The investigation centers on the $13.60 per share offer and the structure of the deal, which includes specific change-of-control arrangements favoring company insiders. Ademi LLP is scrutinizing the board of directors' decision-making process to determine if fiduciary duties were compromised to prioritize executive benefits over broader shareholder interests.

Legal representatives are also examining restrictive clauses within the merger agreement. The contract imposes significant financial penalties on DoubleVerify should the company attempt to pivot toward a more lucrative competing bid. This "no-shop" style provision has raised concerns regarding the board's commitment to maximizing value, prompting the firm to evaluate potential breaches of corporate law.