May 2026
Webinar | Market Insights: A Survey on M&A Disputes
On May 20, 2026, Lincoln International hosted its webinar, “Market Insights: A Survey on M&A Disputes.” During the session, Charles Blank and Tom Cassidy discussed survey-based insights and market observations related to post-closing M&A disputes, including closing statement scrutiny, representations and warranties insurance claims, neutral accountant processes and target-to-closing net working capital differences.
Lincoln’s professionals discussed key topics and trends, including:
- Why closing statements are increasingly contested
- How buyer value-maximization strategies can increase seller scrutiny
- How experience and preparation may influence RWI claim outcomes
- Why neutral accountants are infrequently used but generally viewed as effective
- Why differences between target and closing net working capital are often driven by operational factors rather than accounting methodology changes
Summary
- Lincoln International shares survey insights on how post-closing M&A disputes are evolving, including increased seller scrutiny of closing statements, preparation-driven RWI recovery results, neutral accountant effectiveness and the operational factors behind net working capital adjustments.
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