Ohio Clauses Relating to Transfers of Venture Interests — Including Rights of First Refusal In Ohio, when it comes to transfers of venture interests, there are certain clauses that govern these transactions. One such important clause is the Right of First Refusal (ROAR). This clause allows existing venture partners or shareholders to have the first opportunity to purchase any venture interest that another partner or shareholder wishes to transfer. There are generally two types of Ohio clauses relating to transfers of venture interests ROARFR and ROFO (Right of First Offer). Here is a detailed description of both: 1. Right of First Refusal (ROAR): The ROAR clause grants current venture partners or shareholders the right to match any valid offer made by a third party for the venture interest being transferred. If a partner or shareholder decides to sell their interest, they must first offer it to the existing partners or shareholders before proceeding with any outside offers. The ROAR clause ensures that the existing partners or shareholders maintain control and have the opportunity to retain the venture interest within the group. For example, if Partner A wants to sell their venture interest, they must first offer it to Partner B, Partner C, and so on, in proportion to their existing ownership. If any of the current partners or shareholders decide to match the offer, they would acquire the interest, effectively blocking the third party's offer. 2. Right of First Offer (ROFL): The ROFL clause is less restrictive than the ROAR clause, as it only grants the current partners or shareholders the right to be the first to receive an offer to buy the transferred venture interest. Unlike ROAR, the existing partners or shareholders don't have an obligation to match the offer. Instead, they have the privilege of being given the opportunity to negotiate terms and potentially submit a competing offer. For instance, if Partner A decides to sell their venture interest, they must first inform the existing partners or shareholders of the terms and conditions of the offer they have received. The current partners or shareholders will then have the right to evaluate the offer and decide whether to negotiate or submit a competing offer within a specified timeframe. In conclusion, Ohio clauses relating to transfers of venture interests include the Right of First Refusal (ROAR) and the Right of First Offer (ROFL). While ROAR obligates existing partners or shareholders to match a valid offer made by a third party, ROFL just provides them with the opportunity to negotiate or submit a competing offer. These clauses safeguard the interests and control of the existing partnership or shareholders while allowing for potential growth and expansion.