This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May: Fill & Download for Free

GET FORM

Download the form

How to Edit Your This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May Online On the Fly

Follow the step-by-step guide to get your This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May edited with accuracy and agility:

  • Hit the Get Form button on this page.
  • You will go to our PDF editor.
  • Make some changes to your document, like adding date, adding new images, and other tools in the top toolbar.
  • Hit the Download button and download your all-set document into you local computer.
Get Form

Download the form

We Are Proud of Letting You Edit This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May With a Streamlined Workflow

Get Started With Our Best PDF Editor for This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May

Get Form

Download the form

How to Edit Your This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May Online

If you need to sign a document, you may need to add text, complete the date, and do other editing. CocoDoc makes it very easy to edit your form with just a few clicks. Let's see how to finish your work quickly.

  • Hit the Get Form button on this page.
  • You will go to our online PDF editor web app.
  • When the editor appears, click the tool icon in the top toolbar to edit your form, like checking and highlighting.
  • To add date, click the Date icon, hold and drag the generated date to the target place.
  • Change the default date by changing the default to another date in the box.
  • Click OK to save your edits and click the Download button for the different purpose.

How to Edit Text for Your This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May with Adobe DC on Windows

Adobe DC on Windows is a useful tool to edit your file on a PC. This is especially useful when you do the task about file edit offline. So, let'get started.

  • Click the Adobe DC app on Windows.
  • Find and click the Edit PDF tool.
  • Click the Select a File button and select a file from you computer.
  • Click a text box to make some changes the text font, size, and other formats.
  • Select File > Save or File > Save As to confirm the edit to your This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May.

How to Edit Your This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May With Adobe Dc on Mac

  • Select a file on you computer and Open it with the Adobe DC for Mac.
  • Navigate to and click Edit PDF from the right position.
  • Edit your form as needed by selecting the tool from the top toolbar.
  • Click the Fill & Sign tool and select the Sign icon in the top toolbar to customize your signature in different ways.
  • Select File > Save to save the changed file.

How to Edit your This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May from G Suite with CocoDoc

Like using G Suite for your work to complete a form? You can integrate your PDF editing work in Google Drive with CocoDoc, so you can fill out your PDF without Leaving The Platform.

  • Go to Google Workspace Marketplace, search and install CocoDoc for Google Drive add-on.
  • Go to the Drive, find and right click the form and select Open With.
  • Select the CocoDoc PDF option, and allow your Google account to integrate into CocoDoc in the popup windows.
  • Choose the PDF Editor option to open the CocoDoc PDF editor.
  • Click the tool in the top toolbar to edit your This Asset Purchase Agreement, ( Agreement ) Made As Of May on the applicable location, like signing and adding text.
  • Click the Download button to save your form.

PDF Editor FAQ

Why are Terms and Conditions often at the end of investment documents instead of at the beginning?

