'Unprecedented' PC crash scares off Dell bidder

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Blackstone cites 14 per cent plunge in Q1 shipments as key reason behind decision to exit Dell bidding war

Blackstone has pulled out of the bidding war for Dell, citing concerns over the health of the PC market and Dell's declining financial position. In a letter to Dell on Friday, Blackstone said a ...

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