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This study shows that post-closing M&A economics remain a material risk area: nearly 30% of private deals face indemnification claims, earnouts are achieving only 21 cents on the dollar, and disputes can take a median of 15 months to resolve. For CIOs and technology leaders involved in acquisition strategy, IT diligence, integration, and ERP/data migration planning, the findings underscore the need for tighter documentation, better milestone tracking, and stronger post-close governance to protect deal value and reduce operational disruption.