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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q
 
(Mark One)  
   
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 4, 20123, 2013
or
o 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to           
 
Commission file number: 0-17017
 
Dell Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware 74-2487834
(State or Other Jurisdictionother jurisdiction of
Incorporationincorporation or Organization)organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

1-800-BUY-DELL1-800-289-3355 
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)telephone number, including area code)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes R  No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes R  No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer R
 
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company o
 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No R
As of the close of business on May 24, 2012, 1,749,010,893June 6, 2013, 1,756,073,637 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, were outstanding.




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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report includes “forward-looking statements.” The words “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,” “seek” and similar expressions as they relate to us or our management are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. All statements by us regarding our expected financial position, revenues, cash flows and other operating results, business strategy, legal proceedings and similar matters are forward-looking statements. Our expectations expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements may not turn out to be correct. Our results could be materially different from our expectations because of various risks, including the risks discussed in “Part I - Item 1A - Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2012.1, 2013. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date as of which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances, including unanticipated events, after the date as of which such statement was made.



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PART I
ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DELL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(in millions)
May 4,
2012
 February 3,
2012
May 3,
2013
 February 1,
2013
(unaudited)  (unaudited)  
ASSETS
Current assets: 
  
 
  
Cash and cash equivalents$12,814
 $13,852
$10,419
 $12,569
Short-term investments901
 966
486
 208
Accounts receivable, net6,289
 6,476
6,440
 6,629
Short-term financing receivables, net3,200
 3,327
2,991
 3,213
Inventories, net1,472
 1,404
1,387
 1,382
Other current assets3,369
 3,423
3,936
 3,967
Total current assets28,045
 29,448
25,659
 27,968
Property, plant, and equipment, net2,119
 2,124
2,136
 2,126
Long-term investments3,501
 3,404
2,303
 2,565
Long-term financing receivables, net1,342
 1,372
1,383
 1,349
Goodwill6,005
 5,838
9,289
 9,304
Purchased intangible assets, net1,801
 1,857
3,176
 3,374
Other non-current assets476
 490
845
 854
Total assets$43,289
 $44,533
$44,791
 $47,540
      
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:   
   
Short-term debt$3,186
 $2,867
$3,133
 $3,843
Accounts payable10,970
 11,656
10,990
 11,579
Accrued and other3,076
 3,934
3,402
 3,644
Short-term deferred services revenue3,582
 3,544
Short-term deferred revenue4,265
 4,373
Total current liabilities20,814
 22,001
21,790
 23,439
Long-term debt5,813
 6,387
4,115
 5,242
Long-term deferred services revenue3,837
 3,836
Long-term deferred revenue3,963
 3,971
Other non-current liabilities3,468
 3,392
4,163
 4,187
Total liabilities33,932
 35,616
34,031
 36,839
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

 



 

Stockholders’ equity:   
   
Common stock and capital in excess of $.01 par value; shares authorized: 7,000; shares issued: 3,407 and 3,390, respectively; shares outstanding: 1,761 for each period presented12,313
 12,187
Treasury stock at cost: 1,171 and 1,154 shares, respectively(31,745) (31,445)
Common stock and capital in excess of $.01 par value; shares authorized: 7,000; shares issued: 2,955 and 3,413, respectively; shares outstanding: 1,755 and 1,738, respectively12,644
 12,554
Treasury stock at cost: 1,200 and 1,200 shares, respectively(32,145) (32,145)
Retained earnings28,871
 28,236
30,317
 30,330
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(82) (61)(77) (59)
Total Dell stockholders’ equity10,739
 10,680
Noncontrolling interest21
 21
Total stockholders’ equity9,357
 8,917
10,760
 10,701
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$43,289
 $44,533
$44,791
 $47,540

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DELL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
May 4,
2012
 April 29,
2011
May 3,
2013
 May 4,
2012
Net revenue: 
  
 
  
Products$11,423
 $12,059
$10,902
 $11,423
Services, including software related2,999
 2,958
3,172
 2,999
Total net revenue14,422
 15,017
14,074
 14,422
Cost of net revenue:   
   
Products9,330
 9,436
9,244
 9,330
Services, including software related2,025
 2,149
2,083
 2,025
Total cost of net revenue11,355
 11,585
11,327
 11,355
Gross margin3,067
 3,432
2,747
 3,067
Operating expenses:   
   
Selling, general, and administrative2,009
 2,025
2,208
 2,009
Research, development, and engineering234
 195
313
 234
Total operating expenses2,243
 2,220
2,521
 2,243
Operating income824
 1,212
226
 824
Interest and other, net(32)
(42)(68)
(32)
Income before income taxes792
 1,170
158
 792
Income tax provision157
 225
28
 157
Net income$635
 $945
$130
 $635
Earnings per share:   
   
Basic$0.36
 $0.50
$0.07
 $0.36
Diluted$0.36
 $0.49
$0.07
 $0.36
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.08
 $
Weighted-average shares outstanding: 
  
 
  
Basic1,759
 1,908
1,748
 1,759
Diluted1,774
 1,923
1,761
 1,774
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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DELL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in millions; unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
May 4, 2012 April 29, 2011May 3,
2013
 May 4,
2012
Net income$635
 $945
$130
 $635
      
Other comprehensive income, net of tax      
Foreign currency translation adjustments(8) 74
(31) (8)
      
Available-for-sale investments      
Change in unrealized gain or loss
 1
Less: reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income(2) (1)
Change in unrealized gains (losses)1
 
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income
 (2)
Net change(2) 
1
 (2)
      
Cash Flow Hedges      
Change in unrealized gain or loss(25) (235)
Less: reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income14
 167
Change in unrealized gains (losses)46
 (25)
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income(34) 14
Net change(11) (68)12
 (11)
      
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax benefit (expense) of $(9) and $0, respectively(21) 6
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax benefit (expense) of $0 and $(9), respectively(18) (21)
Comprehensive income, net of tax$614
 $951
$112
 $614
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DELL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions; unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
May 4,
2012
 April 29,
2011
May 3,
2013
 May 4,
2012
Cash flows from operating activities: 
  
 
  
Net income$635
 $945
$130
 $635
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization248
 216
323
 248
Stock-based compensation expense95
 99
83
 95
Effects of exchange rate changes on monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies(10) 
19
 (10)
Deferred income taxes47
 (63)(28) 47
Provision for doubtful accounts — including financing receivables63
 47
48
 63
Other(5) (5)12
 (5)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

 



 

Accounts receivable161
 471
71
 161
Financing receivables71
 21
129
 71
Inventories(68) 38
(8) (68)
Other assets48
 110
12
 48
Accounts payable(671) (925)(578) (671)
Deferred services revenue33
 191
Deferred revenue(61) 1
Accrued and other liabilities(785) (680)(191) (753)
Change in cash from operating activities(138) 465
(39) (138)
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
 
  
Investments: 
  
 
  
Purchases(673) (240)(329) (673)
Maturities and sales640
 222
317
 640
Capital expenditures(142) (137)(158) (142)
Proceeds from sale of facilities and land
 12
Proceeds from the sale of facilities, land, and other assets4
 
Collections on purchased financing receivables55
 67
29
 55
Acquisitions, net of cash received(245) (1,473)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received
 (245)
Change in cash from investing activities(365) (1,549)(137) (365)
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
 
  
Repurchases of common stock(324) (450)
 (324)
Cash dividends paid(142) 
Issuance of common stock under employee plans38
 10
24
 38
Issuance (repayment) of commercial paper (maturity 90 days or less), net13
 

 13
Proceeds from debt596
 1,930
547
 596
Repayments of debt(863) (323)(2,384) (863)
Other8
 3
(2) 8
Change in cash from financing activities(532) 1,170
(1,957) (532)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(3) 62
(17) (3)
Change in cash and cash equivalents(1,038) 148
(2,150) (1,038)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period13,852
 13,913
12,569
 13,852
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period$12,814
 $14,061
$10,419
 $12,814
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DELL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
NOTE 1 — PROPOSED MERGER AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Proposed Merger
On February 5, 2013, Dell Inc. announced that it had signed a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the “merger agreement”) pursuant to which it would be acquired by Denali Holding Inc. (“Parent”), a Delaware corporation owned by Michael S. Dell, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Dell, and investment funds affiliated with Silver Lake Partners, a global private equity firm. Following completion of the transaction, Mr. Dell would continue to lead Dell as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and maintain a significant equity investment in Dell by contributing his Dell shares to Parent and making a cash investment in Parent. Subject to the satisfaction or permitted waiver of closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement, the merger is expected to be consummated before the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2014.

At the effective time of the merger, each share of Dell's common stock issued and outstanding immediately before the effective time, other than certain excluded shares, will be converted into the right to receive $13.65 in cash, without interest (the “merger consideration”). Shares of common stock held by the Parent and itssubsidiaries, shares held by Mr. Dell and certain of Mr. Dell's related parties (together with Mr. Dell, the “MD Investors”), and by Dell or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Dell will not be entitled to receive the merger consideration.

Dell's stockholders will be asked to vote on the adoption of the merger agreement and approval of the merger at a special stockholders meeting that will be held on July 18, 2013. The closing of the merger is subject to a non-waivable condition that the merger agreement be adopted by the affirmative vote of the holders of (1) at least a majority of all outstanding shares of common stock and (2) at least a majority of all outstanding shares of common stock held by stockholders other than Parent and its subsidiaries, the MD Investors, any other officers and directors of Dell or any other person having any equity interest in, or any right to acquire any equity interest in, Parent's merger subsidiary or any person of which the merger subsidiary is a direct or indirect subsidiary. Consummation of the merger is also subject to certain customary conditions. The merger agreement does not contain a financing condition. Dell's definitive proxy statement for the special stockholders meeting was first sent to the stockholders on May 31, 2013.

The merger agreement places limitations on Dell's ability to engage in certain types of transactions without Parent's consent during the period between the signing of the merger agreement and the effective time of the merger. During this period, Dell may not repurchase shares of its common stock or declare dividends in excess of the quarterly rate of $0.08 per share authorized under its current dividend policy. In addition, with limited exceptions, Dell may not incur additional debt other than up to $1.8 billion under its existing commercial paper program, $2.0 billion under its revolving credit facilities, $1.5 billion under its structured financing debt facilities, and up to $25 million of additional indebtedness. Further, other than in transactions in the ordinary course of business or within specified dollar limits and certain other limited exceptions, Dell generally may not acquire other businesses, make investments in other persons, or sell, lease, or encumber its material assets.

Parent has obtained equity and debt financing commitments for the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, the aggregate proceeds of which, together with the proceeds of a rollover investment of Dell shares in Parent by the MD Investors, an investment in subordinated securities and the available cash of Dell, will be sufficient for Parent to pay the aggregate merger consideration and all related fees and expenses. The commitment of financial institutions to provide debt financing for the transaction is subject to a number of customary conditions, including the execution and delivery by the borrowers and the guarantors of definitive documentation consistent with the debt commitment letter.

Pursuant to the terms of a “go-shop” provision in the merger agreement, during the period which began on the date of the merger agreement and expired after March 22, 2013, Dell and its subsidiaries and their respective representatives had the right to initiate, solicit and encourage any alternative acquisition proposals from third parties, provide nonpublic information to such third parties and participate in discussions and negotiations with such third parties regarding alternative acquisition proposals. The 45-day go-shop period elicited two alternative acquisition proposals. One proposal was submitted by a group led by entities affiliated with Blackstone Management Partners and the other by entities affiliated with Carl Icahn. On April 19, 2013, Blackstone Management Partners withdrew from the process and decided not to submit a definitive acquisition proposal. Under the terms and conditions set forth in the merger agreement, before the company stockholder approvals adopting the merger agreement, the Board of Directors may change its recommendation, including in order to approve, and may authorize Dell to enter into, an alternative acquisition proposal if the Special Committee of the Board of Directors that recommended

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DELL INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(unaudited)

approval of the merger has determined in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel and its financial advisors, that such alternative acquisition proposal would be more favorable to Dell's stockholders, taking into account all of the terms and conditions of such proposal (including, among other things, the financing, likelihood and timing of its consummation and any adjustments to the merger agreement).

The merger agreement contains certain termination rights for Dell and Parent. Among such rights, and subject to certain limitations, either Dell or Parent may terminate the merger agreement if the merger is not completed by November 5, 2013.

Other than expenses associated with the proposed merger, which include transaction costs as well as special performance-based retention cash awards granted to certain key employees in the first quarter of Fiscal 2014 (the "Merger-Related Costs"), the terms of the merger agreement did not impact Dell's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the three months ended May 3, 2013.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Dell Inc. (individually and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Dell") should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in Dell's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 20121, 2013 ("Fiscal 2012"2013"). The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary to fairly state the financial position of Dell and its consolidated subsidiaries at May 4, 2012,3, 2013, the results of its operations and corresponding comprehensive income for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012 and April 29, 2011,, and its cash flows for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012 and April 29, 2011..
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in Dell's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations, and corresponding comprehensive income, for the three months ended May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011, and the cash flows for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012 and April 29, 2011,, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year or for any other fiscal period.
During the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, Dell completed the reorganization of its reportable segments from the customer-centric segments it maintained through Fiscal 2013 to reportable segments based on the following four product and services business units:
End-User Computing ("EUC")
Enterprise Solutions Group ("ESG")
Dell Software Group
Dell Services

Dell has recast prior period amounts to provide visibility and comparability. The change in Dell's segments did not impact Dell's previously reported consolidated net revenue, gross margin, operating income, net income, or earnings per share.
See Note 14 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on Dell's reportable segments.
During the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, Dell retired 475 million shares that were issued to a wholly-owned subsidiary during Fiscal 2007. While legally issued, these shares were not considered outstanding as of February 1, 2013.
Dell's fiscal year is the 52 or 53 week period ending on the Friday nearest January 31. The fiscal year ending February 1, 2013January 31, 2014 ("Fiscal 2013"2014"), will be a 52 week period.
In the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, Dell made certain segment realignments in order to conform to the way Dell now internally manages segment performance. Dell has recast prior period amounts to provide visibility and comparability. None of these changes impact Dell's previously reported consolidated net revenue, gross margin, operating income, net income, or earnings per share. See Note 14 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Comprehensive Income In June 2011, the FASB issued new guidance on presentation of comprehensive income. The new guidance eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity and requires an entity to present either one continuous statement of net income and other comprehensive income or two separate, but consecutive statements. This new guidance relates only to presentation. Dell began presenting a separate Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending February 1, 2013.

Intangibles- Goodwill and Other In September 2011, the FASB issued new guidance that simplified how entities test goodwill for impairment. After assessment of certain qualitative factors, if it is determined to be more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, entities must perform the quantitative analysis of the goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the quantitative test becomes optional. Dell adopted this new guidance in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending February 1, 2013. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis in the second fiscal quarter, or sooner if an indicator of impairment occurs. The adoption of this guidance did not impact Dell's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities In December 2011,January 2013, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued newamended guidance that will enhanceenhanced disclosure requirements about the nature of an entity’s right to offset and related arrangements associated with its financialderivative instruments, repurchase agreements, and derivative instruments.securities lending transactions. This new guidance requires the disclosure of the gross amounts subject to rights of offset, amounts offset in accordance with the accounting standards followed, and the related net exposure. This new guidance will bebecame effective for Dell forduring the first quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31,Fiscal 2014. Early adoption is not permitted. Other than requiring additional disclosures, Dell does not expect that this new guidance willdid not impact Dell's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DELL INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(unaudited)

NOTE 2Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 6 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities.
Comprehensive Income INVENTORIES
  May 4,
2012
 February 3,
2012
  (in millions)
Inventories, net:  
  
Production materials $785
 $753
Work-in-process 312
 239
Finished goods 375
 412
Total $1,472
 $1,404
In February 2013, the FASB issued new guidance on reporting reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. This new guidance became effective for Dell during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. Other than requiring additional disclosures, this new guidance did not impact Dell's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 10 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on Dell's reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss.


NOTE 32 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following table presents Dell's hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013:
May 4, 2012 February 3, 2012May 3, 2013 February 1, 2013
Level 1(a)
 
Level 2 (a)
 Level 3 Total 
Level 1 (a)
 
Level 2 (a)
 Level 3 Total
Level 1(a)
 
Level 2 (a)
 Level 3 Total 
Level 1 (a)
 
Level 2 (a)
 Level 3 Total
Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
   
Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  
Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
   
Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  
      (in millions)            (in millions)      
Assets: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Cash equivalents:                              
Money market funds$9,246
 $
 $
 $9,246
 $8,370
 $
 $
 $8,370
$6,679
 $
 $
 $6,679
 $8,869
 $
 $
 $8,869
Commercial paper
 
 
 
 
 2,011
 
 2,011
U.S. corporate
 
 
 
 
 5
 
 5
Non- U.S. government and agencies
 3
 
 3
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:                              
Non- U.S. government and agencies
 153
 
 153
 
 94
 
 94

 87
 
 87
 
 96
 
 96
Commercial paper
 314
 
 314
 
 434
 
 434

 6
 
 6
 
 6
 
 6
U.S. corporate
 2,803
 
 2,803
 
 2,668
 
 2,668

 1,651
 
 1,651
 
 1,701
 
 1,701
International corporate
 1,006
 
 1,006
 
 1,055
 
 1,055

 760
 
 760
 
 700
 
 700
Equity and other securities2
 111
 
 113
 2
 105
 
 107

 121
 
 121
 1
 112
 
 113
Derivative instruments
 84
 
 84
 
 140
 
 140

 99
 
 99
 
 68
 
 68
Total assets$9,248
 $4,471
 $
 $13,719
 $8,372
 $6,512
 $
 $14,884
$6,679
 $2,727
 $
 $9,406
 $8,870
 $2,683
 $
 $11,553
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Derivative instruments$
 $19
 $
 $19
 $
 $17
 $
 $17
$
 $11
 $
 $11
 $
 $16
 $
 $16
Total liabilities$
 $19
 $
 $19
 $
 $17
 $
 $17
$
 $11
 $
 $11
 $
 $16
 $
 $16
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(a) Dell did not transfer any securities between levels during the three months endedMay 4, 20123, 2013 or during the twelve monthsfiscal year ended February 3, 2012.1, 2013.

The following section describes the valuation methodologies Dell uses to measure financial instruments at fair value:
Cash Equivalents The majority of Dell's cash equivalents in the above table consists of money market funds and corporate commercial paper, all with original maturities of 90 days or less and valued at fair value.  The valuations of these securities are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets, when available, or pricing models whereby all significant inputs are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data. Dell reviews security pricing and assesses liquidity on a quarterly basis.

Debt Securities The majority of Dell's debt securities consists of various fixed income securities such as U.S. corporate, international corporate, and commercial paper.non-U.S. government and agencies. Valuation is based on pricing models whereby all significant inputs, including

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benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, issue spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and other market related data, are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset. Inputs are documented in accordance with the fair value measurements hierarchy. Dell reviews security pricing and assesses liquidity on a quarterly basis. See Note 43 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about investments.


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Equity and Other Securities The majority of Dell's investments in equity and other securities consiststhat are measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist of various mutual funds held in Dell's Deferred Compensation Plan. The valuation of these securities is based on pricing models whereby all significant inputs are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data. The valuation for the Level 1 position consists of an equity investment which began trading during Fiscal 2012.  The valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets.  This investment was previously accounted for under the cost method. 

Derivative Instruments  Dell's derivative financial instruments consist primarily of foreign currency forward and purchased option contracts and interest rate swaps. The fair value of the portfolio is determined using valuation models based on market observable inputs, including interest rate curves, forward and spot prices for currencies, and implied volatilities. Credit risk is factored into the fair value calculation of Dell's derivative instrument portfolio.  For interest rate derivative instruments, credit risk is determined at the contract level with the use of credit default spreads of either Dell, when in a net liability position, or the relevant counterparty, when in a net asset position.  For foreign exchange derivative instruments, credit risk is determined in a similar manner, except that the credit default spread is applied based on the net position of each counterparty with the use of the appropriate credit default spreads.  See Note 76 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of Dell's derivative financial instrument activities.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis  Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and therefore are not included in the recurring fair value table above. These assets consist primarily of investments accounted for under the cost method and non-financial assets such as goodwill and intangible assets. Investments accounted for under the cost method included in equity and other securities approximatedwere $13164 million andand $12157 million, as of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013, respectively. Goodwill, and intangible assets, and investments accounted for under the cost method are measured at fair value initially and subsequently when there is an indicator of impairment and the impairment is recognized. See Note 97 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about goodwill and intangible assets.

