Pros
Besides a wasteful spend on team events etc, nothing.
Cons
If you've been approached by SLR to acquire your company, don't do it. Think beyond the financial offer. The integration and people side of the business is deeply problematic. There is very little care shows for employees joining through acquisitions. New teams are spoken about as "one team", but in reality, they're not made to feel welcome at all. Longstanding employees are exhausted by the constant onboarding of acquired companies and so the onboarding is left to the devices of the "acquisition'ees". It's toxic. What is presented externally as a collaborative business is fragmented and toxic internally. If you are truly someone who cares about the wellbeing, culture and long-term experience of your staff, think twice before joining SLR. The hardest part is watching good people become disengaged after joining with enthusiasm. If I had shares, I'd sell them immediately.