Shareholder Contract Template for New Zealand

1. Tag-Along Rights: Gives minority shareholders the right to join in sale of shares by majority shareholders

2. Drag-Along Rights: Allows majority shareholders to force minorities to join in sale of company

3. Death/Incapacity Provisions: Procedures for handling shares upon death or incapacity of shareholders

4. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on shareholders competing with company or poaching employees

5. Intellectual Property Rights: Provisions regarding ownership and protection of company IP

6. Good/Bad Leaver Provisions: Different treatment of shares based on circumstances of shareholder departure

7. Put and Call Options: Rights to force purchase or sale of shares under specific circumstances

8. Deadlock Resolution: Additional mechanisms for resolving serious management deadlocks

9. Financial Support Obligations: Requirements for shareholders to provide additional funding if needed

1. Schedule 1: Company Details: Details of company registration, share capital, and current shareholdings

2. Schedule 2: Reserved Matters: List of decisions requiring special majority or unanimous approval

3. Schedule 3: Share Valuation Methodology: Agreed method for calculating share value for transfers

4. Schedule 4: Deed of Adherence: Template for new shareholders to join the agreement

5. Schedule 5: Business Plan: Initial or current business plan (if applicable)

6. Schedule 6: Share Transfer Notice: Template for notifying intent to transfer shares

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

8. Appendix B: Board Charter: Detailed governance procedures and board responsibilities