Letter of Intent (LOI) A Letter of Intent (LOI) expresses the intent to engage in a business transaction, specifying key terms and conditions as a preliminary step toward formalizing a contract or agreement.
Between SilverStar Enterprises, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, having its registered office at [Address] (“Buyer”)
And NewHorizon Ventures, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, having its registered office at [Address] (“Seller”)
(Collectively, the “Parties”)
1.1. Purpose of Letter of Intent
This Letter of Intent (“LOI”) is entered into by and between the Parties and sets forth their desire and intent for the Buyer to acquire a controlling share or majority interest in a technology start-up company, as currently owned by Seller (“Target Company” or “Company”). The Parties express their mutual intent to negotiate in good faith and complete, in a timely manner, the acquisition transaction contemplated in this LOI, subject to the terms and conditions herein and pursuant to a Formal Agreement (as defined below).
2.1. Investment Amount
The Buyer intends to acquire a majority stake in the Target Company for a purchase consideration to be negotiated between the Parties, based on the fair market value of the Target Company and other relevant factors, including (without limitation) the financial performance, intellectual property, customer base, business synergies, and operational and market conditions of the Target Company (the “Investment Amount”).
2.2. Transaction Structure
The contemplated transaction will likely be structured as either an asset purchase, stock purchase, or a combination thereof, or other form of acquisition agreement, as the Parties may mutually agree upon during the negotiation of the Formal Agreement.
2.3. Conditions Precedent
The completion of the acquisition transaction shall be subject to certain conditions precedent, including, but not limited to, successful completion of satisfactory due diligence by the Parties, securing of necessary regulatory approvals, obtaining requisite consents from third parties, and execution of definitive agreements satisfactory to both Parties in their sole discretion.
3.1. Due Diligence
After mutual execution of this LOI, the Buyer and its authorized representatives and consultants shall have the right to carry out a due diligence investigation of the Target Company, including examination of financial, business, legal, labor, and technology aspects. The Seller will provide full access to all relevant information, documents, and personnel required by the Buyer for such purpose.
3.2. Negotiation and Execution of Formal Agreement
Further to the due diligence investigation, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith and agree upon the terms and conditions of a definitive acquisition agreement and all related agreements necessary to effectuate the contemplated transaction (collectively, the “Formal Agreement”). It is the Parties' intent that the Formal Agreement will include the specific transaction structure, representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities, termination rights, and other terms customary for a transaction of this nature. The Parties shall endeavor to execute the Formal Agreement within sixty (60) days from the date of this LOI or within an extended period as mutually agreed in writing by the Parties.
4.1. Exclusivity Period
For a period of sixty (60) days from the date of this LOI, or such other period as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Exclusivity Period”), the Seller will not, directly or indirectly, solicit, negotiate, or entertain offers, proposals, or discussions from any other person or entity concerning any acquisition, merger, or similar transaction, dilution, or sale of equity interest in the Target Company.
All costs and expenses incurred in connection with this LOI and the contemplated transaction, including, without limitation, fees and expenses of financial advisors, legal counsel, and accountants, shall be borne by each Party, respectively.
This LOI is intended as a non-binding expression of the Parties’ intentions and desired objectives for considering a transaction as contemplated herein. No party shall have any rights or obligations or be bound by any negotiations, commitments, or representations, whether written or oral, except for the obligations set forth in Sections 4 (Exclusivity) and 5 (Costs and Expenses) hereof or as otherwise expressly provided in a mutually executed Formal Agreement.
The Parties acknowledge that, in the course of their discussions and negotiations, they may exchange confidential and proprietary information. The Parties shall continue to treat such information as confidential and in accordance with the terms of any existing confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement(s) between them, or, in the absence of such an agreement, shall maintain the confidentiality of information obtained during the negotiation process unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties.
This LOI and any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with its subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the State of [State], without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this LOI, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the [Rules of Arbitration], which rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this clause. The number of arbitrators shall be one. The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be [City, State]. The language of the arbitration shall be English.
This LOI constitutes the full and complete understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein, and supersedes all prior understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein. This LOI may be amended or modified only in writing, signed by the Parties.
This LOI may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This LOI shall become effective on the date it is executed by the Parties.
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