Capitalization (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 03, 2012

Capitalization [Abstract]

Capitalization

NOTE 13 — CAPITALIZATION

Preferred Stock 

Authorized Shares — Dell has the authority to issue 5 million shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share. At February 3, 2012, and January 28, 2011, no shares of preferred stock were issued or outstanding.

Common Stock

Authorized Shares — At February 3, 2012, Dell was authorized to issue 7 billion shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share.

Share Repurchase Program — Dell has a share repurchase program that authorizes it to purchase shares of common stock in order to increase shareholder value and manage dilution resulting from shares issued under Dell's equity compensation plans. However, Dell does not currently have a policy that requires the repurchase of common stock in conjunction with stock-based payment arrangements. During Fiscal 2012, Dell repurchased$2.7 billion in common stock. At February 3, 2012, Dell's remaining authorized amount for share repurchases was $6.0 billion.