ExxeGroup acquires undervalued companies that are struggling for one reason or another. When the company is in control, it is very likely that ExxeGroup will replace the former officers of a company acquired. Could be that any of those former officers didn't like being demoted from their position in their company, and were dismissed/fired or left their company due to their diminished position. In any case, yes, there will be certain individuals, i.e., disgruntled employees that can Harbour bad feelings toward ExxeGroup for years.