expected measurement date is October 31, 2009.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Continued)

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This excerpt taken from the HPQ 10-Q filed Mar 10, 2009.

Employer Contributions and Funding Policy

        HP previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008 that it expected to contribute approximately $360 million to its non-U.S. pension plans and approximately $35 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants in fiscal 2009. In addition, HP expected to pay approximately $70 million to cover benefit claims for HP's post-retirement benefit plans. HP's funding policy is to contribute cash to its pension plans so that it meets at least the minimum contribution requirements, as established by local government and funding and taxing authorities.

        As of January 31, 2009, HP has made $157 million of contributions to non-U.S. pension plans, paid $15 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and paid $12 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans. HP presently anticipates making additional contributions of approximately $235 million to its non-U.S. pension plans and approximately $20 million to its U.S. non-qualified plan participants and expects to pay up to $55 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans during the remainder of fiscal 2009. HP's pension and other post-retirement benefit costs and obligations are dependent on various assumptions. Differences between expected and actual returns on investments will be reflected as unrecognized gains or losses, and such gains or losses will be amortized and recorded in future periods. Poor financial performance of asset markets in any year could lead to increased contributions in certain countries and increased future pension plan expense. Asset gains or losses are determined at the measurement date and amortized over the remaining service life or life expectancy of plan participants. HP's next expected measurement date is October 31, 2009.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Continued)

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This excerpt taken from the HPQ 10-Q filed Sep 5, 2008.

Employer Contributions and Funding Policy

        HP previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007 that it expected to contribute approximately $145 million to its pension plans and approximately $15 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants. In addition, HP expected to pay approximately $80 million to cover benefit claims for HP's post-retirement benefit

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Continued)

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Note 13: Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Continued)

plans. HP's funding policy is to contribute cash to its pension plans so that it meets at least the minimum contribution requirements, as established by local government and funding and taxing authorities.

        As of July 31, 2008, HP has made $80 million of contributions to non-U.S. pension plans, paid $3 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and paid $39 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans. HP presently anticipates making additional contributions of between $20 million and $30 million to its pension plans, of which approximately $4 million is for U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and expects to pay approximately $20 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans during the remainder of fiscal 2008.

This excerpt taken from the HPQ 10-Q filed Jun 6, 2008.

Employer Contributions and Funding Policy

        HP previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007 that it expects to contribute approximately $145 million to its pension plans and approximately $15 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants. In addition, HP expects to pay approximately $80 million to cover benefit claims for HP's post-retirement benefit plans. HP's funding policy is to contribute cash to its pension plans so that it meets at least the

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Continued)

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Note 13: Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Continued)

minimum contribution requirements, as established by local government and funding and taxing authorities.

        As of April 30, 2008, HP has made $64 million of contributions to non-U.S. pension plans, paid $2 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and paid $30 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans. HP presently anticipates making additional contributions of between $45 million and $55 million to its pension plans, of which approximately $7 million is for U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and expects to pay approximately $40 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans during the remainder of fiscal 2008.

This excerpt taken from the HPQ 10-Q filed Mar 10, 2008.

Employer Contributions and Funding Policy

        HP previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007 that it expects to contribute approximately $145 million to its pension plans and approximately $15 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants. HP expects to pay approximately $80 million to cover benefit claims for HP's post-retirement benefit plans. HP's funding policy is to contribute cash to its pension plans so that it meets at least the minimum contribution requirements, as established by local government and funding and taxing authorities.

        As of January 31, 2008, HP has made $44 million of contributions to non-U.S. pension plans, paid $2 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and paid $15 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans. HP presently anticipates making additional contributions of between $70 million and $80 million to its pension plans, of which approximately $12 million is for U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and expects to pay approximately $60 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans during the remainder of fiscal 2008.

This excerpt taken from the HPQ 10-Q filed Sep 7, 2007.

Employer Contributions and Funding Policy

        HP previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 that it expected to contribute approximately $120 million to its pension plans, approximately $15 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants and approximately $80 million to cover benefit claims under HP's post-retirement benefit plans. As of July 31, 2007, HP has made approximately $94 million of contributions to non-U.S. pension plans, paid $16 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and paid $41 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans. HP presently anticipates making additional contributions of between $20 million and $30 million to its pension plans and expects to pay $15 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans during the remainder of fiscal 2007.

        In August 2006, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 was enacted into law. The law significantly changes the rules used to determine minimum funding requirements for qualified defined benefit pension plans in the United States. HP does not expect the law to have a material impact on its current funding strategy for its U.S. pension plans.

This excerpt taken from the HPQ 10-Q filed Jun 8, 2007.

Employer Contributions and Funding Policy

        HP previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 that it expected to contribute approximately $120 million to its pension plans, approximately $15 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants and approximately $80 million to cover benefit claims under HP's post-retirement benefit plans. As of April 30, 2007, HP has made approximately $66 million of contributions to non-U.S. pension plans, paid $14 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants, and paid $28 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans. HP presently anticipates making additional contributions of between $45 million and $65 million to its pension plans and expects to pay $40 million to cover benefit claims under post-retirement benefit plans during the remainder of fiscal 2007.

        In August 2006, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 was enacted into law. The law significantly changes the rules used to determine minimum funding requirements for qualified defined benefit pension plans in the U.S. HP does not expect the law to have a material impact on its current funding strategy for its U.S. pension plans.

This excerpt taken from the HPQ 10-Q filed Mar 9, 2007.

Employer Contributions and Funding Policy

HP previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended October 31, 2006 that it expected to contribute approximately $120 million to its pension plans, approximately $15 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants and approximately $80 million to cover benefit claims for HP’s post-retirement benefit plans. As of January 31, 2007, HP has made approximately $42 million and $13 million of contributions to non-U.S. pension plans and U.S. non-qualified plan participants, respectively, and paid $14 million to cover benefit claims for post-retirement benefit plans. HP presently anticipates making additional contributions of between $60 million and $80 million to its pension plans and expects to pay $58 million to cover benefit claims for post-retirement benefit plans during the remainder of fiscal 2007.

In August 2006, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (the “Act”) was enacted into law. HP does not expect it to have a material impact on its current funding strategy for its U.S. pension plans.

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