M&A Process Letter Template – Phase I Non-Binding Offer Request

A professional M&A Phase I Process Letter template used to request non-binding offers from potential buyers in a structured sell-side transaction process. The document includes customizable placeholders, yellow-marked input fields, offer requirements, valuation guidance, confidentiality language, and next-step instructions.

M&A Process Letter Template – Phase I Non-Binding Offer Request
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Description

This M&A Process Letter Template is designed for structured sell-side transaction processes where potential buyers are invited to submit an indicative or non-binding offer after receiving initial transaction information.

The template follows a professional format commonly used by leading M&A advisors, investment banks, corporate finance teams, and transaction professionals. It provides a clear framework for communicating process rules, offer submission requirements, valuation expectations, seller preferences, confidentiality obligations, and next steps.

The document is fully editable and can be adapted to the specific transaction, buyer universe, timeline, and process setup. Depending on the deal, users may not need every section, but the template provides a comprehensive starting point so that all relevant Phase I process topics are already covered.

All sections requiring project-specific customization are marked with placeholders / highlighted input fields, including project name, company name, advisor details, submission deadline, contact persons, valuation guidance, seller preferences, and Phase II process information.

Included Sections

  • Introduction to the transaction process
  • Information provided to interested parties
  • Non-binding offer submission requirements
  • Required offer contents
  • Strategic rationale
  • Transaction structure
  • Valuation and equity bridge
  • Financing sources
  • Internal approvals and conditions
  • Due diligence scope
  • Advisors and contact information
  • Seller constraints and preferences
  • Next steps and Phase II outlook
  • Confidentiality provisions
  • Other process and legal provisions
  • Signature / advisor contact section

Customization

The template is provided in editable Word format. Project-specific input fields are marked with placeholders / highlights, allowing users to quickly tailor the document to their M&A process. Sections can be shortened, removed, or amended depending on the transaction structure, bidder universe, timeline, and legal requirements.

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