Merger and acquisition
(Due Diligence, Agreements, Entity Approvals)
Because safe growth requires a union on clear regulatory foundations, «Arab Charter» provides merger and acquisition services with an integrated approach that includes legal examination (Due Diligence), drafting merger/acquisition agreements, and coordinating the approvals of relevant authorities. We manage the deal from idea to closing and beyond, with a transparent legal framework that protects rights and ensures the integrity of procedures.
Service details
«Arab Charter» Mergers and acquisitions deals are implemented in accordance with the Saudi Companies Law and the relevant Mergers and Acquisitions Regulations, with a methodology that begins with a comprehensive legal examination (Due Diligence) of the legal, financial and operational status of the parties, and a review of existing contracts, obligations, disputes, intellectual property, labor, human resources and real estate assets; with the preparation of a risk report (Red Flags) and a clear matrix of obligations.
Our team then drafts the transaction agreements: Share/Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), Merger Plan and Association Minutes, Shareholder Agreements, Pledges and Warranties Clauses (Reps & Warranties), Indemnities (Indemnities), Pre-Closing Conditions (Conditions Precedent), and Execution Schedules.
We coordinate the approvals of the competent authorities according to the nature of the deal, such as the Ministry of Commerce, the Capital Market Authority (where applicable), and the General Authority for Competition, while completing documentation and registration procedures and updating commercial records and internal regulations after closure. Our work aims to protect rights, ensure transparency and achieve safe transition with minimal procedural and legal risks.
Service delivery steps
- Framing the deal and defining the structure
Determine the type of transaction (merger/acquisition), scope of screening, timeline and objectives of the parties. - Legal Examination (Due Diligence)
Review documents, contracts, disputes and obligations and prepare risk reports and recommendations. - Negotiating and drafting documents
LOI/MOU, then the transaction agreement (SPA/merger plan), minutes of the associations, guarantee and compensation clauses. - Approvals and documentation
Obtaining approvals from the competent authorities, completing documentation and registration, and amending regulatory records. - Closing and post-closing
Implementing the previous conditions, closing the deal, updating internal and governance systems, and submitting the closing report.
Why choose this service from us?
- A careful legal examination reveals risks and develops practical, implementable solutions.
- Tight agreements with guarantees, compensation, and preconditions that maintain balance between the parties.
- Institutional coordination with the relevant authorities until the necessary approvals are issued.
- Manage a clear time frame for fulfilling commitments and interim closures.
- Post-closure follow-up to seamlessly update records, systems, and governance.
- Complete confidentiality, professionalism and commitment to professional ethics.
Common questions
A merger is the consolidation of two or more entities into a single entity according to a merger plan; an acquisition is the purchase of shares/shares that give control over the entity subject to the transaction, with procedures and approvals varying depending on the case.
This is determined by the transaction criteria and scope; we assess the need for notification and pre-closing approval where applicable.
The Company's contracts and underlying systems, shareholder/partner records, financial statements, material contracts, intellectual property, work and resource files, and any existing disputes.
The duration varies depending on the structure, size of the inspection, and required approvals. We provide you with a detailed timeline and periodic progress indicators.
Thinking about a merger or acquisition and needing a tight legal framework from screening to closing? The «Arab Charter» team is ready to lead your deal with confidence and clarity.