Dell shareholders approve buyout by founder Michael Dell

According to a preliminary count, Dell shareholders have approved a $24.9bn (£15.6bn) buyout offer by Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners.

Dell battle nears end after $350m cash increase

Personal computer tycoon Michael Dell is nearing victory in his battle to take private the company he founded three decades ago, after increasing his cash offer by at least $350m (£229m).

Dell committee says Michael Dell deal better than Icahn proposal

NEW YORK: Dell says a buyout offer from shareholder Southeastern and billionaire investor Carl Icahn is about $3.9 billion short of the amount needed to pay shareholders as promised and operate the business.