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NOTE 43 — INVESTMENTS

The following table summarizes, by major security type, the faircarrying value and amortized cost of Dell's investments. All debt security investments with remaining maturities in excess of one year and substantially all equity and other securities are recorded as long-term investments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
May 4, 2012 February 3, 2012May 3, 2013 February 1, 2013
Fair Value��  Cost Unrealized Gain Unrealized (Loss) Fair Value   Cost Unrealized Gain Unrealized (Loss)Carrying Value   Cost Unrealized Gain Unrealized (Loss) Carrying Value   Cost Unrealized Gain Unrealized (Loss)
(in millions)(in millions)
                              
Investments:                              
Non- U.S. government and agencies$30
 $30
 $
 $
 $24
 $24
 $
 $
$42
 $42
 $
 $
 $13
 $13
 $
 $
Commercial paper314
 314
 
 
 434
 434
 
 
6
 6
 
 
 6
 6
 
 
U.S. corporate394
 393
 1
 
 336
 335
 1
 
283
 282
 1
 
 113
 112
 1
 
International corporate163
 163
 
 
 172
 172
 
 
155
 155
 
 
 76
 76
 
 
Total short-term investments901
 900
 1
 
 966
 965
 1
 
486
 485
 1
 
 208
 207
 1
 
                              
Non- U.S. government and agencies123
 123
 
 
 70
 70
 
 
45
 45
 
 
 83
 83
 
 
U.S. corporate2,409
 2,395
 15
 (1) 2,332
 2,322
 12
 (2)1,368
 1,359
 9
 
 1,588
 1,580
 9
 (1)
International corporate843
 838
 5
 
 883
 880
 4
 (1)605
 601
 4
 
 624
 620
 4
 
Equity and other securities126
 126
 
 
 119
 119
 
 
285
 285
 
 
 270
 270
 
 
Total long-term investments3,501
 3,482
 20
 (1) 3,404
 3,391
 16
 (3)2,303
 2,290
 13
 
 2,565
 2,553
 13
 (1)
Total investments$4,402
 $4,382
 $21
 $(1) $4,370
 $4,356
 $17
 $(3)$2,789
 $2,775
 $14
 $
 $2,773
 $2,760
 $14
 $(1)

Dell's investments in debt securities are classified as available-for-sale.available-for-sale securities, which are carried at fair value. Equity and other securities primarily relate to investments accounted for under the cost method and investments held in Dell's Deferred Compensation Plan, which are classified as trading securities.  The remaining equitysecurities and other securities are initially recorded at cost and reduced for any impairment losses. Security classes reportedcarried at fair value use the specific identification method.value.  The fair value of Dell's portfolio can be affected by interest rate movements, credit risk, and liquidity risks. Dell's investments in debt securities have contractual maturities of three years or less.less.


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NOTE 54 — FINANCIAL SERVICES
Dell Financial Services
Dell offers or arranges various financing options and services for its business and consumer customers in the U.S. and Canada through Dell Financial Services (“DFS”). DFS's key activities include the origination, collection, and servicing of customer receivables primarily related to the purchase of Dell products and services. In some cases, Dell may originate financing activities for its commercial customers relatedDFS results are allocated to Dell's segments based on the purchase of third-party technology products that complement Dell's portfolio of products and services. New financing originations,product or services business unit to which represent the amounts of financing provided by DFS to customers for equipment and related software and services, including third-party originations, were approximately $812 million and $855 million for the three months ended May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011, respectively. The results of DFS are included in the business segment where the customer receivable was originated.origination relates.

Dell's financing receivables are aggregated into the following categories:

Revolving loans — Revolving loans offered under private label credit financing programs provide qualified customers with a revolving credit line for the purchase of products and services offered by Dell. These private label credit financing programs are referred to as Dell Preferred Account (“DPA”) and Dell Business Credit (“DBC”). The DPA product is primarily offered to individual customers, and the DBC product is primarily offered to small and mediummedium-sized commercial customers. Revolving loans in the U.S. bear interest at a variable annual percentage rate that is tied to the prime rate. Based on historical payment patterns, revolving loan transactions are typically repaid within 12 months on average. Revolving loans are included in short-term financing receivables. From time to time, account holders may have the opportunity to finance their Dell purchases with special programs during which, if the outstanding balance is paid in full by a specific date, no interest is charged. These special programs generally range from 6 to 12 months. As of May 4, 2012, and February 3, 2012, receivables under these special programs were $295 million and $328 million, respectively.

Fixed-term sales-type leases and loans — Dell enters into sales-type lease arrangements with customers who desire lease financing. Leases with business customers have fixed terms of generally two to four years years.. Future maturities of minimum lease payments at May 4, 20123, 2013, were as follows: Fiscal 2013 - $936 million; Fiscal 2014 - $833946 million; Fiscal 2015 - $411845 million; Fiscal 2016 - $73410 million; Fiscal 2017 - $74 million; Fiscal 2018 and beyond - $811 million. Dell also offers fixed-term loans to qualified small businesses, large commercial accounts, governmental organizations, educational entities, and certain individual consumer customers. These loans are repaid in equal payments including interest and have defined terms of generally three to four years years..

Customer receivables include revolving loans and fixed-term leases and loans resulting primarily from the sale of Dell products and services. Based on how Dell assesses risk and determines the appropriate allowance levels, Dell has two portfolio segments, (1) fixed-term leases and loans and (2) revolving loans. Portfolio segments are further segregated into classes. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, Dell re-aligned the presentation of these classes based on products, customer type, credit risk evaluation, and whether the receivable was owned by Dell since its inception or was purchased subsequent to its inception. Prior to the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, portfolio classes were based on operating segment and whether the receivable was owned by Dell since its inception or was purchased subsequent to its inception. This change in presentation during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 affected disclosures only and had no impact on how credit risk is assessed or on reserve rates.


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The following table summarizes the components of Dell's financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment as of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013:
 May 4, 2012 February 3, 2012 May 3, 2013 February 1, 2013
 Revolving Fixed-term Total Revolving Fixed-term Total Revolving Fixed-term Total Revolving Fixed-term Total
 (in millions) (in millions)
Financing Receivables, net:  
  
          
  
        
Customer receivables, gross $1,956
 $2,415
 $4,371
 $2,096
 $2,443
 $4,539
 $1,701
 $2,470
 $4,171
 $1,834
 $2,535
 $4,369
Allowances for losses (169) (23) (192) (179) (23) (202) (157) (22) (179) (169) (23) (192)
Customer receivables, net 1,787
 2,392
 4,179
 1,917
 2,420
 4,337
 1,544
 2,448
 3,992
 1,665
 2,512
 4,177
Residual interest 
 363
 363
 
 362
 362
 
 382
 382
 
 385
 385
Financing receivables, net $1,787
 $2,755
 $4,542
 $1,917
 $2,782
 $4,699
 $1,544
 $2,830
 $4,374
 $1,665
 $2,897
 $4,562
Short-term $1,787
 $1,413
 $3,200
 $1,917
 $1,410
 $3,327
 $1,544
 $1,447
 $2,991
 $1,665
 $1,548
 $3,213
Long-term 
 1,342
 1,342
 
 1,372
 1,372
 
 1,383
 1,383
 
 1,349
 1,349
Financing receivables, net $1,787
 $2,755
 $4,542
 $1,917
 $2,782
 $4,699
 $1,544
 $2,830
 $4,374
 $1,665
 $2,897
 $4,562

The following table summarizes the changes in the allowance for financing receivable losses for the respective periods:
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 May 4, 2012 April 29, 2011 May 3, 2013 May 4, 2012
 Revolving Fixed- term Total Revolving Fixed- term Total Revolving Fixed- term Total Revolving Fixed- term Total
 (in millions) (in millions)
Allowance for financing receivable losses:                        
Balance at beginning of period $179
 $23
 $202
 $214
 $27
 $241
 $169
 $23
 $192
 $179
 $23
 $202
Principal charge-offs (49) (2) (51) (58) (2) (60) (44) (3) (47) (49) (2) (51)
Interest charge-offs (9) 
 (9) (11) 
 (11) (8) 
 (8) (9) 
 (9)
Recoveries 12
 1
 13
 19
 1
 20
 13
 1
 14
 12
 1
 13
Provision charged to income statement 36
 1
 37
 27
 
 27
 27
 1
 28
 36
 1
 37
Balance at end of period $169
 $23
 $192
 $191
 $26
 $217
 $157
 $22
 $179
 $169
 $23
 $192




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The following table summarizes the aging of Dell's customer financing receivables, gross, including accrued interest, as of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013, segregated by class:


  May 4, 2012 February 3, 2012
  Current Past Due 1 — 90 Days Past Due > 90 Days Total Current Past Due 1 — 90 Days Past Due > 90 Days Total
  (in millions)
Revolving — DPA                
Owned since inception $1,188
 $135
 $39
 $1,362
 $1,249
 $148
 $49
 $1,446
Purchased 240
 38
 12
 290
 272
 47
 18
 337
Fixed-term — Non-Commercial                
Owned since inception 37
 1
 
 38
 29
 1
 
 30
Purchased 54
 4
 1
 59
 61
 5
 1
 67
Revolving — DBC(a) 
 267
 30
 7
 304
 272
 33
 8
 313
Fixed-term — Small Commercial(a)
 250
 13
 1
 264
 234
 12
 4
 250
Fixed-term —
Medium and Large Commercial(a)
 1,942
 107
 5
 2,054
 1,946
 136
 14
 2,096
Total customer receivables, gross $3,978
 $328
 $65
 $4,371
 $4,063
 $382
 $94
 $4,539
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(a) Includes purchased receivables that are not significant to any portfolio class.
  May 3, 2013 February 1, 2013
  Current Past Due 1 — 90 Days Past Due > 90 Days Total Current Past Due 1 — 90 Days Past Due > 90 Days Total
  (in millions)
Revolving — DPA $1,247
 $125
 $41
 $1,413
 $1,322
 $163
 $54
 $1,539
Revolving — DBC 257
 26
 5
 288
 264
 25
 6
 295
Fixed-term — Consumer and Small Commercial 304
 15
 1
 320
 310
 16
 1
 327
Fixed-term —
Medium and Large Commercial
 1,937
 201
 12
 2,150
 2,015
 172
 21
 2,208
Total customer receivables, gross $3,745
 $367
 $59
 $4,171
 $3,911
 $376
 $82
 $4,369

DFS Acquisitions

In Fiscal 2012, Dell entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CIT Vendor Finance's Dell-related financing assets portfolio and sales and servicing functions in Europe. The acquisition of these assets will enable global expansion of Dell's direct finance model. Subject to customary closing, regulatory, and other conditions, Dell expects to complete this transaction induring the second half of Fiscal 2014.

Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans
During the third quarter of Fiscal 2011, Dell purchased a portfolio of revolving loan receivables from CIT Group Inc. Prior to the acquisition, it was evident that Dell would not collect on all contractually required principal and interest payments. As a result, these receivables met the definition of Purchased Credit-Impaired (“PCI”) loans. At May 4, 2012, the outstanding balance of these receivables, including principal and accrued interest, was $388 million and the carrying amount was $156 million.

The excess of cash flows expected to be collected over the carrying value of PCI loans is referred to as the accretable yield and is accreted into interest income using the effective yield method based on the expected future cash flows over the estimated lives of the PCI loans.


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The following table shows activity for the accretable yield on the PCI loans for the three months ended May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011. Dell expects the remaining balance of the accretable yield as of May 4, 2012 to accrete over the next three years, using the effective interest method.
 Three Months Ended
 May 4, 2012 April 29, 2011
 (in millions)
Accretable Yield:   
Balance at beginning of period$142
 $137
Accretion(20) (21)
Prospective yield adjustment
 35
Balance at end of period$122
 $151

Credit Quality

The following tables summarize customer receivables, gross, including accrued interest by credit quality indicator segregated by class, as of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013. For DPA revolving and fixed-term loans to individual customers, Dell makes credit decisions based on propriety scorecards, which include the customer's credit history, payment history, credit usage, and other credit agency-related elements. For commercial customers, an internal grading system is utilized that assigns a credit level score based on a number of considerations, including liquidity, operating performance, and industry outlook. These credit level scores range from one to sixteen for medium and large commercial customers, which includes governmental customers. The credit level scores for DBC and small commercial customers generally range from one to six. The categories shown in the tables below segregate customer receivables based on the relative degrees of credit risk. The credit quality categories cannot be compared between the different classes as loss experience in each class varies substantially. The credit quality indicators for DPA revolving accounts are primarily as of each quarter-end date, and all others are generally updated on a periodic basis.

For theDPA revolving receivables shown in the table below, table,Dell makes credit decisions based on proprietary scorecards, which include the customer's credit history, payment history, credit usage, and other credit agency-related elements. The higher quality category includes prime accounts which are generally of a higher credit quality that are comparable to U.S. customer FICO scores of 720 or above. The mid-category represents the mid-tier accounts that are comparable to U.S. customer FICO scores from 660 to 719. The lower category is generally sub-prime and represents lower credit quality accounts that are comparable to U.S customer FICO scores below 660.

  May 4, 2012 February 3, 2012
  Higher Mid Lower Total Higher Mid Lower Total
  (in millions)
Revolving — DPA    
        
    
Owned since inception $199
 $387
 $776
 $1,362
 $220
 $412
 $814
 $1,446
Purchased $24
 $71
 $195
 $290
 $28
 $80
 $229
 $337
Fixed-term — Non-Commercial                
Owned since inception $2
 $19
 $17
 $38
 $2
 $14
 $14
 $30
Purchased $4
 $29
 $26
 $59
 $4
 $32
 $31
 $67
  May 3, 2013 February 1, 2013
  Higher Mid Lower Total Higher Mid Lower Total
  (in millions)
Revolving — DPA $183
 $397
 $833
 $1,413
 $201
 $435
 $903
 $1,539


For the receivables shown in the table below, thean internal grading system is utilized that assigns a credit level score based on a number of considerations, including liquidity, operating performance, and industry outlook. The higher quality category includes receivables that are generally within Dell's top two internal credit quality levels, which typically have the lowest loss experience. The middle category generally falls within the mid-tier credit levels, three and four, and the lower category generally falls within Dell's bottom two credit levels, which experience higher loss rates. Although both fixed-term and revolving products generally rely on a six-level internal rating system, the grading criteria and classifications are different as the loss performance varies between these product and customer sets.  Therefore, the credit levels are not comparable between the small commercial fixed-term and DBC revolving classes.

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credit levels, which experience higher loss rates. The grading criteria and classifications are different between the fixed-term and revolving products as the loss performance varies between these product and customer sets. Therefore, the credit levels are not comparable between the consumer and small commercial fixed-term class and the DBC revolving class.

 May 4, 2012 February 3, 2012 May 3, 2013 February 1, 2013
 Higher Mid Lower Total Higher Mid Lower Total Higher Mid Lower Total Higher Mid Lower Total
 (in millions) (in millions)
Revolving — DBC $105
 $95
 $104
 $304
 $111
 $98
 $104
 $313
 $94
 $84
 $110
 $288
 $99
 $88
 $108
 $295
Fixed-term — Small Commercial(a)
 $95
 $73
 $96
 $264
 $91
 $74
 $85
 $250
Fixed-term — Consumer and Small Commercial $87
 $119
 $114
 $320
 $90
 $117
 $120
 $327
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(a) During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, Dell re-defined its internal scoring categorization for its small Commercial fixed-term customers. In connection with this change, Dell has re-categorized existing customers and has recast prior period credit quality categories for these customers to conform to the current year's classification.  This change has no impact on Dell's allowance for loss rates. 

For the receivables shown in the table below, table,an internal grading system is also utilized that assigns a credit level score based on liquidity, operating performance, and industry outlook. Dell's internal credit level scoring has been aggregated to their most comparable external commercial rating agency equivalents. Investment grade generally represents the highest credit quality accounts, non-investment grade represents middle quality accounts, and sub-standard represents the lowest quality accounts.

 May 4, 2012 February 3, 2012
 Investment Non-Investment Sub-Standard Total Investment Non-Investment Sub-Standard Total
 (in millions)
Fixed-term — Medium and Large Commercial$1,430
 $396
 $228
 $2,054
 $1,504
 $363
 $229
 $2,096

 May 3, 2013 February 1, 2013
 Investment Non-Investment Sub-Standard Total Investment Non-Investment Sub-Standard Total
 (in millions)
Fixed-term — Medium and Large Commercial$1,310
 $560
 $280
 $2,150
 $1,355
 $582
 $271
 $2,208

Asset Securitizations and Sales

Dell transfers certain U.S. customer financing receivables to Special Purpose Entities (“SPEs”) whichthat meet the definition of a Variable Interest Entity ("VIE") and are consolidated into Dell's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. TheThese SPEs are bankruptcy remote legal entities with separate assets and liabilities. The purpose of the SPEs is to facilitate the funding of customer receivables in the capital markets. These SPEs have entered into financing arrangements with multi-seller conduits that, in turn, issue asset-backed debt securities in the capital markets. Dell's risk of loss related to securitized receivables is limited to the amount ofby which Dell's right to receive collections for assets securitized exceedingexceeds the amount required to pay interest, principal, and other fees and expenses related to the asset-backed securities. Dell provides credit enhancement to the securitization in the form of over-collateralization. Customer receivables funded via securitization through SPEs were $536534 million and $499536 million during the first quarters Fiscalthree months ended May 3, 2013, and Fiscal May 4, 2012, respectively.

The following table shows financing receivables held by the consolidated VIEs:
 May 4,
2012
 February 3,
2012
 May 3,
2013
 February 1,
2013
 (in millions) (in millions)
Financing receivables held by consolidated VIEs, net:  
  
  
  
Short-term, net $1,117
 $1,096
 $1,184
 $1,089
Long-term, net 455
 429
 462
 386
Financing receivables held by consolidated VIEs, net $1,572
 $1,525
 $1,646
 $1,475

Dell's securitization programs are generally effective for 126 to 12 months and are subject to an annuala periodic renewal process. These programs contain standard structural features related to the performance of the securitized receivables. The structural features include defined credit losses, delinquencies, average credit scores, and excess collections above or below specified levels. In the event one or more of these criteria are not met and Dell is unable to restructure the program, no further funding of receivables will be permitted and the timing of Dell's expected cash flows from over-collateralization will be delayed. AtMay 3, 2013, these criteria were met.


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Dell sells selected fixed-term financing receivables to unrelated third parties on a periodic basis, primarily to manage certain concentrations of customer credit exposure. For the three months ended May 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012, these criteria were met.the amount of the receivables sold was $53 million and $71 million, respectively.

Structured Financing Debt

The structured financing debt related to the fixed-term lease and loan programs and the revolving loan securitization program was $1.41.5 billion and $1.3 billion as of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013, respectively. The debt is collateralized solely by the financing receivables in the programs. The debt has a variable interest rate and an average duration of 12 to 36 months based on the terms of the underlying financing receivables. As of May 4, 2012,3, 2013, the total debt capacity related to the securitization programs was $1.41.5 billion. Dell's securitization programs are structured to operate near their debt capacity. See Note 65 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the structured financing debt.

Dell enters into interest rate swap agreements to effectively convert a portion of the structured financing debt from a floating rate to a fixed rate.  The interest rate swaps qualify for hedge accounting treatment as cash flow hedges.  See Note 76 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about interest rate swaps.


