Business Brokerage ~ Mergers & Acquisitions ~ Business Valuation
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Confidentiality Agreement
I/We, as potential acquisition candidates (“the Buyer”) of business opportunities (“the Business” or
“the Seller”) presented by George & Company (“the Broker”) as exclusive agent or sub-agent, desire
sufficient information to complete a confidential evaluation of the Business. In consideration
thereof, I/We and our agents, agree to keep confidential all information hitherto provided by George &
Company, and/or provided by the Business, it’s agents, employees, customers, vendors, etc.
1. Information includes all verbal and written data, reports, records, or materials obtained from the
Seller’s agent or the Business, including but not limited to the Business name, location, and the
knowledge that the Business is for sale.
2.
Information is being furnished solely in connection with the Buyer’s consideration of the
potential acquisition of the Business, and shall be treated as “secret,” and “confidential.” No
portion of said information shall be disclosed to others, except the Buyer’s financial or legal
advisors, whose knowledge of the information is required for the Buyer to evaluate the Business,
and who shall assume the same obligations and terms of the agreement as set forth herein.
3. The Buyer agrees not to make any contact with the owner, employees, vendors or customers of
the Business without the express permission of the Broker. The Buyer further agrees not to use
any such information for his or her own account in any way that would compete directly with or
cause damage to the business.
4. It is understood that the Business is the intended party and beneficiary whose rights are being
protected. It is further understood that the Business may enforce the terms of this agreement as
if it were a party to this agreement including such actions in a court of law to prevent any