Washington Post | Xerox Copies HP With Split Into Two Companies CFO Xerox Copies HP With Split Into Two Companies. The breakup marks the end of Xerox's attempt to marry services for government agencies and corporations with its copiers and printers. Katie Kuehner-Hebert. January 29, 2016 | CFO.com | US. share. inShare ... Xerox reportedly plans split into two companies Carl Icahn Wins Another Xerox to Split in Two; Carl Icahn to Get Three Board Seats |