Go to http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/investor/financials/annual/2002/2002text.pdf. Review the discussion in Note 1 on property, plant and equipment to see how Hewlett-Packard depreciates its building, machinery and equipment, and leasehold improvements.

Go to http://www.samsung.com/AboutSAMSUNG/InvestorRelations/ManagementInformation/PublicAnnouncement/IR_PA_20030930_0000016885.htm. Why do you think Samsung makes public announcements about its investments? What can investors learn from this kind of announcement?