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Tech Debt Acquisitions: The Earnout Problem

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An earnout can look like a fair way to bridge a valuation gap. Then the business misses its targets because the acquired platform cannot support the growth plan. That is the danger in tech debt acquisitions. In mergers and acquisitions, technical debt can undermine the growth plan. Parties may agree on targets before agreeing on […]

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