Dell going private for $24.4 billion.
FORTUNE -- Dell Inc. (DELL) this morning announced that it has agreed to be acquired for $24.4 billion, or $13.65 per share.
The purchasing group would include private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, company founder and CEO Michael Dell and an investment firm that manages Michael Dell's money (MSD Capital). No specifics yet on how much each one would provide.
Microsoft (MSFT) also would provide a $2 billion MORE