Only a week left before the shareholders Dell meeting , on which a decision is made to buyback shares of the company by its founder and allies in the face of various investment institutions. Nearly one-fifth of the Dell shares is focused in the hands of those who offered Michael Dell redemption price ($ 13.65 per share) seems to be too low.
Initially, the main rebel urged shareholders to vote against Dell proposal , but if the majority of shareholders will be opposed, for the scenario Aikan still have to re-elect the board of directors and head of the company. And only then can we talk about the possibility of buying 72% stake in Dell structures Aikan for $ 14 apiece. The rest of the company's shares will continue to apply in the free market.
Seeing that the time to conduct an effective campaign work is running, Icahn this week canceled a meeting with representatives of the relevant Dell committee , As reported by Bloomberg , now a rebellious billionaire calls those who disagree with the price of ransom to seek revaluation of shares in Dell's court. Under the laws of the State of Delaware shareholders have the right, within 60 days after the vote on the transaction to seek review of the redemption price. In this case, everyone can always agree to $ 13.65, change their minds if the courts decide. However, the court may assign shares of Dell as a slightly higher price and lower it under $ 13.65.
Icahn expects that under the threat of litigation Dell himself wants to raise the redemption price .