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Free Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Templates
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): 47 free templates to browse without an account, then edit with an AI agent and e-sign in GitLaw.
These documents facilitate the purchase and sale of corporate entities or commercial assets across jurisdictions like India, England, and the United States. Templates include an Amalgamation agreement for Indian companies and a Short-form auction confidentiality agreement for private equity buyouts. General commercial contracts not related to ownership transfers or entity restructuring fall under Commercial Contracts.
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- Investors’ Rights Agreement (Updated October 2024) (NVCA)
- Voting Agreement (Updated October 2024) (NVCA)
- Model PIPE Form of Common Warrant (US Issuer) (NVCA)
- Certificate of Incorporation (Updated October 2024) (NVCA)
- Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement (Updated October 2024) (NVCA)
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FeaturedEngland & Wales
Standard Form Confidentiality Agreement for Buyouts by BVCA
This non-disclosure agreement protects a target company's data during a potential buyout or acquisition. It restricts the Buyer and its Recipients from using the information for any purpose other than the Proposed Transaction while prohibiting the solicitation of Group employees and contact with suppliers.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
FeaturedEngland & Wales
Short Form Auction Confidentiality Agreement for Buyouts by BVCA
This short-form non-disclosure agreement is for the initial stage of a buyout auction where a high volume of bidders requires a non-negotiable legal framework. It facilitates the quick release of preliminary information like an information memorandum while deferring complex negotiations to a second-round long-form agreement.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
Assignment of a Business and Its Goodwill (India) by OLL.docx
Transfer ownership of a business as a going concern, including its reputation, trademarks, and physical assets. This document ensures the buyer takes on both the pending contracts and the existing liabilities while the seller provides support for debt recovery.
Updated 24 Jul 2026
Asset Purchase Agreement for a Running Restaurant (India) by OLL.docx
This template is an asset purchase agreement for the acquisition of a restaurant business in India by a company from a partnership firm. It details the transfer of equipment, fixtures, and leasehold improvements while specifically addressing the discharge of outstanding bank loans and utility debts from the purchase price.
Updated 17 Jul 2026
Agreement of Amalgamation between Two Companies (India) by OLL.docx
This scheme of amalgamation provides for the merger of two Indian companies, where one entity transfers its entire undertaking to another. It outlines the vesting of assets, the assumption of liabilities, and the issuance of new shares to the transferor's members under the Companies Act 1956.
Updated 7 Jul 2026
Shareholders Agreement (US)
This template establishes a governance and ownership framework for a US corporation with multiple classes of stock, including provisions for venture capital investment. It details Rights of First Refusal, Drag-Along and Tag-Along rights, and specific founder vesting schedules with tax-related guidance.
Updated 27 Apr 2026
US
Model PIPE Form of Common Warrant (US Issuer) (NVCA)
This template provides a standard instrument for a US corporation to grant an investor the right to purchase common stock at a set price. It includes sophisticated provisions for cashless exercise, anti-dilution adjustments, and a 4.99% or 9.99% beneficial ownership cap.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
Share sale plan template
This document is a share sale plan template, outlining the key steps and responsibilities involved in a share sale transaction. It details the sequence of events from settlement agreements and SPA approval to completion, payment, and transfer of shares and directorship changes. The plan provides a timeline for each action, helping to manage the process efficiently.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
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