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Silver Lake affiliates sell Class C stock via Form 144 (DELL)

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Filing Sentiment
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Form Type
144

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dell Technologies reported proposed sales of Class C Common Stock that were acquired upon conversion of Class B Common Stock (the Class B was acquired in 2016). The filing lists broker/dealer Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and multiple selling holders, primarily Silver Lake entities, with transactions recorded April–June 2026. Examples shown include Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P. selling 274,335 shares for $124,626,288.09 on 06/01/2026 and Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P. selling 189,679 shares for $33,653,760.84 on 04/15/2026.

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Insights

Form 144 notifies the SEC of proposed resales by selling holders; it is procedural.

Form 144 is a notice of intent to sell restricted or control securities; it does not itself effectuate a sale. The filing identifies broker-dealer arrangements and specific selling entities. Qualifying sale mechanics, timing, and final execution are determined by market transactions and applicable resale exemptions.

Watch for subsequent Form 4/Form 5 amendments or broker confirmations to confirm completed trades; timing and proceeds from the filing excerpt are examples of sales activity in April–June 2026.

Large blocks by Silver Lake affiliates indicate staged secondary liquidity events.

The excerpt shows repeated block sales across April–June 2026 by related Silver Lake entities with multi‑million dollar proceeds per date. These entries reflect secondary market dispositions of converted Class C shares, not primary dilutive issuance.

Subsequent filings or trading reports would confirm actual execution and any impact on public float; the excerpt lists transaction dates, share counts, and gross proceeds for specific entries.

Conversion date 07/06/2026 Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class C Common Stock
Sample sale (06/01/2026) 274,335 shares Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P. sale on 06/01/2026
Proceeds (06/01/2026) $124,626,288.09 Gross proceeds reported for 274,335 shares on 06/01/2026
Sample sale (04/15/2026) 189,679 shares Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P. sale on 04/15/2026
Proceeds (04/15/2026) $33,653,760.84 Gross proceeds reported for 189,679 shares on 04/15/2026
Trust sale example 7,000 shares Egon Durban 2007 Long-Term Trust sale on 04/16/2026
Trust proceeds $1,355,084.50 Proceeds for 7,000 shares on 04/16/2026
Form 144 regulatory
"Filer Information | 144: Filer Information"
Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.
Class C Common Stock financial
"Class C Common Stock | 07/06/2026 | Acquired upon Conversion of Class B"
A class C common stock is a type of company share that usually represents ownership but often carries limited or no voting power compared with other share classes. For investors, that matters because it can affect influence over company decisions and sometimes the stock’s price or dividend priority — think of it as owning a ticket to the same event but in a section with less say in how the event is run.
Acquired upon Conversion corporate
"Acquired upon Conversion of Class B Common Stock of the Issuer"
Broker/Dealer market
"Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. 555 California Street"
A broker/dealer is a firm or person that both carries out trades for clients (broker) and buys or sells securities from its own inventory (dealer). Think of it as a shop that can take customer orders and also sell items off its own shelves. Investors care because broker/dealers connect buyers and sellers, influence the price and speed of trades, hold securities or cash for short periods, and can create conflicts of interest that affect trade cost and reliability.
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144: Filer Information

144: Issuer Information

144: Securities Information



Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold


* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.



Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

144: Remarks and Signature

FAQ

What does the DELL Form 144 disclose about the securities being offered?

The Form 144 discloses proposed resales of Class C Common Stock acquired upon conversion of Class B shares. It states the conversion source and lists broker/dealer Merrill Lynch and multiple selling holders with dates and quantities.

Which parties are the primary selling holders in the DELL filing?

The filing lists multiple Silver Lake entities as primary sellers, including Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P. and SL SPV-2, L.P., with numerous block sales recorded between 04/15/2026 and 06/26/2026.

Does the Form 144 confirm that the listed sales have completed?

No. Form 144 is a notice of proposed resale and does not confirm completed trades. The excerpt records dates, share counts, and gross proceeds as reported but does not itself effectuate settlement.

Are these sales primary issuances or secondary resales according to the filing?

The filing indicates these are secondary resales: the shares were acquired upon conversion of Class B Common Stock, and selling holders listed are disposing of converted Class C shares rather than the issuer issuing new shares.

What sample transaction sizes and proceeds are shown in the DELL excerpt?

Examples shown include 274,335 shares sold by Silver Lake Partners IV for $124,626,288.09 on 06/01/2026 and 189,679 shares for $33,653,760.84 on 04/15/2026 as reported in the excerpt.