Company Profile
Updated: 16-NOV-093Com Corp.
Public Company, Headquarters Location
350 Campus Dr., Marlborough, MA 01752-3082, United States
(800)638-3266, (508)323-5000, (508)323-1111 fax, http://www.3com.com
Primary SIC: Computer Peripheral Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified, Primary NAICS: Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
Description: Manufacturing: Electronic switches, adapters and network components, data communications and networking business software. More
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3Com bets before HP bid said to trigger SEC probe
The Boston Globe; 11/17/2009; 451 words; NEW YORK - Bullish bets on 3Com Corp. options four hours before Hewlett...with the matter said. Call trading in 3Com jumped to a 26-month high last Wednesday...to illegally profit from the surge in 3Com's stock, according to the person...
Hewlett-Packard will acquire 3Com Corp.
AP Worldstream; 11/16/2009; 341 words; Hewlett-Packard will acquire 3Com Corp. in a deal valued at $2.7 billion. The purchase of the maker of computer networking systems will help expand HP's switching operations and strengthen its position in China.
Update: HP agrees to buy 3Com for $2.7B.
Network World Middle East; 11/15/2009; 718 words; ...Packard Co. agreed to acquire 3Com Corp. for $2.7 billion...has a storied legacy -- 3Com was co-founded by Robert...recently signed a deal with EMC Corp. to collaborate on cloud...offerings. "By acquiring 3Com, we are accelerating the...
United States: HP-3Com deal raises stakes in tech M&A battle.
TendersInfo; 11/15/2009; 1130 words; ...billion deal for network equipment maker 3Com (COMS.O). It came after Cisco...online videoconferencing. HP's 3Com deal comes after a string of M&A...including Dell's deal for Perot Systems Corp, Xerox Corp's deal for Affiliated Computer Services...
United States: HP triumphs Cisco with 3Com s acquisition.
TendersInfo; 11/14/2009; 679 words; ...has announced that it will acquire 3Com Corp. for $2.7 billion. HP plans the...and reclaims its business in China as 3Com has a large presence in the country...which is a premium of about 39% to 3Com s closing price. The terms and conditions...
3Com is the world's second largest manufacturer of computer networking parts. The name 3Com stands for computer, communication, and compatibility. The company produces modems and cards used for Internet connection. They also make network structure and network management gear. 3Com is spinning off its Palm subsidiary, so that they may focus on their networking divisions. Top competitors of 3Com include Cisco Systems, Lucent, and Nortel Networks.
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Business Wire - April 17, 2009 - 3Com Corporation - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review.
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