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NDA Mergers And Acquisitions
"I need an NDA Mergers And Acquisitions agreement for a potential acquisition of an Australian mining company, where we'll be conducting due diligence starting March 2025 and need to protect sensitive geological data and mining licenses."
1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing party, receiving party, and any affiliated entities involved in the M&A transaction
2. Background: Context of the proposed M&A transaction and purpose of the confidentiality agreement
3. Definitions: Key terms including Confidential Information, Transaction, Representatives, and Affiliated Entities
4. Confidentiality Obligations: Core obligations regarding the use, protection, and non-disclosure of confidential information
5. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be shared with representatives and advisors
6. Security Measures: Required procedures and standards for protecting confidential information
7. Return or Destruction of Information: Obligations regarding the handling of confidential information if the transaction does not proceed
8. Duration of Obligations: Time period for which confidentiality obligations remain in effect
9. Non-Circumvention: Restrictions on using confidential information to compete or circumvent the transaction
10. Remedies: Available legal remedies including injunctive relief for breach of confidentiality
11. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement
1. Standstill Provisions: Used when the target is a public company to prevent unauthorized share acquisitions
2. Non-Solicitation of Employees: Added when there are concerns about poaching key employees during due diligence
3. Reverse Break Fee: Included when parties want to specify damages for breach of confidentiality
4. Clean Team Arrangements: Required when sharing competitively sensitive information between competitors
5. Data Protection Compliance: Added when personal data will be shared during due diligence
6. Anti-Trust Compliance: Included when the transaction may have competition law implications
7. Securities Laws Compliance: Required when dealing with listed companies and inside information
1. Schedule 1 - Defined Confidential Information: Specific categories and types of confidential information covered
2. Schedule 2 - Authorized Representatives: List of individuals and advisors authorized to access confidential information
3. Schedule 3 - Security Protocols: Detailed procedures for handling and protecting confidential information
4. Schedule 4 - Data Room Rules: Procedures and requirements for accessing virtual data room
5. Appendix A - Confidentiality Undertaking: Form of confidentiality undertaking for representatives to sign
6. Appendix B - Destruction Certificate: Form of certificate confirming destruction of confidential information
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