Mullenweg created a "buy-out package" offering $30,000 or up to six months of salary to employees willing to resign, resulting in 159 departures.
Mullenweg claimed WP Engine's actions exemplified "abuse of power, extortion and greed," leading to a considerable portion of his colleagues disagreeing with him.
WP Engine argued its use of WordPress trademarks was legal, but the WordPress Foundation explicitly called out the company for never donating despite revenue associated with WordPress.
Despite the turmoil, Mullenweg highlighted positively that the majority of employees, amounting to 91.6%, chose to stay, giving up $126 million in potential severance.
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