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The SRS Acquiom Earnouts & Claims Study examines the post-closing activities of private-target acquisitions, offering insights into indemnification claims, claim resolution, earnout performance, and expense fund utilization. This study utilizes proprietary data from 1,174 private acquisitions valued over $1 trillion, as well as experience from serving as a professional shareholder representative on over 4,600 deals.

The data, which covers deals closed from 2009 to mid-2026, provides unique visibility into the activities typically unavailable through public sources. Kip, a senior director at SRS Acquiom, leads the thought leadership practice and shares resourceful content built from the company's expertise and proprietary data. Kip previously worked as an attorney in a Denver-based boutique business law firm and has experience negotiating M&A documents.

Ruth, a director in SRS Acquiom's thought leadership practice, facilitates presentations with legal thought leaders and strategic business partners, as well as authors content showcasing the company's data and insights. Ruth has also served as a shareholder representative, resolving post-closing disputes and facilitating post-closing litigation on behalf of shareholders.

Both Kip and Ruth have extensive legal backgrounds, with degrees from prestigious institutions and active participation in Colorado's legal community.