Agenda
The execution of the deal essentially involves the following elements:
- vendor-initiated due diligence
- first contacts (direct contact)
- information memorandums
- confidentiality/exclusivity agreement
- letter of intent (LOI)
- investor due diligence
- provision of information to the investor
- disclosure letter
- valuation
- signing conditions
- purchase agreement
- approval by Swiss Competition Commission (WEKO), if appropriate
- signing
- closing conditions
- closing
- audit
- representations & warranties / escrow
- public tender offer
- unfriendly take-overs
- legal protection
- financing
- taxes
