Shareholders Agreement + Deed of Accession
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At a Glance
A general Shareholder Agreement that includes an Accession Deed for adding new shareholders at a later time.
A Deed of Accession is a legal document used when a new shareholder joins a company that has an existing shareholders’ agreement. The purpose of the Deed of Accession is to bind the new shareholder to the terms and conditions of the existing shareholders’ agreement, ensuring that all shareholders are subject to the same rights, obligations, and restrictions.
Shareholders Agreement
This Shareholders Agreement Template records the aims and objectives of the shareholders and governs the structure, ownership, and administration of the company. It ensures clarity of rights, duties, and responsibilities while protecting goodwill and confidential information.
What This Agreement Covers
• Company structure, shareholding, and issue of new shares
• Objectives of the company and good faith obligations of shareholders
• Management framework, board meetings, and director appointments
• Contributions, agreements between shareholders, and use of intellectual property
• Restrictions and procedures for transfers and purchase of shares
• Options for purchase of outgoing shareholders’ shares in cases of death, disability, misconduct, or insolvency
• Confidentiality, publicity, and protection of business information
• Financial reporting, records, accounts, and dividend payments
• Dispute resolution, mediation, and dissolution procedures
• Governing law, termination, notices, and general provisions
Why Use This Template?
• Provides a clear legal framework for shareholder rights and obligations
• Protects the company’s confidential information, goodwill, and intellectual property
• Offers structured procedures for share transfers, disputes, and exits
• Ensures management responsibilities and decision-making powers are clearly allocated
• Easy to edit, customise, and implement for Australian companies
Suitable For
This precedent is ideal for businesses with two or more shareholders who need a comprehensive agreement to regulate ownership, management, obligations, and protections within their company.
INCLUDES
This Shareholder Agreement contains the following clauses:
Definitions
Interpretation
Structure of the company
Objectives of the company
Management
Agreements between company and shareholders
Use of intellectual property
Transfers of shareholder’s shares
Option to purchase outgoing shareholders shares
Power of attorney
Publicity and confidentiality
Records and accounts
Payments and dividends
Good faith
Dissolution of company
Disputes
General provisions
Execution & schedules
Accession Deed
A versatile agreement that can be adapted to suit a wide range of industries. 21 pages long.
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