Commerce Dept.’s Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) said Compaq ...

Commerce Dept.’s Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) said Compaq had agreed to settle charges it illegally exported computers and related components to China and “various destinations in Asia.” Compaq will pay $39,000 in civil penalties in connection with its Digital Equipment Corp. affiliate and 2 overseas subsidiaries, which exported or re- exported equipment without required authorization from BIS, Commerce unit said.