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Letter of Intent to Merge
Free letter of intent to merge template — two companies outline preliminary terms for a proposed merger before definitive agreements are drafted.
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This free letter of intent to merge covers Proposed Structure, Ownership Split (Proposed), Key Terms Under Discussion, Due Diligence, Exclusivity with 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Letter of Intent to Merge
Company A: [Name] · Company B: [Name] · Date: [Date]
This letter outlines the parties' shared intent to explore a merger of Company A and Company B, subject to the terms below.
Proposed Structure
[e.g. "Company A will merge into Company B, with Company B as the surviving entity" or "a new holding company will be formed."]
Ownership Split (Proposed)
Post-merger ownership: Company A shareholders: [%], Company B shareholders: [%], based on [valuation methodology].
Key Terms Under Discussion
1. [Term — e.g. board composition post-merger] 2. [Term — e.g. treatment of existing debt/liabilities] 3. [Term — e.g. management structure and key personnel retention] 4. [Term — e.g. timeline to close]
Due Diligence
Each party will have [Number] days to complete due diligence on the other.
Exclusivity
The parties agree to negotiate exclusively with each other regarding this potential merger for [Period], and not to solicit competing offers.
Non-Binding Nature
Except for the Exclusivity and Confidentiality provisions, this Letter of Intent is non-binding and does not obligate either party to complete the merger.
Company A: ______________________ Date: ____________ Company B: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. A merger LOI is typically the trigger for extensive due diligence, antitrust review (for larger deals), and shareholder approval processes — getting the exclusivity period right (Section on Exclusivity) matters, since it determines how long either side is locked out of pursuing an alternative deal while this one is negotiated.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: Proposed Structure, Ownership Split (Proposed), Key Terms Under Discussion, Due Diligence, Exclusivity, Non-Binding Nature
- 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Early-stage businesses
Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.
FAQ
Is this letter of intent to merge template really free?
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What does this letter of intent to merge cover?
This business template includes Proposed Structure, Ownership Split (Proposed), Key Terms Under Discussion, Due Diligence. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Templates like this cover the common ground most businesses need, but they can't anticipate your specific deal terms, jurisdiction, or industry rules. Treat it as a first draft to build from, and get a business attorney's eyes on it before signing anything that matters.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 9 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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