Silver Lake (NYSE: DELL) entities shift Dell share holdings in exempt restructuring
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dell Technologies Inc. had several large shareholders affiliated with Silver Lake report internal restructuring transactions involving its Class C Common Stock. On March 25, 2026, Silver Lake funds initiated in-kind, pro rata distributions of Dell Class C shares to affiliated entities, employees and managing members, including Egon Durban, under Rule 16a-13 of the Exchange Act.
The filing shows restructuring entries totaling 337,576 shares related to entities such as SL SPV-2, Silver Lake Partners IV and Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV). Following these distributions, Mr. Durban is reported as holding 1,284,190 shares of Class C Common Stock directly, with additional indirect holdings through Silver Lake Group, related partnerships and a family trust. These are non-market, exempt transfers rather than open-market purchases or sales.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
8 transactions reported
Mixed
8 txns
Insider
SLTA IV (GP), L.L.C., Silver Lake Group, L.L.C., Silver Lake Technology Associates IV, L.P., Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P., SLTA SPV-2 (GP), L.L.C., SLTA SPV-2, L.P., SL SPV-2, L.P., Durban Egon
Role
Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Class C Common Stock | 152,324 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class C Common Stock | 112,991 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class C Common Stock | 72,261 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class C Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.);
Class C Common Stock — 1,284,190 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 initiated in-kind distributions of shares of Class C Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class C Common Stock") of Dell Technologies Inc. (the "Issuer") on March 25, 2026. 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. 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"). Reflects shares held directly by Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. ("SLG"), including shares of Class C Common Stock received in connection with the pro rata distributions described herein on March 25, 2026. 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 Class C Common Stock are held by entities in which Mr. Durban may be deemed to have an indirect pecuniary interest, including shares of Class C Common Stock received in connection with the pro rata distributions described herein on March 25, 2026. The receipt of such shares of Class C Common Stock 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 Mr. Durban. This amount reflects 17,906, 10,718 and 65,905 shares held by SLTA SPV, SLTA V and SLG, respectively, on behalf of such individuals, including shares distributed in the March 25, 2026 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 March 25, 2026. 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 of Class C Common Stock received in connection with the pro rata distributions described herein on March 25, 2026. The receipt of such shares of Class C Common Stock was exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-13 of the Exchange Act.
FAQ
What insider activity did Dell (DELL) disclose in this Form 4?
The Form 4 reports internal restructuring of Dell Class C Common Stock by Silver Lake-affiliated funds. They made in-kind, pro rata distributions of shares to affiliates, employees and managing members, including Egon Durban, as exempt transfers under Rule 16a-13 of the Exchange Act.
How are Silver Lake entities connected to Dell (DELL) in this Form 4?
Silver Lake entities such as SL SPV-2, Silver Lake Partners IV and Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV) held Dell Class C shares and initiated in-kind distributions. Silver Lake Group is managing member of several general partners, and the reporting persons may be deemed directors of Dell by deputization.