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In an all cash deal the Vendor (buyer) will purchase all shares of the Target (seller) for cash and cancel those shares. A substantial amount of the cash will be held back in escrow subject to a number of clauses and released at a future date.

This will protect the buyer against misrepresentations.

There are often also targets that have to be met to achieve the full purchase price but not always disclosed




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