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Dell Technologies Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 14, 2018)

Filed December 14, 2018For Securities:DELL

Summary

This 8-K filing from Dell Technologies Inc. on December 14, 2018, provides a crucial update on the outcome of its Special Meeting of stockholders held on December 11, 2018. The primary focus is the approval of the 'Class V transaction,' a significant move where holders of Class V common stock could elect to receive either Class C common stock or $120.00 in cash (subject to a $14 billion cap). The filing confirms that stockholders overwhelmingly approved the proposals necessary for the Class V transaction. Despite a minor, non-impactful late proxy received after the voting deadline, the certified results show strong support for the transaction. This development is a key step for Dell Technologies in restructuring its capital and moving forward with its strategic objectives, impacting the future ownership structure and financial profile of the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dell Technologies Inc. stockholders approved the 'Class V transaction' at a Special Meeting held on December 11, 2018.
  • 2Holders of Class V common stock can exchange their shares for either Class C common stock or $120.00 in cash, with a $14 billion aggregate cash consideration cap.
  • 3Over 61% of outstanding Class V common stock (excluding affiliates and voting as a separate class) voted in favor of the Class V transaction.
  • 4A late-received proxy, not included in the official certified results, would not have changed the outcome of the vote, reinforcing the strong approval.
  • 5The filing confirms that if the late proxy had been timely received, the 'for' votes would have represented over 63% of unaffiliated Class V shares and over 84% of Class V shares voted by unaffiliated stockholders.
  • 6The approved Class V transaction is a significant step in Dell Technologies' corporate restructuring efforts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Class V transaction allowed holders of Dell Technologies' Class V common stock to elect to exchange their shares for either a specified number of Class C common stock shares or $120.00 in cash per share. However, the total cash payout was capped at $14 billion.

Yes, the transaction received strong approval. Over 61% of the outstanding Class V common stock, excluding affiliates and voting as a separate class, voted in favor of the transaction. Even with a late proxy that was not officially counted, the outcome would have remained the same, with 'for' votes constituting over 63% of unaffiliated Class V shares.

This filing is important because it confirms the shareholder approval necessary for a significant corporate restructuring. The Class V transaction is a key element in Dell Technologies' capital structure evolution, and its approval by stockholders clears a major hurdle, providing clarity on the company's future strategic direction and the potential changes in its stock structure for Class V shareholders.

An additional proxy was received by Dell's proxy solicitor after the deadline for voting at the Special Meeting. While this proxy was not considered in the final certified results and did not affect the outcome, the company disclosed its details for informational purposes. If it had been timely, it would have slightly increased the 'for' vote percentage.