Because these are mostly standard terms that appear in all similar contracts, whereas the things that differentiate one term sheet from another are major points such as the amount to be invested, the valuation of the company, the date of the closing, the allocation of board seats, etc.Those unique parameters are therefore listed up front and are typically the points that are subject to negotiation. In most cases (unless someone is trying to be very cute) the miscellaneous terms and conditions (sometimes referred to as “boilerplate”) will be similar—if not identical—among term sheets from different investors and are therefore included at the end.Representations and Warranties of the Company. By executing this Agreement, the Company makes the following representations, declarations, warranties and covenants to the Subscriber as of the date hereof, with the intent and understanding that the Subscriber will rely thereon:Organization. The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own and lease its properties, to carry on its business as presently conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted and to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby. The Company is qualified as a foreign corporation in all such other jurisdictions, if any, in which the conduct of its business as presently conducted or as presently proposed to be conducted or its present ownership, leasing or operation of property requires such qualification and where the failure so to have qualified would have a material adverse effect on the Company.Authorization; Issuance. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement have been duly authorized (or will be duly authorized prior to the issuance of the Securities, as applicable) by all requisite corporate action by the Company; and the Transaction Documents have been (or upon delivery will have been) duly executed by the Company and will constitute the valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms except: (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights; and (ii) general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies. The issuance, sale and delivery of the Securities have been duly authorized (or will be duly authorized prior to the issuance of the Securities, as applicable) by all requisite corporate action of the Company.No Conflict; Governmental and Other Consents.The execution and delivery by the Company of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not (i) result in the violation of any law, statute, rule, regulation, order, writ, injunction, judgment or decree of any court or governmental authority to or by which the Company is bound (including federal and state securities laws and regulations), (ii) result in the violation of any provision of the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of the Company, and (iii) conflict with, or result in a breach or violation of, any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any lease, loan agreement, mortgage, security agreement, trust indenture or other agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound or to which any of its properties or assets is subject, nor result in the creation or imposition of any lien upon any of the properties or assets of the Company except in the case of clauses (i) and (iii) to the extent that any such violation, conflict or breach would not be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the business of the Company.No consent, approval, authorization or other order of any governmental authority or other third-party is required to be obtained by the Company in connection with the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement or with the authorization, issue and sale of the Securities, except such post-Closing filings as may be required to be made with the SEC and with any state or foreign blue sky or securities regulatory authority.Representations and Warranties of the Subscriber. By executing this Agreement, the Subscriber makes the following representations, declarations, warranties and covenants to the Company as of the date hereof, with the intent and understanding that the Company will rely thereon:The Subscriber acknowledges that it has based its decision to invest on the information contained in this Agreement and the confidential term sheet distributed to Subscriber by the Company, and has not been furnished with any other offering literature or prospectus.The Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber has read, understood and is familiar with the Risk Factors contained herein, is familiar with the nature of risks attending investments of this type, has determined that a purchase of the Securities is consistent with Subscriber’s investment objectives and reasonable in relation to the Subscriber’s net worth and financial needs.The Subscriber specifically acknowledges that it obtained the advice of its tax advisor to the extent the Subscriber deems necessary and to its satisfaction regarding the tax implications of an investment in the Securities.The Subscriber represents and warrants that it is acquiring the Securities for its own account as principal for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution and that the Subscriber will not sell or otherwise transfer the Securities except in accordance with applicable securities laws and the terms of the Note.The Subscriber has such knowledge and experience (together with its advisors, if any) in financial and business matters, and in particular the evaluation of early stage companies such as the Company, such that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its purchase of the Securities as contemplated by this Agreement; and understands that the Company has no or a limited financial or operating history, the Securities are a speculative investment which involves a high degree of