HP (HPQ) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for April 16, 2026, to be held virtually for shareholder participation.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote on key proposals online or by mail.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 12 director nominees, all recommended by the board for approval.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending October 31, 2026.

• Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay).

• Approval of the Fifth Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.

• Stockholder proposal to require an independent Chairman of the Board, with board recommending a vote against.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all 12 director nominees for election at the annual meeting.

• Governance documents may be amended if the independent Chairman proposal passes.