A New Jersey Voting Trust Agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions under which a shareholder can delegate voting rights to a designated trustee. This agreement is commonly used when a shareholder wants to ensure that their shares are voted in a particular manner or to consolidate voting power among a group of shareholders. The agreement requires the shareholder to transfer their share certificates to a depository, who holds them in the name of the appointed voting trustees. These trustees are responsible for exercising the voting rights on behalf of the shareholder according to the instructions outlined in the trust agreement. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure that the shareholder's voting interests are protected and unified. There are various types of New Jersey Voting Trust Agreements that may be used based on specific circumstances, such as: 1. Single-Party Trust: In this type, a single shareholder transfers their share certificates to the designated voting trustee(s). The trustee(s) then exercise the voting rights solely on behalf of that particular shareholder. 2. Multiple-Party Trust: This type of agreement is used when multiple shareholders want to consolidate their voting power. The shareholders agree to transfer their share certificates to the voting trustees, who then exercise the voting rights collectively on behalf of all participating shareholders. 3. Time-Limited Trust: A time-limited trust agreement specifies a predetermined duration during which the voting rights are delegated to the trustee(s). This type of agreement is generally used when shareholders want to delegate their voting rights for a specific period, such as during a merger or acquisition. 4. Perpetual Trust: In a perpetual trust, the voting rights are delegated indefinitely until specific conditions or events specified in the trust agreement occur. This type of agreement is commonly used for long-term purposes, such as in family-owned businesses or trusts. By utilizing a New Jersey Voting Trust Agreement, shareholders can ensure that their voting interests are protected and represented as desired. It provides a legally binding mechanism to consolidate voting power and make informed decisions on matters affecting the corporation.