Microsoft’s $2 billion loan to the bidding group consisting of Silver Lake and Michael Dell comes with attached strings, as seen in documentation with U.S. regulators.

The conditions establish that Dell must modify its existing payment relationship terms with Microsoft for existing commercial arrangements.

The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreements with Microsoft, which the new terms would change, is expected to be part of Microsoft’s overall strategy to ensure that a privatised Dell would continue to sell Microsoft products.

Silver Lake Partners and Dell founder Muchael Dell are currently bidding to privatise the computer giant with an offer of $24.4 billion.

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