COMPANY LETTERHEAD
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
BUYOUT AGREEMENT
This Buyout Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of this {{date_of_agreement}} day of {{month_of_agreement}}, {{year_of_agreement}}.
BETWEEN:
{{seller_name}}, of {{seller_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Seller”);
AND
{{buyer_name}}, of {{buyer_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Buyer”).
Collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
1. RECITALS
1.1. The Seller is the owner of {{percentage_ownership}}% of the issued share capital/ownership interest in {{company_name_of_business}} (the “Company”), a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{jurisdiction_of_incorporation}}.
1.2. The Buyer desires to purchase, and the Seller desires to sell, all of the Seller’s ownership interest in the Company, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2. PURCHASE AND SALE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST
2.1. The Seller agrees to sell, assign, transfer, and convey to the Buyer, and the Buyer agrees to purchase from the Seller, all of the Seller's {{percentage_ownership}}% ownership interest in the Company (the “Ownership Interest”).
3. PURCHASE PRICE
3.1. The total purchase price for the Ownership Interest shall be the sum of {{currency}} {{amount_in_words}} ({{currency}} {{amount_in_figures}}) (the “Purchase Price”).
3.2. The Purchase Price shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller in the following manner:
a) An initial payment of {{currency}} {{initial_payment_amount}} upon the signing of this Agreement.
b) The remaining balance of {{currency}} {{remaining_balance_amount}} shall be paid in {{number_of_installments}} installments of {{currency}} {{installment_amount}} each, commencing on {{first_installment_date}} and continuing on the {{day_of_month}} day of each subsequent {{payment_frequency}} until fully paid.
4. CLOSING
4.1. The closing of the purchase and sale of the Ownership Interest (the “Closing”) shall take place on {{closing_date}} at {{closing_time}} at {{closing_location}}, or such other date, time, and place as the Parties may mutually agree.
4.2. At the Closing, the Seller shall deliver to the Buyer all necessary share certificates, transfer forms, and other documents required to legally transfer the Ownership Interest to the Buyer.
5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
5.1. The Seller represents and warrants that:
a) The Seller is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Ownership Interest and has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement.
b) The Ownership Interest is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and adverse claims.
c) There are no pending or threatened actions, suits, or proceedings against the Seller or the Ownership Interest that could adversely affect the Buyer’s ownership.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
6.1. The Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to any breach of the Seller’s representations and warranties contained in this Agreement.
7. GOVERNING LAW
7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_jurisdiction}}.
8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
8.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether written or oral.
9. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Buyout Agreement as of the date first written above.
SELLER:
_____________________________
{{seller_name}}
Date: {{signature_date_seller}}
BUYER:
_____________________________
{{buyer_name}}
Date: {{signature_date_buyer}}
WITNESSES:
1. ___________________________
Name: {{witness_1_name}}
Address: {{witness_1_address}}
2. ___________________________
Name: {{witness_2_name}}
Address: {{witness_2_address}}
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