Dell Stockholders OK Michael Dell's Buyout Offer - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Dell Inc. (DELL) announced Thursday that its stockholders have approved a proposal in which Michael Dell, the company's Founder, Chairman and CEO, will acquire the company in partnership with global technology investment firm Silver Lake Partners.

As per the deal, Dell stockholders will receive $13.75 in cash for each share of Dell common stock they hold, plus payment of a special cash dividend of $0.13 per share to stockholders of record as of a date prior to the effective time of the merger, for total consideration of $13.88 per share in cash. The agreement also guarantees the regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share for the fiscal third quarter would be paid to holders of record as of a date prior to closing. The total transaction is valued at approximately $24.9 billion.

The transaction is expected to close before the end of the third quarter of Dell's FY2014, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. Dell will continue to be headquartered in Round Rock, Texas.