Why title insurance matters in share purchase transactions

Share purchase transactions involving real estate can create title insurance considerations that are easy to overlook. Unlike an asset purchase, there will be no transfer, deed of sale, or other ownership change registered on title. But no registration change does not mean no risk. Issues such as zoning issues, errors in government responses and other transactional risks can remain with the corporation that owns the property and may affect the new shareholders after closing.

In this session, you’ll learn how FCT can insure the real estate component of a share purchase transaction, even when nothing changes on title. Join FCT Commercial Solutions for this practical overview of what legal professionals need to know, including why coverage matters, how owner title insurance can provide protection similar to an asset purchase transaction, how policy timing and the Non-Imputation Endorsement work in simple terms, and when to involve FCT in the transaction.