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How the Escrow Release Schedule Traps M&A Sellers
In this episode of The Acquisition Talk, Lucas and Luna unpack a rarely discussed but costly M&A pitfall: the escrow release schedule. When a deal closes, a portion of the purchase price typically goes into escrow to cover post-closing adjustments or indemnity claims. But how and when that money gets released can determine whether a seller sees their cash in weeks or years. The hosts walk through a real middle-market case where a poorly structured phased release left a founder waiting 18 months for funds tied to inventory adjustments that were resolved in 90 days. They explain the difference…
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