Shares and shareholdings are fundamental concepts in finance and business. Forming the basis of ownership and investment in companies, shares allow individuals and entities to participate in a company’s success. In this article, we’ll look at the...
I’m often asked about shareholder agreements, so this article serves as FAQs of sorts to advise you on all aspects of drafting a shareholders agreement: Firstly.. What is a shareholders agreement? A shareholders agreement is a legally binding contract between...
I was speaking at a conference recently and was asked a question. The company is a start up and cannot afford to pay national minimum wage to employees, but still requires help. Can it defer payment until they are profitable? Perhaps by giving the people shares...
Summary of Article A Shareholders Agreement is an important document setting of the contract between individual or corporate shareholders. This article gives 7 reasons why you should put some serious thought into having a shareholders agreement – regardless of...
What is the Purpose of Alphabet Shares? Creating different classes of alphabet shares allows a business to pay different rates of dividends and attach different rights according to shareholders’ individual shareholdings. Implementing alphabet shares is a flexible,...