By Karlee Weinmann (July 22, 2013, 5:50 PM EDT) -- Another dispute could be brewing in the takeover saga of Texas-based computer maker Dell Inc., with the company's founder and his investment partner at odds over the payout of a breakup fee should their $24.4 billion buyout bid implode, sources told Bloomberg on Monday. Private equity firm Silver Lake Partners contends it would deserve a $450 million payout if an alternative proposal from activist investor Carl Icahn trumps its joint takeover try with Michael Dell, while the founder and his company's board insist that Silver Lake would only be entitled to a reimbursement of expenses. After postponing a vote originally slated for last week, the company's shareholders are set to cast their ballots this week....
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