Who owns the purchase agreement

At your firm, who owns the purchase agreement on platforms/exits? Partner/MD, Principal/VP, or a split between the two?

Do Associates provide any input beyond checking details on reps, schedules, etc.?

Who owns the purchase agreement on important deals

Partner/MD
29% (11 votes)
Principal/VP
50% (19 votes)
Mix
21% (8 votes)
Total votes: 38
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I’m at VP at a MM fund. I’d say typically Partner/MD leads for platforms / large add-ons. For smaller add-ons, I’m driving a majority of it.  Associates are largely uninvolved other than sometimes checking disclosure schedule exhibits (e.g., top customer lists) or taking first crack at funds flow / matching to language laid out in purchase agreement.

 

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