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Michael Dell’s DFO Management Nears Take-Private Deal for Baldwin Insurance Group

PUBLISHED Sep 13, 2026, 7:50 PM ET

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DFO Management, the family office managing the assets of technology billionaire Michael Dell, is in advanced talks to acquire The Baldwin Insurance Group through a take-private transaction. People familiar with the matter stated that discussions are progressing and an agreement could be announced as early as the following week, subject to final negotiations. The transaction is expected to value the Tampa, Florida-based insurance brokerage firm at a premium relative to its current market capitalization, which stands at approximately $4.1 billion. The Baldwin Group traces its corporate roots back to 2006. Co-founder Lowry Baldwin remains one of the organization's largest individual shareholders and serves as the chair of its board of directors. The potential acquisition represents a rare full-scale leveraged buyout executed directly by DFO Management, following previous large-scale transactions.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On 2006, The Baldwin Group traced its original corporate roots in Florida.
On 2013, MSD Capital participated in the Dell Technologies leveraged buyout transaction.
On 2018, Dell Technologies relisted its common stock on public financial markets.
On 2024, Baldwin Insurance expanded commercial risk and brokerage service operations nationwide.
On January 2026, Baldwin shares rose significantly amid ongoing market buyout speculation.
On August 2026, Aon completed its acquisition of USI Insurance for seventeen billion dollars.
On September 13, 2026, Financial Times reported advanced take-private talks involving DFO Management.
On September 14, 2026, Financial markets and media outlets covered the potential transaction details.
On September 15, 2026, Industry observers awaited official announcements regarding takeover agreement terms.
On Coming Weeks, DFO Management and Baldwin Insurance may formalize transaction disclosures.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Drives private equity consolidation within the United States insurance sector.
Possible long-term US impact: Boosts long-term valuation multiples across commercial insurance brokerage markets.
Most affected groups: Tampa, Florida corporate headquarters and nationwide commercial policyholders.
Reader Priorities: Monitor official investor relations filings and major financial wire reports.

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