> So the acquirer will offer some golden handcuffs, usually some stock options with delayed vesting to motivate the acquired to stay. Sometimes. Sometimes they

> So the acquirer will offer some golden handcuffs, usually some stock options with delayed vesting to motivate the acquired to stay. Sometimes. Sometimes they're weirdly incompetent, treat everyone like shit, and then act surprised when half of the company leaves. Sometimes after that they'll offer a promise of a pittance bonus, and act surprised once again when yet another half of the company leaves after the meager bonus comes through.