Standard Shareholders Agreement Template for Germany

1. Preference Shares: Required when the company has different share classes with varying rights and preferences

2. Anti-Dilution Protection: Included when protecting certain shareholders against dilution is necessary, particularly in investment scenarios

3. Put and Call Options: Used when shareholders want specific share purchase or sale rights under certain conditions

4. Dead-Lock Resolution: Important for 50/50 joint ventures or where significant decision-making conflicts might arise

5. Employee Share Scheme: Needed when the company operates or plans to implement employee share ownership programs

6. Dividend Policy: Included when shareholders want to establish specific dividend distribution rules

7. IPO Rights: Required when there's a possibility of future public listing

8. Special Veto Rights: Used when certain shareholders are granted specific veto powers over particular decisions

1. Details of the Company: Complete corporate information including registration details and existing corporate structure

2. Initial Shareholding Structure: Detailed breakdown of share ownership and share classes

3. Reserved Matters List: Comprehensive list of decisions requiring special approval

4. Business Plan: Initial or current business plan of the company

5. Articles of Association: Current articles of association or required amendments

6. Deed of Adherence: Template for new shareholders to join the agreement

7. Board Rules of Procedure: Detailed procedures for board operations and decision-making

8. Shareholders' Resolutions: Key shareholders' resolutions passed in connection with the agreement