Letter of Intent: Share Purchase multiple sellers single company

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Letter of intent for the sale of a standalone company by multiple sellers. It outlines the principal sale terms on a non-binding basis with legally-binding provisions covering confidentiality, exclusivity and costs.

for a proposed transaction involving the sale of a standalone company
where the target company is owned by a number of shareholders
to set out the principal agreed terms for the transaction on a non-legally binding basis
as a preliminary step before preparing long form agreements
to save time and future discussion and negotiation on the transaction documents

What are the key features?

comprehensive letter of intent covering aspects such as:
- principal sale terms
- shareholdings of the sellers
- various consideration options, including upfront consideration at closing, deferred consideration, earnout consideration and completion accounts adjustment
- conditions for the transaction
- principal terms of the Share Purchase Agreement
transaction process and timetable
legally binding provisions addressing:
- exclusivity for the buyer for a defined period (if agreed)
- confidentiality of the letter of intent
- costs
- governing law and jurisdiction

What other documents are available?

For alternative forms of letter of intent for a company sale transaction, see:

Description

When do I use this document?

if a shareholder has lost its original share certificate or it has been destroyed
if applicable, alongside a transfer of the shares covered by the lost or destroyed original certificate

What are the key features?

different forms of indemnity, depending on whether the shareholder is also transferring shares
alternative forms of indemnity, depending on whether the shareholder is an individual or a company

What else do I need to know?

What is a share certificate?

A share certificate is a document evidencing ownership of shares in a company. By law, shareholders are entitled to receive this certificate when they acquire shares, either through allotment or transfer.

What happens if a share certificate is lost or destroyed?

If a shareholder loses or destroys their certificate, they can ask the company for a replacement. To safeguard itself, the company will usually require a lost share certificate indemnity. This is a legal undertaking under which the shareholder agrees to cover any losses the company might face by issuing the replacement.

What risks does the indemnity protect against?

The indemnity protects the company from risks such as:

Duplicate Claims: If the original certificate reappears, someone else might claim ownership, causing disputes or financial loss.
Fraudulent Claims: A person could falsely claim to have lost the certificate and misuse the replacement, for example, by attempting to sell the shares unlawfully.
Administrative Errors: Mistakes in issuing a replacement or registering a transfer without the original certificate could lead to legal administrative errors.
Legal Liability: If a replacement certificate or transfer is improperly handled, the company might be held responsible for resulting losses.

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Updated by a lawyer on 30/06/2025

Updated By a lawyer on 05/09/2023

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Letter of Intent: Share Purchase multiple sellers single company