"A thorough review of the compensation arrangements of the target company should be conducted early in the transaction process as part of the broader due diligence process. This review allows the acquirer to gain a comprehensive understanding of the target's compensation program and to uncover any compensation-related liabilities or legal/regulatory compliance issues ... The acquirer's compensation diligence may surface information needed to accurately draft the transaction documents and to plan for post-closing integration of the target's compensation programs."  MORE >>