What is an Asset Purchase? When to opt for it.

When looking to invest or grow a business, a common investment strategy is the purchase of another business's shares or assets. Another option is statutory amalgamations which will be discussed in another blog post. Share Purchase Transactions Share Purchase Transactions, on the one hand, represent approximately 65% of private equity acquisitions in Canada. A "Share Purchase Transaction" is when a buyer buys some or all of a company’s shares. In a partial share sale (less than 100% of the shares), the buyer will become a shareholder alongside the other shareholders of the company. From a legal conveyancing perspective, the simple delivery...

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