Difference between an information memorandum and an offering memorandum?

What's the difference between a CIM and an offering memorandum?

Thanks in advance.

Different Kind of Memorandums in Banking

As with any industry, in investment banking you’ll have to learn a whole new language of terms and abbreviations. Certified Private Equity Professional – Principal @mtnmmnn" explains the differences between a CIM and OM.

The 2 terms can be used interchangeably which can be confusing but generally speaking, a CIM is used for the sale of a whole company while an OM is for raising capital

Here are some helpful links on each type of memorandum to explain how they are made and what sort of information they contain.

Confidential Information Memorandum

Offering Memorandum

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