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But its buyout was lead by Michael Dell.




Why "but"?

Having the original founder leading the buyout is not typical. The Dell situation was much more like Steve Jobs returning to Apple than a typical LBO.

Because the person buying it was interested in the long term health of the company.

Most of leveraged buyouts is all about putting debt on the company, selling what you sell and milking it while starving it.




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