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The M&A Post-Closing Audit Trap That Cost a Buyer $10 Million
In this episode of The Acquisition Talk, Lucas and Luna unpack a little-known pitfall in M&A: the post-closing audit trap. They walk through the real-world case of a mid-market buyer who acquired a manufacturing company for $80 million, only to discover $10 million in hidden liabilities buried in the target's pre-closing financials — after the purchase price was locked. The hosts explain how the buyer's failure to secure audit rights in the purchase agreement left them without recourse, turning what should have been a recoverable loss into a permanent write-down. Specific deal…
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