Disclosing Private M&A Deal Values & Client Names on Resume?

Just curious, for private M&A transactions, is it acceptable to list both the client names and the deal value on your resume? Even if the valuation was not previously disclosed? 

I am assuming not and am curious if everyone thinks it's better to disclose the client names or the transaction value, if you have to chose on or the other? I like the idea of showing deal values, but it just seems like you could be making up deals if you don't include the actual clients. Examples below:

  • $50,000,000 Acquisition of IT Transformation Consulting client by Financial Sponsor - Sell-Side M&A Advisor

Vs.

  • Acquisition of Client XYZ by ABC Capital Partners - Sell-Side M&A Advisor 
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I like the idea of showing deal values, but it just seems like you could be making up deals if you don't include the actual clients.

I'm pretty sure firms review this during a background check, etc. Do not name drop. Keep everything generic. I wouldn't include the exact deal value, give a range instead. I think the WSO and M&I resume templates highlight how to do this.

 

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