Company Operating Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Pre-emptive Rights: Detailed procedures for existing shareholders' rights to purchase shares before external sale - useful for closely held companies

2. Tag-Along and Drag-Along Rights: Rights for minority shareholders to join in sale (tag-along) or be forced to sell (drag-along) - important for companies planning future sale/exit

3. Intellectual Property: Provisions for IP ownership and protection - essential for technology or creative companies

4. Employee Share Schemes: Framework for employee share ownership - useful for companies planning to offer equity to employees

5. Related Party Transactions: Procedures for handling transactions with related parties - important for family businesses or closely held companies

6. International Operations: Provisions for overseas business activities - necessary for companies with international operations

7. Environmental and Social Responsibility: Commitments to environmental and social standards - relevant for companies with sustainability focus

1. Schedule 1: Share Capital: Detailed breakdown of share capital, including share classes and rights

2. Schedule 2: Shareholders: List of shareholders and their respective shareholdings

3. Schedule 3: Reserved Matters: Decisions requiring special majority or unanimous approval

4. Schedule 4: Board Charter: Detailed procedures for board operations and decision-making

5. Schedule 5: Business Plan: Initial or current business plan

6. Schedule 6: Deed of Accession: Template for new shareholders joining the agreement

7. Schedule 7: Valuation Methodology: Agreed methods for valuing shares

8. Appendix A: Company Constitution: Copy of or reference to the company's constitution

9. Appendix B: Shareholders' Resolutions: Key shareholders' resolutions referenced in the agreement