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Buying a business

Acquisition preparation workbook

Plan the acquisition process, record screening decisions and prepare a clear brief for professional advisers.

England & WalesEditable Word document
Martin O’Donoghue

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Editable Word document

Core document
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Completion guidance

Supporting material
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Suitability and decision notes

Supporting material
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Next-step checklist

Supporting material
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When this document fits.

Ordinary private companies limited by shares in England and Wales, subject to the document’s specific scope.

Read the scope alongside your existing agreements, the facts of the matter and any professional advice you need.

Scope matters

When to get advice.

Acquisition preparation does not include a ready-to-sign SPA or APA, disclosure letter, tax covenant or completion service.

Individual legal or tax advice, negotiations and filings are outside a template purchase.

From selection to completion

How to use this pack.

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Gather the details

Confirm the parties, purpose and information the document needs.

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Work through the guidance

Check the completion notes, existing agreements and approvals relevant to the task.

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Plan the follow-up

Check signing, records and any filing or other follow-up steps.

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The practical details.

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The proposed format is editable Microsoft Word, with supporting guidance. The final file list will be confirmed before release.

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The proposed model is a one-off purchase with a defined business-use licence. Final terms, download access and any included updates will be shown before purchase.

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