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Dell Technologies Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 3, 2018)

Filed October 3, 2018For Securities:DELL

Summary

Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) filed an 8-K on October 3, 2018, to provide updates on its proposed "Class V transaction." This transaction allows holders of Class V common stock to elect to receive either shares of Class C common stock or cash. The company's board of directors has evaluated this transaction and believes it is in the best interest of stockholders. While pursuing the Class V transaction, Dell has also explored a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its Class C common stock as a contingency plan should the Class V transaction not be consummated. Investors are urged to review the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus filed on Form S-4 for complete details. This filing also includes important disclaimers regarding the offer and solicitation of securities, emphasizing that no offer to sell or buy securities is being made, and any offering will only be conducted via a prospectus meeting Section 10 requirements of the Securities Act. Furthermore, the company provided forward-looking statements with cautionary notes regarding potential risks that could materially affect its financial position and operating results, including the risk of the Class V transaction not being consummated or facing delays.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dell Technologies is pursuing a "Class V transaction" allowing Class V stockholders to elect Class C stock or cash.
  • 2The Board of Directors has evaluated and continues to believe the Class V transaction is in the best interest of stockholders.
  • 3Dell is exploring a potential IPO of its Class C common stock as a contingency if the Class V transaction does not proceed.
  • 4Dell has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 containing a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus for the Class V transaction.
  • 5The Class V transaction requires approval from specific classes of stockholders and the overall common stock.
  • 6The filing includes disclaimers stating no offer or solicitation is being made, and any securities offering will be made through a prospectus.
  • 7Forward-looking statements are included with specific risks highlighted, such as failure to consummate the transaction or delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

The "Class V transaction" is a proposed deal where Dell Technologies Inc. is offering holders of its Class V common stock the option to exchange their shares for either shares of Dell's Class C common stock or cash. The election is subject to pro rata considerations and other terms detailed in Dell's filings.

Dell is exploring a potential IPO of its Class C common stock as a contingency plan. This means they are preparing for the possibility that the primary "Class V transaction" might not be consummated. However, there is no guarantee that Dell's board will decide to proceed with the Class C IPO even if the Class V transaction fails.

Class V stockholders will need to make an election to receive either Class C common stock or cash as part of the Class V transaction. They will also need to vote on the proposed transaction. Dell has filed a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus which contains important information for investors and details how they can vote and make their election. Investors are urged to read this document carefully once available.

The filing highlights several risks, including the potential failure to consummate or delays in consummating the proposed transaction. This could be due to not obtaining the necessary stockholder approvals or issues with VMware paying a special dividend or Dell Technologies being unable to pay the cash consideration. The trading price of the resulting Class C common stock relative to Class V and VMware stock is also a concern.