What is an Information Memorandum?

Definition:

See Prospectus or Offering Memorandum.

May also refer to an offering document used in certain Private Placements, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity transactions. Such information memoranda, which are not widely or publicly distributed, typically include less detailed disclosure as compared to a Prospectus or Offering Memorandum.

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