-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PUPtmcNeu121TRAzdLENLPFdXRfsChzUKPhY9ScQp/gbdokpA1Lid5hJEVUdzdj3 lIUvr+1Lslj2kOorYOhC7g== 0001157523-07-011438.txt : 20071116 0001157523-07-011438.hdr.sgml : 20071116 20071116170254 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-07-011438 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20071112 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20071116 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20071116 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DELL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000826083 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS [3571] IRS NUMBER: 742487834 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0129 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-17017 FILM NUMBER: 071253866 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE DELL WAY STREET 2: STED CITY: ROUND ROCK STATE: TX ZIP: 78682-2244 BUSINESS PHONE: 5127284737 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE DELL WAY CITY: ROUND ROCK STATE: TX ZIP: 78682 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DELL COMPUTER CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 a5548629.txt DELL INC. 8-K ================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ------ FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ------ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2007 ------ Dell Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-17017 74-2487834 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682 (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (512) 338-4400 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ Item 8.01 Other Events. On November 12, 2007, Dell issued a press release announcing that it has completed its acquisition of ASAP Software Express, Inc., a leading software solutions and licensing services provider and a former subsidiary of Corporate Express, Inc. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. On November 15, 2007, Dell issued a press release announcing the signing of an agreement to acquire Everdream Corporation. The planned acquisition will not be final until all closing conditions are met. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. 99.1 - Press Release issued by Dell Inc., dated November 12, 2007. 99.2 - Press Release issued by Dell Inc., dated November 15, 2007. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. DELL INC. Date: November 16, 2007 By: /s/ Thomas H. Welch, Jr. ----------------------------- Thomas H. Welch, Jr. Vice President and Assistant Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description of Exhibit No. ---------------------- --- 99.1 Press Release issued by Dell Inc., dated November 12, 2007. 99.2 Press Release issued by Dell Inc., dated November 15, 2007. EX-99.1 2 a5548629ex99_1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 Dell Completes Acquisition of ASAP Software Dell, ASAP Software to Simplify IT for Customers with Total Software Solutions ROUND ROCK, Texas & BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2007--Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ASAP Software, a leading software solutions and licensing services provider and a former subsidiary of Corporate Express. The acquisition will help simplify information technology by combining Dell's reach as a leading supplier of commercial technology and services and ASAP's expertise in software licensing and asset management. Dell is strengthening its software business by integrating ASAP's complementary expertise in managing software licensing, purchasing, renewals, and compliance. The purchase price was approximately $340 million. "The completion of this acquisition, which is strategically significant for Dell, represents another important step in our initiative to help our customers use technology to innovate and grow," said Paul Bell, president, Dell Americas. "We believe we have a unique and compelling offering for our customers and an opportunity to make a significant impact on the IT industry." The two companies will be combining to develop and implement customer-focused solutions designed to make technology more efficient, manageable and flexible. The acquisition of ASAP extends Dell's long-term initiative to simplify IT for customers by removing cost and complexity. In recent months, the company has announced several other initiatives to support IT simplification, including Dell On-Demand Desktop Streaming, which provides tighter security, easier manageability and better reliability in desktop environments, and Unified Communications, which helps customers reduce complexity and improve their productivity with myriad communications options. Dell's Data Center Solutions Division is addressing the unique needs of hyper-scale data centers for customers whose businesses rely on enterprise computing solutions. Additionally, Dell's recent acquisition of SilverBack Technologies, Inc., a service delivery platform provider, and announced plan to acquire EqualLogic, a leading provider of high-performance iSCSI storage area network (SAN) solutions, further underscore Dell's commitment to simplify IT. ASAP provides products and services to help corporations and government agencies evaluate, acquire, and manage IT assets. Its subsidiary, License Technologies Group, specializes in licensing and e-commerce services for software publishers and their partners. "Our expertise in software licensing solutions and our legacy of delivering a high level of customer satisfaction has been the foundation of our business," said Paul Jarvie, ASAP president. "We're excited about the opportunity to broaden our reach and to provide our unique capabilities to serve an expanded group of customers." Additional information on Dell's IT simplification efforts can be found at www.dell.com/simplify. About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell is a leading global systems and services company and No. 34 on the Fortune 500. For more information, visit www.dell.com, or to communicate directly with Dell via a variety of online channels, go to www.dell.com/conversations. To get Dell news direct, visit www.dell.com/RSS. CONTACT: Dell Inc., Round Rock Media Contacts: Michael Conway, 512-426-2326 michael_conway@dell.com or Dwayne Cox, 512-992-8248 dwayne_cox@dell.com or Corporate Express Anneloes Geldermans, 31 20 651 1034 anneloes.geldermans@cexpgroup.com or Investor Relations Contacts: Lynn Tyson, 512-723-1130 lynn_tyson@dell.com or Robert Williams, 512-728-7570 robert_williams@dell.com or Industry Analyst Relations Contact: Gwen Palmer, 512-723-4436 gwen_palmer@dell.com EX-99.2 3 a5548629ex99_2.txt EXHIBIT 99.2 EXHIBIT 99.2 Dell to Acquire Everdream ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2007--Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Everdream Corp., a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for remote-service management. Terms were not disclosed and the purchase will not be final until all closing conditions are met. Everdream is based in Fremont, Calif., with a second facility in Charlotte, N.C. The planned acquisition is a key component in Dell's strategy of enabling customers to Simplify IT. Everdream's capabilities complement those provided by the recently acquired SilverBack Technologies, further enabling end-to-end remote management of customers' IT environments. With this acquisition, Dell can now extend remote management of critical IT assets from servers, storage, printers, etc. to desktops, notebooks and other end-user devices globally. "The planned Everdream acquisition is a significant step in Dell's next-generation service offerings and provides Dell an expanded presence in the rapidly growing SaaS-enabled managed services market," said Steve Schuckenbrock, Dell senior vice president. "Everdream has an extremely talented team that has developed industry-leading technology enabling customers and partners to easily and affordably manage PCs from anywhere in the world." Everdream products will continue to be developed for and offered through channel partners, and will also serve as the foundation for future Dell service offerings. For more information on Dell services, visit www.dell.com/services. About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell is a leading global systems and services company and No. 34 on the Fortune 500. For more information, visit www.dell.com, or to communicate directly with Dell via a variety of online channels, go to www.dell.com/conversations. To get Dell news direct, visit www.dell.com/RSS. About Everdream Everdream Corp. is a market leader in delivering cost-effective, low-risk on-demand desktop management software services. Built around a powerful, scalable, and cost-effective Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform model, Everdream delivers a comprehensive set of software services via a single, integrated management console, enabling companies to manage their mobile, distributed workforces via the Web anytime from anywhere in the world. For more information, visit the Everdream Web site at www.everdream.com. CONTACT: Dell Inc., Round Rock Media Contacts: David Frink, 512-728-2678 david_frink@dell.com or Jodi Zweifler, 512-724-8409 jodi_zweifler@dell.com or Investor Relations Contacts: Lynn Tyson, 512-723-1130 lynn_tyson@dell.com or Robert Williams, 512-728-7570 robert_williams@dell.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----