On August 17, 2006 Dell announced its fifth consecutive quarter of disappointing results, again significantly missing its revenue and earnings per share targets. The Company also revealed that the SEC had begun investigating it's revenue recognition and accounting practices in August 2005, and, in connection with its own internal accounting review, it had discovered information that raised potential issues relating to certain periods prior to fiscal 2006. Dell also disclosed that its Audit Committee was undertaking a full review.
On September 11, 2006 Dell disclosed that it would not be able to file its interim financial report for its second quarter of 2007 and that the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York had served Dell with a subpoena requesting documents concerning its accounting and financial reporting between 2002 and 2006.
The value of Dell's 401(k) retirement plans has fallen dramatically over the past two years. Employees who own Dell stock through 401(k) retirement plans may be able to recover some of their losses. If you are a member of a Dell 401(k) retirement plan and have lost money investing in Dell stock, please complete a Dell 401(k) Complaint Form for a free evaluation.