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NOTE 65 — BORROWINGS
The following table summarizes Dell's outstanding debt as of the dates indicated:
 May 4,
2012
 February 3,
2012
 May 3,
2013
 February 1,
2013
 (in millions) (in millions)
Long-Term Debt  
  
  
  
Notes  
  
$400 million issued on June 10, 2009, at 3.375% due June 2012 (“2012 Notes”)(a)
 $400
 $400
Senior Notes  
  
$600 million issued on April 17, 2008, at 4.70% due April 2013 (“2013A Notes”)(a)(b)
 604
 605
 $
 $601
$500 million issued on September 7, 2010, at 1.40% due September 2013 (“2013B Notes”) 499
 499
$500 million issued on April 1, 2009, at 5.625% due April 2014 (“2014A Notes”)(b)
 500
 500
$500 million issued on September 7, 2010, at 1.40% due September 2013 500
 500
$500 million issued on April 1, 2009, at 5.625% due April 2014 (b)
 500
 500
$300 million issued on March 28, 2011, with a floating rate due April 2014 (“2014B Notes”) 300
 300
 300
 300
$400 million issued on March 28, 2011, at 2.10% due April 2014 (“2014C Notes”) 400
 400
$700 million issued on September 7, 2010, at 2.30% due September 2015 (“2015 Notes”)(b)
 701
 701
$400 million issued on March 28, 2011, at 3.10% due April 2016 (“2016 Notes”)(b)
 401
 401
$500 million issued on April 17, 2008, at 5.65% due April 2018 (“2018 Notes”)(b)
 501
 501
$600 million issued on June 10, 2009, at 5.875% due June 2019 (“2019 Notes”)(b)
 603
 602
$400 million issued on March 28, 2011, at 4.625% due April 2021 (“2021 Notes”) 398
 398
$400 million issued on April 17, 2008, at 6.50% due April 2038 (“2038 Notes”) 400
 400
$300 million issued on September 7, 2010, at 5.40% due September 2040 (“2040 Notes”) 300
 300
$400 million issued on March 28, 2011, at 2.10% due April 2014 400
 400
$700 million issued on September 7, 2010, at 2.30% due September 2015 (b)
 702
 702
$400 million issued on March 28, 2011, at 3.10% due April 2016 (b)
 403
 402
$500 million issued on April 17, 2008, at 5.65% due April 2018 (b)
 503
 502
$600 million issued on June 10, 2009, at 5.875% due June 2019(b)
 604
 604
$400 million issued on March 28, 2011, at 4.625% due April 2021 398
 398
$400 million issued on April 17, 2008, at 6.50% due April 2038 400
 400
$300 million issued on September 7, 2010, at 5.40% due September 2040 300
 300
Senior Debentures  
  
  
  
$300 million issued on April 3, 1998, at 7.10% due April 2028 ("Senior Debentures")(a)
 384
 384
 378
 379
Other  
  
  
  
Long-term structured financing debt 969
 920
 999
 872
Less: current portion of long-term debt (1,547) (924) (2,272) (1,618)
Total long-term debt 5,813
 6,387
 4,115
 5,242
Short-Term Debt  
  
  
  
Commercial paper 1,188
 1,500
 405
 1,807
Short-term structured financing debt 448
 440
 454
 416
Current portion of long-term debt 1,547
 924
 2,272
 1,618
Other 3
 3
 2
 2
Total short-term debt 3,186
 2,867
 3,133
 3,843
Total debt $8,999
 $9,254
 $7,248
 $9,085
____________________ 
(a) Includes the impact of interest rate swap terminations.
(b) Includes hedge accounting adjustments.

TheAs of May 3, 2013, the total carrying value and estimated fair value of total debt atoutstanding senior notes and debentures, including the current portion, was May 4, 2012$5.4 billion and $5.3 billion, was approximatelyrespectively. This is compared to a carrying value and estimated fair value of $9.56.0 billion and $5.9 billion, respectively, as of February 1, 2013. The fair value of outstanding senior notes and debentures is determined based on observable market prices in a less active market and is categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of the structured financing debt, commercial paper, and other short-term debt approximate their carrying values as theirvalues. Interest on the senior notes and debentures is payable semiannually, except for the floating rate 2014B Notes, which accrue interest rates vary with the market.that is payable quarterly. The carrying value of the Senior Debentures the 2012 Notes and the 2013A Notes includes an unamortized amount related to the termination of interest rate swap agreements, which were previously designated as hedges of the debt. See Note 76 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about interest rate swaps. The weighted average interest rate for the short-term structured financing debt and other as of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013, was 0.25%1.10% and 0.28%1.00%, respectively.
Structured Financing Debt As of May 4, 2012, Dell had $1.4 billion outstanding in structured financing debt, which was related to the fixed-term lease and loan programs and the revolving loan securitization program. Of the $1.4 billion outstanding in structured financing related debt, $991 million was current as of May 4, 2012. See Note 5 and Note 7 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the structured financing debt and the interest rate swap

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(unaudited)

Structured Financing DebtAs of May 3, 2013, Dell had $1.5 billion outstanding in structured financing debt, which was primarily related to the fixed-term lease and loan, and revolving loan securitization programs. Of the $999 million outstanding in long-term structured financing debt, which is primarily related to the fixed-term lease and loan programs, $572 million was classified as current as of May 3, 2013. See Note 4 and Note 6 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the structured financing debt and the interest rate swap agreements that hedge a portion of that debt.
 
Commercial Paper As of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013, there was $1.2 billion405 million and $1.51.8 billion, respectively, outstanding under the commercial paper program. The weighted average interest rate on outstanding commercial paper as of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013, was 0.27%0.49% and 0.23%0.38%, respectively. Dell has $3.02.0 billion in senior unsecured revolving credit facilities primarily to support its $2.5 billioncommercial paper program. Of theseThese credit facilities$1.0 billion will expire on April 2, 2013, and $2.0 billion will expire on April 15, 2015. There were no outstanding advances under the revolving credit facilities as of May 4, 20123, 2013.

The indentures governing the Notessenior notes and debentures and the structured financing debt shown in the above table the Senior Debentures, and the structured financing debt contain customary events of default, including failure to make required payments, failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants, and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. The indentures also contain covenants limiting Dell's ability to create certain liens; enter into sale-and-lease back transactions; and consolidate or merge with, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of its assets to, another person. The senior unsecured revolving credit facilities require compliance with conditions that must be satisfied prior to any borrowing, as well as ongoing compliance with specified affirmative and negative covenants, including maintenance of a minimum interest coverage ratio.  Dell was in compliance with all financial covenants as of May 4, 20123, 2013.



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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(unaudited)


NOTE 76 — DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments

As part of its risk management strategy, Dell uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts and purchased options, to hedge certain foreign currency exposures and interest rate swaps to manage the exposure of its debt portfolio to interest rate risk. Dell's objective is to offset gains and losses resulting from these exposures with gains and losses on the derivative contracts used to hedge the exposures, thereby reducing volatility of earnings and protecting fair values of assets and liabilities. Dell assesses hedge effectiveness both at the onset of the hedge and at regular intervals throughout the life of the derivative and recognizes any ineffective portion of the hedge, as well as amounts not included in the assessment of effectiveness, in earnings as a component of interest and other, net. Hedge ineffectiveness and amounts not included in the assessment of effectiveness were not material for fair value or cash flow hedges for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012.
Foreign Exchange Risk

Dell uses a combination of forward contracts and purchased options designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in its forecasted transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The risk of loss associated with purchased options is limited to premium amounts paid for the option contracts. The risk of loss associated with forward contracts is equal to the exchange rate differential from the time the contract is entered into until the time it is settled. The majority of these contracts typically expire in 12 months months or less.
Dell assessed hedge ineffectiveness for foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges forDuring the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011, and determined that such ineffectiveness was not material. During the three months ended May 4, 2012 ,and April 29, 2011, Dell did not discontinue any cash flow hedges related to foreign exchange contracts that had a material impact on Dell's results of operations, as substantially all forecasted foreign currency transactions were realized in Dell's actual results.
In addition, Dell uses forward contracts and purchased options to hedge monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency. These contracts generally expire in three3 months months or less, are considered economic hedges and are not designated. The change in the fair value of these instruments represents a natural hedge as their gains and losses offset the changes in the underlying fair value of the monetary assets and liabilities due to movements in currency exchange rates. Dell recognized gainsa loss of $28 million and a gain of $12 million for the change in fair value of these foreign currency forward contracts forinstruments during the three months ended May 4, 20123, 2013, and April 29, 2011, of $12 million and $42 millionMay 4, 2012, respectively.
Interest Rate Risk

Dell uses interest rate swaps to hedge the variability in cash flows related to the interest rate payments on structured financing debt. The interest rate swaps economically convert the variable rate on the structured financing debt to a fixed interest rate to match the underlying fixed rate being received on fixed term customer leases and loans. The duration of these contracts typically ranges from 30 to 42 months months.. Certain of these swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. Hedge ineffectiveness for

In addition, Dell may use forward-starting interest rate swaps designated as cash flowand interest rate lock agreements to lock in fixed interest rates on its forecasted issuances of debt. The objective of these hedges was not material foris to offset the variability of future payments associated with the interest rate on debt instruments. As of May 3, 2013, Dell had $350 million in aggregate notional amounts of forward-starting interest rate swaps outstanding. These swaps were de-designated during the three months endedMay 3, 2013. Dell did not have any forward-starting interest rate swaps at May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011.

Periodically, Dell also uses interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges to modify the market risk exposures in connection with long-term debt to achieve primarily LIBOR-based floating interest expense. As of May 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012, Dell had outstanding interest rate swaps that economically hedge a portion of its interest rate exposure on certain tranches of its long-term debt. Hedge ineffectiveness for interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges was not material for the three months ended May 4, 2012. Dell did not have any interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges at April 29, 2011.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(unaudited)

Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Instruments

The notional amounts of Dell's outstanding derivative instruments are as follows as of the dates indicated:

 May 4, 2012 February 3, 2012 May 3, 2013 February 1, 2013
 (in millions) (in millions)
Foreign Exchange Contracts  
  
  
  
Designated as cash flow hedging instruments $4,230
 $4,549
 $2,975
 $2,847
Non-designated as hedging instruments 394
 168
 1,008
 512
Total $4,624
 $4,717
 $3,983
 $3,359
        
Interest Rate Contracts        
Designated as fair value hedging instruments $800
 $650
 $700
 $800
Designated as cash flow hedging instruments 806
 751
 849
 1,320
Non-designated as hedging instruments 142
 132
 500
 127
Total $1,748
 $1,533
 $2,049
 $2,247

Derivative Instruments Additional Information 
The unrealized net loss for interest rate swaps and foreign currency exchange contracts, recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, as of May 4, 2012, and February 3, 2012, was $51 million and $40 million, respectively.
Dell has reviewed the existence and nature of credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative trading agreements with its counterparties. Certain agreements contain clauses under which, if Dell's credit ratings were to fall below investment grade upon a change of control of Dell, counterparties would have the right to terminate those derivative contracts where Dell is in a net liability position.position. As of May 4, 20123, 2013, there had been no such triggering events.event.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(unaudited)

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

Derivatives in
Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
 
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Accumulated
OCI, Net
of Tax, on
Derivatives
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
from Accumulated
OCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
from Accumulated
OCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion) Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion) 
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Accumulated
OCI, Net
of Tax, on
Derivatives
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
from Accumulated
OCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
from Accumulated
OCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion) Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)
(in millions)
For the three months ended May 3, 2013For the three months ended May 3, 2013  
    
  
 Total net revenue $28
  
Foreign exchange contracts $46
 Total cost of net revenue 3
  
Interest rate contracts 
 Interest and other, net 1
 Interest and other, net $2
Total $46
   $32
   $2
      
For the three months ended May 4, 2012

For the three months ended May 4, 2012

  
    
For the three months ended May 4, 2012  
    
  
 Total net revenue $(3)    
 Total net revenue $(3)  
Foreign exchange contracts $(25) Total cost of net revenue (11)   $(25) Total cost of net revenue (11)  
Interest rate contracts 
 Interest and other, net 
 Interest and other, net $
 
 Interest and other, net 
 Interest and other, net $
Total $(25)   $(14)   $
 $(25)   $(14)   $
      
For the three months ended April 29, 2011

  
    
  
 Total net revenue $(150)  
Foreign exchange contracts $(235) Total cost of net revenue (17)  
Interest rate contracts 
 Interest and other, net 
 Interest and other, net $
Total $(235)   $(167)   $

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(unaudited)

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments and Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Dell presents its foreign exchange derivative instruments on a net basis in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position due to the right of offset by its counterparties under master netting arrangements. The fair value of those derivative instruments presented on a gross basis as of each date indicated below was as follows:
 May 4, 2012 May 3, 2013
 
Other Current
Assets
 
Other Non-
Current Assets
 
Other Current
Liabilities
 
Other Non-Current
Liabilities
 
Total
Fair Value
 
Other Current
Assets
 
Other Non-
Current Assets
 
Other Current
Liabilities
 
Other Non-Current
Liabilities
 
Total
Fair Value
   (in millions)     (in millions)  
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts in an asset position $151
 $
 $24
 $
 $175
 $89
 $
 $4
 $
 $93
Foreign exchange contracts in a liability position (111) 
 (31) 
 (142) (48) 
 (3) 
 (51)
Interest rate contracts in an asset position 
 9
 
 
 9
 
 15
 
 
 15
Interest rate contracts in a liability position 
 
 
 (2) (2) 
 
 
 (1) (1)
Net asset (liability) 40
 9
 (7) (2) 40
 41
 15
 1
 (1) 56
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts in an asset position 51
 
 3
 
 54
 126
 
 6
 
 132
Foreign exchange contracts in a liability position (16) 
 (13) 
 (29) (83) 
 (10) 
 (93)
Interest rate contracts in a liability position 
 
 
 (7) (7)
Net asset (liability) 35
 
 (10) 
 25
 43
 
 (4) (7) 32
Total derivatives at fair value $75
 $9
 $(17) $(2) $65
 $84
 $15
 $(3) $(8) $88
                    
 February 3, 2012 February 1, 2013
 
Other Current
Assets
 
Other Non-
Current Assets
 
Other Current
Liabilities
 
Other Non-Current
Liabilities
 
Total
Fair Value
 
Other Current
Assets
 
Other Non-
Current Assets
 
Other Current
Liabilities
 
Other Non-Current
Liabilities
 
Total
Fair Value
   (in millions)     (in millions)  
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts in an asset position $266
 $
 $2
 $
 $268
 $86
 $
 $9
 $
 $95
Foreign exchange contracts in a liability position (140) 
 (7) 
 (147) (40) 
 (3) 
 (43)
Interest rate contracts in an asset position 
 8
 
 
 8
 
 12
 
 
 12
Interest rate contracts in a liability position 
 
 
 (3) (3) 
 
 
 (6) (6)
Net asset (liability) 126
 8
 (5) (3) 126
 46
 12
 6
 (6) 58
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts in an asset position 67
 
 1
 
 68
 118
 
 16
 
 134
Foreign exchange contracts in a liability position (61) 
 (10) 
 (71) (108) 
 (32) 
 (140)
Net asset (liability) 6
 
 (9) 
 (3) 10
 
 (16) 
 (6)
Total derivatives at fair value $132
 $8
 $(14) $(3) $123
 $56
 $12
 $(10) $(6) $52


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(unaudited)


The following table presents the gross amounts of Dell's derivative instruments, amounts offset due to master netting agreements with Dell's various counterparties, and the net amounts recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
NOTE 8 — ACQUISITIONS
  May 3, 2013
Description Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ (Liabilities) Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Gross Amounts not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amount
 Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received or Pledged 
  (in millions)
Foreign Exchange Contracts            
Financial assets $225
 $(141) $84
 $
 $
 $84
Financial liabilities (144) 141
 (3) 
 
 (3)
Total Foreign Exchange Contracts           81
Interest Rate Contracts            
Financial assets 15
 
 15
 
 
 15
Financial liabilities (8) 
 (8) 
 
 (8)
Total Interest Rate Contracts           7
Total Derivative Instruments $88
 $
 $88
 $
 $
 $88
             
  February 1, 2013
Description Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ (Liabilities) Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Gross Amounts not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amount
 Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received or Pledged 
  (in millions)
Foreign Exchange Contracts            
Financial assets $229
 $(173) $56
 $
 $
 $56
Financial liabilities (183) 173
 (10) 
 
 (10)
Total Foreign Exchange Contracts           46
Interest Rate Contracts            
Financial assets 12
 
 12
 
 
 12
Financial liabilities (6) 
 (6) 
 
 (6)
Total Interest Rate Contracts           6
Total Derivative Instruments $52
 $
 $52
 $
 $
 $52


During the three months ended May 4, 2012, Dell completed its acquisitions
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Table 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 Contents$245 million for the three months ended May 4, 2012.

DELL INC.
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.NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(unaudited)

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.

NOTE 97 — GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
During the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, Dell completed the reorganization of its reportable segments from the customer-centric segments it maintained through Fiscal 2013 to the following four product and services reportable segments: End-User Computing, the Enterprise Solutions Group, the Dell Software Group, and Dell Services. See Note 14 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on Dell's reportable segments.
GoodwillAs a direct result of this segment change, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, the Company's goodwill reporting units also changed. As a result of this change, goodwill was re-allocated to the new reporting units on a relative fair value basis as of February 1, 2013. Dell did not incur any impairment charges to goodwill as a result of this change in reporting units.
The following table presents goodwill allocated to Dell's businesscurrent reportable segments as ofof May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013, and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months endedMay 4, 20123, 2013, were as follows::
 
Large
Enterprise
 Public 
Small and
Medium
Business
 Consumer Total End User Computing Enterprise Solutions Group Dell Software Group Dell Services Total
 (in millions) (in millions)
Balance at February 3, 2012 $2,222
 $2,547
 $759
 $310
 $5,838
Balance at February 1, 2013 $1,499
 $2,244
 $890
 $4,671
 $9,304
Goodwill acquired during the period 57
 56
 46
 
 159
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustments 3
 2
 3
 
 8
 (3) (3) (1) (8) (15)
Balance at May 4, 2012 $2,282
 $2,605
 $808
 $310
 $6,005
Balance at May 3, 2013 $1,496
 $2,241
 $889
 $4,663
 $9,289
 

Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis during the second fiscal quarter, or sooner if an indicator of impairment occurs. Based on the results of the annual impairment test, no impairment of goodwill existed at July 30, 2011. Further, no triggeringNo other events have transpired since July 30, 2011the second quarter of Fiscal 2013 that would indicate a potential impairment of goodwill as of May 4, 20123, 2013. In addition, Dell did not have any accumulated goodwill impairment charges as of May 4, 20123, 2013.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(unaudited)

Intangible Assets
Dell's intangible assets associated with completed acquisitions at May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 20121, 2013, were as follows:
 May 4, 2012 February 3, 2012 May 3, 2013 February 1, 2013
 Gross 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Gross 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Gross 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Gross 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
 (in millions) (in millions)
Customer relationships $1,592
 $(552) $1,040
 $1,569
 $(506) $1,063
 $2,180
 $(790) $1,390
 $2,184
 $(721) $1,463
Technology 1,183
 (548) 635
 1,156
 (490) 666
 2,502
 (932) 1,570
 2,513
 (827) 1,686
Non-compete agreements 71
 (45) 26
 70
 (42) 28
 75
 (57) 18
 75
 (54) 21
Tradenames 84
 (44) 40
 81
 (41) 40
Trade names 159
 (65) 94
 159
 (59) 100
Amortizable intangible assets 2,930
 (1,189) 1,741
 2,876
 (1,079) 1,797
 4,916
 (1,844) 3,072
 4,931
 (1,661) 3,270
In-process research and development 34
 
 34
 34
 
 34
 78
 
 78
 78
 
 78
Indefinite lived intangible assets 26
 
 26
 26
 
 26
 26
 
 26
 26
 
 26
Total intangible assets $2,990
 $(1,189) $1,801
 $2,936
 $(1,079) $1,857
 $5,020
 $(1,844) $3,176
 $5,035
 $(1,661) $3,374
Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was approximately $110196 million and $92110 million forduring the three months ended May 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012 and April 29, 2011,, respectively. There were no material impairment charges related to intangible assets for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011.
Estimated future annual pre-tax amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets as of May 4, 2012, over the next five fiscal years and thereafter is as follows:
Fiscal Years(in millions)
2013 (remaining nine months)$299
2014376
2015283
2016237
2017195
Thereafter351
Total$1,741

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(unaudited)

Estimated future annual pre-tax amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets as of May 3, 2013, over the next five fiscal years and thereafter is as follows:
Fiscal Years(in millions)
2014 (remaining nine months)$574
2015680
2016612
2017514
2018370
Thereafter322
Total$3,072

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NOTE 108 — WARRANTY AND DEFERRED EXTENDED WARRANTY REVENUE
Dell records liabilities for its standard limited warranties at the time of sale for the estimated costs that may be incurred. The liability for standard warranties is included in accrued and other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Revenue from the sale of extended warranties is recognized over the term of the contract or when the service is completed, and the costs associated with these contracts are recognized as incurred. Deferred extended warranty revenue is included in deferred services revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Changes in Dell's liabilities for standard limited warranties and deferred services revenue related to extended warranties are presented in the following tables for the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 May 4,
2012
 April 29,
2011
 May 3,
2013
 May 4,
2012
 (in millions) (in millions)
Warranty liability:  
  
  
  
Warranty liability at beginning of period $888
 $895
 $762
 $888
Costs accrued for new warranty contracts and changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties(a)(b)
 283
 293
 242
 283
Service obligations honored (309) (257) (244) (309)
Warranty liability at end of period $862
 $931
 $760
 $862
Current portion $558
 $620
 $490
 $558
Non-current portion 304
 311
 270
 304
Warranty liability at end of period $862
 $931
 $760
 $862
        
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 May 4,
2012
 April 29,
2011
 
May 3, 2013(c)
 May 4,
2012
 (in millions) (in millions)
Deferred extended warranty revenue:  
  
  
  
Deferred extended warranty revenue at beginning of period $7,002
 $6,416
 $7,048
 $7,002
Revenue deferred for new extended warranties(b)
 1,006
 1,068
 959
 1,006
Revenue recognized (964) (895) (1,025) (964)
Deferred extended warranty revenue at end of period $7,044
 $6,589
 $6,982
 $7,044
Current portion $3,308
 $3,060
 $3,337
 $3,308
Non-current portion 3,736
 3,529
 3,645
 3,736
Deferred extended warranty revenue at end of period $7,044
 $6,589
 $6,982
 $7,044
____________________
(a) 
Changes in cost estimates related to pre-existing warranties are aggregated with accruals for new standard warranty contracts. Dell's warranty liability process does not differentiate between estimates made for pre-existing warranties and new warranty obligations.
(b) 
Includes the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
(c)
Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.


