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Share Exchange Agreement
"I need a Share Exchange Agreement under German law for a corporate restructuring where my tech startup will exchange 100% of its shares with a larger software company, planned for completion by March 2025, with particular attention to intellectual property provisions and employee retention terms."
1. Parties: Identification of the exchanging parties, including full legal names, registration details, and addresses
2. Background: Context of the transaction, description of the companies involved, and purpose of the share exchange
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Subject Matter of Exchange: Detailed description of shares being exchanged, including number, class, and nominal value
5. Exchange Ratio: Specification of the ratio at which shares will be exchanged between parties
6. Representations and Warranties: Mutual assurances regarding ownership, authority, and condition of shares and underlying companies
7. Closing Conditions: Prerequisites that must be satisfied before the share exchange can be completed
8. Closing Mechanics: Detailed process for executing the share exchange, including timing and documentation requirements
9. Tax Matters: Allocation of tax liabilities and responsibilities related to the share exchange
10. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information exchanged during the transaction
11. Notices: Process and requirements for formal communications between parties
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of German law application and jurisdiction for disputes
13. Miscellaneous: Standard provisions including severability, entire agreement, and amendments
1. Employee Matters: Required when the exchange affects employment relationships or requires works council consultation
2. Regulatory Approvals: Needed when the transaction requires competition authority or other regulatory clearances
3. Post-Closing Covenants: Include when parties need to take specific actions after the exchange completion
4. Non-Competition: Required when parties wish to restrict competitive activities post-exchange
5. Earn-out Provisions: Include when part of the exchange consideration is contingent on future performance
6. Integration Planning: Needed when the exchange involves subsequent operational integration
7. Break-up Fee: Include when parties want to specify compensation for transaction termination
1. Share Certificates: Copies of share certificates or documentation of share ownership
2. Corporate Authorization: Board and shareholder resolutions authorizing the share exchange
3. Company Information: Detailed information about both companies, including corporate documents and structure
4. Financial Statements: Recent financial statements of both companies
5. Due Diligence Findings: Summary of key due diligence findings and disclosed matters
6. Encumbrances: List of any existing encumbrances on the shares being exchanged
7. Required Consents: List of third-party consents required for the exchange
8. Closing Checklist: Detailed list of documents and actions required for closing
9. Tax Valuation Report: Independent valuation report for tax purposes
10. Material Contracts: List and copies of material contracts affecting the exchanged shares
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