Close · Deal Workstream

Disclosure Schedules.

The seller's structured exceptions to the representations and warranties, listing the actual state of the business.

The moves

How Disclosure Schedules actually gets done.

  1. Coordinate disclosure schedule preparation with the seller's diligence file, not against it.

  2. Specifically disclose against specific reps, with cross-reference indexing.

  3. Use the schedules to surface known issues, not to hide them.

  4. Update schedules at signing and again at closing where allowed.

The common mistake

Treating disclosure as a dump. The schedules carry the same legal weight as the reps; they need the same precision.

Jason's take
"Disclosure schedules are the most underrated document in M&A. They protect both sides when done right."
Jason Powell · Disclosure Schedules
Disclosure Schedules across industries

25 industries with Disclosure Schedules pages.

$15M to $120M EV

Healthcare Services

roll-up of physician practices and ancillary service lines

$8M to $80M EV

Home Services

regional roll-ups of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical operators

$10M to $150M EV

Precision Manufacturing

platform plus tuck-in machine shops or aerospace-qualified shops

$10M to $200M EV

Vertical SaaS

platform plus adjacent module acquisitions inside a single end-market

$8M to $90M EV

B2B Services

recurring revenue service platform with bolt-on operators

$12M to $140M EV

Logistics & Distribution

regional acquisitions of brokerages, 3PLs, and last-mile operators

$10M to $100M EV

Specialty Distribution

vertical buy-up of niche product distributors

$10M to $120M EV

Food & Beverage

CPG roll-up or co-packing platform with regional bolt-ons

$8M to $80M EV

Multi-Unit Restaurants

franchisee roll-up or regional concept acquisition

$8M to $90M EV

Auto Aftermarket

service-center or specialty-shop regional roll-ups

$15M to $200M EV

Aerospace & Defense

tier-two or tier-three supplier consolidation with certifications as moat

$10M to $130M EV

Industrial Services

regional consolidation of plant maintenance, specialty contracting, or rentals

$10M to $150M EV

Building Products

regional manufacturer or specialty distributor consolidation

$8M to $110M EV

Specialty Construction

trade-specific buy-ups (roofing, mechanical, electrical, fire protection)

$10M to $150M EV

Insurance Brokerage

regional retail agency roll-ups

$10M to $180M EV

Wealth Advisors & RIAs

RIA aggregation or wealth platform roll-up

$8M to $100M EV

Veterinary Services

general or specialty practice roll-up under an MSO

$10M to $130M EV

Dental Practice Management

DSO buy-up under an MSO

$8M to $90M EV

Education & Training

private school, training academy, or B2B training platform consolidation

$5M to $80M EV

Marketing Agencies

specialty agency or holdco platform with bolt-ons

$8M to $100M EV

IT Services & MSPs

MSP platform with regional or vertical-specific bolt-ons

$10M to $130M EV

Cybersecurity Services

MSSP or specialty consulting platform

$10M to $140M EV

Energy Services

regional oilfield service or renewable services consolidation

$12M to $150M EV

Waste & Recycling

regional hauler or transfer station consolidation

$15M to $200M EV

Specialty Chemicals

niche formulator or contract manufacturing buy-up

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