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AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE OF BUSINESS ASSETS
This Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Business Assets (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}} (the “Effective Date”),
BETWEEN:
{{seller_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and registered in accordance with the laws of {{seller_jurisdiction}}, with its registered office at {{seller_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Seller”);
AND
{{buyer_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and registered in accordance with the laws of {{buyer_jurisdiction}}, with its registered office at {{buyer_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Buyer”).
The Seller and the Buyer shall hereinafter collectively be referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them:
“Assets” means all the assets of the Seller as more fully described in Schedule A hereto.
“Purchase Price” means the total consideration payable by the Buyer to the Seller for the Assets as specified in Clause 3.
“Closing Date” means the date on which the sale and purchase of the Assets is completed, being {{closing_date}} or such other date as the Parties may mutually agree in writing.
2. SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
2.1. The Seller hereby agrees to sell, and the Buyer hereby agrees to purchase, all of the Assets free from all encumbrances, liens, and claims whatsoever, on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.
2.2. The Assets shall include, but not be limited to: {{list_of_assets_to_be_included}}.
3. PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS
3.1. The total Purchase Price for the Assets shall be {{currency}} {{purchase_price}} ({{purchase_price_words}}).
3.2. The Purchase Price shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller as follows:
(a) A non-refundable deposit of {{currency}} {{deposit_amount}} ({{deposit_amount_words}}) shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller on or before {{deposit_due_date}}.
(b) The balance of the Purchase Price, amounting to {{currency}} {{balance_amount}} ({{balance_amount_words}}), shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller on the Closing Date.
4. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
4.1. This Agreement is conditional upon the fulfillment of the following conditions precedent on or before the Closing Date, unless otherwise waived in writing by the Parties:
(a) The Buyer obtaining financing for the Purchase Price on terms satisfactory to the Buyer within {{financing_days}} days of the Effective Date.
(b) The Seller obtaining all necessary consents and approvals from third parties, including landlords, creditors, and regulatory bodies, for the sale of the Assets.
(c) The Buyer’s satisfactory completion of a due diligence investigation of the Assets within {{due_diligence_days}} days of the Effective Date.
5. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
5.1. The Seller warrants and represents to the Buyer that:
(a) The Seller is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Assets and has the full right, power, and authority to sell and transfer the Assets to the Buyer.
(b) The Assets are free from all encumbrances, charges, and claims.
(c) All information provided to the Buyer regarding the Assets is true, accurate, and complete in all material respects.
5.2. The Buyer warrants and represents to the Seller that:
(a) The Buyer has the corporate capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement.
(b) The Buyer has conducted its own due diligence and is satisfied with the condition of the Assets.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
6.1. The Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) incurred by the Buyer arising out of or in connection with any breach by the Seller of any of its warranties, representations, or covenants contained in this Agreement.
6.2. The Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless the Seller from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) incurred by the Seller arising out of or in connection with any breach by the Buyer of any of its warranties, representations, or covenants contained in this Agreement.
7. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_country}}.
7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the {{arbitration_institution_name}}.
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, between the Parties.
9. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the Effective Date.
SELLER:
_____________________________
Name: {{seller_signatory_name}}
Title: {{seller_signatory_title}}
Date: {{seller_signature_date}}
BUYER:
_____________________________
Name: {{buyer_signatory_name}}
Title: {{buyer_signatory_title}}
Date: {{buyer_signature_date}}
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