A DealRoom Halloween special

The House of Deal Horrors

Real stories. Real dealmakers. Real nightmares.

Real M&A horror stories. Told by real dealmakers.

From deals that fell apart to shocking post-close surprises, explore real M&A horror stories told by dealmakers who lived through them.

A sneak peek inside the house.

Sign the Haunted Guestbook

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Free to explore. Just bring your courage.

Beyond the guestbook

What Awaits Inside the House?

Six haunted chapters. Real dealmaker experiences. Plenty of lessons hiding in the shadows.

Real M&A Horror Stories

Hear unbelievable stories from actual dealmakers, including deals that fell apart, shocking discoveries, and unexpected twists.

Listen or Read

Explore the original audio stories and follow along with written accounts at your own pace.

Lessons Worth Remembering

Discover what happened, what went wrong, and the warnings worth carrying into your next deal.

Six chapters. Six kinds of nightmares.

Chapter I: Deals That Collapsed

Chapter I

Chapter II: Post-Close Surprises

Chapter II

Chapter III: People Who Blew Up the Deal

Chapter III

Chapter IV: The Strange and Unexplained

Chapter IV

Chapter V: Deals That Refuse to Die

Chapter V

Chapter VI: Mistakes and Confession

Chapter VI

Curious what really happened? Sign the guestbook to find out.

UNLOCK THE HOUSE