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NOTE 9 — SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following table provides information on amounts included in inventories, net and deferred revenue, as of May 3, 2013, and February 1, 2013:

  May 3,
2013
 February 1,
2013
  (in millions)
Inventories, net:  
  
Production materials $614
 $593
Work-in-process 311
 283
Finished goods 462
 506
Total $1,387
 $1,382
     
  May 3,
2013
 
February 1, 2013 (a)
  (in millions)
Deferred revenue:    
Deferred extended warranty revenue $6,982
 $7,048
Other deferred services revenue 420
 497
Total deferred services revenue 7,402
 7,545
Deferred revenue - Dell software 650
 607
Other deferred revenue 176
 192
Total deferred revenue $8,228
 $8,344
Short-term portion $4,265
 $4,373
Long-term portion 3,963
 3,971
Total deferred revenue $8,228
 $8,344
____________________ 
(a)Prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation.

NOTE 10 — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Accumulated other comprehensive loss is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and is comprised of amounts related to foreign currency translation adjustments, changes in the fair value of Dell's available for sale investments, and amounts related to Dell's cash flow hedges. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, by the following components:
  Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Available-for-Sale Investments Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
  (in millions)
Balances at February 1, 2013 $(68) $8
 $1
 $(59)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (31) 1
 46
 16
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 
 
 (34) (34)
Total change for the period (31) 1
 12
 (18)
Balances at May 3, 2013 $(99) $9
 $13
 $(77)

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Dell's cash flow hedges are reclassified to net income during the same period in which the items being hedged are recognized in earnings. In addition, any hedge ineffectiveness related to cash flow hedges is recognized currently in net income. See Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on Dell's derivative instruments. The following table presents reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, which consists entirely of gains related to cash flow hedges, to net income for the three months ended May 3, 2013:

  Total Reclassifications, net of tax
  (in millions)
Net revenue $28
Cost of net revenue 3
Interest and other, net 3
Total $34


NOTE 11 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters Dell is involved in various claims, suits, assessments, investigations, and legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business, including those identified below, consisting of matters involving consumer, antitrust, tax, intellectual property, and other issues on a global basis. Dell accrues a liability when it believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and that it can reasonably estimate the amount of the loss. Dell reviews these accruals at least quarterly and adjusts them to reflect ongoing negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other relevant information. To the extent new information is obtained and Dell's views on the probable outcomes of claims, suits, assessments, investigations, or legal proceedings change, changes in Dell's accrued liabilities would be recorded in the period in which such determination is made. For some matters, the amount of liability is not probable or the amount cannot be reasonably estimated and therefore accruals have not been made. The following is a discussion of Dell's significant legal matters and other proceedings:

Copyright Levies - Dell's obligation to collect and remit copyright levies in certain European Union (“EU”) countries may be affected by the resolution of legal proceedings pending in Germany against various companies, including Dell's German subsidiary, and elsewhere in the EU against other companies in Dell's industry. The plaintiffs in those proceedings, some of which are described below, generally seek to impose or modify the levies with respect to sales of such equipment as multifunction devices, phones, personal computers, and printers, alleging that such products enable the copying of copyrighted materials. Some of the proceedings also challenge whether the levy schemes in those countries comply with EU law. Certain EU member countries that do not yet impose levies on digital devices are expected to implement legislation to enable them to extend existing levy schemes, while some other EU member countries are expected to limit the scope of levy schemes and their applicability in the digital hardware environment. Dell, other companies, and various industry associations have opposed the extension of levies to the digital environment and have advocated alternative models of compensation to rights holders. Dell continues to collect levies in certain EU countries where it has determined that based on local laws it is probable that Dell has a payment obligation. The amount of levies is generally based on the number of products sold and the per-product amounts of the levies, which vary. In all other matters, Dell does not believe there is a probable and estimable claim. As such,Accordingly, Dell has not accrued any liability nor collected any levies.

On December 29, 2005, Zentralstelle Für private Überspielungrechte (“ZPÜ”), a joint association of various German collecting societies, instituted arbitration proceedings against Dell's German subsidiary before the Board of Arbitration at the German Patent and Trademark Office in Munich, and subsequently filed a lawsuit in the German Regional Court in Munich on February 21, 2008, seeking levies to be paid on each personal computer sold by Dell in Germany through the end of calendar year 2007. On December 23, 2009, ZPÜ and the German industry association, BCH, reached a settlement regarding audio-video copyright levy litigation (with levies ranging from €3.15 to €13.65 per unit). Dell joined this settlement on February 23, 2010, and has paid the amounts due under the settlement. However, because the settlement agreement expired on December 31, 2010, the amount of levies payable after calendar year 2010, as well as Dell's ability to recover such amounts through increased prices, remains uncertain.
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also considering a lawsuit originally filed in July 2004 by VG Wort, a German collecting society representing certain copyright holders, against Hewlett-Packard Company in the Stuttgart Civil Court seeking levies on printers, and a lawsuit originally filed in September 2003 by the same plaintiff against Fujitsu Siemens Computer GmbH in Munich Civil Court in Munich, Germany seeking levies on personal computers. In each case, the civil and appellate courts held that the subject classes of equipment were subject to levies. In July 2011, the German Federal Supreme Court, to which the lower court holdings have been appealed, referred each case to the Court of Justice of the European Union, submitting a number of legal questions on the interpretation of the European Copyright Directive which the German Federal Supreme Court deems necessary for its decision. Dell has not accrued any liability in either matter, as Dell does not believe there is a probable and estimable claim.

Proceedings seeking to impose or modify copyright levies for sales of digital devices also have been instituted in courts in Spain and in other EU member states. Even in countries where Dell is not a party to such proceedings, decisions in those cases could impact Dell's business and the amount of copyright levies Dell may be required to collect.

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The ultimate resolution of these proceedings and the associated financial impact to Dell, if any, including the number of units potentially affected, the amount of levies imposed, and the ability of Dell to recover such amounts, remainsremain uncertain at this time. Should the courts determine there is liability for previous units shipped beyond the amount of levies Dell has collected or accrued, Dell would be liable for such incremental amounts. Recovery of any such amounts from others by Dell would be possible only on future collections related to future shipments.
Chad Brazil and Steven Seick v Dell Inc. — Chad Brazil and Steven Seick filed a class action suit against Dell in March 2007 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The plaintiffs allege that Dell advertised discounts on its products from false “regular” prices, in violation of California law. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages, disgorgement of profits from the alleged false advertising, injunctive relief, punitive damages and attorneys' fees. In December 2010, the District Court certified a class consisting of all California residents who had purchased certain products advertised with a former sales price on the consumer segment of Dell's website during an approximately four year period between March 2003 and June 2007. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2012, the plaintiffs and Dell reached a class-wide settlement in principle regarding the dispute on terms that are not material to Dell, and on October 28, 2011 the District Court granted final approval of the settlement. Since the final approval, an objector to the settlement has filed a notice of appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals with regard to approval of the settlement. While there can be no assurances with respect to litigation, Dell believes it is unlikely that the settlement will be overturned on appeal.

Convolve Inc. v Dell Inc. - Convolve, Inc. sued Dell, Western Digital Corporation (“Western Digital”), Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc., and Hitachi Ltd. (collectively “Hitachi”) on June 18, 2008 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, alleging that the defendants infringeinfringed United States Patent No. 4,916,635 (entitled “Shaping Command Inputs to Minimize Unwanted Dynamics”) and United States Patent No. 6,314,473 (entitled “System for Removing Selected Unwanted Frequencies in Accordance with Altered Settings in a User Interface of a Data Storage Device”). Western Digital and Hitachi are hard drive suppliers of Dell. The plaintiff sought damages for each product with an allegedly infringing hard drive sold by Dell, plus exemplary damages for allegedly willful infringement. On July 26, 2011, a jury found that the patents had been infringed and awarded the plaintiff an amount of damages that is not material to Dell. The jury decision is subject to final approval and entry by the judge.

Other Litigation - The various legal proceedings in which Dell is involved include commercial litigation and a variety of patent suits. In some of these cases, Dell is the sole defendant. More often, particularly in the patent suits, Dell is one of a number of defendants in the electronics and technology industries. Dell is actively defending a number of patent infringement suits, and several pending claims are in various stages of evaluation. While the number of patent cases has grown over time, Dell does not currently anticipate that any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on Dell's business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

As of May 4, 20123, 2013, Dell does not believe there is a reasonable possibility that a material loss exceeding the amounts already accrued for these or other proceedings or matters may havehas been incurred. However, since the ultimate resolution of any such proceedings and matters is inherently unpredictable, Dell's business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows could be materially affected in any particular period by unfavorable outcomes in one or more of these proceedings or matters. Whether the outcome of any claim, suit, assessment, investigation, or legal proceeding, individually or collectively, could have a material adverse effect on Dell's business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows will depend on a number of variables, including the nature, timing, and amount of any associated expenses, amounts paid in settlement, damages, or other remedies or consequences.

Indemnifications — In the ordinary course of business, Dell enters into contractual arrangements under which Dell may agree to indemnify the third party to such arrangements from any losses incurred relating to the services it performs on behalf of Dell or for losses arising from certain events as defined in the particular contract, such as litigation or claims relating to past performance. Such indemnification obligations may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, payments related to these indemnifications have been immaterial.


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NOTE 12 — INCOME AND OTHER TAXES

Dell's effective income tax rate was 19.8%17.6% and 19.2%19.8% for the first quarters of Fiscalthree months ended May 3, 2013, and Fiscal May 4, 2012, respectively. The slight year-over-year increasedecrease in Dell's effective income tax rate for the three months ended May 4, 2012,3, 2013, was primarily attributable to the increase in permanent differences as a decreaserelative percentage of pre-tax income. In addition, pre-tax income for the three months ended May 3, 2013 includes the Merger-Related Costs, which were primarily incurred in the proportion of taxable income attributable to lowerhigher tax jurisdictions. In addition, Dell's effective tax rate was impacted by the expiration of certain beneficial U.S. tax statutes that have not been extended.

The differences between the estimated effective income tax rates and the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% principally result from Dell's geographical distribution of taxable income and differences between the book and tax treatment of certain items. In certain jurisdictions, Dell's tax rate is significantly less than the applicable statutory rate as a result of tax holidays. Dell's significant tax holidays expire in whole or in part during Fiscalfiscal years 2016 through Fiscal 2021.2022. Many of these tax holidays and reduced tax rates may be extended when certain conditions are met or may be terminated early if certain conditions are not met. The income tax rate for future quarters of Fiscal 20132014 will be impacted by the actual mix of jurisdictions in which income is generated.

Dell is currently under income tax audits in various jurisdictions, including the United States.States. The tax periods open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which Dell is subject include fiscal years 1999 through 2011. AAss a result of these audits, Dell maintains ongoing discussions and negotiations relating to tax matters with the taxing authorities in these various jurisdictions. Dell believes that it has provided adequate reserves related to all matters contained in tax periods open to examination.

Dell's U.S. federal income tax returns for fiscalfiscal years 2007 through 2009 are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). The IRS recently issued a revised Revenue Agent's Report for fiscal years 2004 through 2006 proposing certain assessments primarily related to transfer pricing matters. Dell disagrees with certain of the proposed assessmentsassessments and has contested them through the IRS administrative appeals procedures. The IRS has remanded the audit for tax years 2004 through 2006 back to examination for further review. Should Dell experience an unfavorable outcome in the IRS matter, such an outcome could have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

Judgment is required in evaluating ourDell's uncertain tax positions and determining ourDell's provision for income taxes. Dell's net unrecognized tax benefits, included in other non-current liabilities in itsthe Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Financial Position, were $2.62.9 billion as of both May 4, 2012,3, 2013, and as of February 3, 2012.1, 2013. If recognized, these tax benefits would favorably affectimpact Dell's effective tax rate. Although the timing of income tax audit resolutions and negotiations with taxing authorities is highly uncertain,uncertain, Dell does not anticipate a significant change to the total amount of unrecognized income tax benefits within the next 12 months.

Dell takes certain non-income tax positions in the jurisdictions in which it operates and has received certain non-income tax assessments from various jurisdictions. Dell believes that a material loss in these matters is not probable and it is not reasonably possible that a material loss exceeding amounts already accrued has been incurred.  Dell believes its positions in these non-income tax litigation matters are supportable and that it will ultimately prevail. In the normal course of business, Dell's positions and conclusions related to its non-income taxes could be challenged and assessments may be made. To the extent new information is obtained and Dell's views on its positions, probable outcomes of assessments, or litigation change, changes in estimates to Dell's accrued liabilities would be recorded in the period in which such a determination is made.
 



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NOTE 13 — EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted-average effect of all common shares issued and outstanding and is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares used in the basic earnings per share calculation plus the number of common shares that would be issued assuming exercise or conversion of all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding. Dell excludes equity instruments from the calculation of diluted earnings per share if the effect of including such instruments is anti-dilutive. Accordingly, certain stock-based incentive awards have been excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share, totaling 10683 million and 167106 million common shares for the three months ended May 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012 and April 29, 2011,, respectively.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011:
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 May 4,
2012
 April 29,
2011
 May 3,
2013
 May 4,
2012
 (in millions, except per share amounts) (in millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:  
  
  
  
Net income $635
 $945
 $130
 $635
Denominator:  
  
  
  
Weighted-average shares outstanding:  
  
  
  
Basic 1,759
 1,908
 1,748
 1,759
Effect of dilutive options, restricted stock units, restricted stock, and other 15
 15
 13
 15
Diluted 1,774
 1,923
 1,761
 1,774
Earnings per share:  
  
  
  
Basic $0.36
 $0.50
 $0.07
 $0.36
Diluted $0.36
 $0.49
 $0.07
 $0.36


NOTE 14 — SEGMENT INFORMATION
The business segments disclosed in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are based on information reviewed by Dell's management to evaluate the business segment results. Dell's measure of segment operating income for management reporting purposes excludes severance and facility closure expenses and acquisition-related charges, broad based long-term incentives, and amortization of intangible assets.
Dell's four global business segments are Large Enterprise, Public, Small and Medium Business (“SMB”), and Consumer. Large Enterprise includes sales of IT infrastructure and service solutions to large global and national corporate customers. Public includes sales to educational institutions, governments, health care organizations, and law enforcement agencies, among others. SMB includes sales of complete IT solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Consumer includes sales to individual consumers and retailers around the world.
InDuring the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, Dell completed the reorganization of its reportable segments from the customer-centric segments it maintained through Fiscal 2013 to reportable segments based on the following product and services business units:
End-User Computing ("EUC")
Enterprise Solutions Group ("ESG")
Dell made certain segment realignments in order to conform to the way Software Group
Dell now internally manages segment performance.  These realignments affected allServices

EUC includes notebooks, desktop PCs, thin client products, tablets, third-party software, and EUC-related peripherals. ESG includes servers, networking, storage, and ESG-related peripherals. The Dell Software Group includes systems management, security, and information management software offerings, and Dell Services includes a broad range of Dell's operating segments, but primarily consisted of the transfer of small officeIT and business customers from its SMB operating segment to its Consumer segment.  services, including support and deployment services, infrastructure, cloud, and security services, and applications and business process services.
Dell has recast prior period amounts to provide visibility and comparability. None of these changesThe change in Dell's segments did not impact Dell's previously reported consolidated net revenue, gross margin, operating income, net income, or earnings per share.
The reportable segments disclosed herein are based on information reviewed by Dell's management to evaluate the segment results. Dell's measure of segment operating income for management reporting purposes excludes amortization of intangible assets, severance and facility action costs and acquisition-related charges, unallocated corporate expenses, and the Merger-Related Costs. See Note 1 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the proposed merger. Dell does not allocate assets to the above reportable segments for internal reporting purposes.


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The following table presentstables present net revenue and operating income by Dell's reportable global segments as well as a reconciliation of consolidated segment operating income to Dell's consolidated operating income:for the respective periods:
  Three Months Ended
  May 4,
2012
 April 29,
2011
  (in millions)
Net revenue:  
  
Large Enterprise $4,436
 $4,587
Public 3,466
 3,621
Small and Medium Business 3,477
 3,355
Consumer 3,043
 3,454
Total $14,422
 $15,017
Consolidated operating income:  
  
Large Enterprise $402
 $516
Public 271
 352
Small and Medium Business 389
 435
Consumer 32
 170
Segment operating income 1,094
 1,473
Broad based long-term incentives(a)
 (84) (97)
Amortization of intangible assets (110) (92)
Severance and facility actions and acquisition-related costs (a)(b)
 (76) (72)
Total $824
 $1,212
  Three Months Ended
  May 3, 2013
  End User Computing Enterprise Solutions Group Dell Software Group Dell Services Total Segments
  (in millions)
Net Revenue:          
External revenue $8,714
 $2,959
 $295
 $2,106
 $14,074
Internal revenue (a)
 206
 134
 
 3
 343
Total segment revenue $8,920
 $3,093
 $295
 $2,109
 $14,417
Segment operating income $224
 $136
 $(85) $370
 $645
           
  May 4, 2012
  End User Computing Enterprise Solutions Group Dell Software Group Dell Services Total Segments
  (in millions)
Net Revenue:          
External revenue $9,632
 $2,681
 $38
 $2,071
 $14,422
Internal revenue (a)
 200
 135
 
 2
 337
Total segment revenue $9,832
 $2,816
 $38
 $2,073
 $14,759
Segment operating income $639
 $79
 $(6) $338
 $1,050
____________________ 
(a) 
BroadInternal revenues primarily consist of origination fees related to the sale of extended warranty services within EUC and ESG. The pricing for these transactions is based on the value related to extended warranty services created by each of the segments.


