Acquisition Confidentiality Agreement Template for India

1. Standstill Provisions: Used when the target is a public company to prevent unauthorized stock purchases or takeover attempts

2. Non-Solicitation of Employees: Include when there's risk of talent poaching during the due diligence process

3. Public Announcements: Required for deals involving listed companies or where public disclosure is regulated

4. Exclusivity/No-Shop: Optional provision preventing the target from seeking other buyers for a specified period

5. Data Privacy Compliance: Detailed section needed when personal data or sensitive personal data will be shared

6. Anti-trust Compliance: Required when dealing with competitors or in regulated industries

7. Deal Team Restrictions: Used to limit which personnel can access information in Chinese Wall situations

8. Securities Law Compliance: Required when either party is publicly traded

1. Schedule 1 - Authorized Representatives: List of individuals authorized to receive and handle confidential information

2. Schedule 2 - Security Protocols: Detailed information security requirements and procedures

3. Schedule 3 - Excluded Information: List of specific information excluded from confidentiality obligations

4. Appendix A - Form of Confidentiality Undertaking: Template undertaking to be signed by representatives accessing confidential information

5. Appendix B - Data Room Rules: Rules and procedures for accessing and using the data room if applicable

6. Appendix C - Clean Team Protocol: Protocols for handling commercially sensitive information, if applicable