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Add SolarWinds To Private Equity M&A Speculation

SolarWinds (SWI) Friday announced it will review strategic alternatives after reports surfaced it had been approached by private-equity firms over a possible buyout. Austin, Texas-based SolarWinds sells software that helps IT departments manage their communications networks. Speculation over SolarWinds follows reports that privately held Dell is looking to acquire data-storage firm EMC (EMC). And on Thursday, activist hedge fund Elliott Management

VMware Stock Falls As Investors See EMC-Dell Pullout

VMware (VMW) stock gapped down Thursday as rumors swirled that its controlling shareholder, EMC (EMC), might merge with privately held computer company Dell and sell off VMware. VMware stock was down 6%, near 77, in afternoon trading in the stock market today. For several months, shareholders have been pressuring EMC to divest its 80% stake in the enterprise-software maker, but to no avail. The Wall Street Journal reported late Wednesday that Dell

Dell Acquisition Called ‘Nightmare Scenario’ For EMC

Enterprise data storage company EMC (EMC) saw its shares jump Thursday on reports that it could be acquired by privately held Dell. Dell reportedly is in advanced talks with EMC about a possible merger, which was first reported late Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal. With a market capitalization of $51 billion, EMC would be one of the tech industry’s biggest takeover targets ever. Dell’s offer for EMC could be more than $27 a share, CNBC