Category: Sales
Letter of Intent
Non-binding outline of proposed terms before a definitive agreement.
When to use
Use at the start of a significant transaction — acquisitions, partnerships, major sales — to capture key terms and signal intent before drafting a definitive agreement. Most terms are non-binding except confidentiality and exclusivity.
Template body
LETTER OF INTENT
{{effective_date}}
{{party_b_name}}
Attention: {{party_b_contact}}
Re: Proposed {{transaction_type}}
Dear {{party_b_contact}},
This letter (the "LOI") sets out the principal terms on which {{party_a_name}} ("{{party_a_short}}") is prepared to enter into a proposed {{transaction_type}} (the "Transaction") with {{party_b_name}} ("{{party_b_short}}"). Except for Sections 6, 7, and 8, this LOI is non-binding and merely reflects the Parties' current intent.
1. TRANSACTION OVERVIEW
{{transaction_description}}
2. PROPOSED PRICE AND STRUCTURE
{{price_and_structure}}
3. KEY TERMS
{{key_terms}}
4. CONDITIONS
Completion of the Transaction is subject to: (a) satisfactory completion of due diligence by {{party_a_short}}; (b) negotiation and execution of a definitive written agreement; (c) any required third-party consents and regulatory approvals; and (d) no material adverse change in {{party_b_short}}'s business.
5. TIMELINE
Target signing of the definitive agreement: {{target_signing_date}}
Target closing: {{target_closing_date}}
6. CONFIDENTIALITY (BINDING)
The Parties shall hold the existence and terms of this LOI and all information exchanged about the Transaction in strict confidence, except as required by law or with prior written consent.
7. EXCLUSIVITY (BINDING)
For a period of {{exclusivity_days}} days from the date of this LOI, {{party_b_short}} shall not solicit, negotiate, or enter into any competing transaction with any other party.
8. EXPENSES AND GOVERNING LAW (BINDING)
Each Party bears its own expenses in connection with the Transaction. This LOI is governed by the laws of {{governing_law_state}}.
9. NON-BINDING
Except for Sections 6, 7, and 8, this LOI does not create any legally binding obligation and either Party may withdraw at any time.
If the terms above are acceptable, please countersign below.
Sincerely,
{{party_a_name}}
By: ________________________ Accepted and agreed:
Name: ______________________ {{party_b_name}}
Title: _____________________ By: ________________________
Date: ______________________ Name: ______________________
Title: _____________________
Date: ______________________
Customizable fields (14)
{{party_a_name}} — Your company name (text)
{{party_a_short}} — Your company short name (text)
{{party_b_name}} — Counterparty name (text)
{{party_b_short}} — Counterparty short name (text)
{{party_b_contact}} — Counterparty contact (text)
{{effective_date}} — Date (date)
{{transaction_type}} — Transaction type (text)
{{transaction_description}} — Transaction overview (text)
{{price_and_structure}} — Price and structure (text)
{{key_terms}} — Key terms (text)
{{target_signing_date}} — Target signing date (date)
{{target_closing_date}} — Target closing date (date)
{{exclusivity_days}} — Exclusivity period (days) (number)
{{governing_law_state}} — Governing law (state) (text)