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    • Thursday, 26 May, 2022
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      Takeover would help transform acquisitive semiconductor company in to diversified tech business

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      Acquisition of cloud business would complete transformation of company into a tech vendor

    • Monday, 23 May, 2022
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      Deal for software group would generate windfall for software group’s largest shareholder Michael Dell

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      Virtualisation software business becomes a fully independent, standalone company

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      Shares in Michael Dell’s enterprise technology group jump as it works to simplify structure

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      The $23.9bn deal sets the stage for the PC maker’s return to public markets

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