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Share For Share Exchange Agreement
"I need a Share for Share Exchange Agreement for a technology company acquiring a software development firm in Switzerland, where the target's shareholders will receive 15% of the acquiring company's shares, with closing expected by March 2025 and including special provisions for retaining key development staff."
1. Parties: Identification of the exchanging parties, including full legal names, registration details, and addresses
2. Background: Context of the transaction, description of the companies involved, and purpose of the share exchange
3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the agreement
4. Exchange of Shares: Core transaction terms, including description of shares being exchanged, exchange ratio, and share rights
5. Consideration: Details of the share exchange valuation and any additional consideration
6. Conditions Precedent: Prerequisites for closing, including regulatory approvals and corporate authorizations
7. Closing: Mechanics and timing of the closing, including required deliverables
8. Representations and Warranties: Standard representations about share ownership, authority, and company status
9. Tax Matters: Tax treatment of the exchange and related obligations
10. Covenants: Pre-closing and post-closing obligations of the parties
11. Indemnification: Compensation mechanisms for breach of agreement terms
12. Miscellaneous: Standard provisions including notices, amendments, governing law, and jurisdiction
1. Post-Closing Adjustments: Include when the final exchange ratio or consideration may need adjustment based on future events or calculations
2. Competition Compliance: Required when the transaction size meets merger control thresholds
3. Employee Matters: Include when the exchange affects employment arrangements or requires specific employee-related provisions
4. Intellectual Property Rights: Include when IP ownership or licensing is significantly impacted by the exchange
5. Transition Services: Include when one party needs to provide operational support post-closing
6. Break Fee: Include when parties want to specify compensation for transaction failure
7. Drag-Along/Tag-Along Rights: Include when minority shareholders are involved and need protection
1. Schedule 1 - Share Details: Detailed description of shares being exchanged, including share certificates numbers and shareholder information
2. Schedule 2 - Company Information: Corporate details of both companies, including registration numbers, directors, and capital structure
3. Schedule 3 - Calculation of Exchange Ratio: Methodology and calculations for determining the share exchange ratio
4. Schedule 4 - Closing Deliverables: List of documents and items to be delivered at closing
5. Schedule 5 - Required Consents: List of third-party and regulatory approvals required
6. Schedule 6 - Disclosure Schedule: Exceptions and qualifications to representations and warranties
7. Appendix A - Form of Transfer Instruments: Template documents for effecting the share transfers
8. Appendix B - Corporate Resolutions: Form of corporate approvals required for the transaction
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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Chief Executive Officer
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Head of M&A
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