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The following tables present a reconciliation of total segment revenue and operating income to consolidated net revenue and operating income, respectively, for the periods presented below:
  Three Months Ended
  May 3,
2013
 May 4,
2012
  (in millions)
Consolidated Net Revenue:  
  
Total segment revenue $14,417
 $14,759
Less internal revenue (343) (337)
Total consolidated net revenue $14,074
 $14,422
     
Consolidated Operating Income:  
  
Segment operating income $645
 $1,050
Unallocated corporate expenses (a)
 (55) (40)
Amortization of intangible assets (196) (110)
Severance and facility actions and acquisition-related costs (b)
 (80) (76)
Other (c)
 (88) 
Total consolidated operating income $226
 $824
____________________ 
(a)
Unallocated corporate expenses include broad based long-term incentives, includes stock-basedcertain short-term incentive compensation expenses, and other long-term incentive awards, but excludes any costs relatedcorporate items that are not allocated to acquisitions.Dell's segments.
(b) 
Acquisition-related costs consist primarily of retention payments, integration costs, and consulting fees.
(c)
Other includes expenses associated with Dell's proposed merger. These expenses consist of professional fees incurred by Dell as well as the reimbursement of transaction-related expenses incurred by certain participants approved by a Special Committee of the Board of Directors. Expenses associated with Dell's proposed merger also include special performance-based retention cash awards granted to certain key employees in the first quarter of Fiscal 2014 that will be payable in March 2014. These awards are expensed ratably over the performance period.


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The following table presents net revenue by product and services categories:
  Three Months Ended
  May 3,
2013
 May 4,
2012
  (in millions)
Net Revenue:  
  
End User Computing:    
Desktops and thin client $3,273
 $3,335
Mobility 3,618
 4,328
Third-party software and peripherals 2,029
 2,169
Total EUC revenue 8,920
 9,832
     
Enterprise Solutions Group:    
Servers, peripherals, and networking 2,669
 2,343
Storage 424
 473
Total ESG revenue 3,093
 2,816
     
Dell Software Group(a):
    
Total Dell Software Group revenue 295
 38
     
Dell Services:    
Support and deployment 1,202
 1,176
Infrastructure, cloud, and security 612
 550
Applications and business process 295
 347
Total Dell Services revenue 2,109
 2,073
     
Total segment revenue 14,417
 14,759
Less internal revenue (343) (337)
Total consolidated net revenue $14,074
 $14,422
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(a)
Includes the results of Dell's Fiscal 2013 software acquisitions from their respective acquisition dates.


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ITEM 2 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
All percentage amounts and ratios presented in this management's discussion and analysis were calculated using the underlying data in thousands. Unless otherwise indicated, all changes identified for the current-period results represent comparisons to results for the prior corresponding fiscal periods. Our fiscal year is the 52 or 53 week period ending on the Friday nearest January 31. The fiscal year ending February 1, 2013January 31, 2014 ("Fiscal 2013"2014") will be a 52 week period. Unless the context indicates otherwise, references in this management’s discussion and analysis to “we,” “us,” “our” and “Dell” mean Dell Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries. This management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2012,1, 2013, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in that report.

INTRODUCTION
We are a leading integratedglobal information technology solutions provider in the IT industry.company that offers our customers a broad range of products and services. We built our reputation through listening to customers and developing solutions that meet customertheir needs. We arebelieve that aligning our corporate structure with our product and services business units will allow us to better serve and demonstrate our scalable end-to-end solutions capabilities to our customers and execute our strategy. Accordingly, during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, we completed the reorganization of our reportable segments from the customer-centric segments we maintained through Fiscal 2013 to reportable segments based on the following product and services business units: End-User Computing (“EUC”), the Enterprise Solutions Group (“ESG”), the Dell Software Group, and Dell Services. We began managing and reporting in this new structure in the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. See below for more information on our current reportable segments:

End-User Computing ("EUC") — EUC includes desktop PCs, thin client products, notebooks, tablets, third-party software, and EUC-related peripherals.
Enterprise Solutions Group ("ESG") — ESG includes servers, networking, storage, and ESG-related peripherals.
Dell Software Group — The Dell Software Group includes systems management, security, and information management software offerings.
Dell Services — Dell Services includes a broad range of IT and business services, including support and deployment services, infrastructure, cloud, and security services, and applications and business process services.
For further discussion regarding our segments, see "Results of Operations - Segment Discussion" in this Management's Discussion and Analysis and Note 14 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I - Item 1 - Financial Statements.”
A few years ago, we initiated a broad transformation of the company to become a leading provider of scalable end-to-end technology solutions, and we remain focused on providing long-term value creation through the delivery of customized solutions that make technology more efficient, more accessible, and easier to manage. Our four customer-centric, global business segments are Large Enterprise, Public, Small and Medium Business ("SMB"), and Consumer. We also refer to our Large Enterprise, Public, and SMB segments as “Commercial.”

this strategy. A key component of our business strategythis transformation is to continue shifting our portfolio to products and services that provide higher-value and recurring revenue streams over time. As part of this strategy, we emphasize expansion ofare expanding our enterprise solutionsESG, software, and services which include servers, networking, storage, and services.offerings. We believe the most attractive areas for profitable growth in this business include data center and information management, as well as clientcloud computing, and cloud computing. Wesoftware. Our EUC offerings also continue to be an important element of our strategic transformation, and we believe software will enhancethe strategic and profitable expansion of our enterprise solutions, and accordingly, in early Fiscal 2013, we launched our newly formed software group to expand our ability to execute in strategic areas that are importantEUC offerings is critical to our customers. We now have four solutions groups to support our global business segments: enterprise solutions, services, end-user computing, and software.long-term success.

Emerging countries, which include a vast majority of the world's population, are attractive growth opportunities for technology expansion. In recent years, we have focused much of our investment in Growth Countries, which we define as non-U.S. markets excluding Western Europe, Canada, and Japan, with a particular focus on BRIC, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
Our strategic transformation has contributed to significant improvements in our operating margins over time. We employ a collaborative approach to product design and development in which our engineers, with direct customer input, design innovative solutions and work with a global network of technology companies to architect new system designs, influence the direction of future development, and integrate new technologies into our products. ThroughTo complement this collaborative, customer-focused approach, we strive to deliver new and relevant products and services to the market quickly and efficiently. For our client business, we have directed our development efforts towards streamlining our product portfolio and focusing on product leadership by developing next generation capabilities. We continue to invest in the enhancement of our sales and marketing functions. Over time, we have added new distribution channels, such as retail, system integrators, value-added resellers, and distributors, to expand our access to more end-users around the world.

We supplement organic growth with a disciplined acquisition program targeting businesses that will expand our portfolio of higher-margin enterprise solutions offerings. We emphasize acquisitions of companies with portfolios that we can leverage with our global customer base and distribution. Sincestrategy, since the beginning of Fiscal 2012, we have acquired several businessescompleted a significant number of acquisitions that extend our corebring many new capabilities to Dell in a variety of enterprise offerings, includingareas such as scalable storage networking, systems management appliance, virtualized server, data center,solutions, application migration, and desktop solutions, and software-as-a-service application integration, as well as enabled expansion of our customer financing activities.software. We completed fiveseveral of these acquisitions in Fiscal 2013, including our acquisitions of SonicWALL Inc. ("SonicWALL"), Wyse Technology, Inc., and Wyse Technology.Quest Software Inc ("Quest Software"). The comparability of our results of operations for the first quarter of Fiscal 20132014 compared to the first quarter of Fiscal 20122013 is affected by these acquisitions, although the impact is not material.
On February 5, 2013, we announced that we had signed a definitive agreement and plan of merger to be acquired by Denali Holding Inc., a Delaware corporation owned by Michael S. Dell, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Dell, and investment funds affiliated with Silver Lake Partners, a global private equity firm. For further discussion regarding our acquisitions,more information on this proposed transaction, see Note 81 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I - Item 1 - Financial Statements.”


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Presentation of Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In this management's discussion and analysis, we use supplemental measures of our performance, which are derived from our consolidated financial information but which are not presented in our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). These financial measures, which are considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under SEC rules, include our non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP earnings per share. See “Results of Operations Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for more information about our use of these non-GAAP financial measures, including our reasons for including the measures, material limitations with respect to the usefulness of the measures, and a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Operations
The following table summarizes our consolidated results of operations for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011:
  Three Months Ended
  May 3, 2013  
 May 4, 2012
  Dollars 
% of
Revenue
 
%
Change
 Dollars 
% of
Revenue
  (in millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net revenue:        
Product $10,902
 77.5% (5)% $11,423
 79.2%
Services, including software related 3,172
 22.5% 6 % 2,999
 20.8%
Total net revenue $14,074
 100.0% (2)% $14,422
 100.0%
Gross margin:          
Product $1,658
 15.2% (21)% $2,093
 18.3%
Services, including software related 1,089
 34.3% 12 % 974
 32.5%
Total gross margin $2,747
 19.5% (10)% $3,067
 21.3%
Operating expenses $2,521
 17.9% 12 % $2,243
 15.6%
Operating income $226
 1.6% (73)% $824
 5.7%
Net income $130
 0.9% (79)% $635
 4.4%
Earnings per share - diluted $0.07
 N/A
 (81)% $0.36
 N/A
           
Other Financial Information(a)
          
Non-GAAP gross margin $2,899
 20.6% (8)% $3,167
 22.0%
Non-GAAP operating expenses $2,309
 16.4% 7 % $2,157
 15.0%
Non-GAAP operating income $590
 4.2% (42)% $1,010
 7.0%
Non-GAAP net income $372
 2.6% (51)% $761
 5.3%
Non-GAAP earnings per share - diluted $0.21
 N/A
 (51)% $0.43
 N/A
  Three Months Ended
  May 4, 2012  
 April 29, 2011
  Dollars 
% of
Revenue
 
%
Change
 Dollars 
% of
Revenue
  (in millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net revenue:        
Product $11,423
 79.2% (5)% $12,059
 80.3%
Services, including software related 2,999
 20.8% 1 % 2,958
 19.7%
Total net revenue $14,422
 100.0% (4)% $15,017
 100.0%
Gross margin:          
Product $2,093
 18.3% (20)% $2,623
 21.8%
Services, including software related 974
 32.5% 20 % 809
 27.3%
Total gross margin $3,067
 21.3% (11)% $3,432
 22.9%
Operating expenses $2,243
 15.6% 1 % $2,220
 14.8%
Operating income $824
 5.7% (32)% $1,212
 8.1%
Net income $635
 4.4% (33)% $945
 6.3%
Earnings per share - diluted $0.36
 N/A
 (27)% $0.49
 N/A
           
Other Financial Information (a)
          
Non-GAAP gross margin $3,167
 22.0% (10)% $3,511
 23.4%
Non-GAAP operating expenses $2,157
 15.0% 1 % $2,135
 14.2%
Non-GAAP operating income $1,010
 7.0% (27)% $1,376
 9.2%
Non-GAAP net income $761
 5.3% (28)% $1,050
 7.0%
Non-GAAP earnings per share - diluted $0.43
 N/A
 (22)% $0.55
 N/A
_________________________________________
(a)
Non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP earnings per share are not measurements of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for more information about these non-GAAP financial measures, including our reasons for including the measures, material limitations with respect to the usefulness of the measures, and a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Overview

For the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, our total net revenue decreased 4%. Our sales force execution was below expectations, impacting our results this quarter. We have taken actions going into the second quarter of Fiscal 2013 to optimize our sales coverage and increase our focus on selling integrated offerings, and we are confident these actions will improve our sales efficiency as we move through Fiscal 2013. 

Revenue from our Commercial segments decreased 2%, and represented approximately 79% of our total net revenue. The decrease in our Commercial revenue was due in part to delayed spending from our Large Enterprise customers and budgetary constraints that impacted our Public customers. Revenue in our SMB segment increased, which was driven by revenue from our enterprise solutions and services offerings. Revenue from our Consumer customers decreased 12%, and represented approximately 21% of our total net revenue for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013. We experienced a competitive pricing environment in our Consumer business, and we limited our participation in low-value client products, particularly in Growth Countries. Overall, revenue from our enterprise solutions and services increased 2%, while revenue from our client products decreased 6%. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013,2014, our total net revenue decreased 2%, driven by a decline in revenue from enterprise solutionsEnd-User Computing, which was partially offset by an increase in revenue from our Enterprise Solutions Group and services represented 31%the Dell Software Group. Results attributable to our Dell Software Group include our Fiscal 2013 software acquisitions, which primarily consist of total revenue,Quest Software and gross marginSonicWALL. Our EUC business continues to be impacted by an overall decline in the industry, a competitive pricing environment, and competition from this area represented 50% of total gross margin.alternative mobile solutions.

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During the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, net revenue from our EUC segment decreased 9%, driven by a decline in mobility revenue, as we continued to experience a weakened demand environment in this business. Results attributable to our other segments were more favorable, led by a 10% increase in revenue from ESG. This increase was driven by strong revenue growth from our data center servers during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. Approximately 2% of total segment revenue for the first quarter of Fiscal 2014 was attributable to our Fiscal 2013 software acquisitions. Revenue from Dell Services increased 2% during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014 due to an increase in revenue from infrastructure, cloud, and security services.
During the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, our consolidated operating income as a percentage of net revenue decreased 240410 basis points to 5.7%1.6%. OperatingEUC operating income as a percentage of net revenue from our Commercial segments decreased 200400 basis points to 9.3%2.5% during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, as we continued to face a competitive environment and adjusted our pricing strategy to invest in growth

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in advance of planned reductions in our cost structure. As we continued to invest in our software capabilities with additional sales capacity and spending for research, development, and engineering activities, the Dell Software Group generated an operating loss percentage of 28.7% for the first three months of Fiscal 2014. These declines were partially offset by improved operating income percentages from our ESG and Dell Services segments. Operating income as a percentage of revenue for ESG and Dell Services increased 160 basis points and 130 basis points to 4.4% and 17.6%, respectively. In aggregate, operating income from ESG, the Dell Software Group, and Dell Services represented approximately 65% of total segment operating income for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, while our Consumer operating income percentage decreased 380 basis points2014, compared to 1.1%. The decrease in operating income percentage39% for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 was primarily driven by reduced product gross margin percentage, particularly for our client products, the effect of which was partially offset by higher gross margin percentage associated with our services offerings. Our operating expenses as a percentage of revenue also increased, which further reduced our operating income percentage.2013.

As of May 4, 20123, 2013, we had $17.2$13.2 billion of total cash, cash equivalents, and investments compared to $18.2and $7.2 billion in total debt. In comparison, as of February 3, 2012.1, 2013, we had $15.3 billion of total cash, cash equivalents, and investments and $9.1 billion in total debt. Cash used in operating activities was $138were $39 million during and $138 million for the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, comparedrespectively. During the first three months of Fiscal 2014, we continued to maintain an efficient cash conversion cycle as well as strong cash and investment positions. We believe that we can generate cash flow from operations in excess of $465 million duringnet income over the first quarter of Fiscal 2012. As of May 4, 2012, we had $9.0 billion in total debt, compared to $9.3 billion in total debt as of February 3, 2012.long term.

We are committedcontinue to expect relatively weak demand in our strategicEUC business and market competitiveness. However, we believe the EUC business is an important component of our overall strategy. We recognize that our transformation to a leading provider of scalable end-to-end technology solutions will take more time and investment, and we are making investments and continuing to execute various cost savings initiatives that we believe will continue to make investments that improvebenefit our end-to-end solutions capabilities.long-term profitability and cash flow. In the long-run, we believe that we will profitably grow revenue and operating income through the expansion of our enterprise solutions, services, and services, although this growth will not always be linear. We will continue to monitorsoftware businesses and the dynamicsstrategic extension of our industry and adjust as necessary to optimize operating income and cash flow. We believe sequential revenue growth for the second quarter will be consistent with normal seasonality.EUC offerings.
Revenue
Product Revenue — Product revenue decreased 5% during the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2013. We experienced2014, driven by a competitive pricing environment during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, particularly fordecline in revenue attributable to our client products. See "RevenueEUC segment, which was partially offset by Product and Services Categories" for further information regarding product revenue.an increase in revenue from our ESG segment.

Services Revenue, including software related — Services revenue, including software related, includes revenue from Dell Services, third-party software revenue, and support services related to Dell-owned software offerings. These services
increased 6% during the first three months of Fiscal 2014, driven by 1%support services from Dell-owned software offerings, due to our Fiscal 2013 software acquisitions. Software related services, including third-party offerings, represented 34% and 31% of services revenue for the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2013. Our services2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively. Services revenue, performanceexcluding software related, increased 2% during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 was attributable to a 4% increase in2014.

See "Segment Discussion" below for further information regarding product revenue and revenue from services, excluding software related, largely offset by a 5% decrease in third-party software revenue, which has been impacted by a continued reductionthe Dell Software Group and Dell Services.

During the first three months of our participation in non-strategic areas. The increase inFiscal 2014, revenue from services, including software related, was driven by growth in our SMB and Large Enterprise segments, partially offset by a decline in servicesoutside the U.S. decreased 6%, while revenue from our Public and Consumer segments.

the U.S. increased 2%. Revenue from outside the U.S. decreased 2% to $7.5 billion and represented 52%50% of total net revenue for the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2013, while revenue from2014, compared to 52% for the U.S. decreased 6% to $6.9 billion.first three months of Fiscal 2013. Revenue from Growth Countries was essentially unchanged, as we experienced a more competitive pricing environment in these markets. We experienced 9% growth in revenue from China, which was offset by declines in revenue from other Growth Countries, as we focused on optimizing profitability.most emerging countries declined during the first three months of Fiscal 2014. We continue to view these geographical markets, which include the vast majority of the world's population, as a long-term growth opportunity. Accordingly, we are continuingcontinue to tailorpursue development of technology solutions tothat meet specific regionalthe needs of these markets, and enhance relationships within these regions to provide customer choice and flexibility.markets.

We manage our business on a U.S. dollar basis and factor foreign currency exchange rate movements into our pricing decisions. In addition, we utilize a comprehensive hedging strategy intended to mitigate the impact of foreign currency volatility over time.  As a result of our hedging programs, the impact of foreign currency movements was not material to our total net revenue for the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2013.2014.
Gross Margin
Products — During the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2013,2014, product gross margins decreased in absolute dollars and in gross margin percentage. Product gross margin percentage decreased from 18.3% to 18.3%15.2% for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 from 21.8% for the first quarter of Fiscal 2012.2014. The decline in product gross margins was driven byprimarily attributable to our EUC segment, where we continued to face a more competitive environment and adjusted our pricing environment as we moved through Fiscal 2012 into Fiscal 2013, particularly forstrategy to invest in growth in advance of planned reductions in our client products.cost structure.
Services, including software related — During the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2013,2014, our gross margin for services, including software related, increased in absolute dollars and in gross margin percentage. Our gross margin percentage for services, including software related, increased from 32.5% to 32.5%34.3% for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 from 27.3% for the first quarter of Fiscal 2012. The2014. This increase in gross margin for services, including software related, was primarily driven by increases inhigher gross margin percentages from our support and deployment services which primarily consist of extended warranty services, and our infrastructure, cloud, and security services. In addition, software gross margins increased in absolute dollars and in gross margin percentage.attributable to the Dell Software Group.

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TotalDuring the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, our total gross margin for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 decreased 11% and 10% on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, respectively. Total gross marginto $2.7 billion on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 was $3.1 billion, comparedand 8% to $3.2$2.9 billion on a non-GAAP basis. Gross margin on a GAAP basis for the first quartersthree months of Fiscal 20132014 and Fiscal 20122013 includes the effects of amortization of intangible assets and of severance and facility action costs and acquisition-related charges. As set forth in the reconciliation under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below, these items are excluded from the calculation of non-GAAP gross margin for the first quartersthree months of Fiscal 20132014 and Fiscal 2012.2013. Amortization of intangible assets included in GAAP gross margin increased 24%58% to $88$140 million forduring the first quarter of Fiscal 2013. The2014. This increase in amortization of intangibles for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 was primarily attributable to an increase in purchased intangible assets over the period.

Thailand

In the third quarter of Fiscal 2012, several regions of Thailand experienced severe flooding, causing damage to infrastructure and factories that has significantly impacted the hard disk drive ("HDD") supply chain. As previously reported, during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012, we entered into purchase commitments with certain HDD suppliers to ensure continuity of supply for these components. These purchase agreements have terms expiring on various dates through December 2012. In general, we experienced better supply of HDDs in the first quarter of Fiscal 2013; although we continued to manage supply availability to our customers. We expect the impact of the HDD situation to improve as we move through Fiscal 2013.


Vendor Rebate Programs and Settlements

Our gross margin is affected by our ability to achieve competitive pricing with our vendors and contract manufacturers, including through our negotiation of a variety of vendor rebate programs to achieve lower net costs for the various components we include in our products. Under these programs, vendors provide us with rebates or other discounts from the list prices for the components, which are generally elements of their pricing strategy. Vendor rebate programs are only one element of the costs we negotiate for our product components. We account for vendor rebates and other discounts as a reduction in cost of net revenue. Our total net cost includes supplier list prices reduced by vendor rebates and other discounts. We manage our costs on a total net cost basis.

