Blackstone Pulls The Plug On Bid For Dell

Michael Dell must not be getting a lot of sleep these days. That’s because Blackstone who I have mentioned was a potential suitor for Dell has decided to not pursue them any further. Here’s why:

A record decline in first-quarter computer sales helped trigger the withdrawal, Blackstone said in a letter released yesterday. The world’s biggest buyout firm made a non-binding offer to acquire Dell last month, challenging plans by founder Dell and Silver Lake Management LLC to take the company private at $13.65 a share.

So, what does this mean for Dell? It leaves Michael Dell’s bid backed by Silver Lake Management to face off against Carl Ichan’s bid. Sort of like heads up action at a poker tournament.

Who’s got the best hand?

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