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Best practices, tools and checklists developed from our experience on over 6,000 M&A transactions.

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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
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Interest Rates, Ukraine, and M&A Impacts — SRS Acquiom Barometer™
The U.S. Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates to slow the effects of rampant inflation. This is occurring in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and a rapid global response. What impacts will these economic and geopolitical actions have on M&A activity in the coming year? SRS Acquiom recently surveyed M&A professionals for their…
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Interest Rates, Ukraine, and M&A Impacts — SRS Acquiom Barometer™
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How to Protect Deal Parties in Cannabis M&A Deals
With unique challenges pre- and post-closing, cannabis M&A deals require specialized expertise to navigate. These challenges may vary from different stages of maturity and legality across the U.S., to access to financial services, investor tolerance for risk, and nuanced licensing requirements. Learn important transaction tips to keep your deal on track. Topics related to escrows,…
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How to Protect Deal Parties in Cannabis M&A Deals
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Scheduled Litigation Risks in Mergers and Acquisitions: Tips to Manage Third-Party Lawsuits
Gain tips to avoid common post-closing disputes and streamline scheduled litigation risks in mergers and acquisitions. This helpful summary sheet offers suggestions on dedicated escrows, setting a cap and floor, timing of settlements, and more ways to overcome challenges on your next M&A deal. Learn how buyers and sellers can be better equipped to define…
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Scheduled Litigation Risks in Mergers and Acquisitions: Tips to Manage Third-Party Lawsuits
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SRS Acquiom Barometer™: Impact of Current U.S. Tax Proposals on M&A
Between September 28–October 2, 2021 SRS Acquiom surveyed 144 M&A professionals, including M&A attorneys, investment bankers, strategic and financial buyers, regarding their views of the current U.S. government tax proposals and the impact of tax reform on M&A. This SRS Acquiom Barometer survey explored questions including: 1. For your clients / your business, what aspect(s) of the…
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SRS Acquiom Barometer™: Impact of Current U.S. Tax Proposals on M&A
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Deal Terms for M&A Escrows – Statistics and Key Findings
An excerpt of data from our 2021 M&A Deal Terms Study and M&A Claims Insights Report, this infographic highlights trends related to the use of M&A escrows and post-closing claim activity in private-target deals to answer questions including: What is the average or median escrow duration (survival period)? Are purchase price adjustment escrows increasing in…
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Deal Terms for M&A Escrows – Statistics and Key Findings
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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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Experience is Vital When Hiring a Shareholder Representative
Post-closing purchase price adjustments and indemnity claims are common, and they take time and experience to properly resolve. The wrong move can result in prolonged disputes and reduced payouts. An experienced professional shareholder representative can handle issues and achieve better outcomes. 1. Purchase price adjustment (PPA) disputes are common and the use of dedicated PPA…
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Experience is Vital When Hiring a Shareholder Representative
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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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Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors and Their Influence on M&A Activities — SRS Acquiom Barometer™
In our most recent SRS Acquiom Barometer survey, we surveyed deal professionals regarding the influence of environmental, social, and governance factors on M&A strategies. The research was conducted May 25–June 8, 2021, and explores the following questions: 1. What core agenda item of the current U.S. administration is of greatest potential impact to your M&A activity?…
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Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors and Their Influence on M&A Activities — SRS Acquiom Barometer™
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Effective Dispute Resolution
Structuring an effective approach to the dispute resolution provisions in an acquisition agreement requires an awareness of the risks and benefits of the various alternatives. 19% of deals in 2020 include an alternative dispute resolution provision, typically as binding arbitration* 90% of deals in 2020 include some sort of post-closing purchase price adjustment (PPA)* Arbitration…
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Effective Dispute Resolution
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2021 M&A Deal Terms Study
The 2021 M&A deal terms study offers an analysis of more than 1,400 private-target acquisitions ($286 billion in deal value) that closed between 2016 and 2020 where SRS Acquiom provided services. The vast majority of these M&A deals are not required to be publicly reported. Key topics in this year’s study include: COVID impacts on deal…
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2021 M&A Deal Terms Study
The 2021 M&A deal terms study offers an analysis of more than 1,400 private-target acquisitions ($286 billion in deal value) that closed between 2016 and 2020 where SRS Acquiom provided services. The vast majority of these M&A deals are not required to be publicly reported. Key topics in this year’s study include: COVID impacts on deal…
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