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Introduction to Private Equity in the Energy Industry
Nomenclature
Private Equity Transactions as Buyer 6
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Introduction
Confidentiality Agreement
Financing; Deposit
Hedging
Assumption of Obligations
Termination Remedies
No-Recourse Clauses
Transition Services
Private Equity Transactions as Seller
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Introduction
Representations and Warranties Title
and Environmental Matters Certainty
of Closing
Defining "Affiliate"
Multiple Seller Issues
Retention of Obligations
Indemnities and Post-Closing Security
Transition Services
Post-Closing Restrictive Covenants
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