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Share Contribution Agreement
"I need a Share Contribution Agreement under German law for transferring 100% of shares in our German subsidiary GmbH to our newly established holding company as part of our group restructuring, to be completed by March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the contributing party (contributor) and receiving entity, including full legal names, registration details, and addresses
2. Background: Context of the transaction, including description of the shares being contributed and purpose of the contribution
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Subject Matter of Contribution: Detailed description of the shares being contributed, including company details, number of shares, and their nominal value
5. Contribution and Transfer: Legal mechanism for the contribution and transfer of shares, including any consideration
6. Effective Date: Specification of when the contribution becomes legally effective
7. Representations and Warranties: Contributor's warranties regarding ownership, authority to transfer, and condition of the shares
8. Conditions Precedent: Conditions that must be fulfilled before the contribution becomes effective
9. Closing Mechanics: Process and requirements for completing the share contribution
10. Taxes and Costs: Allocation of transaction costs and tax responsibilities
11. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information
12. Notices: Process for formal communications between parties
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of German law application and jurisdiction for disputes
14. Execution: Signature blocks and execution requirements
1. Anti-dilution Protection: Provisions protecting the value of the contribution against future dilution, used when the receiving entity may issue new shares
2. Employee Matters: Provisions regarding employees if the contributed shares represent a significant portion of a business
3. Regulatory Approvals: Required when the transaction needs specific regulatory clearances
4. Post-Closing Covenants: Obligations of parties after closing, included when ongoing commitments are needed
5. Tax Indemnity: Specific tax-related indemnifications, used when complex tax implications exist
6. Integration Provisions: Used when the contribution is part of a larger transaction or corporate reorganization
7. Non-Competition: Restrictions on contributor's future activities, used when contributor retains industry involvement
1. Share Details: Detailed description of the shares, including share certificates numbers and shareholding history
2. Company Information: Corporate information about the company whose shares are being contributed
3. Closing Checklist: List of all documents and actions required for closing
4. Form of Transfer Documents: Templates for share transfer forms and other required transfer documentation
5. Encumbrances: List of any existing encumbrances on the shares
6. Corporate Approvals: Copies of required corporate approvals and resolutions
7. Valuation Report: Independent valuation of the contributed shares if required
8. Due Diligence Findings: Summary of key due diligence findings if applicable
Authors
Articles of Association
Business Day
Closing
Closing Date
Commercial Register
Company
Conditions Precedent
Confidential Information
Consideration
Contributed Shares
Contribution
Contributor
Corporate Documents
Effective Date
Encumbrance
Governmental Authority
Group
Material Adverse Change
Notarial Deed
Parties
Receiving Entity
Related Persons
Relevant Competition Authorities
Share Capital
Shareholders' Agreement
Signing Date
Subscription Rights
Target Company
Tax
Tax Authority
Transaction
Transfer Date
Valuation Report
Working Capital
Recitals
Definitions
Subject Matter of Contribution
Share Transfer
Consideration
Conditions Precedent
Closing Conditions
Representations and Warranties
Covenants
Anti-dilution
Tax Matters
Costs and Expenses
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Non-Competition
Employee Matters
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Approvals
Further Assurance
Assignment
Force Majeure
Severability
Entire Agreement
Amendments
Notices
Waiver
Third Party Rights
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Dispute Resolution
Language
Execution
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Technology
Real Estate
Healthcare
Energy
Professional Services
Retail
Telecommunications
Infrastructure
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Legal
Finance
Corporate Development
Mergers & Acquisitions
Tax
Compliance
Corporate Secretariat
Treasury
Executive Management
Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
General Counsel
Corporate Lawyer
Legal Director
Investment Manager
Corporate Secretary
Tax Director
M&A Director
Corporate Development Manager
Finance Director
Compliance Officer
Board Member
Managing Director
Investment Director
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