Letter of Intent: Share Purchase multiple sellers single company
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.
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When do I use this document?
- 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:
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
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