Like a lot of PC manufacturers, Dell (DELL) hasn’t been doing very well lately. And now unnamed sources have told Bloomberg that “several large banks have already been contacted about financing an offer to take Dell private.” Bloomberg’s sources also indicated that Dell is “in talks to go private with at least two private equity firms,” although the sources cautioned that any such deal “could fall apart because the firms may not be able to line up the needed financing or resolve how to exit the investment in the future.” A Dell spokesperson has told CNBC that the company “won’t comment on rumors and speculation,” but didn’t flatly deny the report. Trading of Dell’s shares was briefly halted in the wake of Bloomberg’s report, and surged by 12% immediately after trading resumed.
Dell reportedly in talks to become a private company
Updated Jan 14th, 2013 2:28PM EST
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Brad Reed has written about technology for over eight years at BGR.com and Network World. Prior to that, he wrote freelance stories for political publications such as AlterNet and the American Prospect. He has a Master's Degree in Business and Economics Journalism from Boston University.
