HP in talks to buy EDS in deal reportedly worth $12B to $13B (AP)

In this , Nov. 12, 2007, file photo, Hewlett Packard Company CEO Mark Hurd smiles during a conference in San Francisco. HP is negotiating to buy information technology services provider Electronic Data Systems Corp. in a deal that could help the world's largest personal computer maker win more consulting contracts with large companies and government agencies. Palo Alto-based HP and Plano, Texas-based EDS confirmed the talks Monday, May 12, 2008, shortly after The Wall Street Journal reported a deal could be reached as early as Tuesday. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, the Journal said HP will pay $12 billion to $13 billion. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)AP – Hewlett-Packard Co. is negotiating to buy technology services provider Electronic Data Systems Corp. in a deal that could help the world’s largest personal computer maker snap up more consulting and data management contracts.

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