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 ESTArgus 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 ESTCiti upgraded Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) from Sell to Neutral following take-private deal.
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Dell click here. For more ratings news on Dell click here.
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 ESTDeutsche 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 ESTEarlier 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 ESTDell 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



