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Forward Share Purchase Agreement
"I need a Forward Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of 60% shareholding in an Australian technology company, with completion scheduled for March 2025, including staged payment terms and specific pre-completion technology development milestones."
1. Parties: Identification of the seller and purchaser, including full legal names and registration details
2. Background: Context of the transaction, including description of the target shares and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms and interpretation rules for the agreement
4. Sale and Purchase: Core obligation to sell and purchase the shares at the future date
5. Purchase Price: Specification of the purchase price and any adjustment mechanisms
6. Deposit: Details of any deposit payment, timing, and holding arrangements
7. Conditions Precedent: Conditions that must be satisfied before completion obligations become binding
8. Pre-completion Obligations: Obligations of both parties between signing and completion, including conduct of business restrictions
9. Completion: Mechanics for completion, including timing, location, and actions required
10. Warranties and Representations: Standard warranties and representations from both parties
11. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information
12. Default and Termination: Consequences of default and circumstances allowing termination
13. Notices: Process for giving formal notices under the agreement
14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement
1. Security Arrangements: Required when the purchase price is to be paid in installments or there are other security requirements
2. Price Adjustment Mechanism: Include when the purchase price may be adjusted based on future performance or other metrics
3. Tag-Along Rights: Include when minority shareholders should have the right to join the sale
4. Drag-Along Rights: Include when majority shareholders need the right to force minority shareholders to join the sale
5. Interim Dividend Arrangements: Required when specific arrangements for dividends between signing and completion are needed
6. Anti-dilution Provisions: Include when protection against share dilution before completion is required
7. Break Fee: Include when there should be a fee payable if either party withdraws from the transaction
8. Tax Indemnities: Required when specific tax risks need to be allocated between the parties
1. Schedule 1 - Share Details: Details of the shares being sold, including class, nominal value, and percentage of total issued share capital
2. Schedule 2 - Warranties: Detailed warranties given by the seller regarding the shares and the company
3. Schedule 3 - Completion Requirements: Detailed list of documents and actions required at completion
4. Schedule 4 - Permitted Activities: List of activities the company is permitted to undertake between signing and completion
5. Schedule 5 - Form of Transfer Deed: Pro forma share transfer deed to be used at completion
6. Appendix A - Company Information: Key information about the company whose shares are being sold
7. Appendix B - Calculation of Purchase Price: Detailed methodology for calculating the final purchase price, including any adjustments
Authors
Business Day
Completion
Completion Date
Conditions Precedent
Confidential Information
Deposit
Encumbrance
Event of Default
Forward Purchase Price
Group
Initial Payment
Long Stop Date
Material Adverse Change
Permitted Activities
Purchase Price
Purchase Price Adjustment
Related Bodies Corporate
Sale Shares
Security Interest
Seller Warranties
Shares
Signing Date
Target Company
Transaction Documents
Warranties
Working Capital
Representatives
Claim
Losses
Governmental Authority
Law
Notice
Permitted Transferee
Required Consents
Transfer
Due Diligence Materials
Disclosure Letter
Intellectual Property Rights
Outstanding Indebtedness
Pre-Completion Period
Definitions
Sale and Purchase
Purchase Price
Payment Terms
Deposit
Conditions Precedent
Pre-completion Obligations
Conduct of Business
Completion
Warranties
Representations
Title and Capacity
Share Rights
Security Interests
Confidentiality
Announcements
Non-Competition
Default
Termination
Price Adjustment
Anti-Dilution
Dividends
Tag-Along Rights
Drag-Along Rights
Restrictive Covenants
Further Assurance
Assignment
Notices
Costs
Time of Essence
Entire Agreement
Severability
Waiver
Amendment
Force Majeure
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Dispute Resolution
Third Party Rights
Counterparts
Financial Services
Investment Banking
Private Equity
Corporate Finance
Legal Services
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Technology
Real Estate
Mining
Energy
Healthcare
Retail
Agriculture
Telecommunications
Legal
Finance
Corporate Development
Mergers & Acquisitions
Investment
Treasury
Compliance
Risk Management
Corporate Secretariat
Executive Leadership
Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Lawyer
Legal Counsel
Investment Manager
Corporate Development Manager
M&A Director
Financial Controller
Company Secretary
Transaction Manager
Investment Banker
Private Equity Manager
Commercial Director
Risk Manager
Compliance Officer
Board Director
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