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How the HP Board Handled the Autonomy Writedown
In 2012, Hewlett-Packard stunned the market with an $8.8 billion writedown on its Autonomy acquisition, igniting fraud accusations and a shareholder uprising. This episode digs into how the HP board navigated the fallout—from the initial due diligence questions to the forensic accounting battles and the eventual split of the company. Lucas and Luna walk through the board's decisions, the role of lead director Ray Lane, and the lessons for any director facing a potential M&A disaster. They also touch on how the scandal reshaped HP's governance culture and the broader implications for…
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