Microsoft (MSFT) Contributes $2B in Dell (DELL) 'Go Private' Deal

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Argus Downgrades Dell (DELL) to Sell

February 6, 2013 10:30 AM EST

Argus downgraded Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) from Hold to Sell on the take private deal.

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Shares of Dell closed at $13.42 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $8.69-$18.36.... More

Citi Upgrades Dell (DELL) to Neutral

February 6, 2013 6:51 AM EST

Citi upgraded Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) from Sell to Neutral following take-private deal.

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Shares of Dell closed at $13.42 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $8.69-$18.36.... More

Deutsche Bank Downgrades Dell (DELL) to Hold; Higher Bid Unlikely

February 5, 2013 1:47 PM EST

Deutsche Bank downgraded Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $13.65 (from $15.00) following today's 'take private' deal. The firm while the deal comes at a discount to other structurally challenged companies like HPQ and LXK a superior bid seems... More

Microsoft (MSFT) Opts for Loan in Dell (DELL) Deal to Avoid Ruffling Feathers

February 5, 2013 1:43 PM EST

Earlier today, it was reported that Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) is putting in a $2 billion loan to help finance the Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) 'go private' deal.

According to reports out Tuesday, Microsoft CEO... More

Dell (DELL) to Go Private for $13.65/Share in Cash

February 5, 2013 9:21 AM EST

Dell Inc. (Nasdaq: DELL) announced it has signed a definitive merger agreement under which Michael Dell, Dells Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in partnership with global technology investment firm Silver Lake, will acquire Dell.

Under the terms of the agreement, Dell stockholders will receive $13.65 in cash for each share of Dell common stock they hold, in a transaction valued at approximately $24.4 billion. The price represents a premium of 25 percent over Dells closing share price of $10.88 on Jan. 11, 2013, the last trading day before rumors of a possible going-private transaction were first... More