An assurance by a mutual fund shareholder that a certain amount of money will be invested monthly, in exchange for lower sales charges. In mergers, a preliminary merger agreement between companies after significant negotiations.
A legal promise to perform some activity at a future date in return for money received beforehand. 
A written statement confirming that a contract is about to be entered into, subject usually to certain conditions.
An assurance by a mutual fund shareholder that a certain amount of money will be invested monthly, i
[n] - any letter expressing an intention to take (or forgo) some action
(PROJECT GLOSSARY) A letter of intent is not a contract, it is a statement of intent to place a contract at some future date. No work should be performed unless the letter of intent specifically approves that work should start.
noun any letter expressing an intention to take (or forgo) some action
A letter that formalizes the relationship between an underwriter and a company preparing to go public. The letter of intent outlines the underwriter fees, ranges for stock prices, and other terms of the underwriter's agreement. (See underwriter)
A formal method of stating that a prospective developer, buyer or lessee, is interested in property.