Hewlett Packard : Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive)

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on April 3, 2019. HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page). HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY 6280 AMERICA CENTER DRIVE SAN JOSE, CA 95002 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com/hpe or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. proxy materials and voting instructions. E56392-Z74258-P18352 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: February 4, 2019 Date: April 3, 2019 Time: 11:00 AM Local Time Location: Meeting live via the Internet-please visit HPE.onlineshareholdermeeting.com The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit HPE.onlineshareholdermeeting.com and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrowBefore You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. E56393-Z74258-P18352 Vote By Internet: Before The Meeting: Go towww.proxyvote.com/hpe. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow During The Meeting: Go to HPE.onlineshareholdermeeting.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENTANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com/hpe. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com/hpe 2) BY TELEPHONE: [phone]) BY E-MAIL*: [e-mail] * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before March 20, 2019 to facilitate timely delivery.

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 1k. Lip-Bu Tan 1a. Daniel Ammann 1l.Mary Agnes Wilderotter 1b. Michael J. Angelakis 2. Ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2019 Advisory vote to approve executive compensation 1c. Pamela L. Carter 3. 1d. Jean M. Hobby The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal: 1e. Raymond J. Lane 4. Stockholder proposal related to action by Written Consent of Stockholders 1f. Ann M. Livermore NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. 1g. Antonio F. Neri 1h. Raymond E. Ozzie 1i. Gary M. Reiner 1j. Patricia F. Russo E56394-Z74258-P18352 Voting ItemsE56395-Z74258-P18352