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The SRS Acquiom Earnouts & Claims Study examines the aftermath of private-target acquisitions, using exclusive post-closing data from over 1,000 deals valued at more than $1 trillion. This dataset, which spans from 2009 to mid-2026, reveals crucial information on indemnification claims, resolution, earnout performance, and expense fund utilization that is not typically accessible through public sources.

Kip, a senior director at SRS Acquiom, leads the thought leadership practice that shares valuable content based on this proprietary data. Kip's expertise includes negotiating M&A documents and providing practical benchmarks for transactions. Ruth, another director at SRS Acquiom, facilitates presentations and authors articles showcasing the study's findings.

Her responsibilities also include resolving post-closing disputes and representing shareholders in litigation. Both Kip and Ruth bring extensive legal backgrounds to their roles, with Kip previously working as an attorney at a Denver-based firm and Ruth having been an in-house counsel at a multinational public company.