BWest Byte: HPs $39B Acquisition Spending

The video discusses Hewlett-Packard's acquisition strategy, highlighting the $25 billion Compaq acquisition and subsequent 55 acquisitions costing $39 billion. Despite matching revenue increases, the business hasn't grown significantly. The video explores why companies pursue large acquisitions and the challenges faced. It also covers HP's business split, comparing it to a previous split in 1999, and the implications of maintaining the HP Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise names.

How many acquisitions has HP made, excluding the Compaq acquisition?

• 25

• 55

• 20

• 39

What was the total cost of the 20 disclosed acquisitions by HP?

• $20 billion

• $39 billion

• $55 billion

• $25 billion

Which company did Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sell to HP?

• Compaq

• 3PAR

• Agilent

• Opsware

What is a common challenge faced by companies after large acquisitions?

• Immediate revenue growth

• Smooth integration

• Increased market share

• Long integration time

What was the outcome of HP's 1999 corporate split?

• Merger with another company

• Immediate financial loss

• Formation of two distinct companies

• Creation of a single new company