Tag Archives: Michael Dell

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Dell Becomes the Largest E-Commerce Merchant To Accept Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a software-based payment system introduced back in 2009. Payments work peer-to-peer without a central repository or single administrator (Wikipedia). On Friday, Michael Dell used Twitter to announce that it will allow customers to use Bitcoin to make purchases … Continue reading →

 

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Dell Begins Sustainability Efforts With New Carbon-Negative Plastic Packaging Line

Michael Dell made a sustainable move this week by introducing what the company will call “industry first” carbon-negative packaging. Dell will have some help, however, as it will be partnering with Newlight Technologies. Newlight is a California biotech startup founded … Continue reading →

 

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Shareholders Approve the Nearly $25 Billion Dell Buyout Proposal

The total buyout cost to Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners totals $24.9 billion, and includes payments to shareholders of $13.75 per share plus a “payment of a special cash dividend of $0.13 per share to stockholders of record as of a date prior to the effective time of the merger”. This leaves shareholders sitting rather pretty, with a total consideration of $13.88 per share. Additionally, the agreement “guarantees the regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share for the fiscal third quarter would be paid to holders of record as of a date prior to closing”.

 

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Update on the Dell Takeover Bid – Judge Denies Carl Icahn’s Counterbid

After months of speculation, proposals and counteroffers, it appears Dell is finally nearing an official vote on the future of the company. Last week in a Delaware court, Chancellor Leo Strine denied major shareholder Carl Icahn’s request to expedite a … Continue reading →

 

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E26- Dell, Ubuntu Edge Superphone, Chromecast & NFC Ring | Red Headed Geek Show

NFC, or Near Field Communication is so cool. Its wireless transfer technology that can transfer data over very short distances. This device is a finger ring and you wear it  and its super smart and compatible with other NFC enabled … Continue reading →

 

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Dell Buyout Battle Heats Up

Dell’s stock is up 31% for the year so far, but has not reached the $20-a-share mark since September of 2008. Still Icahn, the second-largest shareholder behind Michael Dell, feels that shareholders should be receiving more than Michael Dell and private-equity firm Silver Lake Partners are currently offering.