Silver Lake affiliates convert B to C shares and sell DELL at $129–$132.81
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Multiple Silver Lake-related reporting persons converted Class B shares into Class C shares and sold sizable positions of Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) stock across multiple transactions on September 17 and 18, 2025. The filing lists conversions of Class B to Class C at a one-for-one conversion and subsequent open-market sales by affiliated entities including SL SPV-2, Silver Lake Partners IV, Silver Lake Partners V, and certain Silver Lake technology investor vehicles. Sales were executed at weighted-average prices reported in ranges from $129.00 to $132.81 per share. The tables show post-transaction beneficial ownership for each vehicle (examples: SL SPV-2 ends with 276,929 Class C shares; Silver Lake Partners IV ends with 281,845; Silver Lake Partners V ends with 153,141), and disclosures identify Egon Durban as a director of Dell and a Co-CEO/managing member of Silver Lake, with certain shares held indirectly or for family trusts. The filing includes customary ownership-disclaimer language and cross-references entity relationships and general partners.
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- None.
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- Substantial open-market sales of Dell Class C shares by multiple Silver Lake-related entities at prices between $129.00 and $132.81, reducing those entities' post-transaction holdings.
- Concentration of transactions executed by affiliated funds and vehicles associated with a company director (Egon Durban), which may be viewed as material insider disposition activity.
Insights
TL;DR: Large affiliated fund conversions and multi-price sales reduced several Silver Lake entities' Class C holdings; sales occurred across $129–$132.81 ranges.
The Form 4 shows coordinated activity by multiple Silver Lake-related entities converting Class B into Class C shares (one-for-one) and selling converted Class C shares in multiple transactions. The disclosure includes weighted-average price ranges and post-sale ownership by entity, enabling calculation of remaining stakes by each vehicle. For investors, the filing documents significant liquidity events by the sponsor vehicles rather than operating results; the materiality depends on aggregate shares relative to Dell's public float, which is not provided here.
TL;DR: Director-affiliated entities executed structured conversions and open-market dispositions; disclosure clarifies indirect ownership and delegation relationships.
The filing carefully details entity relationships, general partners, and the reporting chain, and includes explicit disclaimers about beneficial ownership limited to pecuniary interests. It identifies Egon Durban's roles and quantifies shares held directly, indirectly, and in trust. From a governance perspective, the record provides transparent mapping of control and transfers, meeting SEC Form 4 disclosure expectations.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 295,589 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 303,437 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 164,250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 4,465 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 2,013 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 295,589 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 303,437 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 164,250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 4,465 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 2,013 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 18,660 | $129.62 | $2.42M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 21,592 | $129.62 | $2.80M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 11,109 | $129.62 | $1.44M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 411 | $129.62 | $53K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 185 | $129.62 | $24K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 144,904 | $130.20 | $18.87M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 167,676 | $130.20 | $21.83M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 86,269 | $130.20 | $11.23M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 3,189 | $130.20 | $415K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 1,438 | $130.20 | $187K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 36,710 | $131.51 | $4.83M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 42,479 | $131.51 | $5.59M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 21,855 | $131.51 | $2.87M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 808 | $131.51 | $106K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 364 | $131.51 | $48K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 2,640 | $132.37 | $349K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 3,055 | $132.37 | $404K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 1,572 | $132.37 | $208K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 58 | $132.37 | $8K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 26 | $132.37 | $3K |
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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 September 17, 2025 and September 18, 2025. 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 September 17, 2025 and September 18, 2025, 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. This amount reflects 33,586, 18,855, 21 and 39,560 shares held by SLTA SPV-2, L.P., SLTA V, SLTA IV and SLG, respectively, on behalf of such individuals. 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. These shares of Common Stock are held by entities in which Mr. Durban may be deemed to have an indirect pecuniary interest. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $129.00 to $129.99 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 $130.00 to $130.9957 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 $131.00 to $131.998 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 $132.0006 to $132.81 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.