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, Jul. 20, 2008
Merger Agreements: Real-Life Examples
Merging with Another Business - Questions to Ask Prospective Intermediaries
Lists questions to help determine whether an intermediary is qualified to represent you in a merger.
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Due Diligence Checklist - Purchasing a Business
Due Diligence Checklist - Being Acquired
Questions to Answer Before Beginning the Valuation Process
Lists questions a business will likely be asked during an appraisal.
Sample Representations and Warranties
Lists common representations and warranties that an acquirer will normally request from a company it intends to acquire.
Valuing a Business: Reading a Balance Sheet
Provides a sample balance sheet with definitions and descriptions of key elements.
Questionnaire - Confidential Business Purchase Information
Lists information you should be prepared to provide your attorney if you are seeking to buy an existing business or franchise.
Completing an Asset Sale - a Sample Closing
Lists documents and other items needed for the sale of a business when real estate is not being transferred.
Asset Purchase Agreements: Real-Life Examples
Sample Stock Purchase Agreement
Consulting Agreement
(used with Sample Stock Purchase Agreement)
Non-Solicitation Agreement
(used with Sample Stock Purchase Agreement)
Stock Purchase Agreements: Real-Life Examples
Sample Business Purchase Agreement
Bill of Sale
(used with Sample Business Purchase Agreement)
Sample Broker Listing Agreement - Sale of Business
Franchise Agreement Questionnaire
Lists question to consider and review with your attorney before entering into a franchise agreement.
