Investment brokers (unlike investment bankers) rarely have the right license to market a sale transaction as a sale of shares. For buyers, this problem is good – it means that you are usually easily able to buy assets, and this is also what most buyers want to do. Any business with more than one shareholder or owner should consider a buy-sell agreement. When a shareholder or owner dies, divorces, is hindered or removed from the employment relationship, the company must be properly prepared for what needs to be done. A buy-sell agreement offers a plan of action and minimizes any problems that may arise. In addition, a purchase-sale contract may contain provisions limiting who can become the owner of the business. When buying a business, incitive plans for employees are usually an important aspect of M&A agreements.