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Understanding Shareholder Agreements (SHAs) in M&A Did you know that the terms of your Shareholder Agreement (SHA) depend on the level of your stake acquisition in a company (SPA)? Here's a general overview of how SHAs differ based on acquisition ty

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, & 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥! When expanding your busin

Are you running a SaaS Business? As an experienced attorney in the field who has worked with many SaaS Business and helped them protect their rights, here is the list of some Essential Agreements for SaaS Companies: ●Terms of Service/User Agreement:

As a founder, your startup is your baby. But what about when that Golden Exit opportunity appears? Drag-Along Rights in your Shareholder Agreement(SHA) are crucial for ensuring a smooth acquisition process. What are Drag-Along Rights? They empower

Transfer Rights Clauses in SHAs from an Investor’s Perspective!! When investing in startups, a well-drafted Shareholders Agreement (SHA) isn’t just a formality, it’s the foundation that protects their financial interests and ensures strategic contro

Starting a startup is exciting, but understanding the shareholder agreement (SHA) is crucial. Today, let's focus on Dilution. What is dilution? Imagine you and a friend each own half a pizza (50% each). If you bring another friend in and share more

STARTING a series of " TERMS TO KNOW" as a Startup Founder series. where everyday 5 terms will be shared and discussed over it !! Hope you'll learn and get to know about the startup ecosystem!!

Tag Along v/s Drag Along Rights When drafting agreements, Tag Along and Drag Along Rights are essential clauses that shape how investors and founders navigate ownership changes. Let's break down the impact from both perspectives: For Investors: 1.

ROFR vs ROFO When structuring investment agreements, the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and the Right of First Offer (ROFO) are two important clauses that can shape ownership transfers. Let’s explore how these rights work and their implications for b

We've covered dilation and the Board of Directors(BOD). Now, let's delve into Tag-Along Rights—An Essential Topic Imagine your startup takes off! A major player wants to buy the company, and your majority shareholder is ready to cash in. But what ab