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HP, Compaq set merger vote dates in March

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp. both set days in late March for their shareholders to vote on the proposed merger between the two companies.

HP’s stockholder vote will be held March 19, while Compaq’s shareholders will vote March 20.

The deal recently received approval from the European Union, but faces opposition from Hewlett and Packard family members.

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