shareholder agreement

Investor rights document

A shareholder agreement is a contract among the owners of a company that governs their relationships and rights.

It typically addresses voting procedures, share transfer restrictions, dividend policies, and dispute resolution: The shareholder agreement gives existing investors first right of refusal on any sale.

Unlike corporate bylaws, which are public, shareholder agreements remain private between the parties.

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dividends · minority protections · right of first refusal · arbitration · fiduciary duty · majority rule · squeeze out · enforceability · financial disclosures · non-compete clauses · stock options · put option · call option · tax implications · mediation · proxy voting · exit strategy · litigation

Opposites
document purpose and parties

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Binding job terms document

loan agreement · union contract · labor agreement · licensing agreement · bond indenture

ownership vs. labor/creditor relationship

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Terms governing a job

labor contract · union contract

private agreement vs. public filing

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Documents legally creating a corporation

public disclosure · SEC filing · annual report

Family

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