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The Stock Buyback Agreement is a crucial document used when a German company decides to repurchase its own shares from existing shareholders, whether for capital structure optimization, excess cash utilization, or stock price support. It must comply with the strict requirements of the German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz), which limits buybacks to 10% of share capital and mandates equal treatment of shareholders. The agreement includes essential details about share pricing, transfer mechanics, and regulatory compliance, particularly important for listed companies subject to the Securities Trading Act and Market Abuse Regulation. This document is commonly used during share repurchase programs, going-private transactions, or employee stock ownership plans, and requires careful consideration of corporate, securities, and tax laws.

1. Parties: Identification of the company and the selling shareholder(s)

2. Background: Context of the buyback, including corporate approvals and regulatory compliance statements

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Subject Matter of the Agreement: Details of the shares to be purchased, including class, number, and nominal value

5. Purchase Price: Agreed price per share and total consideration, including calculation method

6. Closing Conditions: Prerequisites for the completion of the buyback, including regulatory approvals

7. Closing Mechanics: Process for transfer of shares and payment

8. Representations and Warranties: Standard declarations by both parties regarding capacity, ownership, and compliance

9. Tax Provisions: Treatment of taxes and responsibilities of each party

10. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding non-disclosure of agreement terms

11. Notices: Communication procedures between parties

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of German law application and jurisdiction

13. Miscellaneous: Standard boilerplate provisions including severability and amendments