Deal Structure

Membership Interest Sale

A sale of ownership interests in an LLC. Why it matters: For LLCs, this structure transfers ownership interests and may affect taxes, consents, liabilities, and how the purchase agreement is drafted.

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Purchase Agreement

The main legal contract for buying the business. Why it matters: This gives owners a clearer way to understand buyer questions, advisor comments, and negotiation tradeoffs during a sale process.

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Asset Sale Cash at Close Cash-Free Debt-Free Contingent Payment Debt-Like Items Earnout Escrow Holdback Majority Sale Minority Rollover Minority Sale Purchase Price Adjustment

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