financial risk, and there is no assurance of any economic, income or tax benefit from such investment.The Subscriber represents and warrants that it is able to bear the economic risk of losing its entire investment in the Securities.The Subscriber represents and warrants that (i) ) is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the 1933 Act, (ii) it has adequate means of providing for its current needs and contingencies, (iii) it has no need for liquidity in its investment in the Securities, (iv) it maintains its principal place of business at the address shown on the signature page hereto, (v) all of its investments in and commitments to non-liquid investments are, and after its purchase of the Securities will be, reasonable in relation to its net worth and current needs, and (vi) the financial information provided by it accurately reflects its financial condition, with respect to which it does not anticipate any material adverse changes.The Subscriber understands that the Securities have not been registered under the Securities Act, or the securities laws of any state and, as the result thereof, are subject to substantial restrictions on transfer.The Subscriber has been advised and is aware that there is no public market for the Securities, nor is one expected to develop as a result of this Offering. The Subscriber agrees and understands that it will not sell or otherwise transfer any Securities or any interest therein unless the Company approves the transfer or sale, and the Subscriber provides the Company with an opinion of counsel which is satisfactory to the Company (both as to the issuer of the opinion and the form and substance thereof) that the Securities may be transferred in reliance on an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any other applicable securities laws.The Subscriber understands that no federal or state agency has approved or disapproved the Securities, passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering thereof, or made any finding or determination as to the fairness of the Securities for investment.The Subscriber acknowledges that all material documents, records and books pertaining to this investment have, on its oral or written request, been made available to the Subscriber and to its advisors.The Subscriber acknowledges that the Company has made available to the Subscriber the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers from, the Company concerning the terms and conditions of the Offering and to obtain any additional information, to the extent that the Company possesses such information, or can acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense, necessary to verify the accuracy of the information given to the Subscriber or otherwise to make an informed investment decision.The Subscriber understands that the Securities are being offered and sold in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration requirements of federal and certain state securities laws and that the Company and controlling persons thereof are relying upon the truth and accuracy of the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings set forth herein in order to determine the applicability of such exemptions and the suitability of the Subscriber to acquire the Securities.The Subscriber represents that neither it nor any of its directors, executive officers, or other officers participating in the offering of Securities is subject to any of the “Bad Actor” disqualifications described in Rule 506(d)(1)(i) to (viii) under the 1933 Act.The Subscriber understands the meaning and legal consequences of the foregoing representations and warranties which are made for the purpose of qualifying such Subscriber as a suitable Subscriber. The Subscriber certifies that each of the representations and warranties set forth in this Section 8 is true and correct as of the date hereof and shall survive such date. The Subscriber understands that a false representation may constitute a violation of law and any person who suffers damage as a result of a false representation may have a claim against the Subscriber for damages. The Subscriber understands that the Company has the right to request additional information or corroboration.Indemnification. The Subscriber acknowledges and understands the meaning of the representations made by it in this Agreement and hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and all persons deemed to be in control of any of the foregoing from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities (including, without limitation, court costs and attorneys, fees) arising out of or due to a material breach by the Subscriber of any such representations. All representations shall survive the delivery of this Agreement and the purchase by the Subscriber of the Securities.The Company hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Subscriber from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities (including, without limitation, court costs and attorneys, fees) arising out of or due to a material breach by the Company of any representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement. All representations and warranties shall survive the acceptance of this Agreement by the Company and the purchase by the Subscriber of the Securities.Information Rights. So long as the Securities remain outstanding, the Company shall deliver to the Holders copies of all quarterly financial statements and narrative update reports that are prepared by management.Confidentiality. The Subscriber agrees that all information contained in the Note and all other proprietary information that the Subscriber has received or will receive from or as a security holder of the Company will be held by the Subscriber in the strictest confidence. Such information will not be used by the Subscriber for any purpose other than as a security holder in the Company and will not be disclosed to any other person by the Subscriber. