It's official: Dell going private

Michael Dell and Silverlake announce $24.4bn deal @ $13.65/share (25% premium to $10.88 close on 1/11/13). 45 day go-shop available.

MSFT to contribute $2bn loan.

Debt financed by BAML, Barcap, CS, RBC

Dell itself was advised by Goldman Sachs

Silverlake advised by BAML, Barclays, CS, and RBC

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NoTimeForSpaceIs it odd to anyone else that Microsoft is providing a $2bn loan for the transaction? I admittedly don't know a lot about Microsoft but I don't get their role in this.

special rights for custom hardware development for win8 etc

"...the art of good business, is being a good middle man, putting people togeather. It's all about honor and respect."
 
roofstreetspecial rights for custom hardware development for win8 etc

Microsoft is purchasing "special rights" for "custom hardware development" for "Windows 8 etc".

Please don't drop any more "knowledge" on us.

 

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