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HPQ » Topics » Gains (Losses) on Investments and Early Extinguishment of Debt

This excerpt taken from the HPQ 10-K filed Jan 14, 2005.

Gains (Losses) on Investments and Early Extinguishment of Debt

        The net gain for fiscal 2004 was attributable mainly to the realization of a contingent gain associated with a prior period divestiture and realized gains from the sale of investments in excess of

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impairment charges. Net losses in fiscal 2003 and 2002 resulted mainly from impairment charges in excess of gains realized on our investment portfolio. Losses decreased in fiscal 2003 from 2002 while gains from the early extinguishment of debt under our repurchase program for zero coupon subordinated convertible notes offset slightly the fiscal 2002 impairment losses.

        Our investment portfolio includes equity investments in publicly-traded and privately-held emerging technology companies. Many of these emerging technology companies are still in the start-up or development stage. Our investments in these companies are inherently risky because the technologies or products they have under development are typically in the early stages and may never become successful. Depending on market conditions, we may incur additional charges on our investment portfolio in the future.

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