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The owner may view the letter of intent (LOI) as a preliminary expression of interest, with the important negotiations to follow.<\/p>\n<p>Although most LOI provisions are nonbinding, the document establishes the framework for the transaction. Terms negotiated at this stage frequently shape the definitive purchase agreement and influence the seller&#8217;s negotiating leverage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindabury.com\/firm\/insights\/before-you-sign-the-loi-what-healthcare-business-owners-should-negotiate-before-the-sale.html\"  title=\"Continue Reading Before You Sign the LOI: What Healthcare Business Owners Should Negotiate Before The Sale\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For healthcare business owners considering a sale, the letter of intent is often the first significant step toward a transaction. It is also one of the most consequential. 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