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Subscriber may disclose financial information related to the Company to (i) the stockholders of Subscriber to the extent Subscriber is a corporation, (ii) the partners or members of Subscriber to the extent Subscriber is a partnership or limited liability company, as applicable, (iii) investors in Subscriber, (iv) employees of the Subscriber, and (v) advisors of the Subscriber, in each case, so long as such persons are under an obligation of confidentiality no less stringent than as set forth herein and Subscriber remains liable to ensure such stockholders, partners, members, investors, employees or advisors, as applicable, do not make unauthorized use or disclosure of such information.Notices. Notice, requests, demands and other communications relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when (a) delivered personally, on the date of such delivery; or (b) mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, on the seventh day after the posting thereof; (c) sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier, on the next business day after deposit thereof, or (d) faxed, telecopied or e-mailed, on the date of such delivery to the address of the respective parties as follows:If to the Company, to: XXX with a required copy to: YYYIf to a Subscriber, to Subscriber’s address as shown on the signature page hereto, or to such other address as may be specified by written notice from time to time by the party entitled to receive such notice. Any notices, requests, demands or other communications by telecopy or cable shall be confirmed by letter given in accordance with (a) or (b) above.Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Securities Purchase Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflicts of law principles.EACH OF SUBSCRIBERS AND THE COMPANY CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND NO OTHER PLACE AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THIS SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT MAY BE LITIGATED IN SUCH COURTS. EACH OF SUBSCRIBERS AND THE COMPANY ACCEPTS FOR ITSELF AND HIMSELF AND IN CONNECTION WITH ITS AND HIS RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS AND WAIVES ANY DEFENSE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS, AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ANY JUDGMENT RENDERED THEREBY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT. EACH OF SUBSCRIBERS AND THE COMPANY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN THE MANNER AND IN THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 12 OF THIS SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT.EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF EITHER PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO ALSO WAIVES ANY BOND OR SURETY OR SECURITY UPON SUCH BOND WHICH MIGHT, BUT FOR THIS WAIVER, BE REQUIRED OF SUCH PARTY. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO FURTHER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL, AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT.Miscellaneous.All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the person or persons or entity or entities may require.This Securities Purchase Agreement is not transferable or assignable by Subscriber.The representations, warranties and agreements contained herein shall be deemed to be made by and be binding upon Subscriber and its heirs, executors, administrators and successors and shall inure to the benefit of the Company and its successors and assigns.None of the provisions of this Securities Purchase Agreement may be waived, changed or terminated orally or otherwise, except as specifically set forth herein or except by a writing signed by the Company and Subscriber.In the event any part of this Securities Purchase Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions are intended to be separable and binding with the same effect as if the void or unenforceable part were never the subject of agreement.The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of one or more of the provisions of this Securities Purchase Agreement in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder of this Securities Purchase Agreement in such jurisdiction or the validity, legality or enforceability of this Securities Purchase Agreement, including any such provision, in any other jurisdiction, it being intended that all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.This Securities Purchase Agreement supersedes all prior discussions and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and contains the sole and entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.The terms and provisions of this Securities Purchase Agreement are intended solely for the benefit of each party hereto and their respective successors and assigns, and it is not the intention of the parties to confer, and no provision hereof shall confer, third-party beneficiary rights upon any other person.The headings used in this Securities Purchase Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and do not define or limit the provisions hereof.This Securities Purchase Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.If any recapitalization or other transaction affecting the capital stock of the Company is effected, then any new, substituted or additional securities or other property which is distributed with respect to the Securities shall be immediately subject to this Securities Purchase Agreement, to the same extent that the Securities, immediately prior thereto, shall have been covered by this Securities Purchase Agreement.No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Securities Purchase Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.

