Silver Lake converts Class B, sells Dell Class C shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dell Technologies (DELL): Silver Lake–affiliated reporting persons filed a joint Form 4 detailing conversions and sales. On October 1, 2025, certain holders converted Dell Class B into Class C on a one‑for‑one basis, including 274,674 shares through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P. and 267,571 shares through SL SPV‑2, L.P.
The same day, they sold Dell Class C shares at weighted average prices of $145.54 and $146.34. Transactions included 74,667 shares via Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P. and 64,788 shares via SL SPV‑2, L.P., with additional blocks such as 46,723 and 38,303 shares reported by affiliated funds.
Footnotes state that in‑kind distributions of Class C were initiated on October 2, 2025. Following these distributions, Egon Durban held 1,132,134 shares directly and 45,396 shares indirectly through a family trust, and 206,873 shares were held by certain Silver Lake entities on behalf of individuals including him.
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Insights
Large holder completed B-to-C conversions, sold ~292k shares, and made in-kind distributions; ownership structure shifts but limited float impact.
Multiple Silver Lake-affiliated entities and a director/10% owner executed a set of transactions on
Post-sale, each vehicle reports updated indirect holdings, and the filing details pro rata in-kind distributions to affiliates and individuals, which were exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13. The director reports direct ownership of 1,132,134 Class C shares and indirect ownership of 45,396 via a trust after the distributions. Additional amounts are held on behalf of certain individuals totaling 206,873 shares.
The mechanics indicate a shift from supervoting Class B to publicly tradable Class C, modest secondary sales, and redistribution among affiliated holders. Items to watch: any follow-on sales by these entities, further Class B-to-C conversions, and subsequent Form 4s tied to the