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Deal Terms Analysis

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Deal Terms for M&A Escrows – Statistics and Key Findings
In this helpful resource, we summarize the key facts about the use of M&A escrows. Key statistics are presented from the 2023 M&A Deal Terms Study, and we present post-closing claim activity details from our 2022 M&A Claims Insights Report. Has the median and average escrow size as a % of transaction value changed? What…
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Deal Terms for M&A Escrows – Statistics and Key Findings
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2023 M&A Deal Terms Study
The 2023 SRS Acquiom M&A Deal Terms Study presents an analysis of more than 2,100 private-target M&A industry acquisitions valued at more than $460 billion that closed between 2017 and 2022 including more than 400 deals that closed in 2022 where SRS Acquiom provided services. The vast majority of these M&A deals are not required to be…
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2023 M&A Deal Terms Study
The 2023 SRS Acquiom M&A Deal Terms Study presents an analysis of more than 2,100 private-target M&A industry acquisitions valued at more than $460 billion that closed between 2017 and 2022 including more than 400 deals that closed in 2022 where SRS Acquiom provided services. The vast majority of these M&A deals are not required to be…
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M&A Trends: PPAs and Claims Activity
This info sheet updates and summarizes key findings from the 2022 M&A Claims Insights Report to help you be better informed on your next M&A deal. The updated information provides insights on the types of claims, separate escrows, the influence of sales taxes on escrows, the costliest kinds of claims, how long claims take to…
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M&A Trends: PPAs and Claims Activity
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Post-Closing M&A Claims and Purchase Price Adjustments: Where Do They Stand Heading Into 2023?
Post-closing indemnification activity calmed down during the record-breaking M&A market of 2021, according to the SRS Acquiom 2022 M&A Claims Insights Report, but private-target M&A dealmakers should consider the further implications. The reported lighter claims activity generally applies to deals that closed prior to the fourth quarter of 2020, before deal valuations jumped in 2021 and…
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Post-Closing M&A Claims and Purchase Price Adjustments: Where Do They Stand Heading Into 2023?
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2022 PE-Buyer Deal Terms
Powered by SRS Acquiom MarketStandard®, this info sheet examines 300 private M&A deals that closed in 2022 to show how select deal terms compare with a private equity buyer (a PE fund directly acquiring a target company) or a private equity-backed buyer (PE portfolio company). The data demonstrates how financial buyers might differ in M&A deal…
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2022 PE-Buyer Deal Terms
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How M&A Advisors Use Deal Data to Improve the Due Diligence Process
Experienced M&A advisors arm themselves with relevant, timely market data to ensure they are finding and negotiating the best deal for their clients. This includes using M&A deal terms and post-closing claims data not just for informed negotiations but also smoother due diligence. The due diligence process, including preliminary due diligence (aka sell-side due diligence),…
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How M&A Advisors Use Deal Data to Improve the Due Diligence Process
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2022 M&A Deal Terms Study Update with Key Findings
From prior to the pandemic, to COVID, to a record-breaking 2021, to a tumultuous but active 2022, the M&A market has experienced many twists and turns affecting M&A deal terms. M&A practitioners can better navigate these unprecedented times when equipped with relevant and timely market data. Check out the 2022 SRS Acquiom Deal Terms Study Update…
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2022 M&A Deal Terms Study Update with Key Findings
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2022 M&A Claims Insights Report
Over a quarter of M&A deals result in an indemnification claim and nine out of ten deals include a purchase price adjustment (PPA); gain perspective on how these post-closing matters can play out from the SRS Acquiom team of experts in our 2022 Claims Insights Report. This M&A claims report analyzes PPAs and indemnification claims from…
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2022 M&A Claims Insights Report
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2022 Technology M&A Deals Special Report
Technology M&A deals continue to be a significant share of the M&A market, and while somewhat subtle, there are noticeable trends and differences compared to all deals. This report takes a detailed look at the SRS Acquiom 2022 Deal Terms Study data for those deals with a private U.S. tech-company target. Tech M&A deals mostly…
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2022 Technology M&A Deals Special Report
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2022 M&A Deal Terms Study
The 2022 M&A Deal Terms Study will offer an analysis of more than 1,900 private-target acquisitions valued at more than $425 billion that closed between 2016 and 2021 including more than 500 deals that closed in 2021 where SRS Acquiom provided services. The vast majority of these M&A deals are not required to be publicly…
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2022 M&A Deal Terms Study
The 2022 M&A Deal Terms Study will offer an analysis of more than 1,900 private-target acquisitions valued at more than $425 billion that closed between 2016 and 2021 including more than 500 deals that closed in 2021 where SRS Acquiom provided services. The vast majority of these M&A deals are not required to be publicly…
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2021 Life Sciences M&A Study
The 2021 SRS Acquiom Life Sciences Study analyzes deal terms from more than 295 life sciences transactions that have been closed for more than one year, including milestone achievement data on 218 deals that have earnouts (aggregate $52.1B up-front plus $59.6B earnout potential). The study provides data by industry sector, up-front value, closing year, and…
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2021 Life Sciences M&A Study
The 2021 SRS Acquiom Life Sciences Study analyzes deal terms from more than 295 life sciences transactions that have been closed for more than one year, including milestone achievement data on 218 deals that have earnouts (aggregate $52.1B up-front plus $59.6B earnout potential). The study provides data by industry sector, up-front value, closing year, and…
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2021 M&A Deal Terms Study Key Findings
About this Study Throughout this study, we make special note of deal terms that we identified as being particularly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 M&A Deal Terms Study is powered by SRS Acquiom MarketStandard , a tool to analyze our proprietary database of more than 2,800 private-target M&A deals with customizable searches best suited…
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2021 M&A Deal Terms Study Key Findings
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