Understanding the Key Elements of a Purchase Agreement in M&A Deals

Everything buyers and sellers need to know about negotiating a $25 million to $500+ million purchase agreement. Drew Polekoff discusses the elements of a purchase agreement for middle-market transactions, including how to lay the groundwork with the LOI, details on each section of the agreement, common mistakes that can cause issues with negotiations, the process of preparing and signing the purchase agreement and who is involved, and advice to buyers and sellers on how to get the transaction closed.

Learn More: 

• Negotiating the Letter of Intent
• M&A Basics | Asset vs. Stock Sale
• M&A Reps & Warranties
• The Role of an Escrow Agent when Selling or Buying a Business

Additional Resources:

• Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today.
• Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business and Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue.
• Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal
• Contact Morgan & Westfield to request a free copy of Jacob Orosz's latest book, Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider’s Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution, or Grocery Business.
• To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield.

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• Top 4 Issues for Sellers to Avoid with an LOI
• Guidance for Writing a Buy-Sell Agreement
• Exit Planning Strategy