Document background
The Share Issue Agreement is a crucial document used in Dutch corporate transactions when a company wishes to issue new shares to investors or existing shareholders. It serves as the primary contractual framework for share issuance, ensuring compliance with Dutch corporate law requirements, particularly the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek). The agreement is essential for companies seeking to raise capital, bring in new investors, or implement employee share schemes. It typically includes detailed provisions about the number and class of shares being issued, the issue price, payment terms, conditions precedent, and various representations and warranties. The document must be properly executed according to Dutch law requirements, which often include execution before a civil law notary, especially for private limited liability companies (BVs) and public limited companies (NVs).
