Shareholders' Agreement- Original Shareholders & Company

This document is a short-form shareholders' agreement template designed for use between existing shareholders in a private limited company and the company itself. It outlines the key provisions governing the relationship between the Company and its Original Shareholders, including definitions of essential terms, shareholdings, and financing arrangements. The agreement specifies the scope of business activities, the appointment and removal of directors, and the warranties provided by each shareholder. It also details the company's obligations to maintain proper accounts, promote its business, and protect its intellectual property rights. Shareholders' covenants ensure significant changes to the company require their consent, and pre-emption rights provide a structured process for share transfers.  Additionally, the document includes restrictive covenants, confidentiality clauses, and termination conditions. It emphasises the importance of written amendments, the non-waiver of rights, and the governing law and jurisdiction, ensuring a comprehensive framework for shareholder relations.

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Note: This publication does not necessarily deal with every important topic, nor cover every aspect of the topics with which it deals. Templates do not include or provide legal or other advice to users. They are designed to provide a head-start to the development of a commercial agreement and are not the finished article. They require careful reading, analysis and customisation in order to meet the particular needs of the parties to the document. 

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