MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
This Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this _____ day of ____________, 2026 (the "Effective Date"), by and between:
1. [YOUR COMPANY NAME / REVENUE ENTITY], a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with its principal place of business at [Your Business Address, Lagos] (hereinafter referred to as the "Disclosing Party"); and
2. [INVESTMENT BANK / ADVISORY FIRM NAME], a financial institution licensed under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria, with its corporate headquarters at [Bank's Address, Lagos] (hereinafter referred to as the "Receiving Party").
The Disclosing Party and the Receiving Party may collectively be referred to as the "Parties" or individually as a "Party."
1. PURPOSE
The Parties wish to evaluate a potential business relationship concerning a structured $20,000,000 capital raise, private placement, and transaction advisory mandate (the "Transaction"). In connection with this evaluation, the Disclosing Party will share highly sensitive proprietary, financial, and operational information.
2. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
"Confidential Information" refers to any data or information that is proprietary to the Disclosing Party, whether marked as confidential or not, including but not limited to: audited financial statements, 5-year Excel financial projection models, use of funds allocation breakdowns, corporate tax records, client/supplier contracts, and operational methodologies.
3. OBLIGATIONS OF THE RECEIVING PARTY
The Receiving Party agrees to:
(a) Hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and take professional security measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
(b) Use the Confidential Information solely for evaluating and structuring the Transaction.
(c) Restrict access to the Confidential Information to its immediate deal team, analysts, and directors who are bound by professional confidentiality obligations.
4. EXCLUSIONS
Confidential Information does not include information that:
(a) Is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement by the Receiving Party.
(b) Was already in the lawful possession of the Receiving Party prior to disclosure.
(c) Is required to be disclosed by law, a court order, or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria.
5. TERM AND TERMINATION
This Agreement and the obligations of confidentiality shall survive and remain in full force and effect for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Date, regardless of whether the Transaction is successfully closed or terminated.
6. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be settled through arbitration in Lagos, Nigeria, under the Arbitration and Mediation Act.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement through their authorized corporate representatives as of the Effective Date.
For: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] For: [INVESTMENT BANK NAME]
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
Name: Name:
Title: Managing Director / CEO Title: Partner / Corporate Finance Director
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