When do I use this document? for the grant of both a put option and call option over shares in a private limited company so that both the buyer has an option to purchase the shares and the seller has an option to sell the shares What are the key features? 24 clauses over 16 pages grant of the put and call options, with related definitions of option shares, exercise conditions and exercise periods put option exercise and form of exercise notice call option exercise and form of exercise notice mechanics for sale and purchase of option shares warranties and undertakings from the seller What else do I need to know? The principal matters which the parties to a put and call option agreement will need to negotiate include: option shares: the number of option shares exercise conditions: whether either option exercise is subject to satisfaction of any pre-conditions exercise periods: the time periods during which the seller may exercise the put option and the buyer may exercise the call option exercise price: the price payable for the shares What other docs are available? For alternative option agreements over shares, see: Call Option Agreement – shares Put Option Agreement – shares

Shareholders Agreement: start-up business single investor

Name: Shareholder agreement start up business single investor
SKU: INV011.001
Price: 75.00 GBP
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Shareholders agreement following the investment in a start-up business by a single investor under a separate subscription agreement. The agreement acts as the shareholders agreement between the investor and the founders of the company post-investment.

for the shareholders agreement between a single investor and the founders
where the investment is being documented in a separate subscription agreement
in conjunction with a Subscription Agreement and new Articles of Association
for Paper Rock’s associated Subscription Agreement and Articles of Association, see
- Subscription Agreement – start up business single investor
- Articles of Association – start-up business single investor
for a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales

What are the key features?

full form shareholders agreement
25 clauses and 4 schedules over 28 pages
investor director: the investor’s entitlement to appoint a director
board proceedings: how proceedings of the board will be conducted
information rights: investor’s rights to information about the company and its finances
future share issues: pre-emption rights on the issue of new shares
share transfers: rules governing the transfer of shares, including:
- pre-emption rights on share transfers
- compulsory transfer events, including founder good and bad leaver clauses
- tag-along and drag-along rights
reserved matters: matters requiring prior approval from the investor
restrictive covenants: restrictions on the founders from competing with the company and soliciting the company’s customers, suppliers and employees

What other documents are available?

For a combined Investment & Shareholders Agreement for a start-up business with a single investor, see

Investment and Shareholders Agreement – start up business single investor

For a standalone Shareholders Agreement for a start-up business with multiple investors, see

Shareholders Agreement – start up business multiple investors

For standalone Shareholders Agreements for an established business, see

Description

When do I use this document?

for the grant of both a put option and call option over shares in a private limited company
so that both the buyer has an option to purchase the shares and the seller has an option to sell the shares

What are the key features?

24 clauses over 16 pages
grant of the put and call options, with related definitions of option shares, exercise conditions and exercise periods
put option exercise and form of exercise notice
call option exercise and form of exercise notice
mechanics for sale and purchase of option shares
warranties and undertakings from the seller

What else do I need to know?

The principal matters which the parties to a put and call option agreement will need to negotiate include:

option shares: the number of option shares
exercise conditions: whether either option exercise is subject to satisfaction of any pre-conditions
exercise periods: the time periods during which the seller may exercise the put option and the buyer may exercise the call option
exercise price: the price payable for the shares

What other docs are available?

For alternative option agreements over shares, see:

Explanatory Guides

As with all of our document templates, your purchase will include access to clear explanatory guidance on the document and its use.

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Updated by a lawyer on 02/07/2025

Updated By a lawyer on 04/27/2023

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Shareholders Agreement: start-up business single investor

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What are the key features?

What other documents are available?

When do I use this document?

What are the key features?

What else do I need to know?

What other docs are available?

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As with all of our document templates, your purchase will include access to clear explanatory guidance on the document and its use.

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Shareholders Agreement: start-up business single investor

When do I use this document?

What are the key features?

What other documents are available?

When do I use this document?

What are the key features?

What else do I need to know?

What other docs are available?

Explanatory Guides

As with all of our document templates, your purchase will include access to clear explanatory guidance on the document and its use.

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Create your document in 3 Easy Steps

PaperRock offers affordable, legal document templates, written by experienced and expert lawyers, trusted by businesses across the UK and beyond. No hidden charges or trial sign-ups are required to complete your document.

“I have worked in legal and business affairs for over 25 years and need access to a wide range of corporate and commercial legal precedents. Paperrock is a refreshing source of high-quality legal templates. Superb value for money.”

Amanda | Bannister Creative

“It’s hard to find legal documents on the internet you can really trust. Knowing an expert lawyer has drafted what I need, gives my business the edge and gives me peace of mind.”

Elle, Founder | Winslow skincare & aesthetics.

“As an SME Paperrock saves us the legal fees we’ve previously had to spend. In these challenging times that's a big help. Great products and support.”

Giles, MD | Boniti Ltd.

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