
What Is the ASA Long-Stop Date?
The ASA long-stop date is the final deadline by which an Advance Subscription Agreement (ASA) must either convert into shares or be repaid to the investor.
ASA Long-Stop Date Meaning
The ASA long-stop date meaning represents the maximum time the company has to trigger a qualifying conversion event, such as a priced funding round. To define the ASA long-stop date in practice, it is a fixed future date, often 12 to 24 months after the ASA is signed, set to protect investors from indefinite delays. A clear ASA long-stop date definition helps founders plan fundraising timelines and ensures investors are not left waiting without resolution. If no conversion occurs by this date, the ASA typically becomes repayable.
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