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Company Share Purchase Agreement Template for England and Wales

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Key Requirements PROMPT example:

Company Share Purchase Agreement

"I need a Company Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of a UK-based software company, where 75% of shares will be purchased upfront in January 2025, with the remaining 25% subject to a two-year earn-out based on revenue targets."

Document background
The Company Share Purchase Agreement is a crucial document used when transferring ownership of shares in a company under English and Welsh law. It's typically employed in business acquisitions, corporate restructuring, or investment transactions. The agreement comprehensively covers all aspects of the share transfer, including purchase price, warranties about the company's condition, indemnities, and completion requirements. It serves to protect both parties' interests while ensuring compliance with UK company law and regulatory requirements. This document is essential for maintaining clear records of ownership changes and establishing the agreed terms of the transaction.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification and details of the buyer(s) and seller(s)

2. Background: Context of the transaction and company information

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Sale and Purchase: Core transaction terms including price and shares being transferred

5. Consideration: Payment terms and mechanisms

6. Completion: Timing and mechanics of completion

7. Warranties: Standard warranties about the company and shares

8. Limitations on Claims: Restrictions on warranty claims

Optional Sections

1. Earn-out Provisions: Additional terms for when part of consideration is contingent on future performance. Include when deal includes performance-based payments

2. Non-compete Clauses: Restrictions on seller's future activities. Include when protecting business post-sale is important

3. Employee Provisions: Specific terms relating to key employees. Include when retention of key staff is crucial to the transaction

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - Details of the Company: Corporate information including share capital structure

2. Schedule 2 - Warranties: Detailed warranties about the business, assets, and operations

3. Schedule 3 - Completion Obligations: List of actions and documents required at completion

4. Schedule 4 - Properties: Details of company properties and real estate assets

5. Schedule 5 - Intellectual Property: List of IP owned by the company including patents, trademarks and copyrights

6. Schedule 6 - Material Contracts: Key commercial agreements and business relationships

7. Schedule 7 - Employees: Details of employment arrangements, benefits and pension schemes

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations including share transfer provisions, company registration requirements, directors' duties, share capital regulations, and pre-emption rights

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial promotions, investment requirements, and financial services regulations in share transactions

Corporation Tax Act 2010: Covers tax implications of share transfers and Stamp Duty considerations

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental contract law principles governing the formation and execution of the share purchase agreement

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out due diligence requirements and identity verification procedures for share transactions

Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Governs the treatment of personal data during due diligence and data transfer provisions

Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant when the share purchase transaction affects employees' rights and employment terms

Competition Act 1998: Applicable for larger transactions that might trigger competition concerns or require regulatory approval

Bribery Act 2010: Ensures anti-corruption compliance in the context of the share purchase transaction

Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Contains requirements regarding People with Significant Control (PSC) and transparency obligations

FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable to share purchases, particularly for regulated entities

Stock Exchange Rules: Specific requirements for transactions involving listed companies on stock exchanges

Takeover Code: Regulations governing share purchases in public companies and takeover situations

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