Silver Lake entities trim Dell (NYSE: DELL) stake with Class B-to-C conversions
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dell Technologies Inc. reported insider activity by Silver Lake–affiliated entities that are 10% owners and directors by deputization. On March 20, 2026, these entities converted 616,993 shares of Class B Common Stock into the same number of Class C Common Stock shares and conducted open-market sales of 299,979 Class C shares.
The reported Class C sales occurred at weighted-average prices between $163.00 and $165.9992 per share, in multiple transactions. Following these trades, the filing shows continued large positions, including 1,252,345 Class C shares held directly as of March 20, 2026, along with substantial remaining Class B holdings, indicating a partial reduction rather than a full exit.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 299,979 shares ($49,357,590)
Net Sell
30 txns
Insider
SLTA V (GP), L.L.C., Silver Lake Technology Associates V, L.P., Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P., Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.
Role
Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner
Sold
299,979 shs ($49.36M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 236,928 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 243,218 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 131,654 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 3,579 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 1,614 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 236,928 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 243,218 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 131,654 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 3,579 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 1,614 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 39,455 | $163.51 | $6.45M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 45,751 | $163.51 | $7.48M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 23,415 | $163.51 | $3.83M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 874 | $163.51 | $143K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 394 | $163.51 | $64K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 27,576 | $164.60 | $4.54M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 31,976 | $164.60 | $5.26M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 16,365 | $164.60 | $2.69M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 611 | $164.60 | $101K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 275 | $164.60 | $45K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 40,675 | $165.49 | $6.73M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 47,166 | $165.49 | $7.81M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 24,139 | $165.49 | $3.99M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 901 | $165.49 | $149K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 406 | $165.49 | $67K |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 19,033,894 shares (Indirect, Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.);
Class C Common Stock — 236,928 shares (Indirect, Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.);
Class C Common Stock — 1,252,345 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- SL SPV-2, L.P. ("SPV-2"), Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P. ("SLP IV"), Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P. ("SLP V") and certain of their respective affiliates sold certain shares of Class C Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class C Common Stock") of Dell Technologies Inc. (the "Issuer") on March 20, 2026 and March 23, 2026. Each share of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share of the Issuer (the "Class B Common Stock") is convertible into one share of Class C Common Stock at any time, at the election of the holder or automatically upon certain transfers, and has no expiration date. On March 20, 2026 and March 23, 2026, certain of the Reporting Persons converted shares of Class B Common Stock into an equal number of shares of Class C Common Stock in connection with the sales described in footnote (1) above. These securities are directly held by SPV-2. The general partner of SPV-2 is SLTA SPV-2, L.P. ("SLTA SPV") and the general partner of SLTA SPV is SLTA SPV-2 (GP), L.L.C. ("SLTA SPV GP"). These securities are directly held by SLP IV. The general partner of SLP IV is Silver Lake Technology Associates IV, L.P. ("SLTA IV") and the general partner of SLTA IV is SLTA IV (GP), L.L.C. ("SLTA IV GP"). These securities are directly held by SLP V. The general partner of SLP V is Silver Lake Technology Associates V, L.P. ("SLTA V") and the general partner of SLTA V is SLTA V (GP), L.L.C. ("SLTA V GP"). These securities are directly held by Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P. The general partner of Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P. is SLTA IV and the general partner of SLTA IV is SLTA IV GP. These securities are directly held by Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P. The general partner of Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P. is SLTA V and the general partner of SLTA V is SLTA V GP. Reflects shares held by Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. ("SLG"). SLG is the managing member of SLTA SPV GP, SLTA IV GP and SLTA V GP. Egon Durban, who serves as a director of the Issuer, also serves as a Co-CEO and Managing Member of SLG. Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed a director by deputization of the Issuer. These shares of Class C Common Stock are held by entities in which Mr. Durban may be deemed to have an indirect pecuniary interest. This amount reflects 10,613, 6,350 and 39,243 shares held by SLTA SPV, SLTA V and SLG, respectively, on behalf of certain employees and managing members of SLG or its affiliates, including Mr. Durban. Represents shares of Class C Common Stock held by Mr. Durban. Represents shares of Class C Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Durban through a trust for the benefit of certain family members. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $163.00 to $163.9990 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $164.00 to $164.9999 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $165.00 to $165.9992 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Silver Lake entities report in Dell (DELL) stock?
Silver Lake–affiliated entities reported converting 616,993 shares of Class B Common Stock into Class C and selling 299,979 Class C shares on March 20, 2026, through open-market transactions at weighted-average prices between $163.00 and $165.9992 per share.
What types of Dell (DELL) securities were involved in the Silver Lake Form 4?
The filing involves Dell Class B and Class C Common Stock. Class B shares were converted into an equal number of Class C shares, and the entities then sold Class C Common Stock in multiple open-market transactions on March 20, 2026, at specified price ranges.
Who are the reporting persons in the Dell (DELL) Silver Lake Form 4?
Reporting persons include SLTA V (GP), L.L.C., Silver Lake Technology Associates V, L.P., Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P., and Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P. They are affiliated with Silver Lake and may be deemed directors of Dell by deputization, according to the footnotes.