Free Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Templates

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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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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
FeaturedEngland & Wales
Term Sheet (UK) by Seedsummit
The Seedsummit Seed Share Term Sheet outlines key terms for an early-stage equity financing round under UK law, covering valuation, liquidation preferences, investor rights, founder vesting, and governance. It provides a model structure for venture capital investment using Series Seed preferred shares, reflecting BVCA-standard provisions and typical UK market practice.
Updated 30 Jan 2026
England & Wales
Standard Form Confidentiality Agreement for Buyouts by BVCA
This document is a standard confidentiality undertaking, often referred to as a non-disclosure agreement, designed for a prospective buyer in the context of a potential acquisition. It outlines the buyer's obligations regarding the use and disclosure of confidential information provided by the seller for the purpose of evaluating the proposed transaction. The agreement also includes clauses on non-solicitation of employees and customers, data protection, and governing law.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Closing Board Meeting Protocol
This document is a template for the minutes of a board of directors meeting. Its primary purpose is to formally record the approval of a company's sale of its entire issued share capital to a buyer. This includes resolutions for the transfer of shares, the appointment and resignation of directors, updates to bank mandates, and necessary company filings.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Delaware (US)
Voting Agreement (Updated October 2024) (NVCA)
This agreement outlines how shareholders of a company will vote on key corporate matters, including the election and removal of board members, and potentially the sale of the company. It includes provisions for a drag-along right, ensuring all shareholders participate in an approved sale, and addresses compliance with "bad actor" and sanctions regulations. Its primary goal is to standardize shareholder voting behavior in venture-backed companies.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Short Form Auction Confidentiality Agreement for Buyouts by BVCA
This document is a short-form Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) specifically designed for the initial round of an auction process. It enables the quick and efficient sharing of limited confidential information, such as an information memorandum, with a broad group of prospective buyers. The template is intended to be signed without negotiation, with a longer, more comprehensive NDA to be used if bidders progress to subsequent rounds.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Delaware (US)
Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement (Updated October 2024) (NVCA)
This agreement grants the Company and its Investors rights of first refusal and co-sale over shares held by Key Holders. It ensures that if a Key Holder proposes to sell their shares, the Company and then the Investors have the option to purchase them first, or to participate in the sale alongside the Key Holder. The document also includes provisions for lock-up periods, exempt transfers, and limitations for foreign person investors.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Closing Board Meeting Protocol
This document is a template for the minutes of a board of directors meeting. It records the resolutions passed by the company's board to approve the sale of its entire issued share capital to a buyer. Key actions include the transfer of shares, the appointment and resignation of directors, and updates to bank mandates and company registers following the sale.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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