Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of 3Com Corp. ("3Com" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: COMS) arising from the Company's announcement of its intent to be acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. ("HP").

The investigation concerns the price to be paid by HP to 3Com shareholders and the process by which 3Com’s Board of Directors is addressing the transaction. Under the terms of the proposed agreement, 3Com shareholders will receive $7.90 for each share of 3Com common stock they own. The transaction has a total value of $2.7 billion.

If you own shares of 3Com, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll Free at (888) 638-4847, or visit www.howardsmithlaw.com. You may also email my firm at howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.