Transaction structure
Asset vs. Stock Purchase
Transaction structure changes what transfers, which consents may be required, how historical liabilities are treated and how tax economics are allocated.
Buyer lens
Map exactly which assets, contracts, permits, liabilities and working-capital items are being acquired.
Seller lens
Understand how structure changes proceeds, consents, liabilities and the evidence buyers will request.
Why it matters
- Asset deals can require assignments and new approvals.
- Equity deals can preserve contracts while carrying more entity history.
- Tax and allocation consequences differ for each side.
Evidence to reconcile
- Entity/org documents
- Contract/consent list
- Asset register
- Liability schedule
- Tax structure analysis