Dell buyout may spark criticisms

Dell Inc. has been leveraged for a $24.4 billion buyout, likely raising concerns among shareholders, as well as potential lawsuits against company founder and CEO Michael Dell, Bloomberg reports. The chief executive is attempting to take the company private. Meanwhile, some may claim that he is trying to buy the organization at the lowest price possible, to the detriment of investors. This raises a serious question about a conflict of interests.

Whether lawsuits are pursued or not depends on many factors. For now, Michael Dell and Silver Lake Management LLC stated that they will be paying $13.65 a share, which is 25 percent more than the closing price on January 11. Nonetheless, Steven Kaplan, a professor at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, told the source that Dell has “mixed incentives” when it comes to selling his company.

The buyout reflects various changes as the Microsoft Corporation, private-equity firm Silver Lake Management and a number of investment banks have purchased stock within the organization, according to The Wall Street Journal. Investors will be given a per-share price of $13.65 through a combination of equity and cash from Dell.

“Leveraged buyouts tend to leave existing customers and innovation at the curb,” said Hewlett-Packard Co. officials in a press statement criticizing the move. “We believe Dell’s customers will now be eager to explore alternatives, and H-P plans to take full advantage of that opportunity.”

Arizona companies that are in the midst of a buyout similar to what Dell is going through may need assistance with financial law compliance. By utilizing the help of experienced business attorneys from Phoenix law offices, these companies will be able to work with their shareholders to ensure that all needs are met and any potential investor lawsuits are avoided.

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