This Right of First Refusal Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of [Effective Date] by and between:
Owner/Seller: [Legal Name], address: [Address] (“Owner”).
ROFR Holder: [Legal Name], address: [Address] (“Holder”).
1. Covered Asset/Interest
1.1 This Agreement applies to (select one):
☐ Real property located at: [Address] (legal description attached as Exhibit A)
☐ Shares/membership interests in: [Company name], representing [__]% (the “Interest”)
☐ Other asset: [Describe]
2. Triggering Event
2.1 This ROFR is triggered when Owner intends to sell or transfer the Covered Asset/Interest to a third party and receives (or is prepared to accept) a bona fide written offer (the “Third-Party Offer”).
2.2 Permitted Transfers (Optional): This ROFR does not apply to transfers to: ☐ affiliates ☐ family members ☐ estate planning trusts ☐ entity restructurings ☐ other: [List], subject to any conditions: [__].
3. Notice of Offer
3.1 Owner must provide Holder written notice of the Third-Party Offer (the “ROFR Notice”) within [__] days after receipt.
3.2 The ROFR Notice must include:
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copy of the Third-Party Offer (redacted for confidential third-party info if needed)
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purchase price and material terms
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proposed closing date
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any contingencies
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identity of the third-party buyer (optional)
copy of the Third-Party Offer (redacted for confidential third-party info if needed)
purchase price and material terms
proposed closing date
any contingencies
identity of the third-party buyer (optional)
4. Exercise of ROFR
4.1 Holder may exercise the ROFR by delivering written notice to Owner within [__] days after receiving the ROFR Notice (the “Exercise Period”).
4.2 If Holder exercises, Holder agrees to purchase on the same material terms as the Third-Party Offer, subject to: [any permitted adjustments, e.g., assignment restrictions].
5. Closing
5.1 Closing will occur on the date stated in the Third-Party Offer or, if not practical, within [**] days after Holder’s exercise notice.
5.2 Closing mechanics: ☐ escrow ☐ wire ☐ title company ☐ other: [**].
5.3 Costs: [allocation of escrow/title/recording fees].
5.4 Condition of asset/representations: [as-is or standard reps].
6. If Holder Does Not Exercise
6.1 If Holder does not exercise within the Exercise Period, Owner may sell to the third party on terms no more favorable than the Third-Party Offer.
6.2 If Owner does not close with the third party within [__] days, or the terms materially change, Owner must re-offer the ROFR to Holder.
7. Confidentiality (Optional)
7.1 Holder will keep the Third-Party Offer terms confidential, except to advisors and as required by law.
8. Term
8.1 This ROFR begins on the Effective Date and ends: ☐ on [Date] ☐ upon sale of the asset ☐ upon termination of [related agreement] ☐ other: [__].
9. Notices
9.1 Notices must be in writing and delivered to the addresses above.
10. Governing Law
10.1 This Agreement is governed by the laws of [State/Country].
11. Entire Agreement
11.1 This Agreement is the entire agreement regarding the ROFR.
Signatures
Owner/Seller: [Legal Name]
Name/Title: [Authorized Signer]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________
ROFR Holder: [Legal Name]
Name/Title: [Authorized Signer]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________