M&A Red Flags: How Open-Source Software Can Stall—or Sink—Your Deal
Ignoring technical risks is one of the most common M&A red flags in tech-heavy deals. And when it comes to open-source software (OSS), the margin for error is shrinking fast. Acquirers who don’t dig deep into a target’s OSS usage risk inheriting technical debt, legal exposure, and integration headaches. Here’s what savvy buyers look for…