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Shareholder Agreement

Rights and obligations of company shareholders including voting and transfer restrictions.

SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT

This Shareholder Agreement is made on [DATE] between the shareholders of [COMPANY NAME]: [SHAREHOLDER NAMES].

1. SHARE OWNERSHIP

Current shareholdings: [SHAREHOLDER 1]: [PERCENTAGE]%, [SHAREHOLDER 2]: [PERCENTAGE]%, [SHAREHOLDER 3]: [PERCENTAGE]%.

2. VOTING AGREEMENTS

Shareholders agree to vote their shares collectively on: [MATTERS REQUIRING UNANIMOUS CONSENT].

3. TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS

Shares may not be transferred without first offering to existing shareholders at fair market value (Right of First Refusal).

4. BOARD REPRESENTATION

Board of Directors shall consist of [NUMBER] members appointed as follows: [APPOINTMENT STRUCTURE].

5. DIVIDEND POLICY

Company shall distribute [PERCENTAGE]% of annual profits as dividends, subject to cash flow requirements.

6. DRAG-ALONG AND TAG-ALONG RIGHTS

Majority shareholders may compel minority to sell (drag-along). Minority shareholders may join majority sales (tag-along).

SHAREHOLDERS:

[SHAREHOLDER 1]: _________________ Date: ___________

[SHAREHOLDER 2]: _________________ Date: ___________

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What is a Shareholder Agreement?

A Shareholder Agreement governs the relationship between company shareholders, covering voting rights, share transfers, and corporate governance.