Adjusting the Deal Price After Closing When the Stars are not so Spangled

Don’t miss out on what’s trending in the deal market. Find out how dealmakers are navigating valuation uncertainties with increasingly nuanced adjustment provisions, from working capital metrics to post-closing escrows. Whether you're negotiating mega deals or middle-market transactions, gain practical insight into prevailing trends and real-world clauses shaping today's private-target acquisitions with this timely practice note.   

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