The terms and conditions of our vendor rebate programs are largely based on product volumes and are generally not long-term in nature, but instead are typically negotiated at the beginning of each quarter. Because of the fluid nature of these ongoing negotiations, which reflect changes in the competitive environment, the timing and amount of vendor rebates and other discounts we receive under the programs may vary from period to period. Since we manage our component costs on a total net cost basis, any fluctuations in the timing and amount of rebates and other discounts we receive from vendors may not necessarily result in material changes to our gross margin. We monitor our component costs and seek to address the effects of any changes to terms that might arise under our vendor rebate programs. Our gross margins for the first quartersthree months of Fiscal 20132014 and Fiscal 20122013 were not materially affected by any changes to the terms of our vendor rebate programs, as the amounts we received under these programs were generally stable relative to our total net cost. We are not aware of any significant programmatic changes to vendor pricing andor rebate programs that will significantlymay impact our results in the near term.

In addition, we have pursued legal action against certain vendors and are currently involved in negotiations with other vendors regarding their past pricing practices. We have negotiated settlements with some of these vendors and may have additional settlements in future quarters. These settlements are allocated to our segments based on the relative amount of affected vendor products used by each segment. Our gross margins for the first quarters of Fiscal 20132014 and Fiscal 20122013 were not materially affected by negotiated vendor settlements, including settlements related to past pricing practices.settlements.




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Operating Expenses
The following table presents information regarding our operating expenses for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011:
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 May 4, 2012   April 29, 2011 May 3, 2013   May 4, 2012
 Dollars 
% of
Revenue
 
%
Change
 Dollars 
% of
Revenue
 Dollars 
% of
Revenue
 
%
Change
 Dollars 
% of
Revenue
 (in millions, except percentages) (in millions, except percentages)
Operating expenses:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Selling, general, and administrative $2,009
 13.9% (1)% $2,025
 13.5% $2,208
 15.7% 10% $2,009
 13.9%
Research, development, and engineering 234
 1.7% 20 % 195
 1.3% 313
 2.2% 34% 234
 1.7%
Total operating expenses $2,243
 15.6% 1 % $2,220
 14.8% $2,521
 17.9% 12% $2,243
 15.6%
                    
Other Financial Information                    
Non-GAAP operating expenses (a)
 $2,157
 15.0% 1 % $2,135
 14.2% $2,309
 16.4% 7% $2,157
 15.0%
                    
(a) For a reconciliation of non-GAAP operating expenses to operating expenses prepared in accordance with GAAP, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Selling, General, and Administrative — During the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2013,2014, selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A") expenses decreased 1%. Duringincreased 10%, driven by costs associated with our proposed merger and an increase in compensation-related expenses during the period. Compensation-related expenses, excluding severance and special performance-based

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retention cash awards granted in the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, we experienced a 2% increase in compensation-related expenses, excluding severance-related costs, which was driven by a 2% increase in headcount, primarily2014, increased 7% during the first three months of Fiscal 2014, due to our Fiscal 2013 acquisitions. This increase was offset by a decrease in other general and administrative expenses.

Research, Development, and EngineeringDuring the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2013,2014, research, development, and engineering expenses were 1.7%2.2% of net revenue compared to 1.3%1.7% for the same period in the prior year. This increase reflectswas driven by investments in our focus to shift our investments to research and development activities that support our initiatives that grow our enterprise solutions, services, and software offerings.capabilities.

Total operating expenses for the first quarter of Fiscal 20132014 increased 1%12% to $2.2$2.5 billion on both a GAAP basis and 7% to $2.3 billion on a non-GAAP basis. Operating expenses on a GAAP basis for the first quartersthree months of Fiscal 20132014 and Fiscal 2012 includes2013 include the effects of amortization of intangible assets and of severance and facility action costs and acquisition-related charges. In aggregate, these charges were essentially unchangedaddition, operating expenses on a GAAP basis for the first three months of Fiscal 2014 include expenses associated with the proposed merger, which include transaction costs as well as special performance-based retention cash awards granted to certain key employees in the first quarter of Fiscal 2013.2014 (the "Merger-Related Costs"). As set forth in the reconciliation under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below, all of these itemscosts are excluded from the calculation of non-GAAP operating expenses for the first quartersthree months of Fiscal 20132014 and Fiscal 2012.
2013. In aggregate, these charges increased $126 million to $212 million during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. This increase was primarily attributable to the Merger-Related Costs, which impacted operating expenses by $86 million during the first three months of Fiscal 2014.
Operating and Net Income
Operating Income — During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013,2014, operating income decreased 32% to $824 milliondollars and percentage declined 73% and 410 basis points, respectively, on a GAAP basis, and 27% to $1.0 billion42% and 280 basis points, respectively, on a non-GAAP basis. ThisThe decrease in non-GAAP operating income percentage was attributable to declines in revenue anddriven by declines in product gross margin percentage, primarily attributable to EUC, the effects of which were partially offset by improved gross margin percentages for services, including software related. In addition, operating expenses as a percentage of revenue increased during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. Operating income on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of Fiscal 2014 includes increases in amortization of intangibles as well as the Merger-Related Costs.
Net Income — During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013,2014, net income decreased 33%79% to $635$130 million on a GAAP basis and 28%51% to $761$372 million on a non-GAAP basis. Net income on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis was impacted by decreasesa decrease in operating income and a higher effective tax rate, the effects of which were partially offset by favorable changes in interest and other, net. See “Income and Other Taxes” and “Interest and Other, Net” below for a discussion of our effective tax rates and interest and other, net.income.


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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use non-GAAP financial measures to supplement the financial information presented on a GAAP basis. We believe that excluding certain items from our GAAP results allows our management to better understand our consolidated financial performance from period to period and in relationship to the operating results of our segments, as management does not believe that the excluded items are reflective of our underlying operating performance. We also believe that excluding certain items from our GAAP results allows our management to better project our future consolidated financial performance because our forecasts are developed at a level of detail different from that used to prepare GAAP-based financial measures. Moreover, we believe these non-GAAP financial measures will provide investors with useful information to help them evaluate our operating results by facilitating an enhanced understanding of our operating performance, and enabling them to make more meaningful period to period comparisons.

The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this report include non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP earnings per share. These non-GAAP financial measures, as defined by us, represent the comparable GAAP measures adjusted to exclude severance and facility action costs and acquisition-related charges, and amortization of purchased intangible assets related to acquisitions, and for non-GAAPthe Merger-Related Costs. Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share also includes the aggregate adjustment for income taxes related to the exclusion of suchthe above items. We provideFor more detail below regardinginformation on each of these items and our reasons for excluding them.them, see the discussion below. In future fiscal periods, we may exclude such items and may incur income and expenses similar to these excluded items. Accordingly, the exclusion of these items and other similar items in our non-GAAP presentation should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent, or unusual.

There are limitations to the use of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this report. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate the non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes. In addition, items such as amortization of purchased intangible assets represent the loss in value of intangible assets over time. The expense associated with this loss in value is not included in the non-GAAP financial measures and such measures, therefore, do not reflect the full economic effect of such loss. Further, items such as severance and facility actionactions, acquisition-related costs, and acquisition-relatedother charges that are excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures can have a material impact on earnings. Our management compensates for the foregoing limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results

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and using non-GAAP financial measures supplementally or for projections when comparable GAAP financial measures are not available. The non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered as indicators of performance in isolation from or as a substitute for gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, net income, and earnings per share prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be read only in conjunction with financial information presented on a GAAP basis. We provideSee below for reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, andmeasure. We encourage you to review the reconciliations in conjunction with the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures for each respective period.

of the periods presented.
The following is a summary of the costs and other items excluded from the most comparable GAAP financial measures to calculate the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this management's discussion and analysis:

measures:
Severance and Facility Actions and Acquisition-related Costs - Severance and facility action costs are primarily related to facilities charges, including accelerated depreciation and severance and benefits for employees terminated pursuant to cost synergies related to strategic acquisitions and actions taken as part of a comprehensive review of costs. Acquisition-related charges are expensed as incurred and consist primarily of retention payments, integration costs, and other costs. Retention payments include stock-based compensation and cash incentives awarded to employees, which are recognized over the vesting period. Integration costs primarily include IT costs related to the integration of IT systems and processes, costs related to the integration of employees, consulting expenses, and, for acquisitions made prior to Fiscal 2013, costs related to full-time employees who arewere working on the integration, and consulting expenses.integration. Severance and facility actions and acquisition-related charges are inconsistent in amount and are significantly impacted by the timing and nature of these events. Therefore, although we may incur these types of expenses in the future, we believe that eliminating these charges for purposes of calculating the non-GAAP financial measures presented below facilitates a more meaningful evaluation of our current operating performance and comparisons to our past operating performance.
Amortization of Intangible Assets - Amortization of purchased intangible assets consists primarily of amortization of customer relationships, acquired technology, non-compete covenants, and trade names purchased in connection with business acquisitions. We incur charges relatingrelated to the amortization of these intangibles, and those charges are included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Amortization charges for our purchased intangible assets are inconsistent in amount from period to period and are significantly impacted by the timing and magnitude of our acquisitions. Consequently, weAccordingly, these charges may vary in amount from period to period. We exclude these charges for purposes of calculating the non-GAAP financial measures presented below to

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facilitate a more meaningful evaluation of our current operating performance and comparisons to our past operating performance.

Other Items - We also adjust our GAAP financial results for the Merger-Related Costs, which consist of transaction expenses associated with the proposed merger as well as expenses associated with special performance-based retention cash awards granted to certain key employees in the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. Transaction expenses include professional fees incurred by us in connection with the proposed merger as well as the reimbursement of transaction-related expenses incurred by certain participants approved by a Special Committee of the Board of Directors. We are excluding these expenses for the purpose of calculating the non-GAAP financial measures presented below because we believe these items are outside our ordinary course of business and do not contribute to a meaningful evaluation of our current operating performance or comparisons to our past operating performance.
Aggregate Adjustment for Income Taxes - The aggregate adjustment for income taxes is the estimated combined income tax effect for the items describedadjustments mentioned above. The tax effects are determined based on the tax jurisdictions where the above items were incurred.




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The table below presents a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable GAAP measure for each of the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011:

Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
May 4,
2012
 % Change April 29,
2011
May 3,
2013
 % Change May 4,
2012
(in millions, except percentages)(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
GAAP gross margin$3,067
 (11)% $3,432
$2,747
 (10)% $3,067
Non-GAAP adjustments:          
Amortization of intangibles88
 

 71
140
   88
Severance and facility actions and acquisition-related costs12
 

 8
10
   12
Other2
   
Non-GAAP gross margin$3,167
 (10)% $3,511
$2,899
 (8)% $3,167
          
GAAP operating expenses$2,243
 1 % $2,220
$2,521
 12 % $2,243
Non-GAAP adjustments:          
Amortization of intangibles(22) 

 (21)
(56)   (22)
Severance and facility actions and acquisition-related costs(64) 

 (64)
(70)   (64)
Other(86)   
Non-GAAP operating expenses$2,157
 1 % $2,135
$2,309
 7 % $2,157
          
GAAP operating income$824
 (32)% $1,212
$226
 (73)% $824
Non-GAAP adjustments:          
Amortization of intangibles110
 

 92
196
   110
Severance and facility actions and acquisition-related costs76
 

 72
80
   76
Other88
   
Non-GAAP operating income$1,010
 (27)% $1,376
$590
 (42)% $1,010
          
GAAP net income$635
 (33)% $945
$130
 (79)% $635
Non-GAAP adjustments:  

 

     
Amortization of intangibles110
 

 92
196
   110
Severance and facility actions and acquisition-related costs76
 

 72
80
   76
Other88
   
Aggregate adjustment for income taxes(60) 

 (59)
(122)   (60)
Non-GAAP net income$761
 (28)% $1,050
$372
 (51)% $761
          
GAAP earnings per share - diluted$0.36
 (27)% $0.49
$0.07
 (81)% $0.36
Non-GAAP adjustments per share - diluted0.07
 

 0.06
0.14
 

 0.07
Non-GAAP earnings per share - diluted$0.43
 (22)% $0.55
$0.21
 (51)% $0.43



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Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
May 4,
2012
 April 29, 2011May 3, 2013 May 4, 2012
Percentage of Total Net Revenue      
GAAP gross margin21.3 % 22.9 %19.5 % 21.3 %
Non-GAAP adjustments0.7 % 0.5 %1.1 % 0.7 %
Non-GAAP gross margin22.0 % 23.4 %20.6 % 22.0 %
      
GAAP operating expenses15.6 % 14.8 %17.9 % 15.6 %
Non-GAAP adjustments(0.6)% (0.6)%(1.5)% (0.6)%
Non-GAAP operating expenses15.0 % 14.2 %16.4 % 15.0 %
      
GAAP operating income5.7 % 8.1 %1.6 % 5.7 %
Non-GAAP adjustments1.3 % 1.1 %2.6 % 1.3 %
Non-GAAP operating income7.0 % 9.2 %4.2 % 7.0 %
      
GAAP net income4.4 % 6.3 %0.9 % 4.4 %
Non-GAAP adjustments0.9 % 0.7 %1.7 % 0.9 %
Non-GAAP net income5.3 % 7.0 %2.6 % 5.3 %

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Segment Discussion

Our four global business segments are Large Enterprise, Public, Small and Medium Business, and Consumer.

Severance and facility actions and acquisition-related charges, broad based, long-term incentive expenses, and amortization of purchased intangible assets, are not allocated to the reporting segments as management does not believe that these items are reflective of the underlying operating performance of the reporting segments. These costs totaled $270 million and $261 million for the first quarters of Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, respectively.

InDuring the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, we completed the reorganization of our reportable segments from the customer-centric segments we maintained through Fiscal 2013 we made certainto reportable segments based on the following four product and services business units:
End-User Computing (“EUC”)
Enterprise Solutions Group (“ESG”)
Dell Software Group
Dell Services

We began managing and reporting in this new structure in the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. Our EUC segment realignmentsincludes desktop PCs, thin client products, notebooks, tablets, third-party software, and EUC-related peripherals, while our ESG segment includes servers, networking, storage, and ESG-related peripherals. The Dell Software Group includes systems management, security, and information management software offerings. Dell Services includes a broad range of IT and business services, including support and deployment services, infrastructure, cloud, and security services, and applications and business process services.

Our measure of segment operating income for management reporting purposes excludes amortization of intangible assets, severance and facility action costs and acquisition-related charges, unallocated corporate expenses, and the Merger-Related Costs. In aggregate, these costs were $419 million and $226 million for the first three months of Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively. This increase was driven by the Merger-Related Costs as well as an increase in order to conformamortization of intangible assets during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. In addition, segment results include internal revenue transactions, which primarily consist of origination fees related to the way we now internally manage segment performance.  These realignments affected allsale of our operating segments, but primarily consisted of the transfer of small office business customers from our SMB operating segment to our Consumer segment.  We have recast prior period amounts to provide visibilityextended warranty services within EUC and comparability.  None of these changes impact our previously reported consolidated net revenue, gross margin, operating income, net income, or earnings per share. ESG.

See Note 14 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I Item 1 — 1— Financial Statements” for additional information and a reconciliation of segment revenue and operating income to consolidated revenue and operating income.







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End-User Computing:
The following table presents our net revenue and operating income byattributable to our reportable global segments:EUC segment for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012:
 Three Months Ended
 May 4, 2012   April 29, 2011
 Dollars 
% of
Revenue(a)
 
%
Change
 Dollars 
% of
Revenue(a)
 (in millions, except percentages)
Large Enterprise 
    
  
  
Net revenue$4,436
 31% (3)% $4,587
 31%
Operating income$402
 9.1% (22)% $516
 11.2%
Public         
Net revenue$3,466
 24% (4)% $3,621
 24%
Operating income$271
 7.8% (23)% $352
 9.7%
Small and Medium Business         
Net revenue$3,477
 24% 4 % $3,355
 22%
Operating income$389
 11.2% (10)% $435
 13.0%
Consumer         
Net revenue$3,043
 21% (12)% $3,454
 23%
Operating income$32
 1.1% (81)% $170
 4.9%
_______________________
(a)
Operating income percentage of revenue is stated in relation to the respective segment.


 Three Months Ended
 May 3, 2013 
%
Change
 May 4, 2012
 (in millions, except percentages)
Net Revenue: 
  
  
Desktops and thin client$3,273
 (2)% $3,335
Mobility3,618
 (16)% 4,328
Third-party software and peripherals2,029
 (6)% 2,169
Total EUC revenue$8,920
 (9)% $9,832
      
Operating Income:     
EUC operating income$224
 (65)% $639
% of segment revenue2.5%   6.5%
Large EnterpriseDuring the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, Large Enterprise2014, EUC experienced a 3%9% decrease in net revenue, whichdriven by a 16% decline in revenue from our mobility products. This decrease was dueattributable to a 20% decline in unit sales resulting from the sales execution issuesweakened demand environment. This decrease was partially offset by a 5% increase in average selling prices during the period, as we experienced as well as delayed spendinga mix shift towards our higher-value mobility offerings. Mobility revenue continues to be impacted by an overall decline in the industry, a competitive pricing environment, and competition from our Large Enterprise customers. Revenue across all product lines decreased, except for services revenue, which increased 9%.alternative mobile solutions. Revenue from serversdesktop PCs and networking and storagethin client products decreased 5% and 17%, respectively, while revenue from software and peripherals, mobility products, and desktop PC revenue decreased 12%, 3%, and 1%, respectively. At a regional level, Large Enterprise revenue from the Americas and the Asia Pacific and Japan region ("APJ") decreased2% during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, while2014. This decline was driven by a 4% decrease in unit sales and a 1% decline in average selling prices for desktops during the period. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, revenue from Europe,third-party software and peripherals decreased 6%, as we experienced a decrease in unit sales of our EUC offerings, which limited the Middle East,sales volume of third-party software and Africa ("EMEA") increased. The decline inperipherals. At a regional level, EUC revenue fromdeclined across all regions during the Americas was primarily drivenfirst quarter of Fiscal 2014, led by a decline in revenue from the U.S.
Asia Pacific and Japan ("APJ").

During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, Large Enterprise's2014, EUC's operating income as a percentage of revenue decreased 210400 basis points to 9.1%2.5%. This decrease was primarily attributable to declines in gross margin percentages for our products, partially offset by an increaseas we continued to face a competitive environment and adjusted our pricing strategy to invest in gross marginsgrowth in advance of planned reductions in our cost structure.

Enterprise Solutions Group:
The following table presents revenue and operating income attributable to our services, including software related. ToESG segment for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012:
 Three Months Ended
 May 3, 2013 
%
Change
 May 4, 2012
 (in millions, except percentages)
Net Revenue: 
  
  
Servers, peripherals, and networking$2,669
 14 % $2,343
Storage424
 (10)% 473
Total ESG revenue$3,093
 10 % $2,816
      
Operating Income:     
ESG operating income$136
 71 % $79
% of segment revenue4.4%   2.8%
During the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, ESG experienced a lesser extent, the decrease10% increase in Large Enterprise's operating income was also impactednet revenue, driven by a 4%14% increase in operating expenses, primarily attributablerevenue from servers, peripherals, and networking. In particular, we experienced strong revenue growth from our data center solutions offerings during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, average selling prices for our servers increased 16%, due to higher selling and marketing costs.

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PublicDuring the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, Public experiencedunchanged. This increase was partially offset by a 4% decrease10% decline in revenue which was attributable to the sales execution issues we experienced as well as budgetary constraints on public spending. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, revenue from all product lines decreased, except for revenue from servers and networking, which was essentially unchanged. Revenue from storage and services decreased 11% and 2%, respectively, while revenue from software and peripherals, mobility products, and desktop PC revenue decreased 7%, 9%, and 2%, respectively. At a regional level, Public revenue from the Americas decreased during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, primarily driven2014, as we continued to optimize our storage solutions and improve our sales structure. At a regional level, ESG revenue increased across all regions during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, led by a declinean increase in revenue from the U.S., while revenue from APJ and EMEA was essentially unchanged.

