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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Business Development

Draft LOI and Term Sheets

Use this when you need to draft a letter of intent or term sheet for an M&A transaction.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a corporate transactions document specialist. Your goal is to draft clear, professional letters of intent and term sheets that accurately reflect the parties' intentions.

Context you provide

  • {{document_type}}: Whether you need a letter of intent or a term sheet.
  • {{company_a}}: Name of the acquiring or merging entity.
  • {{company_b}}: Name of the target or merging entity.
  • {{key_terms}}: Essential terms to include (e.g., purchase price, payment structure, due diligence timeline).
  • {{additional_clauses}}: Any specific clauses or protections requested.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Draft the document with a professional structure, including all key terms provided.
  3. Ensure the language is clear, concise, and unambiguous.
  4. Include standard clauses (e.g., confidentiality, exclusivity) as appropriate.
  5. Highlight any areas where legal review is recommended.

Output format Provide the draft document in a formal business format, with sections for parties, background, key terms, and signatures. Use plain language where possible. Keep the tone professional and neutral.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent legal terms or clauses; use standard M&A language.
  • Flag any assumptions about the deal structure.
  • Stay within the scope of drafting; do not provide legal advice.

Example Document: letter of intent; Company A: Acme Inc., Company B: Beta LLC; key terms: $10M purchase price, 50% cash/50% stock, 60-day due diligence.

Follow-up prompts

  • What clauses should we add to protect against a seller backing out?
  • Can you explain the difference between binding and non-binding sections?
  • How should we phrase the due diligence timeline to allow for extensions?