Shareholders' agreement: new company
This shareholders agreement for a new company comprehensively covers the issues that matter for founders of start-ups. As your company grows, this shareholders agreement should help protect your the value of your investment (whether financial or time) and help ensure that the line as to who makes decisions on strategic issues remains clear. It is suitable for most new companies: regardless of the number of shareholders there are, or the participation of each in the daily operation of the company. A sample of the document is available for view. More Info
Shareholders' agreement: new company; some shareholders have also invested debt
This is the same document as our shareholders agreement for a new company but it includes provisions for the situation where one or more of the shareholders has loaned the company money in addition to funding it through a share purchase. The agreement allows you to assign voting rights on a basis other than share ownership. It provides each lender with greater protection of his total investment and tighter control over the management of the company that otherwise he would not have by default under UK company law. Minority shareholders could also use this document to help extend their power in strategic company decisions where one shareholder is a lender. More Info
Shareholders' agreement: existing company
This shareholders agreement template provides for the legal and management issues that established companies face. It could be put in place at any time, but it is usually changes to the leadership, ownership structure or management of a company that prompt a new agreement. This agreement will help you protect your rights against other shareholders and directors, help prevent and resolve shareholder disputes, and help clarify the separate roles of directors and shareholders within the business. It is suitable for companies of all sizes and in all industries, and where all or some shareholders are also directors. More Info
Shareholders' agreement: existing company; some shareholders have also invested debt
This is the same document as our shareholders agreement template for an existing company but it includes provisions for the situation where one or more of the shareholders has loaned the company money in addition to funding it through a share purchase. It would be ideal to be put in place after a change such as the introduction of new shareholders or directors, a management buyout, a new financing round, or after restructuring. The document provides each lender with greater protection of his total investment and tighter control over the management of the company that otherwise he would not have by default under UK company law. Minority shareholders could also use this document to help extend their power in strategic company decisions where one shareholder is a lender. More Info
Shareholders' agreement: joint venture through company
This joint venture shareholders agreement regulates a single project that will be structured through a company. The project that the company will undertake could be anything: from a property renovation, design and creation of something, or buying a company in order to sell the assets. This agreement is different from other Net Lawman shareholder agreements largely because this is a single project venture, so the agreement places particular emphasis on the exit arrangements. More Info
Shareholders' agreement: company has shareholder-directors and institutional investors
This shareholder agreement has been drawn to include the provisions that a large professional or institutional investor such as a business angel, venture capital or private equity investor would require to protect their investment. It also considers the provisions of minority shareholders, who by virtue of the circumstances are likely to be the founders and friends and family of the founders. Additional features to other Net Lawman shareholder agreements include: drag along and tag along rights, key man insurance, rights of preference, rights of first offer, and increased reporting requirements. More Info
Shareholders' agreement: warranties
Extensive warranties protect the lender of a loan. This document includes 50+ warranties, only some of which may be relevant to your situation. Provides flexibility to choose which best you to ensure you include only what is significant to your transaction. More Info
