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Shareholder Agreement

The rulebook between a company's owners

A contract between a company's shareholders (and often the company itself) that governs decision-making, share transfers, what happens if a shareholder leaves, and how disputes get resolved. Canadian startups with more than one founder should have one in place before problems start, not after.

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Related terms
Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)The pool of equity set aside for employeesFounders' lock-up agreementKeeps founders committed post-closeRight of first refusal and co-sale agreementControls who can buy into the company

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