2026 Open Source Risk in M&A by the Numbers
Discover the latest open source risks
The "2026 Open Source Risk in M&A by the Numbers" white paper provides comprehensive analysis of the open source security vulnerabilities and license conflicts found in codebases audited for merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. This year's report delivers the critical insights organizations need to understand the real-world risks associated with open source software in M&A contexts.
Software due diligence is an essential component of the M&A process, particularly when software represents significant value in the transaction. Auditing target codebases helps organizations better understand the technology they're acquiring while identifying potential legal, security, and operational risks before the deal closes.
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Download the white paper to gain insights including
- Open source was found in 98% of codebases and 100% of M&A transactions
- License conflicts were found in 94% of transactions
- Ninety-seven percent of transactions included unpatched vulnerabilities
- How to address the new ownership, copyright, and licensing issues introduced by AI-generated code
- Best practices for conducting comprehensive software due diligence in M&A transactions
- The role software composition analysis plays in ongoing risk management and accurate Software Bills of Materials generation
