The biggest difference is that an SPA is the sale of all shares, and an APA is the sale of selected assets. Therefore, they are both different transactions and have different procedures. 2. With a SPA, all shareholders in the company must be consulted and agree to sell their shares in the company.
A capital lease is a type of lease agreement where the lessee (the company or individual renting the asset) assumes the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased asset. The lessee treats the leased asset as if they purchased and financed it through the lease agreement.
Most buyers prefer asset deals due to the tax advantages they can secure. For example, if they're purchasing a company with assets that are highly depreciated, the buyer can “step up” the tax value of those assets and depreciate or amortize them. If there's goodwill in the transaction, this can also be amortized.
Wealth Building: Assets, such as real estate, stocks, or businesses, have the potential to appreciate in value over time. By investing in assets, wealthy individuals can increase their net worth and generate income.
Advantages of Asset Sale The buyer receives a step-up in basis of assets acquired. The buyer usually does not have to assume the liabilities of the target company.
First and foremost, it is typically the buyer's responsibility — not yours as the seller — to draft the Definitive Agreement. This will not begin until both the buyer and the seller sign a Letter of Intent indicating their intention to buy/sell the business.
Transaction Structure In an asset sale, the seller retains the existing legal entity and sells both the tangible and intangible assets of the business. The buyer obtains these assets through a newly established entity. In a minority of transactions, small businesses undergo a stock or equity sale.