How M&A Now Prices Developer Turnover Risk

In this episode of Tech M&A with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna examine how strategic buyers are factoring developer turnover into acquisition valuations. They use the recent layoff at Patreon and a drop in Adobe's stock as conversation anchors, explaining why high churn among engineering teams can slash a target's projected EBITDA by 15-20 percent. The hosts walk through a typical diligence framework: reviewing GitHub commit histories, checking vesting schedules, and interviewing team members to gauge retention risk. They also discuss how buyers adjust earnout terms and offer retention bonuses to protect their investment. A candid donation segment reminds listeners that listener support keeps the show ad-free. #DeveloperTurnover #TechM&A #M&A #SoftwareAcquisitions #Valuation #RetentionRisk #EBITDA #Diligence #Earnouts #GitHub #Patreon #Adobe #SaaS #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MergersAndAcquisitions Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo