Confidentiality Agreement Mergers And Acquisitions Template for Nigeria

1. Non-Solicitation: Optional restrictions on soliciting employees or customers, used when human capital or customer relationships are key to the transaction

2. Standstill Provisions: Used when target is public company to prevent unauthorized acquisition of shares

3. Exclusivity/No-Shop: Optional provision preventing the target from seeking other buyers, used in exclusive negotiations

4. Data Protection Compliance: Detailed NDPR compliance provisions, required if personal data is involved

5. Anti-Trust Compliance: Required when transaction size might trigger competition law concerns

6. Joint Venture Provisions: Used when the M&A discussion might lead to a joint venture instead of acquisition

7. Reverse Engineering Prohibition: Used when technical or proprietary information is being shared

1. Schedule 1 - Specified Purpose: Detailed description of the proposed transaction and permitted purpose

2. Schedule 2 - Authorized Representatives: List of authorized representatives who may access confidential information

3. Schedule 3 - Security Protocols: Specific security measures required for different types of confidential information

4. Schedule 4 - Excluded Information: List of information specifically excluded from confidentiality obligations

5. Schedule 5 - Data Room Rules: Rules and procedures for accessing virtual or physical data room

6. Schedule 6 - Return/Destruction Certificate: Form of certificate confirming return or destruction of confidential information

7. Appendix A - Confidential Information Categories: Detailed categorization of different types of confidential information