What has led Malaysia to terminate the KL-Singapore high speed rail project?

I was involved with this project until the PH govt suspended it in 2018.The setup was that Malaysia would pay for all infrastructure in Malaysia, Singapore in Singapore. Both countries made a start, idenrifying and acquirinf land and appointing consultants.ASSETSCOThe railway assets including track and trains etc would be the subject of a concession signed jointly by Malaysia and Singapore.This Assetsco was on a PPP model and would be paid for available train paths over 35 years, in MYR and SIN$ at about 70/30.In other words they would be paid regardless of ridership by the two governments but in the proportions which reflected the express and local service for Singapore (30%) and thr express and stopping servicr for Malaysia (70%) by track length.A lot of work went into the Assetsco tender and it was a product of joint control over the railway of Singapore and Malaysia.It drew interest from China, Japan and Europe as the main bidding groups, with unlikely bids from Korea and Spain. Bidders were doibtless attracted by the two countries both guaranteeing the Assetsco project.However the project was challenging as it was a PPP model and not a purchase. As the MYR cannot be hedged internationally the $4bn investment would have been raised locally in MYR sukuk, EPF etc would have been major investors. The long tenures of the financing and uncertainty of maintenance and renewal cycles made pricing difficult.Though there was speculation that China would just buy the project, they were in fact chasing finance in Malaysia like everyone else. No one was willing to risk funding on one currency and getting revenue over 30 years in MYR, not even China.Singapore had an obsession with control without having to pay for Malaysian contractual decisions. Hence all bids were to be transparent, all rates agreed and no room for extras in later years. It may have been a reason for the PPP model, and not purchase.OPERATORThere would be a seperate concession for an operator. The operator would take the ridership risk at an agreed fee. In early years they would be paid, in later years the ticket sales may have been enough, maybe.WHY DO IT?For Singapore it was maybe $3billion investment, for Malaysia $20billion in infrastructure and land. The money in Malaysia would have been raised from banks and EPF with 6% returns.Singapore were only interested in an express service to KL and a short service to the border, Malaysia wanted stopping stations. The rationale for Singapore is connection through Malaysia and Thailand to the Greater Mekong area and China, a long term regional plan rather than just going to KL.This lead to conflict as Malaysia wanted a lot of stops. The max speed was 350 Km/hr but with stops the average is closer to 140 km/hrAs it was 360 km, you can see how 90 minutes, the point at which you may choose the train, could only be achieved by an express.So lots of work was done and we found a way to cram on both services trains with passing at stations.Trouble was, Malaysia wanted more stops and connection to airports. Singapore could not agree as the express was in danger.So now we have a situation where lots has been spent, land acquired in Singapore, budget aporoved but no agreement by the deadline.Project is not dead, see if someone gives way. We need the infrastructure to be built so everyone can get rich.EDITAs of 4 Jan more details from Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed,m. Apparently Malaysia wanted a 2 year reduction in timescale (to increase investment after covd19). He also mentioned a 30% cost reduction, a new project structure which prevents givernment guarantees of RM60bn over 30 years, more flexibility in financing, and changes to make it more connective to existing transport.Hwever Singapore clarified that the attempt to remove joint-tender entity was the key reason.Malaysia's attempt to remove the assets company (AssetsCo), which would have required it to be jointly-tendered with Singapore, was the main stumbling block to the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project.Singapore's Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung told the city state's Parliament that the removal of AssetsCo was Singapore's main concern when Malaysia proposed changes to the project, according to Singapore daily The Straits Times.Ong said the AssetCo would have ensured accountability to both countries."Because neither country has the expertise and experience in operating the HSR, we agreed under the HSR bilateral agreement to appoint a best-in-class industry player through an open and transparent international tender to assume the role of the AssetsCo."Once appointed, the AssetsCo will supply the train system, operate the network, ensure that appropriate priority is given to cross-border HSR service vis-a-vis Malaysia's domestic service, and be accountable to both Singapore and Malaysia," Ong was quoted as saying.Without AssetsCo, Malaysia and Singapore would likely tender the components of the HSR on their own side of the border, with the other party having little say in their counterpart's tender process.Ong was also quoted as saying that the removal of AssetsCo was a "fundamental departure" from the HSR bilateral agreement and was unacceptable.Ong, in his statement to the Singapore Parliament, said Malaysia also wanted to alter the alignment of the HSR, where it will have a station at Kuala Lumpur International Airport by sharing the same line with the Express Rail.MY OPINIONMalaysia wanted to abandon the business model and concessions, gain flexibility in funding and reduce future obligations. It would allow them sole effective control.If I was Singapore I would feel relegated to only providing a track and station in Singapore for Malaysia’s pleasure.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Company A wants to acquire Company B, a company focused in R&D. Company B has $500k-$1mm a year in sales and $1mm in debt. Company B agreed to a possible stock swap. What is the best way to acquire Company B without being responsible for the corporate debt?

