Sale of company: share deal or asset deal?

When choosing an equity transaction or sale of assets (business), a number of legal, fiscal and economic motives will play a role. Moreover, this also varies from the perspective of the buyer and the seller.

Below we outline a number of important considerations in this choice.

I. Sale of shares


II. Sale of assets (business)

Summarized, both forms (asset deal or share deal) have their advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the specific context (e.g. environmental or other risks, non-operating real estate, necessary permits, ...) and negotiation between the seller and buyer there will be chosen for a sale of shares or of assets.

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