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Shareholder Buyout Agreement
"I need a Shareholder Buyout Agreement for a technology startup where two founding shareholders are selling their combined 40% stake to the company, with payment to be made in installments over 12 months starting March 2025, and including non-compete provisions for the Ontario market."
1. Parties: Identification of the selling shareholder(s), purchasing shareholder(s) or company, and the corporation whose shares are being sold
2. Background: Recitals explaining the context of the agreement, current shareholdings, and intention to buy/sell
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Sale and Purchase of Shares: Core transaction terms including number of shares, class of shares, and purchase price
5. Payment Terms: Structure and timing of payment for the shares
6. Closing: Closing date, conditions precedent, and closing deliverables
7. Representations and Warranties of Seller: Seller's confirmations regarding share ownership, authority to sell, and absence of encumbrances
8. Representations and Warranties of Purchaser: Purchaser's confirmations regarding authority and capacity to purchase
9. Pre-Closing Covenants: Obligations of parties between signing and closing
10. Release and Waiver: Seller's release of claims against the company
11. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information
12. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, amendments, governing law, etc.
1. Employment Termination: Used when the selling shareholder is also an employee/officer and their employment is being terminated
2. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Used when restrictions on the seller's future business activities are required
3. Installment Payment Terms: Used when the purchase price is to be paid in installments
4. Security for Payment: Used when security is required for deferred payments
5. Tax Matters: Used when specific tax structuring or indemnities are required
6. Continued Board Representation: Used when seller retains right to board representation during any transition period
7. Drag-Along/Tag-Along Rights: Used when other shareholders have specific rights in relation to the sale
1. Schedule A - Share Details: Details of shares being sold including share certificate numbers and share classes
2. Schedule B - Purchase Price Calculation: Detailed calculation of the purchase price if based on a formula
3. Schedule C - Encumbrances: List of any existing encumbrances on the shares
4. Schedule D - Corporate Records: List of corporate records and documents to be delivered at closing
5. Schedule E - Outstanding Litigation: Details of any pending litigation affecting the shares or company
6. Appendix 1 - Resignation Letters: Form of resignation letters for corporate positions if applicable
7. Appendix 2 - Release Forms: Forms of mutual releases to be executed at closing
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Technology
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Retail
Real Estate
Financial Services
Healthcare
Construction
Energy
Agriculture
Transportation
Media and Entertainment
Legal
Corporate Governance
Finance
Executive Leadership
Board of Directors
Compliance
Corporate Secretariat
Investment
Treasury
Risk Management
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Secretary
General Counsel
Legal Counsel
Corporate Director
Board Member
Managing Director
Finance Director
Business Owner
Company Secretary
Shareholder
Corporate Governance Officer
Compliance Officer
Investment Manager
Private Equity Manager
Venture Capital Manager
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