When do I use this document? for an investment transaction where the subject company will agree a period of exclusivity with the investor for a longer form agreement with strong legal protections for the investor What are the key features? 13 clauses over 6 pages definitions of Exclusivity Period, Proposed Transaction, Restricted Activity and Restricted Discussions exclusivity undertakings from the company in favour of the proposed investor rights and remedies for the proposed investor, including indemnity for breach and indemnity for costs What other documents are available? For a shorter form of exclusivity agreement for an investment transaction, see Exclusivity Agreement: investment (short).

Exclusivity Agreement: business purchase (short)

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A short form exclusivity agreement, in the form of a letter agreement, for use in a business purchase transaction where the seller undertakes to the prospective buyer not to negotiate with, or sell its business to, another buyer for a specified period.

for a business purchase transaction
where the seller will agree a period of exclusivity with the buyer
for a shorter form document with principal legal protections for the buyer

What are the key features?

12 paragraphs over 2 pages
definition of Exclusivity Period
exclusivity undertakings from the seller in favour of the buyer
indemnity for breach and indemnity for costs

What other docs are there?

For a longer form of exclusivity agreement for a business purchase transaction, see

Exclusivity Agreement: business purchase (long)

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When do I use this document?

for an investment transaction
where the subject company will agree a period of exclusivity with the investor
for a longer form agreement with strong legal protections for the investor

What are the key features?

13 clauses over 6 pages
definitions of Exclusivity Period, Proposed Transaction, Restricted Activity and Restricted Discussions
exclusivity undertakings from the company in favour of the proposed investor
rights and remedies for the proposed investor, including indemnity for breach and indemnity for costs

What other documents are available?

For a shorter form of exclusivity agreement for an investment transaction, see

Exclusivity Agreement: investment (short).

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As with all of our document templates, your purchase will include access to clear explanatory guidance on the document and its use.

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Exclusivity Agreement: business purchase (short)

When do I use this document?

What are the key features?

What other docs are there?

When do I use this document?

What are the key features?

What other documents are available?

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Exclusivity Agreement: business purchase (short)

When do I use this document?

What are the key features?

What other docs are there?

When do I use this document?

What are the key features?

What other documents are available?

Explanatory Guides

As with all of our document templates, your purchase will include access to clear explanatory guidance on the document and its use.

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PaperRock offers affordable, legal document templates, written by experienced and expert lawyers, trusted by businesses across the UK and beyond. No hidden charges or trial sign-ups are required to complete your document.

“I have worked in legal and business affairs for over 25 years and need access to a wide range of corporate and commercial legal precedents. Paperrock is a refreshing source of high-quality legal templates. Superb value for money.”

Amanda | Bannister Creative

“It’s hard to find legal documents on the internet you can really trust. Knowing an expert lawyer has drafted what I need, gives my business the edge and gives me peace of mind.”

Elle, Founder | Winslow skincare & aesthetics.

“As an SME Paperrock saves us the legal fees we’ve previously had to spend. In these challenging times that's a big help. Great products and support.”

Giles, MD | Boniti Ltd.

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