Equity Buyback Agreement

Equity Buyback Agreement Template for Malaysia

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Key Requirements PROMPT example:

"I need an Equity Buyback Agreement for our private Malaysian manufacturing company to repurchase 25,000 shares from our retiring director at MYR 2.50 per share, with completion planned for March 2025."

Document background

The Equity Buyback Agreement is a crucial document used when a Malaysian company decides to repurchase its own shares from existing shareholders, whether for capital reduction, employee share scheme settlements, or strategic corporate purposes. This document must comply with the Companies Act 2016 and, for listed companies, Bursa Malaysia's requirements. The agreement typically includes detailed provisions on purchase price, payment mechanisms, conditions precedent, completion requirements, and necessary representations and warranties. It's particularly important in scenarios involving share capital reorganization, exit of shareholders, or implementation of corporate treasury strategies. The document needs to address specific Malaysian regulatory requirements, including corporate approvals, solvency statements, and public announcements where applicable.

Suggested Sections

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

2. Background: Context of the buyback, including company details, existing shareholding structure, and purpose of the buyback

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms and interpretation rules for the agreement

4. Sale and Purchase: Core terms of the buyback including number of shares, price, and completion mechanics

5. Consideration: Details of the purchase price, payment terms, and any adjustments

6. Conditions Precedent: Prerequisites that must be satisfied before the buyback can complete

7. Completion: Specific requirements and timing for closing the transaction

8. Seller's Representations and Warranties: Basic warranties regarding share ownership and authority to sell

9. Company's Representations and Warranties: Basic warranties regarding corporate authority and compliance

10. Tax Matters: Allocation of tax liabilities and responsibilities

11. Confidentiality: Obligations to keep transaction details confidential

12. Notices: Process for formal communications between parties

13. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, etc.

Optional Sections

1. Regulatory Compliance: Required for listed companies or when specific regulatory approvals are needed

2. Enhanced Warranties: Additional warranties when buying back from major shareholders or directors

3. Post-Completion Covenants: Required when ongoing obligations exist after completion

4. Non-Competition: Used when buying back from significant shareholders who might compete

5. Escrow Arrangements: When part of the consideration is held in escrow

6. Shareholder Approval: Required when specific shareholder approval mechanisms need to be documented

7. Employee Matters: Required when the selling shareholder is also an employee/director

8. Interim Period Obligations: Used when there's a significant gap between signing and completion

Suggested Schedules

1. Details of the Shares: Specific details of shares being bought back including share certificate numbers

2. Completion Requirements: Detailed list of documents and actions required at completion

3. Form of Transfer Instrument: Template share transfer form compliant with Malaysian requirements

4. Company Resolutions: Forms of required corporate resolutions

5. Regulatory Filings: Forms of necessary regulatory filings and notices

6. Calculation of Consideration: If the consideration involves complex calculations or adjustments

7. Warranties: Detailed warranties (if extensive)

8. Existing Encumbrances: Details of any existing encumbrances on the shares

Authors

Alex Denne

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

alex.den.21@genieai.co

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