During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, Public's2014, ESG's operating income as a percentage of net revenue decreased 190increased 160 basis points to 7.8%4.4%. This decreaseincrease was primarily attributable to declinesa decrease in gross margin for our products,operating expenses as a percentage of revenue that resulted from a decline in SG&A expenses. This improvement in operating expenses as a percentage of revenue was partially offset by an increase inreduced gross marginsmargin percentages for our products.

Dell Software Group:
The following table presents revenue and operating income attributable to our services, includingthe Dell Software Group for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012, which include the results of Dell's Fiscal 2013 software related.
acquisitions from their respective acquisition dates:
Small
 Three Months Ended
 May 3, 2013 
%
Change
 May 4, 2012
 (in millions, except percentages)
Net Revenue: 
    
Dell Software Group revenue$295
 NM $38
      
Operating Income:     
Dell Software Group operating loss$(85) NM $(6)
% of segment revenue(28.7)%   (16.0)%

During Fiscal 2013, we completed several software acquisitions, including our acquisitions of Quest Software and Medium BusinessSonicWALL. Substantially all of the results attributable to the Dell Software Group for the first three months of Fiscal 2014 are related to these acquisitions. The Dell Software Group includes systems management, security, and information management software offerings. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, SMB experienced a 4% increase2014, the Dell Software Group delivered $295 million in revenue and incurred an operating loss of $85 million, which was primarily attributable to increases in enterprise solutions and services revenue, partially offset by a decrease in mobility and desktop PC revenue. Revenue from servers and networking, storage, and services increased 16%, 7%, and 23%, respectively. Revenue from software and peripherals increased 1%, while mobility revenue and revenue from desktop PCs decreased 5% and 2%, respectively. SMB experienced revenue growth across all regions, led by a 10% increase in revenue from APJ.

During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, SMB'srepresents an operating income as aloss percentage of net revenue decreased 180 basis points to 11.2%. This decrease was primarily attributable to declines in gross margin for our products and increased operating expenses, partially offset by an increase in gross margins attributable to our services, including software related.

ConsumerDuring the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, Consumer experienced a 12% decrease in revenue. Revenue from all product and services categories decreased during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, except desktop PC revenue, which increased 2%. The increase in desktop PC revenue was driven by a 13% increase in units sold, largely offset by a 9% decrease in average selling prices. The overall decrease in consumer revenue was primarily attributable to a 15% decline in mobility product revenue, driven by an 11% decrease in units sold and a 5% decrease in average selling prices. Revenue from software and peripherals decreased 9%28.7%, and Consumer services revenue decreased 13%, primarily due to a decrease in client units sold. Consumer revenue was impacted in the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 as we limited our participation in lower-value offerings, such as low-value notebooks and software and peripherals, particularly in Growth Countries. In addition, we experienced competition from alternative mobile computing devices, including tablets and smart phones. Consumer experienced declines in revenue across all regions, particularly in the Americas, driven by a decline in revenue from the U.S. Revenue from Growth Countries decreased 6%, although revenue from BRIC continued to increase overall.
During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, Consumer's operating income as a percentage of net revenue decreased 380 basis points to 1.1%. The decreasemake investments in operating income percentage was primarilyadditional sales capacity and research, development, and engineering activities. Revenue attributable to the competitive pricing environment we experiencedDell Software Group is primarily derived from sales in the first quarterU.S. and Western Europe. We are continuing to enhance our software capabilities, as we believe that software will continue to play an increasingly important role in our strategy to become a leading provider of Fiscal 2013.scalable end-to-end technology solutions.

Dell Services:
The following table presents revenue and operating income attributable to Dell Services for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012:
 Three Months Ended
 May 3, 2013 
%
Change
 May 4, 2012
 (in millions, except percentages)
Net Revenue: 
  
  
Support and Deployment$1,202
 2 % $1,176
Infrastructure, cloud, and security services612
 11 % 550
Applications and business process services295
 (15)% 347
Total Dell Services revenue$2,109
 2 % $2,073
      
Operating Income:     
Dell Services operating income$370
 10 % $338
% of segment revenue17.6%   16.3%


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Revenue by Product and Services Categories
We design, develop, manufacture, market, sell, and support a wide range of products that in many cases are customized to individual customer requirements. Our products are organized into enterprise and client categories. Our enterprise products include servers and networking, and storage products. Client products include mobility and desktop PC products. Our services include a broad range of configurable IT and business services, including support and deployment services, infrastructure, cloud, and security services, and applications and business process services. We also offer software and peripheral products.
The following table summarizes our net revenue by product and services categories for the three months ended May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011:
  Three Months Ended
  May 4, 2012   April 29, 2011
  Dollars 
% of
Revenue
 
%
Change
 Dollars 
% of
Revenue
  (in millions, except percentages)
Net revenue:  
  
  
  
  
Enterprise solutions and services:          
Enterprise solutions:  
  
  
  
  
Servers and networking $2,017
 14% 2 % $1,973
 13%
Storage 444
 3% (8)% 481
 3%
Services 2,071
 14% 4 % 1,984
 13%
Software and peripherals 2,386
 17% (7)% 2,567
 17%
Client:          
Mobility 4,236
 29% (10)% 4,716
 32%
Desktop PCs 3,268
 23% (1)% 3,296
 22%
Total net revenue $14,422
 100% (4)% $15,017
 100%

Enterprise Solutions and Services

Enterprise Solutions:

Servers and Networking — The increase in our servers and networking revenue for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 as compared to the first quarter of Fiscal 2012 was primarily driven by our acquisition of Force10 Networks Inc., which expanded our networking offerings, as well as an increase in revenue from our PowerConnect line of networking products. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in revenue, as we saw a decline in average selling prices for our servers, which was largely offset by an increase in unit demand. At the end of the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, we launched our next generation line of servers, and we are seeing a positive response to these new servers.

StorageDuring the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, storage2014, Dell Services experienced a 2% increase in net revenue, decreased 8%. The decreasedriven by an 11% increase in storage revenue was primarily attributablefrom our infrastructure, cloud, and security offerings due to an anticipated declineincrease in salescontract signings in recent periods. In addition, revenue from support and deployment services, which consist of third-party storage products, which wassupport and extended warranty services, enterprise installation, and configuration services, increased 2% during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. These increases were partially offset by a 15% decrease in revenue from applications and business process services, driven by a Fiscal 2013 divestiture and select contract expirations, as we continue to work to improve the profitability of this business. Although we experienced declines in unit sales of Dell-owned storage products, such as our Compellent products. EUC offerings during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, we are continuing to enhance our portfolio of value-added attached services. At a regional level, the increase in Dell Services revenue was driven by an increase in revenue from APJ. Revenue from EMEA increased slightly, while revenue attributable to the Americas declined slightly.

During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, sales2014, operating income as a percentage of Dell-owned storage productsrevenue attributable to Dell Services increased 24%130 basis points to 95%17.6%. This increase was primarily attributable to a decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of revenue, due to improvements in our total storage revenue, compared to 71% incost structure.

During the first quarter of Fiscal 2012. We believe Dell-owned storage offerings will generate higher margins in2014, deferred services revenue decreased 2% when compared to the long-term.

Services — During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, services revenue increased 4% to $2.1 billion. This increase was driven by an 8% increase in support and deployment services, which consist of support and extended warranty services, managed deployment, enterprise installation, and configuration services. Our estimated services backlog as of May 4, 2012, and February 3, 2012, was $15.4 billion and $15.5 billion, respectively.balance as of February 1, 2013. In addition, during the same period, services backlog decreased 3% to $8.4 billion as of May 3, 2013, compared to $8.7 billion as of February 1, 2013. We provide information regarding services backlog because we believe it provides useful trend information regarding changes in the size of our services business over time. Services backlog, as defined by us, includes deferred revenue from extended warranties and contracted services backlog. Deferred revenue from extended warranties was $7.0 billion as of May 4, 2012, and February 3, 2012, respectively. Estimated contracted services backlog, which is primarily related to our outsourcing services business, was $8.3 billion and $8.5 billion as of May 4,

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2012, and February 3, 2012, respectively. See "Part II — Item 7 — Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Results of Operations — Revenue by Product and Services categoriesCategories — Services" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 20121, 2013, for more information on our services backlog calculation.

Software and Peripherals — Revenue from sales of software and peripherals (“S&P”) is derived from sales of Dell-branded printers, monitors (not sold with systems), projectors, keyboards, mice, docking stations, and a multitude of third-party peripherals, including televisions, cameras, third-party software sales and related support services, and other products. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, S&P revenue decreased 7%. Revenue growth in S&P has been impacted as we continue to reduce our participation in non-strategic areas. In addition, revenue growth in the S&P area was impacted in the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 by a decrease in unit sales of our client products, which affected our ability to attach additional S&P products.


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Client

Mobility — Revenue from mobility products (which include notebooks, mobile workstations, smartphones, and tablets) decreased 10% during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013. This decrease was attributable to a 6% decrease in notebook units sold and a 4% decline in average selling price. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, Commercial mobility revenue decreased 5%, while Consumer mobility revenue decreased 15%. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, we experienced an increasingly competitive pricing environment in our client business, particularly for our lower-value offerings in Growth Countries. In addition, particularly in our Consumer segment, we are seeing some impact as customers focus on alternative computing devices, including tablets and smartphones.

Desktop PCs — During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, revenue from desktop PCs (which include desktop computer systems and fixed workstations) decreased 1%. This decrease was driven by a 3% decrease in average selling prices for our desktop PCs, largely offset by a 2% increase in unit sales.
Interest and Other, Net
The following table provides a detailed presentation of interest and other, net for the three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012, and April 29, 2011:
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 May 4,
2012
 April 29,
2011
 May 3,
2013
 May 4,
2012
 (in millions) (in millions)
Interest and other, net:  
  
  
  
Investment income, primarily interest $29
 $17
 $19
 $29
Gains (losses) on investments, net 6
 1
Gains on investments, net 1
 6
Interest expense (69) (62) (63) (69)
Foreign exchange 10
 
 (19) 10
Other (8) 2
 (6) (8)
Interest and other, net $(32) $(42) $(68) $(32)

During the first quarter of Fiscal 2013,2014, changes in interest and other, net increased $10 million.were unfavorable by $36 million, when compared to the same period in Fiscal 2013. This increasechange was primarily attributable to increases inforeign exchange losses incurred during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, due to higher costs associated with our hedging program and revaluations of certain un-hedged foreign currencies. In addition, investment income and foreign exchange gains, which were largely offset by increasesdecreased during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, compared to the first quarter of Fiscal 2013, due to the decline in interest and other expenses.the size of our investment portfolio.



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Income and Other Taxes
Our effective income tax rate was 19.8%17.6% and 19.2%19.8% for the first quarters of Fiscal 20132014 and Fiscal 2012,2013, respectively. The slight increasedecrease in our effective income tax rate for the first quarter of Fiscalthree months ended May 3, 2013, from the first quarter of Fiscal 2012 was primarily due to a decrease in the proportion of taxable income attributable to lowerthe increase in permanent differences as a relative percentage of pre-tax income. In addition, pre-tax income for the three months ended May 3, 2013 includes the Merger-Related Costs, which were primarily incurred in higher tax jurisdictions. In addition, our effective tax rate was impacted by the expiration of certain beneficial U.S. tax statutes that have not been extended.

Our effective tax rate can fluctuate depending on the geographic distribution of our world-wide earnings, as our foreign earnings are generally taxed at lower rates than in the U.S. In certain jurisdictions, our tax rate is significantly less than the applicable statutory rate as a result of tax holidays. The majority of our foreign income that is subject to these tax holidays and lower tax rates is attributable to Singapore, China, and Malaysia. Our significant tax holidays expire in whole or in part during Fiscalfiscal years 2016 through Fiscal 2021.2022. The differences between our effective tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% principally resulted from the geographical distribution of taxable income discussed above and permanent differences between the book and tax treatment of certain items.  We continue to assess our business model and its impact in various taxing jurisdictions.

For further discussion regarding tax matters, including the status of income tax audits, see Note 12 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I — Item 1 — Financial Statements."

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
We sell products and services directly to customers and through a variety of sales channels, including retail distribution. Our accounts receivable, net was $6.3$6.4 billion and $6.6 billion as of May 4, 2012,3, 2013, and February 1, 2013, respectively, which representedrepresents a 3% decrease from our balance at February 3, 2012. Thisdecrease. The decrease in accounts receivable, net was primarily due to a sequential decreasedecline in revenue.revenue in the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, compared to the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2013. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts to cover receivables that may be deemed uncollectible. The allowance for losses is based on specific identifiable customer accounts that are deemed at risk and a provision for accounts that are collectively evaluated based on historical bad debt experience. As of May 4, 2012,3, 2013, and February 3, 2012,1, 2013, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $64$73 million and $63$72 million, respectively. Based on our assessment, we believe we are adequately reserved for expected credit losses. We monitor the aging of our accounts receivable and continue to take actions to reduce our exposure to credit losses.
DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES AND FINANCING RECEIVABLES
Dell Financial Services ("DFS") offers a wide range of financial services, including originating, collecting, and servicing customer receivables primarily related to the purchase of Dell products. In some cases, we may originate financing activities for our commercial customers related to the purchase of third-party technology products that complement our portfolio of products and services. New financing originations, which represent the amounts of financing provided by DFS to customers for equipment and related software and services, including third-party originations, were $719 million and $812 million for the first quarters of Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively. At May 3, 2013, and February 1, 2013, our net financing receivables balances were $4.4 billion and $4.6 billion, respectively.

To support the financing needs of our customers internationally, we have aligned with a select number of third-party financial services companies. During Fiscal 2012, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CIT Vendor Finance's Dell-related financing assets portfolio and sales and servicing functions in Europe for approximately $400$500 million. Subject to customary closing, regulatory, and other conditions, we expect to complete this transaction induring the second half of Fiscal 2014.
In connection with this transaction, we have filed an application for a bank license with The Central Bank of Ireland to facilitate ongoing financing offerings in Europe, and we are expecting it to be approved by the end of the second quarter of Fiscal 2014.  
At May 4, 2012, and February 3, 2012, our net financing receivables balances were $4.5 billion and $4.7 billion, respectively. To manage the expected net growth in financing receivables, we will continue to balance the use of our own working capital and other sources of liquidity, including securitization programs.
We have securitization programs to fund revolving loans and fixed-term leases and loans through consolidated special purpose entities ("SPEs"), which we account for as secured borrowings. We transfer certain U.S. customer financing receivables to these SPEs, whose purpose is to facilitate the funding of customer receivables through financing arrangements with multi-seller conduits that issue asset-backed debt securities in the capital markets. During the first quarters of Fiscal 20132014 and Fiscal 2012,2013, we transferred $536$534 million and $499$536 million, respectively, to these SPEs. Our risk of loss related to these securitized receivables is limited to the amount of our over-collateralization in the transferred pool of receivables. At May 4, 2012,3, 2013, and February 3, 2012,1, 2013, the structured financing debt related to all of our secured borrowing securitization programs was $1.4$1.5 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, and the net carrying amount of the corresponding financing receivables was $1.6 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively.

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We maintain an allowance to cover expected financing receivable credit losses and evaluate credit loss expectations based on our total portfolio. For the three months ended May 4, 2012first quarters of Fiscal 2014 and April 29, 2011,Fiscal 2013, the principal charge-off rate for our total portfolio was 4.1%3.8% and 5.3%4.1%, respectively. The credit quality mix of our financing receivables has improved in recent years due to our underwriting actions and as the mix of high qualityhigh-quality commercial accounts in our portfolio has increased. The allowance for losses is determined based on various factors, including historical and anticipated experience, past due receivables, receivable type, and customer risk profile. At May 4, 2012,3, 2013, and February 3, 2012,1, 2013, the allowance for financing receivable losses was $179 million and $192 million, and $202 million, respectively. In general,We expect the loss rates on our financing receivables forin the first quarter of Fiscal 2013coming quarters to stabilize with movements in these rates being primarily driven by seasonality and a continued shift in portfolio composition to improve over the prior year.  However, we do not expect this same level of

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improvement to continue given the stabilization we have seen in our loss rate over the past few quarters.  lower risk commercial assets. We continue to monitor broader economic indicators and their potential impact on future loss performance.  We have an extensive process to manage our exposure to customer risk, including active management of credit lines and our collection activities.  We also sell selected fixed-term financing receivables to unrelated third parties on a periodic basis, primarily to manage certain concentrations of customer credit exposure.  Based on our assessment of the customer financing receivables, we believe that we are adequately reserved.
See Note 54 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I — Item 1 — Financial Statements” for additional information about our financing receivables and the associated allowance.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
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LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL COMMITMENTS, AND CONTRACTUAL CASH OBLIGATIONS
Current Market Conditions
We regularly monitor economic conditions and associated impacts on the financial markets and our business. We consistently evaluate the financial health of our supplier base, carefully manage customer credit, diversify counterparty risk, and monitor the concentration risk of our cash and cash equivalents balances globally. We routinely monitor our financial exposure to both sovereign and non-sovereign borrowers and counterparties, particularly in Europe in recent quarters. At May 4, 2012, our gross exposures to our customers and investments in Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain were individually and collectively immaterial.counterparties.
We monitor credit risk associated with our financial counterparties using various market credit risk indicators such as credit ratings issued by nationally recognized rating agencies and changes in market credit default swap levels. We perform periodic evaluations of our positions with these counterparties and may limit exposure to any one counterparty in accordance with our policies. We monitor and manage these activities depending on current and expected market developments.
We also use derivative instruments to hedge certain foreign currency exposures. We use a combination of forward contracts and purchased options designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in our forecasted transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  In addition, we use forward contracts and purchased options to hedge monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency.  See Note 76 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under “Part I — Item 1 — Financial Statements” for more information about our use of derivative instruments.
See “Part I  — Item 1A  — Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2012,1, 2013, for further discussion of risks associated with adverse global economic conditions and instability, and our use of counterparties, and our ability to effectively hedge our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the first quarter of Fiscal 2014 of any credit adjustments related to these counterparties has been immaterial.
Liquidity
Cash generated from operations is our primary source of operating liquidity. In general, we seek to deploy our capital in a systematically prioritized manner focusing first on requirements for operations, then on growth investments, and finally on returns of cash to stockholders. Our strategy is to deploy capital from any potential source, whether internally generated cash or debt, depending on the adequacy and availability of that source of capital and whether it can be accessed in a cost effective manner. DemandsIn general, we seek to deploy our capital in a systematically prioritized manner, focusing first on requirements for operations, then on growth investments, and finally on returns of cash to stockholders. While cash generated from operations is our primary source of operating liquidity, we use a variety of capital sources, such as our available borrowings, to fund the growth in our financing receivables, fund our needs for less predictable strategic initiatives, and return capital to stockholders. The merger agreement for our proposed merger transaction, described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under “Part I — Item 1 — Financial Statements,” places certain limitations on the amount of debt we can assume and on our domesticuse of cash, have increased as a resultincluding our application of cash to repurchase shares, declare quarterly dividends in excess of $0.08 per share, and pursue significant business acquisitions.

During Fiscal 2014, subsequent to the announcement of the proposed merger, our strategic initiatives.credit rating was downgraded by all three major credit rating agencies. One of these agencies downgraded our credit rating to below investment grade, which significantly limits our ability to access the commercial paper market. If the proposed merger is not consummated, our credit rating may continue to be impacted, which will prolong our more limited access to the capital markets. We believe that internally generated cash flows, which consist of operating cash flows, are sufficient to support our day-to-day business operations, both domestically and internationally, for at least the next 12 months. Additionally, while


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As of May 3, 2013, we had $13.2 billion in cash, generated from operations iscash equivalents, and investments, substantially all of which was held outside of the U.S. We access our primary source of operating liquidity, we useforeign cash balances in a variety of capital sources to fund the growth in our financing receivables, share repurchases and our needs for less predictable investing and financing decisions such as acquisitions. We have access to external sources of capital, including through issuances of long-term debt, which is rated as investment grade by independent rating agencies, and utilization of our commercial paper program.
tax efficient manner when appropriate. The following table summarizes our cash, marketable securities,investments, and available borrowings as of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 2012:
1, 2013:
 May 4,
2012
 February 3,
2012
 May 3,
2013
 February 1,
2013
 (in millions) (in millions)
Cash, cash equivalents, and investments:        
Cash and cash equivalents $12,814
 $13,852
 $10,419
 $12,569
Investments 4,402
 4,370
 2,789
 2,773
Cash, cash equivalents, and investments $17,216
 $18,222
 13,208
 15,342
Unsecured revolving credit facilities 3,000
 3,000
 2,000
 3,000
Total cash, cash equivalents, investments, and available borrowings $20,216
 $21,222
 $15,208
 $18,342
In addition, weWe have a currently effective shelf registration statement under which we may issue up to $3.5 billion of debt securities.
Our senior unsecured revolving credit facilities primarily to support our $2.5 billion commercial paper program. Ofprogram, although we may use the borrowings under these facilities for other corporate purposes. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, $1.0 billion of our senior unsecured revolving credit facilities $1.0 billion will expire on April 2, 2013,expired, and $2.0 billion will expire on April 15, 2015.we did not renew this program. No amounts were outstanding under our revolving credit facilities as of May 4, 20123, 2013, or February 3, 20121, 2013.

