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Earnout Agreement
"I need an Earnout Agreement for the acquisition of a SaaS company, with earnout payments based on annual recurring revenue targets over three years starting January 2025, including specific provisions for customer retention metrics and protection of key employee retention."
1. Parties: Identifies and provides details of the buyer, seller, and any guarantors or other relevant parties to the agreement
2. Background: Describes the context of the transaction, including the base purchase agreement and the reason for the earnout arrangement
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including financial metrics, calculation methods, and relevant time periods
4. Earnout Payment Structure: Details the earnout amount, payment triggers, and calculation methodology
5. Performance Metrics: Specifies the exact metrics (e.g., EBITDA, revenue, milestones) that will determine earnout payments
6. Calculation and Payment Procedures: Outlines the process for calculating, verifying, and making earnout payments
7. Dispute Resolution: Establishes procedures for resolving disagreements about earnout calculations or payments
8. Seller Protections: Details protections for the seller regarding the operation of the business during the earnout period
9. Information Rights: Specifies the seller's rights to information and financial statements during the earnout period
10. Acceleration Events: Describes circumstances that would trigger immediate payment of earnout (e.g., change of control)
11. Representations and Warranties: Contains statements of fact and assurances from both parties
12. General Provisions: Includes standard contractual provisions such as governing law, notices, and amendments
1. Bank Account Details: Used when specific payment mechanisms need to be predetermined
2. Tax Treatment: Added when parties agree on specific tax characterization of earnout payments
3. Employment Requirements: Included when earnout payments are contingent on continued employment of key personnel
4. Non-Competition Provisions: Added when additional competitive restrictions during earnout period are required
5. Parent Guarantee: Used when a parent company guarantee of earnout payments is required
6. Currency Conversion: Included for international transactions with multiple currencies
7. Insurance Requirements: Added when specific insurance coverage is required during earnout period
8. Integration with Purchase Agreement: Used when earnout agreement is separate from main purchase agreement
1. Schedule A - Performance Metrics Calculation: Detailed methodology for calculating performance metrics
2. Schedule B - Example Calculations: Sample calculations showing how earnout payments would be determined
3. Schedule C - Excluded Items: List of items to be excluded from performance metrics calculations
4. Schedule D - Key Personnel: List of key employees relevant to earnout achievement
5. Schedule E - Accounting Principles: Specific accounting principles to be applied in calculations
6. Appendix 1 - Form of Earnout Statement: Template for periodic earnout calculations and reporting
7. Appendix 2 - Dispute Notice Form: Standard form for raising disputes about calculations
8. Appendix 3 - Payment Instructions: Detailed payment procedures and bank account information
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Healthcare
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Retail
Media and Entertainment
Biotechnology
Software and SaaS
Consumer Products
Legal
Finance
Corporate Development
Mergers & Acquisitions
Tax
Treasury
Accounting
Business Development
Corporate Strategy
Risk Management
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
General Counsel
Corporate Development Director
Mergers & Acquisitions Manager
Financial Controller
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Treasury Manager
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