Both an asset sale and a share sale are a purchase of the entire business, but there are legal differences between the two. In an asset purchase transaction, the acquirer selects the assets it is purchasing, as well as the liabilities it is assuming.The Department responsible for the asset must complete a Capital and. Grant Asset form (Exhibit 8.1). Asset purchase agreements are a useful way to: Carve out certain assets of a business without taking on liabilities or debt obligations. Include asset listings with the date of acquisition and original cost. Financing statements reveal any liens or debts tied to the seller's specific property and shine a light on hidden liabilities.