A letter of intent sets the terms both sides negotiate from for the rest of the deal. These guides cover exclusivity and no-shop clauses, what to lock down before signing, and the mistakes that cost buyers and sellers leverage later in the transaction.
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The no-shop and exclusivity provisions in a letter of intent are among the few LOI terms that are legally binding. This guide covers what they bind, typical durations, what buyers should ask for, and what sellers should resist.
Jun 27, 2026
You signed the LOI and the UCC search found an active financing statement. Here is what a payoff letter, a release and a UCC-3 termination each prove, how priority works, and the closing evidence a buyer should have before funding.
Jun 2, 2026
Evaluate a de-SPAC deal before signing: reconcile minimum cash, PIPE terms, sponsor interests and required approvals to avoid unfunded closing assumptions.
Apr 17, 2026
Most sellers lose leverage before the purchase agreement. Here are the 7 LOI clauses that cost sellers the most money and what to fight for before you sign.
Apr 12, 2026
Why hiring an M&A attorney before signing a letter of intent protects your deal. LOI traps, exclusivity risks, and purchase price structure mistakes that cost buyers hundreds of thousands.
Mar 30, 2026
An LOI (Letter of Intent) is a preliminary, mostly non-binding agreement outlining price and terms before the binding purchase agreement is signed.
Jan 31, 2025
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