The District of Columbia Shareholders' Agreement with Buy-Sell Agreement and First Right of Refusal is a legal document that outlines the rights and obligations of shareholders in a corporation, specifically in the event of a deceased shareholder's shares being sold. This agreement provides the corporation with the first opportunity to purchase the shares if the beneficiaries of the deceased shareholder intend to sell them. Several types of District of Columbia Shareholders' Agreements with Buy-Sell Agreements exist, including: 1. Standard District of Columbia Shareholders' Agreement with Buy-Sell Agreement: This agreement includes the provision for the corporation's first right of refusal to purchase the shares of a deceased shareholder. It ensures proper control and ownership of shares within the company. 2. Delaware Corporation Shareholders' Agreement with Buy-Sell Agreement: Similar to the standard District of Columbia agreement, this version is applicable to corporations formed under Delaware laws. The main difference lies in the state jurisdiction. 3. Restricted Stockholders' Agreement with Buy-Sell Agreement: This agreement is suitable when the corporation issues restricted stock to its shareholders. It outlines the specific conditions and restrictions associated with the shares and includes the first right of refusal provision. 4. Voting Shareholders' Agreement with Buy-Sell Agreement: This agreement is designed to regulate the voting rights and powers of shareholders. It incorporates the buy-sell agreement along with the first right of refusal provision to maintain control over the shares in case of a deceased shareholder. 5. Multiple Class Shareholders' Agreement with Buy-Sell Agreement: When a corporation has multiple classes of shares, this agreement covers the rights and obligations of each shareholder class. It includes the buy-sell agreement clause to ensure fairness in the purchase of shares upon the death of a shareholder. Overall, these District of Columbia Shareholders' Agreements provide clarity and structure in the event of a shareholder's death, enabling the corporation to maintain control and safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.