Deals
Dell Says It’s Exploring Potential Spinoff of VMware Unit
- Technology giant said move wouldn’t come before September 2021
- Dell acquired 81% of VMware in 2016 purchase of EMC Corp.
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Dell Technologies Inc. said it’s in the early stages of exploring a spinoff of its majority ownership in VMware Inc., a deal that could yield billions, but would separate the hardware giant from its fastest-growing business unit.
Dell’s shares gained about 7% in extended trading after closing at $52.68 in New York. VMware stock, which closed at $139.70 gained more than 2%.