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Events on Tuesday 29 October 2013 1
2013Dell goes private in $24.9 billion buyoutMichael Dell and Silver Lake Partners complete a $24.9 billion leveraged buyout on 29 October 2013 — the largest technology buyout in history. Carl Icahn mounts a fierce campaign against the deal, arguing it undervalues Dell. After months of shareholder battles the buyout proceeds at $13.75 per share. Dell disappears from public markets for three years. Michael Dell describes going private as 'the most important decision I have made since starting the company.'