Filed by Micro Focus International plc

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended

Subject Company: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company

Commission File No.: 001-37483

Date: September 7, 2016

The following is an announcement of the proposed merger to the employees of Micro Focus International plc on September 7, 2016.

 Sept 2016  Announcement of Merger between Micro Focus and HPE Software Business 

 Big news-the headlines:  Who?  Micro Focus International plc and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Software Business Segment  What?  A proposed merger and transformational deal  Why?  A unique opportunity to create a leading global infrastructure software company with leading positions in a number of key products - even better positioned to help customers innovate and leverage their existing IT investments   When?  Announced September 7th 2016, and if approved completing Q3 2017  How?  By way of the acquisition by Micro Focus of the entire issued share capital of a newly formed software-only subsidiary of HPE 

 Micro Focus and HPE Software – makes sense for us  A rare opportunity to achieve a significant increase in the scale and breadth of Micro FocusHPE Software operates in market segments adjacent and complementary to us and shares many of the same characteristicsCustomers value both companies at the heart of their infrastructureThe time is ripe for consolidation in the infrastructure software market. We are ideally placed to benefit from, and lead, this trendThe combined company – known as Micro Focus - will be one of the largest pure-play infrastructure software companies in the world  Focus: infrastructure software products 

   …for our customers and partners  Together we will have a strong capability to address trends like mobile, cloud, DevOps and the Internet of ThingsThe combination will also provide us with new opportunities in growth areas that are a natural next step for us, such as Big Data and Analytics. This is an exciting opportunity for Micro Focus to gain access to these new markets Our customers will benefit from an increased global footprint and the financial strength of our combined company - the breadth of our technology expertise will help us drive software innovation across a host of productsAdditional value through the commercial partnership announced naming SUSE as HPE’s preferred Linux partner 

 …for our people  This creates exciting possibilities for us allProduct development and product management will be broader and deeper, encouraging more innovationLarger GTM capabilities with more influence in the marketplace will ensure we better understand and serve our customers’ and partners’ needsThis will mean even better career opportunities for those who want to drive forward a global organisation that is a leader in its field 

 Potential to deliver total shareholder returns superior to those likely to be achieved on an organic basis Scope to improve HPE Software's profitability through the application of our disciplined operating modelWe believe it will be possible to improve the margin delivered by HPE Software’s mature software assets to the typical levels seen in Micro Focus by the end of the third full financial year following completion.  …for our investors 

 …and for HPE  HPE launched last November with the vision of being the industry’s leading provider of Hybrid IT and as a result, unlocking a faster-growing, higher-margin and stronger free cash flow company• To achieve this, HPE evaluated its portfolio and is making a number of changes including investments, partnerships, acquisitions and divestitures to fill gaps and maximize shareholder value with non-core assets   • These include the spin-merge of its Enterprise Services segment to CSC in May of this year. This transaction is the next stepHPE believes that the software assets that will be a part of this combination will bring better value to both customers and shareholders as part of a more focused software company committed to growing these businesses on a stand-alone basis 

   What next?  Expected timeline to completion:Announcement of the merger: 7 September 2016Publication of shareholder circular: H1 2017Micro Focus shareholder meeting to approve the merger: H1 2017Publication of the prospectus Q3 2017Completion of the merger: Q3 2017In the meantime, it is Business As UsualA strong 2Q, 1H and FY16 is essential  

 Today…  Be excited!Stay focused‘Think customer’Deliver your commitments 

 No Offer or SolicitationThis communication does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation of any offer to purchase or subscribe for, any securities, or any solicitation of any vote or approval. It does not constitute a prospectus or a prospectus "equivalent" document. Additional Information and Where to Find It This communication has been prepared and issued by and is the sole responsibility of Micro Focus International PLC (the "Company"). This communication relates to the Company and its conditional agreement to acquire the software business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (“HPE") to be held by Seattle SpinCo, Inc. ("Seattle"), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPE, constituting a reverse takeover for the purposes of the Listing Rules of the UKLA (the "Acquisition" or the "Transaction"). The Transaction will be submitted to the Company’s shareholders for their consideration and approval. 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