Dell today announced the completion of the operation, it ceased to be a publicly traded company, and became a private company. The acquirer was the company's founder, chairman and CEO Michael Dell , as well as investment company Silver Lake Partners.
Under the agreement, Dell's shareholders will receive 13.75 dollars for each common share of the company to which they possess. Extras will be paid a dividend of $ 0.13 per share to shareholders as at 28 October 2013. The total amount of the transaction is estimated at 24.9 billion dollars.
Dell shareholders approved the transaction at a special meeting, which was held on September 12. Dell ordinary shares delisted from October 29 and the company began the process of removing them from the list of stock exchange quotations NASDAQ.
Today, Dell is entering a new exciting chapter as a private enterprise, - commented on what is happening by Michael Dell. - Our team of 110,000 employees around the world is 100% focused on our customers and actively implements a long-term strategy is in their interest.