Receiving a Letter of Intent or Indication of Interest (LOI) from a prospective buyer often brings a sense of excitement and validation for a business owner because it signals that all the hard work, ...

LOIs start negotiations and clarify initial deal points but are not legally binding. Common in real estate and M&A, LOIs signal readiness to engage in due diligence. Terms in an LOI often evolve as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m an investment sales broker and real estate investor based in NYC. When buying property, to submit the most serious offer, it’s ...

Buyers and sellers in an M&A transaction will enter into numerous documents and agreements, such as Indications of Interest and Letters of Intent. While many economists are predicting that the United ...