Private M&A Comparative Guide

Private M&A Comparative Guide

Share purchase: In a share purchase, it is not necessary to identify all assets and liabilities of the target that
will be included or excluded. This makes the process potentially less complex. There is also no need to
register a change in title to assets such as land because the target company would maintain ownership.

The buyer acquires the company with the benefits of existing agreements of the company. However, it is
important that the agreements and licences of the company are reviewed for change in ownership clauses. Read more