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In analyzing the company for sale, the buyer's team carefully reviews and analyzes the following legal documents and records, where applicable. I. Corporate Matters A. Corporate records of the seller *Certificate of incorporation and all amendments *Bylaws as amended *Minute books, including resolutions and minutes of all directors' and shareholders' meetings *Current shareholders list (certified by the corporate secretary), annual reports to shareholders, and stock transfer books *A list of all states, countries, and other jurisdictions in which the seller transacts business or is qualified to do business *Applications or other filings in each state listed in (5), for qualification as a foreign corporation and evidence of qualification *Locations of business offices (including overseas) B. Agreements among the seller's shareholders C. All contracts restricting the sale or transfer of shares of the company, such as buy/sell agreements, subscription agreements, offeree questionnaires, or contractual rights of first refusal; all agreements for the right to purchase shares, such as stock options or warrants; and any pledge agreements by an individual share holder involving the seller's shares