Document background
The Share Issue Agreement is a crucial document used in Swiss corporate transactions when a company wishes to increase its share capital by issuing new shares to investors or existing shareholders. This agreement is particularly important in contexts such as growth capital raising, employee participation programs, or strategic investments. The document must comply with Swiss corporate law requirements, particularly the Swiss Code of Obligations, and typically includes detailed provisions about the shares being issued, payment terms, representations and warranties, and various closing conditions. It serves as the primary contractual framework for the share issuance process and must be accompanied by various corporate approvals and regulatory filings. The agreement is essential for documenting the rights and obligations of both the issuing company and the subscribers, while ensuring compliance with Swiss corporate governance requirements and financial market regulations.
