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M&A Due Diligence Research and Benchmarks.
Explore benchmark reports, downloadable assets, and source-linked research for private equity, corporate development, and transaction advisory teams.
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Featured reports
Benchmark reports built for active deal work.
Each report is designed to help teams benchmark diligence timelines, understand workflow bottlenecks, and move into more informed review conversations.
Benchmark Report
Published Mar 28, 2026
Sorai Diligence Index 2026
The Sorai Diligence Index 2026 is a benchmark report for investors, advisors, and legal teams that need a cleaner view of what is slowing diligence down, where AI is actually being adopted, and which operating disciplines matter most when deals are under time pressure.
Average sign-to-close time
191 days
BCG reported an average of 191 days from announcement to close for deals above $2 billion in its 2024 M&A report.
Deals missing announced close timing
~40%
BCG said about 40% of transactions took longer to close than announced at signing.
Organizations using GenAI in M&A workflows
86%
Deloitte reported that 86% of surveyed organizations have integrated GenAI into their M&A workflows.