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The Integration Premium That Swallowed Mergers
Most sellers focus on the headline price, but the real wealth killer in modern deals is the integration premium paid to retain talent post-close. This episode examines how acquirers like Salesforce and Oracle have structurally inflated acquisition costs by layering massive retention packages over base valuations. We break down why this hidden cost often exceeds the purchase price itself, eroding the promised synergies before day one. For operators planning an exit or a buy-side move in the third quarter of twenty twenty-six, understanding the difference between deal value and total cost of…
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