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Short Form Merger Agreement
"I need a Short Form Merger Agreement for the merger of my Delhi-based software development company (private limited) with a Bangalore-based tech services provider, planned for completion by March 2025, with specific attention to IP rights transfer and employee retention provisions."
1. Parties: Identification of the merging entities, including their corporate details and registered offices
2. Background: Brief description of the companies and the purpose of the merger
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. The Merger: Core transaction structure, mechanics of the merger, and effective date
5. Consideration: Details of the merger consideration, including any share exchange ratios or cash payments
6. Closing: Conditions precedent, closing requirements, and timing
7. Representations and Warranties: Fundamental representations by both parties regarding corporate existence, authority, and basic operational matters
8. Covenants: Essential pre-closing and post-closing obligations of the parties
9. Employee Matters: Treatment of employees post-merger
10. Termination: Circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Indian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
12. Miscellaneous: Standard provisions including notices, amendments, and entire agreement clause
1. Tax Matters: Detailed tax provisions when specific tax structuring is required
2. Regulatory Approvals: Detailed provisions for obtaining specific regulatory approvals, used when the merger requires multiple regulatory clearances
3. Break-up Fee: Provisions for break-up fee or reverse break-up fee, used in cases where deal certainty is a major concern
4. Transition Services: Provisions for post-merger integration services, used when one party needs operational support post-closing
5. Intellectual Property: Detailed IP provisions when significant IP assets are involved
6. Non-Competition: Non-compete provisions when required to protect business interests
7. Shareholders' Rights: Special rights or protections for shareholders, used when required by specific shareholder arrangements
1. Schedule 1 - Definitions: Detailed definitions and interpretations
2. Schedule 2 - Corporate Information: Detailed corporate information of both parties including shareholding structure
3. Schedule 3 - Closing Checklist: List of documents and actions required for closing
4. Schedule 4 - Required Consents: List of third-party and regulatory consents required
5. Schedule 5 - Material Contracts: List of material contracts affected by the merger
6. Schedule 6 - Employee Information: Details of key employees and their terms of employment
7. Appendix A - Form of Board Resolutions: Template board resolutions for approval of the merger
8. Appendix B - Form of Shareholder Resolutions: Template shareholder resolutions for approval of the merger
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