Shareholders' Agreement

Shareholders' Agreement
An arrangement among a company's shareholders describing how the company should be operated and the shareholders' rights and obligations. It also includes information on the regulation of the shareholders' relationship, the management of the company, ownership of shares and privileges and protection of shareholders.

The shareholders’ agreement is intended to make sure that shareholders are treated fairly and that their rights are protected.

The agreement includes sections outlining the fair and legitimate pricing of shares (particularly when sold). It also allows shareholders to make decisions about what outside parties may become future shareholders and provides safeguards for minority positions.


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