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The SRS Acquiom Earnouts & Claims Study delves into the events following acquisition closures, utilizing exclusive post-closing data from 1,174 private-target acquisitions valued above $1 trillion. Leveraging its experience from serving as a professional shareholder representative on over 4,600 deals, the study offers unparalleled insight into post-closing activities such as indemnification claims, resolution processes, earnout performance, and expense fund utilization.

This confidential and comprehensive dataset encompasses acquisitions that closed between 2009 and mid-2026, with the larger portion of transactions concluding within the last three years. By analyzing key metrics, the study delivers practical benchmarking and strategic insights derived from SRS Acquiom's proprietary data. Kip, a senior director at SRS Acquiom, spearheads the thought leadership practice, sharing resourceful content and leveraging the firm's expertise and proprietary data.

Kip's responsibilities include conducting interactive presentations at M&A conferences and law firms, authoring articles and data studies utilized by market participants, and negotiating M&A documents. Prior to joining SRS Acquiom, Kip worked as an attorney at a Denver-based boutique business law firm, focusing on middle-market M&A deals.

Kip holds a J.D. and M.S. (Econometrics) degree, and is a member of the Colorado bar. Ruth, another director in SRS Acquiom's thought leadership practice, collaborates with legal thought leaders and strategic business partners, crafting content that highlights the firm's data and insights. Ruth has facilitated interactive presentations with legal experts and strategic partners, authored content on SRS Acquiom's data and insights, and served as a shareholder representative in resolving post-closing disputes.

Ruth began her legal career as a law clerk for the Colorado Supreme Court, earned her JD from the University of California, Berkeley, and her BA from Reed College. She is active in Colorado's legal community, currently serving on the Board of Colorado Bar Association-Continuing Legal Education, and was awarded the Chris Miranda Outstanding Hispanic Lawyer Award in 2024.