Mergers and Acquisitions For Dummies (115 page)

Copies of all employment tax filings for the reporting period.

Copies of real estate, property, or any other tax filings for the reporting period.

Copies of any tax liens.

Listing of returns and years thereof that have been audited by any tax jurisdiction and copies of related determination letters.

Listing and description of any pending or threatened disputes with regard to tax matters.

Copy of Form 2553 (S-corp Election), if applicable.

Contracts

Schedule of all subsidiary, partnership, or joint venture relationships and obligations with copies of all related agreements.

Copies of all contracts between the company and any officers, directors, 5 percent shareholders, or any of their respective families or affiliates and a written description of oral agreements or arrangements between the company and any related party.

Copies of any license, sublicense, royalty and franchise agreements, or equipment leases involving the company.

Schedule of all distribution, agency, manufacturer representative, marketing, and supply relationships and obligations with copies of all related agreements.

Copies of any letters of intent, contracts, and closing transcripts from any mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures during the reporting period.

Copies of any options and stock purchase agreements involving interests in other companies.

Copies of all standard forms and agreements used by the company.