Silver Lake affiliates convert and sell Dell shares at $145–$149
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Insiders tied to Silver Lake completed multiple conversions, sales and pro rata distributions of Dell Technologies Class B and Class C shares on 10/06/2025 through 10/08/2025. Several Silver Lake entities converted Class B into Class C shares and sold Class C shares across price bands from $145.01 to $149.06 per share, reporting weighted average sale prices of $145.86, $146.25, $147.39 and $148.41. Aggregate disposals include 1,166,822 shares reported as sold and multiple purchases/conversions totaling reported additions of Class C stock to affiliated vehicles and pro rata distributions to employees and managing members. The filing is jointly reported and states many receipt transactions were exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13.
Positive
- Detailed price ranges disclosed (sales reported across $145.01–$149.06) aiding transparency
- Pro rata distributions documented with Rule 16a-13 exemptions noted for employee/manager receipts
- Joint filing and signatures provided from authorized Silver Lake representative ensuring formality and compliance
Negative
- Substantial disposals reported: 1,166,822 Class C shares listed as sold, reducing affiliated holdings
- Large transfers and distributions change beneficial ownership concentrations across multiple Silver Lake entities
- Multiple filings required due to EDGAR limits, which may complicate consolidated tracking of all related transactions
Insights
Large affiliated sales and in-kind distributions occurred while maintaining disclosure compliance.
The reporting shows affiliated funds and related entities converted Class B into Class C shares and sold substantial Class C holdings across multiple price ranges on 10/06/2025 and 10/07/2025
The transactions include pro rata distributions to employees and managing members on 10/08/2025, and the filing repeatedly cites Rule 16a-13 exemptions for those receipts; monitor any future Forms 4 for follow-up sales or additional exempt distributions over the next few weeks.
Investors receive clear prices and volumes for affiliated sales, aiding transparency.
The Form lists weighted-average sale prices between $145.86 and $148.41 and reports aggregate reported disposals of 1,166,822 Class C shares; ownership balances after each sale are shown by entity, enabling precise tracking of shifting beneficial ownership.
Watch subsequent disclosure for whether the distributed shares to individuals are later sold or retained; near-term updates would appear in additional Form 4 filings or the issuer's beneficial ownership statements.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 267,847 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 274,958 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 148,835 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 4,046 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 1,824 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 267,847 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 274,958 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 148,835 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 4,046 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class C Common Stock | 1,824 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 71,470 | $145.86 | $10.42M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 82,562 | $145.86 | $12.04M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 42,368 | $145.86 | $6.18M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 1,576 | $145.86 | $230K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 711 | $145.86 | $104K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 108,668 | $146.25 | $15.89M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 125,533 | $146.25 | $18.36M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 64,420 | $146.25 | $9.42M |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 2,397 | $146.25 | $351K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 1,080 | $146.25 | $158K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 1,911 | $147.39 | $282K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 2,207 | $147.39 | $325K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 1,133 | $147.39 | $167K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 42 | $147.39 | $6K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 19 | $147.39 | $3K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 1,113 | $148.41 | $165K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 1,285 | $148.41 | $191K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 660 | $148.41 | $98K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 25 | $148.41 | $4K |
| Sale | Class C Common Stock | 11 | $148.41 | $2K |
| holding | Class C Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
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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 October 6, 2025 and October 7, 2025 and initiated in-kind distributions of shares of Class C Common Stock on October 8, 2025. The receipt of shares of Class C Common Stock by each of the Reporting Persons in connection with such distributions was exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-13 of the Exchange Act. 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 October 6, 2025 and October 7, 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 and distributions 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"). Shares held includes shares of Class C Common Stock received in connection with the pro rata distributions described herein on October 8, 2025. The receipt of such shares of Class C Common Stock was exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-13 of the Exchange Act. 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 Common Stock are held by entities in which Mr. Durban may be deemed to have an indirect pecuniary interest including shares received in connection with the distributions of shares of Class C Common Stock on October 8, 2025. The receipt of such shares of Class C Common Stock indirectly by Mr. Durban was exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-13 of the Exchange Act. In connection with the distributions described in footnote (1) above, pro rata distributions of certain shares were initiated to certain employees and managing members of SLG or its affiliates, including Egon Durban. This amount reflects 63,154, 78, 36,638 and 149,173 shares held by SLTA SPV, SLTA IV, SLTA V and SLG, respectively, on behalf of such individuals, including shares distributed in the October 8, 2025 distributions. The receipt of such shares of Class C Common Stock was exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-13 of the Exchange Act. Represents shares of Class C Common Stock held by Mr. Durban immediately following the receipt of shares in connection with the distributions of shares of Class C Common Stock on October 8, 2025. The receipt of such shares of Class C Common Stock was exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-13 of the Exchange Act. Represents shares of Class C Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Durban through a trust for the benefit of certain family members, including shares received in connection with the distributions of shares of Class C Common Stock on October 8, 2025. The receipt of such shares of Class C Common Stock indirectly by Mr. Durban was exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-13 of the Exchange Act. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $145.01 to $146.0074 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 $146.01 to $146.88 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 $147.06 to $148.0435 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 $148.0647 to $149.0629 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.