Share or Asset Purchase Agreements: Private Equity and Venture Capital Transactions

Summary

This practice note discusses share and asset purchase agreements in the context of private equity and venture capital transactions. The share or asset purchase agreement is one of the key definitive agreements in a private equity and venture capital transaction and outlines the terms and conditions with respect to the investor's subscription for securities. This practice note addresses the terms of the agreement, including representations and warranties and covenants, from both the investor's and the target's perspective.