Dell converts 3.44M Silver Lake Class B shares to Class C
Dell Technologies converted 3,438,364 Class B shares to Class C stock for Silver Lake entities from June 1-12, 2026. Post-conversion, Class C shares stand at 325,046,693 and Class B at 44,351,394.

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Dell Technologies converted 3,438,364 shares of Class B common stock into Class C common stock held by Silver Lake entities between June 1 and June 12, 2026. The conversion reduces the outstanding Class B shares held by investment firms including SL SPV-2, L.P., Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P., and Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P., among others. This action impacts the company's equity structure by shifting voting rights associated with Class B stock to the non-voting Class C stock.
As of June 15, 2026, Dell Technologies held 325,046,693 shares of Class C common stock outstanding and 44,351,394 shares of Class B common stock outstanding. The conversions occurred on a one-to-one basis, consistent with the rights outlined in the company's certificate of incorporation.
Share Conversion Details
The following table details the conversion activity and the resulting share counts as of the effective date:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Class C Shares Outstanding | 325,046,693 |
| Class B Shares Outstanding | 44,351,394 |
| Total Shares Converted | 3,438,364 |
Corporate Governance Rights
Under Dell Technologies' certificate of incorporation, holders of Class B common stock retain the right to convert their holdings into Class C common stock at any time on a one-to-one basis. Additionally, Class B shares are subject to automatic conversion into Class C shares upon specific transfers as defined in the incorporation documents. Despite the difference in voting power, each share of Class C common stock carries identical dividend and liquidation rights to one share of Class B common stock.
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