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How Deferred Compensation Traps M&A Sellers
In this episode of The Acquisition Talk, Lucas and Luna dissect the hidden danger of deferred compensation in merger agreements. We explore how sellers often trade immediate liquidity for future promises that rarely materialize, using the classic example of a tech executive losing millions in unvested stock options during a buyout. The discussion covers the structural risks of earnouts tied to employee retention, why private equity firms use deferred pay to lower acquisition costs, and what operators can do to protect their upside. If you are selling your business or negotiating a management…
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