2024 M&A Retention Study

Mergers and acquisitions create uncertainty for employees at both firms involved with a transaction. Explore how retention agreements are being used to retain key talent.

Failure to retain key executives and employees can negatively impact an otherwise successful merger or acquisition. Retention agreements can play a critical role in keeping talent, whether at the acquirer or at target companies, both during and after the transaction. Structuring retention agreements and determining which executives and employees should be offered them is a consistent challenge for acquiring companies.