Glossary
Asset Deal
In an asset deal, the successor buys individual assets such as machinery, the customer base and contracts, not the legal entity itself. This can limit liability risks but takes more work to carry out.
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What is an asset deal?
In an asset deal, the successor buys individual assets such as machinery, the customer base and contracts, not the legal entity itself.
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