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Of our $17.213.2 billion of cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of May 4, 2012,3, 2013, $12.810.4 billion is classified as cash and cash equivalents. Our cash equivalents primarily consist of money market funds and commercial paper.certificates of deposit. The remaining $4.42.8 billion of investments is primarily invested in fixed income securities of varying maturities at the date of acquisition. The fair value of our portfolio can be affected by interest rate movements, credit risk, and liquidity risks. The objective of our investment policy and strategy is to manage our total cash and investments balances to preserve principal and maintain liquidity while maximizing the return on the investment portfolio through the full investment of available funds. We diversify our investment portfolio by investing in multiple types of investment-grade securities and through the use of third-party investment managers.
A significant portion of our income is earned in non-U.S. jurisdictions. As such, we typically operate with 80% to 90% of our cash balances held outside of the U.S. Under current law, earnings available to be repatriated to the U.S. would be subject to U.S. federal income tax, less applicable foreign tax credits. We have provided for the U.S. federal tax liability on these amounts for financial statement purposes, except for foreign earnings that are considered permanently reinvested outside of the U.S. We utilize a variety of tax planning and financing strategies with the objective of having our worldwide cash available in the locations where it is needed. When appropriate, we access our foreign cash balances in a tax efficient manner.
Although there are uncertainties surrounding the global economic environment, due to the overall strength of our financial position, we believe that we currently have adequate access to capital markets. Any future disruptions or additional uncertainty or volatility in those markets may result in higher funding costs for us and could adversely affect our ability to obtain funds.
The following table summarizes our outstanding debt as of May 4, 20123, 2013, and February 3, 2012:1, 2013:
 May 4,
2012
 February 3,
2012
 May 3,
2013
 February 1,
2013
 (in millions) (in millions)
Outstanding Debt        
Senior notes and debentures $6,391
 $6,391
 $5,388
 $5,988
Structured financing debt 1,417
 1,360
 1,453
 1,288
Commercial Paper 1,188
 1,500
Commercial paper 405
 1,807
Other 3
 3
 2
 2
Total debt $8,999
 $9,254
 $7,248
 $9,085
During the three months endedMay 4, 2012,3, 2013, total debt decreased $255 million,$1.8 billion, primarily due to a decreasethe repayment of $1.4 billion in outstanding commercial paper.paper and $600 million in maturing senior notes. We have $1.0$1.7 billion in senior notes that will mature during the next twelve months. We expect to use a combination of cash from operations, existing cash balances, and our available borrowing resources to repay these maturing notes.
We also issue structured financing-related debt to fund our financing receivables as discussed under “Financing Receivables” above. As of May 3, 2013, we had $1.5 billion in outstanding structured financing securitization debt. Our securitization programs are structured to operate near their debt capacity. As of May 4, 2012, we had $1.4 billion in outstanding structured financing securitization debt.capacity and are generally effective for 6 to12 months. We balance the use of our securitization programs with working capital and other sources of liquidity to fund growth in our financing receivables. See Note 4 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under “Part I — Item 1 — Financial Statements” for further discussion of our structured financing debt. Under the merger agreement, we may not incur debt under these programs of more than $1.5 billion outstanding at any time.

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We intend to maintain appropriate debt levels, subject to the limitations under the merger agreement, based upon cash flow expectations, the overall cost of capital, cash requirements for operations, and discretionary spending, including spending for permitted business acquisitions and permitted dividend payments. See Note 5 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under “Part I — Item 1 — Financial Statements” for further discussion of our structured financing debt.
We intend to maintain appropriate debt levels based upon cash flow expectations, the overall cost of capital, cash requirements for operations, and discretionary spending, including spending for acquisitions and share repurchases. See Note 6 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under “Part I — Item 1 — Financial Statements” for further discussion of our debt.
Our management team actively monitors the efficiency of our balance sheet under various macroeconomicmacro-economic and competitive scenarios. These scenarios quantify risks to the financial statements and provide a basis for actions necessary to ensure adequate liquidity, both domestically and internationally, to support our acquisitionstrategic initiatives, return capital to stockholders, and investment strategy, share repurchase activity andfund other corporate needs.

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The following table contains a summary of our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the respective periods:three months endedMay 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012:
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 May 4,
2012
 April 29,
2011
 May 3,
2013
 May 4,
2012
  (in millions)  (in millions)
Net change in cash from:  
  
  
  
Operating activities $(138) $465
 $(39) $(138)
Investing activities (365) (1,549) (137) (365)
Financing activities (532) 1,170
 (1,957) (532)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (3) 62
 (17) (3)
Change in cash and cash equivalents $(1,038) $148
 $(2,150) $(1,038)
Operating Activities — Operating cash flowsCash used in operations was $39 million for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 decreased2014, compared to $138 million for the first quarter of Fiscal 2012. Cash used in operating activities during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 was $138 million, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $465 million during the first quarter of Fiscal 2012. The decrease2013. This improvement in operating cash flows from the first quarter of Fiscal 2012 was primarily driven by favorable changes in working capital, which was largely offset by a decrease in net income as well as unfavorable changes in working capital. See “Key Performance Metrics” below for additional discussion of our cash conversion cycle.income.
Investing Activities — Investing activities primarily consist of the net of maturities and sales and purchases of investments;investments, net of maturities, capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment;equipment, and net cash used to fund strategic acquisitions. Cash used in investing activities was $137 million and $365 million during the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, was $365 million compared to $1.5 billion during the first quarter of Fiscal 2012.respectively. The overall decrease in cash used in investing activities for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 was primarily due todriven by lower acquisition spending. Cash used to fundspending on business acquisitions net of cash acquired, was approximately $245 million during the first quarter of Fiscal 20132014, compared to $1.5 billion during the first quarter of Fiscal 2012.2013.
Financing Activities — Financing activities primarily consist of proceeds and repayments from borrowings and the repurchase of our common stock. Cash used byin financing activities during the first three months of Fiscal 2014 was $2.0 billion compared to $532 million for the first three months of Fiscal 2013. This increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to the repayment of $1.4 billion in outstanding commercial paper during the first three months of Fiscal 2014, compared to a net repayment of $312 million in outstanding commercial paper during the first three months of Fiscal 2013. In addition, during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 was $5322014, we repaid $600 million compared to cash provided by financing activities of $1.2 billion for the first quarter of Fiscal 2012. The decrease in cash provided by financing activities for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 was primarily due to net proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt of $1.5 billion in the first quarter of Fiscal 2012.maturing senior notes. In comparison, we did not issue or repay any long-term debt during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013. In addition,These increases in cash used in financing activities were slightly mitigated by a decrease in share repurchases during the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2013, we had a net repayment of $312 million related2014, compared to commercial paper, while we did not issue or repay any commercial paper during the first quarter ofsame period in Fiscal 2012.
2013. During the first quarterthree months of Fiscal 2013, we repurchased approximately 17 million shares of common stock for $300 million compared to approximately 31 millionmillion. In comparison, during the first three months of Fiscal 2014, we did not repurchase any shares of common stock for $450stock. During the second quarter of Fiscal 2013, we announced that our Board of Directors adopted a dividend policy. In accordance with this policy, we paid a $142 million dividend to our stockholders during the first quarter of Fiscal 2012. As of May 4, 2012, $5.7 billion remained available for future share repurchases.2014.
Key Performance Metrics — Our cash conversion cycle for the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 improved2014 contracted slightly from the first quarter of Fiscal 2012.2013. Our business model allows us to maintain an efficient cash conversion cycle, which compares favorably with that of others in our industry.

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The following table presents the components of our cash conversion cycle for the three months ended May 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012 and April 29, 2011::
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 May 4,
2012
 April 29,
2011
 May 3,
2013
 May 4,
2012
Days of sales outstanding(a)
 43
 40
 45
 43
Days of supply in inventory(b)
 12
 10
 11
 12
Days in accounts payable(c)
 (87) (81) (87) (87)
Cash conversion cycle (32) (31) (31) (32)
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(a) 
Days of sales outstanding (“DSO”) calculates the average collection period of our receivables. DSO is based on the ending net trade receivables and the most recent quarterly revenue for each period. DSO also includes the effect of product costs related to customer shipments not yet recognized as revenue that are classified in other current assets. DSO is calculated by adding accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, and customer shipments in transit and dividing that sum by average net revenue per day for the current quarter (90 days). At May 3, 2013, and May 4, 2012 and April 29, 2011,, DSO and days of customer shipments not yet recognized were 41 and 4 days, and 39 and 4 days, and 37 and 3 days, respectively.

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(b) 
Days of supply in inventory (“DSI”) measures the average number of days from procurement to sale of our product. DSI is based on ending inventory and most recent quarterly cost of sales for each period. DSI is calculated by dividing inventory by average cost of goods sold per day for the current quarter (90 days).
(c) 
Days in accounts payable (“DPO”) calculates the average number of days our payables remain outstanding before payment. DPO is based on ending accounts payable and most recent quarterly cost of sales for each period. DPO is calculated by dividing accounts payable by average cost of goods sold per day for the current quarter (90 days).

The one day improvementcontraction in our cash conversion cycle from the prior year quarter was driven by a sixtwo day improvementincrease in DPO,DSO, the effects of which were largely offset in part by a threeone day increase in DSO and a two day increaseimprovement in DSI. The improvement in DPO was driven by the timing of payments in the first quarter of Fiscal 2013. The threetwo day increase in DSO was dueattributable to a shift in the mix of receivables towards customers with longer payment terms. The twoterms, while the one day increaseimprovement in DSI was primarily attributable to the optimization of our supply chain, which required an increase in work-in-process inventory and an increasedriven by a reduction in strategic purchases from the first quarter of materials.Fiscal 2013.
We defer the cost of revenue associated with customer shipments not yet recognized as revenue until these shipments are delivered. These deferred costs are included in our reported DSO because we believe this reporting results in a more accurate presentation of our DSO and cash conversion cycle. These deferred costs are recorded in other current assets in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and totaled $626 million and $522 million, at May 3, 2013, and $497 million, at May 4, 2012 and April 29, 2011,, respectively.

We believe that we can generate cash flow from operations in excess of net income over the long term and can operate our cash conversion cycle in the mid negative 30 day range.
Capital Commitments
Share Repurchase Program — We have a share repurchase program that authorizes us to purchase shares of our common stock through a systematic program of open market purchases in order to increase shareholderstockholder value and manage dilution resulting from shares issued under our equity compensation plans. However, we do not currently have a policy that requires the repurchase of common stock to offset share-based compensation arrangements. For more information regardingWe did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the first three months of Fiscal 2014, as the merger agreement, discussed above, prohibits us from engaging in additional share repurchases, see “Part II — Item 2 — Unregistered Salesrepurchases. As of Equity SecuritiesMay 3, 2013, $5.3 billion remained authorized for future share repurchases.
Dividend Program On June 12, 2012, we announced that our Board of Directors adopted a dividend policy under which we have paid quarterly dividends of $0.08 per share since the third quarter of Fiscal 2013. The cash dividend policy and Usethe declaration and payment of Proceeds.”each quarterly cash dividend will be subject to the Board's continuing determination that the policy and the declaration of dividends thereunder are in the best interest of our stockholders and are in compliance with applicable law. The Board of Directors retains the power to modify, suspend, or cancel our dividend policy in any manner and at any time that it may deem necessary or appropriate in the future. Under the merger agreement, we may not pay dividends with a quarterly rate greater than the rate of $0.08 per share authorized under our current dividend policy.
Capital Expenditures — DDuringuring the first quarters of Fiscal 20132014 and Fiscal 2012,2013, we spent $142$158 million and $137$142 million, respectively, on property, plant, and equipment primarily in connection with our global expansion efforts and infrastructure investments made to support future growth. Product demand, product mix, and the increased use of contract manufacturers, as well as ongoing investments in operating and information technology infrastructure, influence the level and prioritization of our capital expenditures. Aggregate capital expenditures for Fiscal 2013,2014, which will beare primarily related to infrastructure investments and strategic initiatives, are currently expected to total approximately $600 million to $650$500 million. These expenditures will be primarily funded from our cash flows from operating activities.
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order to minimize inventory risk. Consistent with industry practice, we acquire raw materials or other goods and services, including product components, by issuing to suppliers authorizations to purchase based on our projected demand and manufacturing needs.

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 

See Note 1 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I Item 1 — Financial Statements” for a description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.


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ITEM 3.3  — QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
For a description of market risks, see “Part II — Item 7 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 20121, 2013. Our exposure to market risks has not changed materially from the exposure described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4 — CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
This report includes the certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). See Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2. This Item 4 includes information concerning the controls and control evaluations referred to in those certifications.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
In connection with the preparation of this report, our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of May 4, 20123, 2013. Based on that evaluation, our management has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of May 4, 20123, 2013.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the first quarter of Fiscal 20132014 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 — LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Legal Matters” in Note 11 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I — Item 1 — Financial Statements.”

Additional information on our commitments and contingencies can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 20121, 2013. 

ITEM 1A — RISK FACTORS 
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, the factors discussed in "Part I — Item 1A — Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 20121, 2013, could materially affect our business, financial condition, or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our subsequent SEC reports are not the only risks facing us. There are additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial that may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or operating results.


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ITEM 2 — UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

PURCHASES OF COMMON STOCK
Share Repurchase Program
We have a share repurchase program that authorizes us to purchase shares of common stock in order to increase shareholder value and manage dilution resulting from shares issued under our equity compensation plans. However, we do not currently have a policy that requires the repurchase of common stock in conjunction with share-based payment arrangements. The following table sets forth information regarding our repurchases or acquisitions of common stock during the first quarter of Fiscal 2013 and the remaining authorized amount of future purchases under our share repurchase program:

  
Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)
 Weighted Average Price Paid per Share 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (b)
 
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (b)
Period    
  (in millions, except average price paid per share)
   
  
  
  
Repurchases from February 6, 2012 through March 2, 2012 9
 $17.74
 9
 $5,846
Repurchases from March 5, 2012 through March 30, 2012 8
 $17.11
 8
 $5,702
Repurchases from April 2, 2012 through May 4, 2012 
 $
 
 $5,702
Total 17
 $17.43
 17
  
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(a)Includes 2,215 shares withheld to cover employee tax obligations for restricted stock awards vested during the quarter.
(b) Between 1996 and 2007, our Board of Directors authorized share repurchase programs to repurchase up to $40 billion of our common stock over an unspecified amount of time. On September 13, 2011, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized an additional $5 billion for share repurchases under the program, bringing the aggregate amount of common stock we can repurchase to $45 billion over an unspecified amount of time. As of May 4, 2012, $5.7 billion remained available for future share repurchases.

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ITEM 6.6 — EXHIBITS

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 DELL INC.
   
 By: /s/  THOMAS W. SWEETYVONNE MCGILL
  Thomas W. SweetYvonne Mcgill
  Vice President, Corporate Finance and
  Chief Accounting Officer
  (On behalf of registrant and as principal accounting officer)

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
    Description of Exhibit
3.12.1
  
 Restated Certificate
Agreement and Plan of IncorporationMerger, dated as of February 5, 2013, by and among Dell Inc. (“Dell”), Denali Holding Inc., Denali Intermediate Inc. and Denali Acquiror Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.12.1 of Dell's QuarterlyCurrent Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2011,8-K filed February 6, 2013, as amended by Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on February 15, 2013, Commission File No. 0-17017)

3.210.1
  
 Restated Bylaws, as amended
Voting and effectiveSupport Agreement, dated as of August 16, 2010February 5, 2013, by and among the stockholders listed on the signature pages thereto and Dell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.210.1 of Dell's QuarterlyCurrent Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2010,8-K filed February 6, 2013, as amended by Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed February 15, 2013, Commission File No. 0-17017)

4.1
10.2


  
 Indenture, dated as of April 27, 1998, between
Consultancy Agreement among Dell, Computer CorporationStephen F. Schuckenbrock, and Chase Bank of Texas, National AssociationSchuckenbrock Consulting, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.210.1 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 28, 2013, Commission File No. 0-17017)

10.3
Special Retention Program Overview (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 28, 1998,23, 2013, Commission File No. 0-17017)

4.2
10.4


  
 Officers' Certificate pursuant to Section 301
Form of the Indenture establishing the terms of Dell's 7.10% Senior Debentures Due 2028Special Retention Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.410.2 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 28, 1998,23, 2013, Commission File No. 0-17017)

4.3
10.5


  
 
Form of Dell's 7.10% Senior Debentures Due 2028Amendment to Restricted Stock Agreement under the Dell Inc. Amended and Restated 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.610.3 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 28, 1998,23, 2013, Commission File No. 0-17017)

4.4
10.6


  
 Indenture, dated as
Form of April 17, 2008, betweenAmendment to Stock Unit Agreement under the Dell Inc. Amended and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (formerly The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.), as trustee (including the form of notes)Restated 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.110.4 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 17, 2008,23, 2013, Commission File No. 0-17017)

4.5
10.7


  
 Indenture, dated as
Form of April 6, 2009, betweenAmendment to Stock Unit Agreement under the Dell Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.110.5 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 6, 2009,23, 2013, Commission File No. 0-17017)

4.6
10.8


  
 First Supplemental Indenture, dated April 6, 2009, between
Form of Amendment to Performance Based Stock Unit Agreement under the Dell Inc. Amended and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trusteeRestated 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.210.6 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 6, 2009,23, 2013, Commission File No. 0-17017)

4.712.1†
  
Form of 5.625% Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 6, 2009, Commission File No. 0‑17017)
4.8
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated June 15, 2009, between Dell Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 15, 2009, Commission File No. 0-17017)
4.9
Form of 3.375% Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 15, 2009, Commission File No. 0‑17017)
4.10
Form of 5.875% Notes due 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 15, 2009, Commission File No. 0‑17017)
4.11
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated September 10, 2010, between Dell Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 10, 2010, Commission File No. 0-17017)
4.12
Form of 1.40% Notes due 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 10, 2010, Commission File No. 0-17017)
4.13
Form of 2.30% Notes due 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 10, 2010, Commission File No. 0-17017)
4.14
Form of 5.40% Notes due 2040 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 10, 2010, Commission File No. 0-17017)
4.15
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated March 31, 2011, between Dell Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 31, 2011, Commission File No. 0-17017)
4.16
Form of Floating Rate Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 31, 2011, Commission File No. 0-17017)
4.17
Form of 2.100% Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 31, 2011, Commission File No. 0-17017)
4.18
Form of 3.100% Notes due 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 31, 2011, Commission File No. 0-17017)
4.19
Form of 4.625% Notes due 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of Dell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 31, 2011, Commission File No. 0-17017)
10.1
Form of Protection of Sensitive Information, Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Agreement
12.1
 Computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges

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31.1†
Exhibit No.
   Description of Exhibit
31.1
 Certification of Michael S. Dell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.231.2†
 
 Certification of Brian T. Gladden, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.132.1††
 ††
 Certifications of Michael S. Dell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Brian T. Gladden, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101
.INS§.INS†
 XBRL Instance Document
101
.SCH§.SCH†
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101
.CAL§.CAL†
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.Document
101
.LAB§.DEF†
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101
.LAB†
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.Document
101
.PRE§.PRE†
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF§
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.Document
   

 Filed with this report.
††
 Furnished with this report.
§
Furnished with this report. In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the information in these exhibits shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.










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