UPDATE 1-HP defends chairman Lane, says UK probing Autonomy
Posted on March 11, 2013 at 21:32 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO, March 11 (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co's lead independent director defended Chairman Ray Lane and two fellow board members on Monday against moves to oust them over the mismanaged acquisition of Autonomy Plc, which British authorities are investigating.