SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  )

 

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Definitive Proxy Statement

 

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Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-12

 

 

3COM CORPORATION

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)


(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)


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On September 22, 2005, 3Com Corporation retained Georgeson Shareholder Communications Inc. (“Georgeson”) for solicitation and advisory services in connection with its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 28, 2005. Georgeson will receive a fee of $10,000 for its services and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses in connection therewith. 3Com has agreed to indemnify Georgeson against certain liabilities arising out of or in connection with the engagement. Georgeson will solicit proxies from individuals, brokers, banks, bank nominees and other institutional holders.