An Asset Purchase Agreement governs the sale and transfer of specific business assets, detailing what is included, excluded, and how liabilities are handled. This playbook walks through due diligence, valuation considerations, and risk allocation terms essential for a clean transaction.
Why This Matters: Ambiguous scope can lead to disputes, unexpected costs, and project delays by creating uncertainty over what constitutes fulfilling contractual obligations.
Negotiation strategy
If you're the Buyer:
Ensure that the scope of work is detailed and aligns with the company's strategic objectives. Insist on clear deliverables and performance criteria to avoid scope creep.
If you're the Seller:
Negotiate for flexibility in deliverables and timelines to accommodate potential changes. Ensure that the scope is feasible and aligns with available resources.
Essential elements
1
Obligations
Duties each party must perform.
2
Deliverables
Items to be delivered under contract.
3
Performance Criteria
Standards deliverables must meet.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits when deliverables or timelines are unclear or misaligned with objectives.
EDIT
Reject if the scope is too vague or imposes unreasonable obligations.
ADD
Add new language if additional deliverables or performance metrics are needed.
PRO TIP
Always cross-reference the scope with the Schedule of Work to ensure consistency and clarity.
Example clauses
FAVORABLE
Comprehensive Scope of Work
"The deliverables under this Agreement shall be clearly defined and listed in the Schedule of Work."
NEUTRAL
Basic Scope Outline
"The parties agree to perform their respective obligations as outlined."
UNFAVORABLE
Vague Scope Description
"The parties will work together to achieve project goals."
Fallbacks
High-Risk Projects
In high-risk projects, ensure the scope includes detailed risk management strategies and contingency plans.
Long-Term Contracts
For long-term contracts, include provisions for periodic review and adjustment of the scope to adapt to changing circumstances.
Complex Deliverables
If deliverables involve multiple phases, ensure detailed mapping of dependencies and phased deliverables.
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