In Dell's (Nasdaq: DELL) $24.4 billion 'go private' deal, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) loaned $2 billion to help finance the transaction.

Shares are indicated for a higher open Tuesday, following a 1.8 percent slide on Monday.

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Argus Downgrades Dell (DELL) to SellFebruary 6, 2013 10:30 AM Citi Upgrades Dell (DELL) to NeutralFebruary 6, 2013 6:51 AM Deutsche Bank Downgrades Dell (DELL) to Hold; Higher Bid UnlikelyFebruary 5, 2013 1:47 PM Microsoft (MSFT) Opts for Loan in Dell (DELL) Deal to Avoid Ruffling FeathersFebruary 5, 2013 1:43 PM Dell (DELL) to Go Private for $13.65/Share in CashFebruary 5, 2013 9:21 AM