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Michael Dell and Silver Lake get approval for $24.9bn buyout

Sooraj Shah

11 September 2013 •

Icahn bows out with 'dictatorship' jibe as two-thirds of shareholders accept Michael Dell's offer

Dell founder Michael Dell and investor Silver Lake Management have had their proposed $24.9bn buyout of ailing PC maker Dell approved by holders of the voting shares. The buyout, which is the la...

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