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  "id": 17346536,
  "title": "Access the exclusive insights.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/access-the-exclusive-insights",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:56:02.000Z",
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    "name": "StrictlyVC",
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    "url": "https://elink22c.strictlyvc.com/ss/c/u001.Lk2l_GQ_9y3_OeVsl2E52iFhnb3ezkUYQQ5o82I3JwLwLuRRyNME1cBgT1r_dMQEyg-Lqj2HZJRvwmIifZypUQ3W_MRjlkYBI1xhkpWr8n4znfxMPFUNEPyIEjrFuB7ov_AEgr0MJ8H3gF39pVqzpwWhrkpxKtZAnNqQSJ74FGNYm23s8Hr9mYLJFPI-QOCRk1CAD1_2NSBOLufLqXfYKHNGHHUbZLoFMNjvjbZ-FHQLu_hr8nJtPXiUVl0yWm0e3BBhHDhs697KS4kv5IDYJuqFakhRn1fgJjN9kgCTl6E/4vc/jBeKsYaUQq-G9KV-AL4EuQ/h24/h001.v9CxOWr4BfDDngQI6C8yQpj6XmFZCS7s9FSrp241GyM"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The SRS Acquiom Earnouts & Claims Study offers exclusive insights into private-target acquisitions, utilizing proprietary post-closing data from 1,174 deals worth over $1T. Led by Kip, a senior director, the study provides a deep dive into aspects such as indemnification claims, claim resolution, earnout performance, and expense fund utilization, which are typically hidden from public sources. The dataset, which includes deals closed from 2009 to mid-2026, primarily focuses on transactions closed within the past three years. Kip, a seasoned attorney with a background in middle-market M&A deals and a JD from UC Berkeley, shares these findings through thought leadership presentations and articles. Co-leading the study is Ruth, a director who handles post-closing disputes and litigation, bringing a robust legal perspective to the analysis. Together, their expertise provides a comprehensive view of the dynamics following an acquisition, offering valuable benchmarks for the industry.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}