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Minority Shareholder Agreement
"I need a Minority Shareholder Agreement for a tech startup where I'll hold 15% shares, with specific focus on anti-dilution protection and board representation rights, as we're planning to raise capital in March 2025."
1. Parties: Identifies all parties to the agreement including the company, minority shareholders, and majority shareholders
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including company structure and shareholding percentages
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms and establishes rules for interpreting the agreement
4. Shareholder Rights and Obligations: Details basic rights and obligations of all shareholders, including voting rights and dividend entitlements
5. Protection of Minority Interests: Core provisions protecting minority shareholders, including veto rights on key decisions
6. Share Transfer Restrictions: Outlines restrictions on transfer of shares and process for permitted transfers
7. Pre-emptive Rights: Process for existing shareholders to purchase shares before they can be sold to third parties
8. Board Representation: Rights of minority shareholders to board representation and appointment of directors
9. Information Rights: Minority shareholders' rights to company information and financial reports
10. Reserved Matters: Decisions requiring minority shareholder approval
11. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes between shareholders
12. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information
13. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination
14. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including notices, amendments, and governing law
1. Tag-Along Rights: Rights of minority shareholders to join in sale of majority shareholding - important when exit possibilities are a concern
2. Drag-Along Rights: Rights of majority to force minorities to join in sale - useful for potential future sale scenarios
3. Put and Call Options: Rights to force purchase/sale of shares under specific circumstances - included when specific exit mechanisms are desired
4. Non-Compete Provisions: Restrictions on shareholders competing with the company - relevant when shareholders are active in the industry
5. Deadlock Resolution: Specific procedures for resolving deadlock situations - important when equal shareholding exists
6. Anti-Dilution Protection: Protection against dilution of shareholding - relevant for companies planning future capital raising
7. Dividend Policy: Specific requirements for dividend declarations - important when regular income is a key consideration
8. Management Provisions: Detailed provisions about company management - relevant when minorities are involved in operations
1. Schedule 1 - Details of the Company: Company information including registration details, share capital structure
2. Schedule 2 - Shareholder Information: Details of all shareholders and their shareholdings
3. Schedule 3 - Reserved Matters: Detailed list of matters requiring minority shareholder approval
4. Schedule 4 - Share Transfer Procedures: Detailed procedures for share transfers including valuation methods
5. Schedule 5 - Deed of Adherence: Form of deed for new shareholders to join the agreement
6. Appendix A - Company Constitution: Copy of the company's constitution
7. Appendix B - Shareholders' Resolutions: Relevant shareholders' resolutions approving the agreement
8. Appendix C - Board Composition: Current and agreed future board composition
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Technology
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Retail
Healthcare
Real Estate
Financial Services
Construction
Mining
Agriculture
Entertainment
Education
Hospitality
Transport and Logistics
Energy
Legal
Corporate Governance
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Company Secretariat
Compliance
Corporate Affairs
Investment
Finance
Shareholder Relations
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Company Secretary
Corporate Lawyer
Legal Counsel
Investment Director
Board Director
Managing Director
Compliance Officer
Corporate Governance Manager
Shareholder Relations Manager
Investment Manager
Business Development Director
Company Director
General Counsel
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