Acquisitions (Notes)

3 Months Ended

May 04, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions

NOTE 8 — ACQUISITIONS

During the three months ended May 4, 2012, Dell completed its acquisitions of all of the outstanding shares of AppAssure Software, Inc. and Clerity Solutions, Inc. Cash used for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, which primarily consisted of AppAssure Software Inc. and Clerity Solutions, Inc.,was $245 million for the three months ended May 4, 2012.

Subsequent to May 4, 2012, Dell completed its acquisitions of SonicWALL Inc. (“SonicWALL”), Wyse Technology, Inc., ("Wyse Technology"), and Make Technologies Inc. The total estimated purchase price for all of the outstanding shares for all of these acquisitions, which primarily consists of SonicWALL and Wyse Technology, was approximately $2.2 billion. As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the initial purchase accounting was not complete for these acquisitions. SonicWALL is a global technology company that offers advanced network security and data protection. Wyse Technology is a global provider of client computing solutions designed to extend desktop virtualization offerings.

All of the above acquisitions will be integrated into Dell's Commercial segments. There was no contingent consideration related to any of these acquisitions. Dell has not presented pro forma results of operations for the foregoing acquisitions because they are not material to Dell's Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Financial Position, or Cash Flows on either an individual or an aggregate basis.