Thanks for theA2A!Ok, I'm going to ignore the tax implications first - but they're big. Remember that you can face serious capital gains tax depending on how this is organized, which stock is valued at what, etc. putting a pin in it, but don't forget about it.Back to mechanics. Typically, when you want to acquire parts of a company, but not all, you do something called an asset purchase, instead of a merger or acquisition. An asset purchase specifically lists out exactly what you're buying and the value of it (which ends up being the purchase price, unless you throw some wrinkles in like requiring employees to stay with the company for a certain period of time - which, with R&D you may very well want to do). Think of it as sort of the inverse of a traditional merger, which assumes you take everything BUT the things you list.Now, when you're talking about taking equity, you're talking about traditional M&A work - and that's not what you want (I'm guessing). A merger (generally two equals) or acq (generally bigger over smaller) entails taking on EVERYTHING. That's employees, offices, customer lists, carpets, goodwill, furniture, odd smells in the microwave - and liabilities. That means all things owed. Debt, a/p, unknown lawsuits, etc. This is where the cash comes in for that cadre of lawyers doing what those 1st and 2nd years are actually worth, but hate doing: due diligence. Miss anything, and it's on you. Even if you catch it, and have it neatly bound and knotted in clauses protecting you - you still have to pay to enforce it with litigation, which is cash, cash, cash. (This I know about better than I ever wish I did.) The best thing is to catch it and decide to live with it - or walk away.So. There's debt. How do you handle that? Traditionally, there are a few ways. If you want the whole enchilada, the best thing to do is lower your offer commensurately, so your extra cash covers the debt. If that would put your offer in the negative, you have to seriously thing about what you are doing buying a company that far negative. You probably need a different plan, and it most likely involves breaking it up.Tact two: what kind of debt is it? If it's partially (or mostly) collectible (like a/r), you can deduct for the debt, sell it at a discount to a third party, and either recoup some of the loss or, if you did a really good job negotiating, come out ahead. Don't try to collect it yourself if that's not your job and there are more than 10 or so debtors. Not worth your time.Tact three: company owes, and you just want some assets in there anyway (eg, hardware, equipment, IP, employees, etc)? This is where an asset purchase comes in. Pick and choose what you are going to purchase, and you only take on liabilities specifically relating to those assets. So if you want a bulldozer, for example, but there's a equipment loan on it for $10K, you're liable for that loan when you take that piece.There are minor variations on all of these, but that's basically where you are. If you're looking at R&D, remember to be sure you get all of the people who know how to work with it and make it useful, as well as all NDAs, licenses, sales agreements, LOIs, etcetera. You need to know what the R&D is worth, and that it still has the value you think it does (and it hasn't been assigned/licensed/ given/ etc to someone else). Also, if there's a next gen that's being worked on, include that as well. Some will say that's not part of patent portfolio - but what's currently being worked on may invalidate everything you get. In food, it's called WIP (works in progress).Don't give up your stock unless there's some reason to. You are essentially going to increase the value of your company with their IP (I'm guessing), then get, what, the entire value of their company in exchange for 3 shares? What does their company have of value besides the IP? Do you really want to try to dilute your stock in offering your shares for - what? Debt? There really isn't a great way for that to work out, unless you anticipate your company having little value for the long term. Offer cash. If you can't pull it together, do a note - you can always make it convertible with no prepayment penalty, and convertible at company's option, but with regular dividend payments (it's basically a regular loan, keeps your books clean, and gives you the option of converting instead of the balloon - which you shouldn't want to do unless there is a serious problem).Do not try any of this on your own. You need a qualified corporate attorney in your local area who can explain this far better and in more detail than I. This is just to get you started and give you a lay of the land (so to speak). Everything is doable in corporate law, as long as you remember that:Tax issues are real - account for them with qualified assistance;Any time you mention securities (equity, debt, shares you want to give your friend, etc) - TALK TO AN ATTORNEY FIRST;You can have a provision for everything, but you still have to enforce it. If it matters so much you'd sue over it - and you can't afford to - consider walking away;People are friendly, beer is good - trust no one, especially over beer. Do due diligence. It's your money. They won't give it back. Even if you had beer together.Get everything in writing. This is what lawyers are for- being the bad guy, running interference. Sure, the guy is your new golf buddy, she's your new wingman on WoW (do people still play that?). Nobody think the person they want to do business with could possibly be "that kind of guy" until it happens. And he's "that kind of guy" all over your deal, in your lawyer's office, all over town. Happens way too often. When everyone's happy, it's so easy: just say the lawyer made you do it. Then go get a drink.Let us know how this turns out, Leonard!:)Kind regards,AlexandraNote: The above is general in nature and not intended as legal advice. You are encouraged to discuss the facts and circumstances particular to your situation with a qualified attorney in your local area.Sent from my iPhone - please pardon errors.

People Like Us

easy to use and a good tool to have on your computer

Justin Miller