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M&A Escrow Agreement review

Tri-party escrow agreement supporting an SPA / APA / merger.

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What it checks

Escrow agent identified

Escrow agreement must identify the escrow agent.

Critical · MNA-046

Escrow amount, asset type, account specified

Escrow agreement must specify amount, asset (cash / stock / other), and account.

Critical · MNA-047

Release / claim mechanics

Escrow agreement must specify how funds are released — joint instructions / sole instructions / arbitration.

Critical · MNA-048

Dispute-resolution mechanics

Escrow agreement must specify how disputes between buyer / seller over release are resolved.

Critical · MNA-049

Escrow agent indemnification + limitations

Escrow agreement should indemnify the agent for actions taken in good faith.

Warning · MNA-050

Investment of escrow funds

Escrow agreement should specify how funds are invested.

Warning · MNA-051

Tax reporting and treatment

Escrow agreement should specify tax-reporting party and treatment of interest.

Warning · MNA-052

Termination of escrow / final release

Escrow agreement should specify the termination event triggering final release.

Critical · MNA-053

Notices and addresses

Escrow agreement must include notices addresses for buyer, seller, and agent.

Note · MNA-054

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