UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
DC 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): January 2, 2012
Dell
Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
0-17017 |
74-2487834 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 289-3355
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Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On January 2, 2012, Paul D. Bell, President, Public and Large Enterprise of Dell Inc. (“Dell”) informed Dell that he will retire from the company effective March 30, 2012. Mr. Bell will continue to perform his current responsibilities through February 3, 2012, and thereafter will continue to assist with the transition of those responsibilities to his successor.
In connection with Mr. Bell’s retirement, effective February 4, 2012, Dell will move all of its customer business segments (Public, Large Enterprise, SMB and Consumer) under the leadership of, Stephen J. Felice, who was appointed to serve as President and Chief Commercial Officer on January 6, 2012. For financial reporting purposes, Dell will continue to present separate results for each of its customer business segments which consist of these Public, Large Enterprise, SMB and Consumer segments.
Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure.
A copy of the press release announcing the matters described in Item 5.02(b) of this report, as well as other organizational changes at Dell, is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following document is hereby furnished as an exhibit to this report:
(d) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Dell Inc., dated January 6, 2012. |
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.
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| Date: January 6, 2012 | By: |
/s/ Janet B. Wright |
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Janet B. Wright, |
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Vice President and Assistant Secretary |
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(Duly Authorized Officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number |
Description |
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| 99.1 |
Press Release Issued by Dell Inc., dated January 6, 2012. |
Exhibit 99.1
Dell Strengthens Go-To-Market Structure
ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 6, 2012--Dell today announced that it will move all of its customer business segments (Public, Large Enterprise, Small Medium Business and Consumer) under Steve Felice, who has been named President and Chief Commercial Officer. Paul Bell, president Public & Large Enterprise, recently announced his intention to retire from Dell, effective March 30, 2012. With Mr. Bell’s departure, Dell is accelerating the evolution of its go-to-market organization, further simplifying the company’s customer-facing activities.
The move will create a sales organization that is more customer-focused, more collaborative and better able to deliver innovative and practical solutions that meet customers’ needs. It will be effective Feb. 4, 2012.
“These changes will enhance our sales and marketing efforts, bringing us even closer to our customers and increasing the speed, agility and responsiveness of every aspect of our business,” said Michael Dell, chairman and chief executive officer. “Steve has been a trusted colleague for more than 12 years and shares my passion to serve our customers. Under his leadership of Dell’s sales and marketing organization, I am excited about the many opportunities ahead of us.”
Mr. Bell held various executive management roles within Dell over the past 15 years, having led the Public & Large Enterprise Business; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Worldwide Home and Small Business Group.
“Paul has contributed greatly to Dell’s success and has long played a key role as a member of the senior management team,” said Mr. Dell. “I appreciate his many contributions to Dell and our customers. He will be truly missed.”
About Dell
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. For more information, visit www.dell.com.
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