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Equity Agreement Contract
"I need an Equity Agreement Contract for issuing Series A Preferred Stock to five angel investors, with a total investment of $2 million, including standard anti-dilution protection and a right of first refusal for future rounds, to be completed by March 2025."
1. Parties: Identifies and defines all parties to the agreement, including the company, shareholders, and any other relevant stakeholders
2. Background: Sets forth the context and purpose of the agreement, including the company's current structure and reason for the equity issuance
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement for clarity and consistency
4. Equity Issuance Terms: Details the specific terms of the equity being issued, including class, number of shares, and price
5. Consideration: Specifies the payment or other consideration being provided in exchange for the equity
6. Representations and Warranties: Statements of fact and assurances from both the company and the receiving party
7. Transfer Restrictions: Limitations and conditions on the transfer of equity interests
8. Voting Rights: Specifies the voting rights associated with the equity being issued
9. Preemptive Rights: Rights of existing shareholders to maintain their ownership percentage in future offerings
10. Compliance with Securities Laws: Provisions ensuring compliance with applicable securities regulations
11. Termination: Circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated and the consequences
12. Governing Law: Specifies the jurisdiction and laws governing the agreement
13. General Provisions: Standard contractual provisions including notices, amendments, and severability
1. Tag-Along Rights: Used when minority shareholders need protection to join in the sale of shares by majority shareholders
2. Drag-Along Rights: Include when majority shareholders want the right to force minority shareholders to join in a sale
3. Anti-Dilution Protection: Added when investors need protection against future down rounds
4. Registration Rights: Include when shareholders may require the company to register their shares for public trading
5. Board Representation: Used when the equity holder is granted rights to board representation
6. Vesting Provisions: Include when the equity is subject to vesting requirements, typically for employee equity agreements
7. Right of First Refusal: Added when existing shareholders or the company should have first right to purchase shares being sold
8. Information Rights: Include when shareholders are to receive specific financial or operational information
9. Put/Call Rights: Used when either party needs the right to force a purchase/sale of shares under specific conditions
1. Schedule A - Cap Table: Current capitalization table showing all shareholders and their ownership percentages
2. Schedule B - Share Certificate: Form of share certificate to be issued
3. Schedule C - Disclosure Schedule: Exceptions or qualifications to representations and warranties
4. Schedule D - Subscription Details: Detailed information about the subscription including payment terms and timeline
5. Appendix 1 - Shareholders' Rights: Detailed description of various shareholder rights and obligations
6. Appendix 2 - Transfer Procedures: Detailed procedures for transferring shares
7. Appendix 3 - Valuation Methodology: Agreed methods for valuing shares in various scenarios
8. Appendix 4 - Tax Provisions: Detailed tax-related provisions and procedures
9. Appendix 5 - Compliance Certificate: Form of certificate confirming compliance with securities laws
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