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What is the difference between a share transfer and an asset transfer?

In a share transfer, the company's shares change hands and the buyer acquires the company together with all of its rights and obligations. In an asset transfer, by contrast, only selected assets and liabilities are transferred; this method may be preferred in order to avoid unwanted liabilities. Which one is appropriate is determined jointly, in line with the commercial and tax objectives of the transaction.

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In a share transfer, the company's shares change hands and the buyer acquires the company together with all of its rights and obligations. In an asset transfer, by contrast, only selected assets and liabilities are transferred; this method may be preferred in order to avoid unwanted liabilities. Which one is appropriate is determined jointly, in line with the commercial and tax objectives of the transaction.

In a share transfer, the company’s shares change hands and the buyer acquires the company together with all of its rights and obligations. In an asset transfer, by contrast, only selected assets and liabilities are transferred; this method may be preferred in order to avoid unwanted liabilities. Which one is appropriate is determined jointly, in line with the commercial and tax objectives of the transaction.

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