trust no one. get it in writing. seriously, having been involved in several acquisitions, even the majority stakeholders may not completely know what is going t

trust no one. get it in writing. seriously, having been involved in several acquisitions, even the majority stakeholders may not completely know what is going to happen. The stakeholders may be told anything by the NewCo, simply to keep it together while the transition is under way. Acquisitions are not always good, or bad, but they never quite go exactly as presented. If you have ownership, stay sharp, keep your wits and remember that once the paperwork is completely signed it is no longer yours. And it is not a done deal until the money is in your bank account.