When do I use this document? secured loan agreement for a secured loan of a fixed amount to be drawn in a single advance for a borrower which is a company incorporated in England and Wales for a loan repayable on a single repayment date or in instalments What are the key features? easy to edit, with 21 clauses over 13 pages single advance of specified loan amount regular interest payments at either fixed or floating interest rate by reference to specified bank’s base rate of interest repayment either on a single repayment date or in instalments undertakings from the borrower, including to provide information to the lender and prohibition on granting security and additional borrowings events of default, including a failure by the borrower to repay the loan or interest, leading to the lender having the right to demand immediate repayment What else do I need to know? The security would need to be created and governed by a separate security document between the borrower and the lender, depending on the nature of the secured property or assets. Examples of security documents include: a charge over property a charge over shares a debenture, containing fixed and floating charges over all of the borrower’s assets and undertaking What other documents are available? For a form of unsecured loan document, see Loan Agreement: unsecured For forms of unsecured and secured facility agreements, for advances of loans in several lump sums, see Facility Agreement: unsecured Facility Agreement: secured

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?

secured loan agreement for a secured loan of a fixed amount to be drawn in a single advance
for a borrower which is a company incorporated in England and Wales
for a loan repayable on a single repayment date or in instalments

What are the key features?

easy to edit, with 21 clauses over 13 pages
single advance of specified loan amount
regular interest payments at either fixed or floating interest rate by reference to specified bank’s base rate of interest
repayment either on a single repayment date or in instalments
undertakings from the borrower, including to provide information to the lender and prohibition on granting security and additional borrowings
events of default, including a failure by the borrower to repay the loan or interest, leading to the lender having the right to demand immediate repayment

What else do I need to know?

The security would need to be created and governed by a separate security document between the borrower and the lender, depending on the nature of the secured property or assets. Examples of security documents include:

a charge over property
a charge over shares
a debenture, containing fixed and floating charges over all of the borrower’s assets and undertaking

What other documents are available?

For a form of unsecured loan document, see

Loan Agreement: unsecured

For forms of unsecured and secured facility agreements, for advances of loans in several lump sums, see

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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 documents are available?

Explanatory Guides

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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.”

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