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PHASE 1:
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
PHASE 2:
EXPLORATORY PHASE
PHASE 3:
LETTER OF INTENT
PHASE 4:
DUE DILIGENCE
PHASE 5:
SALE & PURCHASE AGREEMENT
PHASE 6: CLOSING
PHASE 7:
INTEGRATION & FOLLOW-UP
Avoid “Gun Jumping” and confidentiality breaches
TO KEEP IN MIND
➜ The time lapse between signing of the SPA and CLOSING shall be as short as possible.
➜ Anticipate CLOSING ahead of time, ensure that conditions precedent are satisfied and contractual requirements are met.
➜ Consult with SONEPAR Legal teams prior to exchanging any information with the seller before CLOSING in order to avoid “Gun Jumping”.
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