Alex Cho transition at HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) extended beyond 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HP Inc. filed an amendment updating the transition plans for Alex Cho, former President of Personal Systems. The company confirms that Mr. Cho stepped down from his role on November 1, 2025, as previously disclosed. Instead of leaving on December 31, 2025, he is now expected to remain with HP beyond that date to assist with the leadership transition for a longer period, to be determined by mutual agreement.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

September 29, 2025

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)

HP Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-4423	94-1081436
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, California		94304
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

(650) 857-1501

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share	HPQ	New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 1, 2025, HP Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Initial 8-K”) disclosing that Alex Cho will step down as President of Personal Systems, effective November 1, 2025, and remain with the Company to aid with the transition until December 31, 2025. Mr. Cho stepped down as President of Personal Systems on November 1, 2025, as disclosed in the Initial 8-K, but is now expected to remain with the Company to assist with the transition until a later time as mutually agreed.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	HP INC.
DATE:  December 29, 2025	By:	/s/ Julie Jacobs
	Name:	Julie Jacobs
	Title:	Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What does HPQ’s latest 8-K/A filing change about Alex Cho’s role?

The amendment updates Alex Cho’s transition period. He already stepped down as President of Personal Systems on November 1, 2025, but will now remain with HP longer than December 31, 2025, assisting with transition until a later mutually agreed date.

Has Alex Cho already left his executive position at HP Inc. (HPQ)?

Yes. Alex Cho stepped down as President of Personal Systems effective November 1, 2025. The amendment does not change his departure from that role, only the length of time he will stay on to assist with the transition afterward.

How long will Alex Cho remain with HP Inc. (HPQ) after stepping down?

Alex Cho will stay with HP beyond December 31, 2025, to help with the transition. The exact end date is not fixed; the filing states he will remain until a later time as mutually agreed between him and the company.

Why did HP Inc. (HPQ) file this 8-K/A amendment regarding Alex Cho?

HP filed the amendment to update prior disclosure about Alex Cho’s post-role transition period. The original filing expected him to assist only until December 31, 2025, but the company now expects him to remain longer to support a smoother leadership transition.

Does HPQ’s amended filing announce a new successor for Alex Cho’s position?

No, the amendment focuses solely on Alex Cho’s transition timing. It confirms he stepped down on November 1, 2025, and will stay beyond December 31, 2025, to assist with the transition, but it does not identify or discuss his successor.