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What is the purpose of 'representations and warranties' in a Share Purchase Agreement?

  • To transfer ownership of the shares from seller to buyer.
  • To allocate risks by making the seller liable for undisclosed events. (correct)
  • To provide a right for consumers to return goods bought online.
  • To educate buyers about the competitors' products.

What problem do 'representations and warranties' aim to solve in a Share Purchase Agreement?

  • Hidden defects in the products being sold.
  • Fraudulent misrepresentation by buyers.
  • Non-disclosure of material information by the seller.
  • Information asymmetries regarding the company's hidden liabilities. (correct)

In a Share Purchase Agreement, what is the function of 'representations and warranties' concerning unknown liabilities?

  • To transfer ownership of the shares.
  • To educate consumers about flawed products.
  • To restrict competition through cartels.
  • To hold the seller responsible unless certain events are disclosed. (correct)

What aspect of the Share Purchase Agreement makes it a heavily negotiated document?

<p>The clauses related to hidden defects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do clauses like 'representations and warranties' play in many other contracts besides Share Purchase Agreements?

<p>To allocate risks between parties concerning undisclosed events. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are 'representations and warranties' essential in contracts like Share Purchase Agreements?

<p>To mitigate information asymmetries regarding hidden company liabilities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between liquidated damages and penalty clauses?

<p>Liquidated damages are a specific amount of money in case of breach, while penalty clauses exceed the actual harm caused by the breach. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can penalty clauses be reduced in Belgium?

<p>If the clause is manifestly unreasonable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are penalty clauses often prohibited or unenforceable in contracts?

<p>Because they do not cover the actual harm caused by the breach. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In contract law, what is the purpose of liquidated damages?

<p>To compensate the promisee with an exact sum in case of breach. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which legal principle supports the use of liquidated damages in contracts?

<p>Article 5.87 Belgian Civil Code (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of contracts according to the text?

<p>Translate bargains into legal agreements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does contract law help reduce transaction costs?

<p>By providing default rules for bargaining (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In contract law, what do representations and warranties typically relate to?

<p>Interpreting promises made by parties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an earnout provision in a contract usually refer to?

<p>Future conditional payments based on performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When considering a locked box mechanism, what aspect of a transaction is typically fixed?

<p>Valuation of the business at a specific date (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of agreement is primarily used in the acquisition of shares in a company?

<p>Share purchase agreement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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