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The SRS Acquiom Earnouts & Claims Study delves into the activities that transpire after the finalization of a private-target acquisition, utilizing exclusive post-closing data from 1,174 acquisitions valued above $1 trillion. With the assistance of its professional shareholder representative, the study offers unparalleled insights into indemnification claims, claim resolution, earnout performance, and expense fund utilization—information typically inaccessible via public sources.

The dataset, meticulously compiled, covers deals that closed from 2009 to mid-2026, with the majority concluding within the past three years. The study not only provides practical benchmarking but also draws on the analysis of Kip, a senior director spearheading SRS Acquiom's thought leadership practice. Kip's mission is to disseminate informative content rooted in SRS Acquiom's expertise and proprietary data, through interactive presentations at M&A conferences and law firms, as well as articles and data studies that find regular utilization within the market.

Kip, who previously served as an attorney with a Denver-based boutique business law firm, holds a J.D. and M.S. (Econometrics) degree and is a member of the Colorado bar. Ruth, another director within SRS Acquiom's thought leadership practice, supports the dissemination of resourceful content by facilitating presentations with legal thought leaders and strategic business partners, authoring content that highlights SRS Acquiom's data and insights.

Ruth's previous role as a director in the Shareholder Advisory Group involved resolving post-closing disputes, such as indemnification claims, earnout disagreements, and third-party lawsuits, as well as facilitating post-closing litigation on behalf of shareholders. Before joining SRS Acquiom, Ruth practiced as in-house counsel for a multinational public company, earning her JD from the University of California, Berkeley and her BA from Reed College.

Ruth is an active member of Colorado's legal community, currently serving on the Board of Colorado Bar Association-Continuing Legal Education and was recognized with the Chris Miranda Outstanding Hispanic Lawyer Award in 2024.