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A Share Buyback Agreement is a crucial document used when a company decides to repurchase its own shares from existing shareholders, typically to return excess cash to shareholders, improve financial ratios, or increase promoter shareholding. In India, this document must comply with Section 68 of the Companies Act, 2013, and for listed companies, with SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018. The agreement captures essential elements including buyback price determination, maximum buyback size (which cannot exceed 25% of aggregate paid-up capital and free reserves), procedural requirements, and necessary corporate and regulatory approvals. It's particularly relevant when companies have excess cash, want to improve return on equity, or aim to optimize their capital structure. The document includes comprehensive details about payment mechanisms, tax implications, and compliance requirements specific to the Indian regulatory framework.

1. Parties: Identifies the company conducting the buyback and the selling shareholders

2. Background: Explains the context of the buyback, including corporate authorizations and board/shareholder resolutions

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement and rules of interpretation

4. Buyback Terms: Details of the shares being bought back, including number, class, and price per share

5. Payment Terms: Specifics of how and when payment will be made for the bought back shares

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

7. Closing Mechanics: Process and timeline for executing the buyback transaction

8. Representations and Warranties of the Company: Company's statements about its authority, compliance, and ability to conduct the buyback

9. Representations and Warranties of the Selling Shareholders: Shareholders' statements about ownership, authority to sell, and clear title to shares

10. Covenants: Ongoing obligations of both parties until closing

11. Indemnification: Provisions for compensation in case of breach or misrepresentation

12. Termination: Circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Indian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

14. Notices: Process for formal communications between parties

15. Miscellaneous: Standard boilerplate provisions including amendments, waivers, and severability