Term Sheet - Sale of Business

A Term Sheet - Sale of Business establishes the general terms of an agreement in the sale of your business.

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Last updated February 3, 2025

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Term Sheet - Sale of Business

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What is a term sheet - sale of business?

A term sheet - sale of business is a preliminary document outlining the main terms and intentions of a business sale before drafting a full, legally binding agreement.
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When should you use a term sheet - sale of business?

Use a term sheet when you want to set out and negotiate the general terms of a business sale before committing to a detailed contract.
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What should be in a term sheet - sale of business?

It should include parties involved, assets included and excluded, liabilities, completion date, purchase price, payment terms, conditions precedent, warranties, costs, confidentiality, and whether the terms are binding.
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Term Sheet - Sale of Business
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The Legal Risk Score of a Term Sheet - Sale of Business Template is Medium

Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:

  • The confidentiality clause restricts disclosure of any information contained in the Term Sheet without prior written consent, which could limit the parties' ability to freely communicate details of the transaction to outside advisors or interested parties.
  • The requirement for the Vendor to refer all clients, customers, and enquiries to the Purchaser post-completion may impact the Vendor's business operations and relationships negatively if not managed carefully.

Users familiar with such transactions might find this document standard, but should still consider each clause's implications carefully to ensure alignment with their interests and capabilities.

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