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Shareholders Agreement

This Shareholders Agreement template outlines the rights and obligations of shareholders in a company, ensuring clear governance and dispute resolution mechanisms. It is designed for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the SADC region.

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{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT

This SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}},

BY AND BETWEEN:

1. {{shareholder_1_name}}, of {{shareholder_1_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “Shareholder 1”); and

2. {{shareholder_2_name}}, of {{shareholder_2_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “Shareholder 2”);

(collectively referred to as the “Shareholders” and individually as a “Shareholder”).

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS

1.1. “Company” means {{company_name_of_company}} (Registration Number: {{company_registration_number}}), a company duly incorporated in accordance with the laws of {{country_of_incorporation}}.

1.2. “Shares” means the ordinary shares in the capital of the Company.

1.3. “Board” means the board of directors of the Company.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPANY

2.1. The primary objective of the Company is {{primary_objective_of_company}}.

2.2. The Shareholders agree to conduct the business of the Company in a manner consistent with its objectives and in the best interests of all Shareholders.

3. SHARE CAPITAL AND SHAREHOLDING

3.1. The authorized share capital of the Company is {{authorized_share_capital}} divided into {{number_of_shares}} ordinary shares of {{par_value_per_share}} each.

3.2. The current shareholding of the Company is as follows:

- Shareholder 1: {{shareholder_1_number_of_shares}} Shares ({{shareholder_1_percentage}}%)

- Shareholder 2: {{shareholder_2_number_of_shares}} Shares ({{shareholder_2_percentage}}%)

4. MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE

4.1. The business and affairs of the Company shall be managed by a Board of Directors. The initial Board shall consist of {{number_of_directors}} directors.

4.2. Shareholders shall have the right to appoint directors in proportion to their shareholding.

4.3. Key decisions, including {{list_of_key_decisions_requiring_unanimous_consent}}, shall require the unanimous consent of all Shareholders.

5. TRANSFER OF SHARES

5.1. No Shareholder shall sell, transfer, assign, or otherwise dispose of their Shares without the prior written consent of the other Shareholders.

5.2. A Shareholder wishing to transfer Shares (the “Selling Shareholder”) shall first offer such Shares to the other Shareholders at a price and on terms to be agreed upon or, failing agreement, at a fair value determined by an independent auditor appointed by the Company.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

6.1. Each Shareholder agrees to keep confidential all non-public information regarding the Company’s business, finances, and operations.

7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof, shall first be subjected to good faith negotiations between the Shareholders.

7.2. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations within {{number_of_days}} days, the Shareholders agree to refer the dispute to mediation in accordance with the rules of {{mediation_body}}.

7.3. Should mediation fail, the dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_body}}.

8. GOVERNING LAW

8.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_country}}.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

9.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Shareholders concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether written or oral.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.

_____________________________

{{shareholder_1_name}}

Shareholder 1

_____________________________

{{shareholder_2_name}}

Shareholder 2

WITNESSES:

1. _________________________

Name: {{witness_1_name}}

Address: {{witness_1_address}}

2. _________________________

Name: {{witness_2_name}}

Address: {{witness_2_address}}

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