Today we signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alienware to further expand our portfolio of high-performance PC solutions. Alienware is a successful, high-growth company with a highly respected brand.
Dell’s XPS products and Alienware’s products complement each other to address a wider range of enthusiast and high-performance PC customers... blabla

Alienware will operate as a stand-alone, wholly owned subsidiary and maintain its own product development activities, product marketing, sales and technical support operations and brand under the same management...

While the acquisition is being announced today, it will not be final until all regulatory and other conditions are met, approximately 30 to 60 days from now. ..