> Through retention packages and revesting, most of the price is typically paid over 3 or 4 years. I'd be very careful with "Typically". It's not at all uncom

> Through retention packages and revesting, most of the price is typically paid over 3 or 4 years. I'd be very careful with "Typically". It's not at all uncommon for acquirers to write a check, and then tack on retention packages for key employees. They very easily could have intended a $12m cash buyout, with another $2m for retention, spread over the team.