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Merger (or Acquisition) Recommendations?

Posted by Cliff on from the swallowed-by-a-bigger-fish dept.

pauly asks: "We are a small (5 man) specialized software company which is merging with a larger (200+ employee) company. Basically they are buying us to add a whole new product line and have us be their development skunkworks. What recommendations would Slashdot readers have before, during, or shortly after the acquisition? This post is not a solicitation of legal advice: we have a very nice contract drawn up which is agreeable to both parties and which we will be signing shortly. We are looking for practical precautions or recommendations. If you have gone through the same type of deal, what would you do the same, or differently?"

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  1. News for nerds stuff that matters. by anon1978 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Is this an advice column or "News for Nerds, ,stuff that matters"?

  2. I gotta by Old+Uncle+Bill · · Score: 0, Troll

    I'm into murders and executions, mainly.

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  3. Re:Here is what you have to do. by Old+Uncle+Bill · · Score: 1, Troll

    Living proof that you can be a mensa member and still be a fucking moron. Read her journal... Yikes.

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  4. Why Ask? by Wee · · Score: 0, Troll
    This post is not a solicitation of legal advice: we have a very nice contract drawn up which is agreeable to both parties and which we will be signing shortly. We are looking for practical precautions or recommendations. If you have gone through the same type of deal, what would you do the same, or differently?

    Sounds like you've already made your move. Why ask anyone here what they'd do differently if you've already done it?

    -B

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