Disclose the resignation of a board member

Reference no: EM131001989

"This matter involves Hewlett-Packard's failure to disclose the circumstances surrounding a board member's resignation amidst the company's controversial investigation into boardroom leaks. On May 18, 2006, HP's Board of Directors learned the findings of the company's leak investigation and voted to request the resignation of a director believed to have violated HP's policies by providing confidential information to the press. Silicon Valley venture capitalist and fellow director Thomas Perkins (not the source of the leak) voiced his strong objections to the handling of the matter, announced his resignation, and walked out of the Board meet- ing. Contrary to the reporting requirements of the federal securities laws, HP failed to disclose to investors the circumstances of Mr. Perkins' disagreement with the company."*

Required:

a. What form reviewed in this chapter would be used to disclose the resignation of a board member?

b. Comment on why it would be in the public interest to know the circumstances surrounding the resignation of this board member.

Reference no: EM131001989

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