M&A documents built for SEA founders doing it themselves.
The same document frameworks we use in our advisory work — professionally structured, ready to use, and written for how deals actually work in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Founders moving forward on their own terms.
You're considering selling your business — or exploring an acquisition — and you're not ready to engage a full advisory team yet. You want to understand the process, control the early conversations, and have the right paperwork ready when things get serious.
These templates are for you if:
- You're in early-stage conversations with a potential buyer or seller
- You want to protect yourself legally before anything is signed
- You need documents that reflect SEA deal norms — not generic US or UK templates
- You're cost-conscious but serious about doing this properly
Seven documents. Buy only what you need.
Each document is sold individually. Immediately downloadable after purchase in editable Word format.
Information Memorandum
The document that introduces your business to potential buyers. Controls the narrative, presents financials in the best defensible light, and filters out buyers who aren't serious.
What's included
- Business overview and history structure
- Financial summary with normalisation notes
- Operations and team overview framework
- Growth story and strategic rationale
- Deal parameters and process instructions
Financial Summary
A normalised view of three-year financial performance plus forward projections — the document buyers actually read. Structured for FRS 115 revenue recognition, normalised EBITDA add-backs, and the Quality of Earnings scrutiny that buyer accountants apply.
What's included
- Revenue breakdown by product, customer, and geography
- Gross margin analysis and EBITDA bridge (reported to normalised)
- Full P&L, balance sheet, and working capital schedules
- Three-year projections with bear / base / bull scenarios
- Advisor reference notes on QoE, locked-box vs. completion accounts
Term Sheet
Sets out the commercial terms of a deal before the lawyers get involved. A clear term sheet prevents misunderstanding, saves legal costs, and keeps both parties aligned on what's actually being agreed.
What's included
- Deal structure and consideration framework
- Payment terms — upfront, deferred, earnout
- Key conditions precedent
- Exclusivity and timeline provisions
- Non-binding disclaimer language
Letter of Intent (LOI)
A more formal expression of intent to proceed with a transaction. Stronger than a term sheet, still pre-SPA. Sets the tone and structure for the deal ahead.
What's included
- Offer price and structure
- Due diligence scope and timeline
- Exclusivity period
- Conditions and walk-away provisions
- Governing law clause
Exclusivity Agreement
Gives the buyer a defined window to complete due diligence without the seller talking to other parties. The buyer gets focused time; the seller gets a committed counterparty.
What's included
- Exclusivity period and extension mechanics
- Permitted and prohibited activities during exclusivity
- Break fee provisions (optional)
- Governing law and jurisdiction
Due Diligence Checklist
Everything a buyer will ask for — and everything a seller should prepare before a buyer asks. Built from real SEA deal experience across legal, financial, operational, and commercial dimensions.
What's included
- Legal and corporate documents list
- Financial records and accounting requirements
- Commercial contracts and customer concentration
- HR, employment, and key person risk items
- IP, technology, and regulatory compliance
- Tax and liability exposure items
Sale & Purchase Agreement (Draft Framework)
The contract that consummates the deal. A 40-page draft SPA framework built for SEA share sales — purchase price mechanics, completion mechanics, warranties, indemnities, restrictive covenants — with annotated options so you understand every commercial choice before the lawyers redline it.
What's included
Why these work for SEA deals
Most M&A templates online are built for US or UK transactions. The legal references are wrong, the deal norms don't translate, and the language assumes a market context that doesn't apply here.
These documents are built for deals done in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia — with the right jurisdiction references, the right commercial expectations, and the right level of formality for the SME mid-market.
They're frameworks, not finished documents. You'll customise them for your specific deal. But the structure is right, the logic is sound, and you won't be starting from a blank page.
Available immediately after purchase. No waiting.
.docx — ready to customise for your specific deal.
Plain-language notes inside each document explain what to fill in and why.
Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia references built in from the start.
Based on the same document structures used in live PaperToaster advisory transactions.
Buy what you need, when you need it.
Each document is sold individually. No bundles. No subscription.
These are not legal advice. They are professional-grade document frameworks to support your deal process. For complex transactions, we recommend engaging qualified legal and accounting professionals — or speaking with us directly.
What people usually ask
Are these legally binding?
The LOI, Term Sheet, Exclusivity Agreement, and SPA Draft Framework are structured as legally enforceable documents when properly executed. However, these are templates — they should be reviewed by a qualified lawyer before use in a live transaction, particularly for high-value or complex deals.
Can I use these for acquisitions as well as sales?
Yes. Most documents work for both sides of a transaction. The Due Diligence Checklist, Term Sheet, and LOI in particular are designed to be used by buyers and sellers alike.
What format are they in?
All documents are delivered in editable Word (.docx) format with guidance notes included inside each document.
What if I need a document customised for my deal?
We offer a document review and customisation service. Reach out directly and we'll scope the work based on what you need.
Do these cover all three countries?
Each document includes jurisdiction options for Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. You select the applicable governing law when you customise for your deal.