By ORDENNE · Published 8 November 2026
The practical answer
Deal output: a single transaction-perimeter schedule used by the buyer, seller and advisers.
Describe the proposed purchase precisely
For shares, identify the legal entity and the interest being acquired. For assets, list the specific equipment, stock, intellectual property, contracts and other items included. Use schedules so that “the business” does not become a substitute for an agreed definition.
Map operating continuity item by item
Ask how premises, systems, customer agreements and staff arrangements would continue under the proposed structure. Do not assume that acquiring equipment also secures a lease or customer relationship. Assign each continuity question to the person who can verify it.
Connect the perimeter to price and advice
Build the financial model for the assets or interest actually available. Confirm included cash, debt, deposits and working capital before comparing prices. Financial, legal and tax review should use the same transaction description, with activity-specific requirements checked by appropriate advisers.
Your working checklist
- Identify the entity or assets
- Prepare included and excluded schedules
- Map contract and premises continuity
- Align the cash-flow model
- Agree completion responsibilities
Use the guide with a live opportunity
For a buyer, record the listing reference and the questions that could change your decision. For an owner, use the checklist to prepare a consistent response and identify which information is suitable for public presentation. Share identifying or sensitive material only through an agreed confidential process.
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ORDENNE editorial transaction framework. Process suggestions are general preparation guidance, not a universal legal procedure, completed-transaction claim or personalised advice. Confirm the activity-specific requirements and agreed terms for the actual transaction.