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The SRS Acquiom Earnouts & Claims Study offers exclusive insights into the period following private-target acquisitions valued over $1T. This study, based on proprietary post-closing data from 1,174 deals, provides unique visibility into critical post-closing activities such as indemnification claims, claim resolution, earnout performance, and expense fund utilization.

These activities are typically not available through public sources. The data includes deals that closed from 2009 up to mid-2026, with the majority of transactions occurring within the last three years. Kip, a senior director, leads the SRS Acquiom thought leadership practice and is responsible for sharing resourceful content built from SRS Acquiom’s expertise and proprietary data.

Kip authored numerous articles and data studies that are widely utilized by the market. Ruth, another director, serves in the thought leadership practice, facilitating interactive presentations with legal thought leaders and strategic business partners, and authors content showcasing SRS Acquiom’s data and insights. Ruth also handles post-closing disputes, including indemnification claims, earnout disagreements, and third-party lawsuits, serving as the shareholder representative.

Ruth’s background includes a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA from Reed College. She is an active member of Colorado’s legal community and received the Chris Miranda Outstanding Hispanic Lawyer Award in 2024.