The Share Vesting Agreement is a crucial document used in Danish corporate practice to structure the gradual acquisition of share ownership rights over time. It is commonly implemented when companies want to incentivize long-term commitment from key employees or founders by offering equity ownership that vests over a specified period. The agreement must comply with Danish corporate law requirements, particularly the Danish Companies Act and relevant tax regulations. It typically includes detailed provisions on vesting schedules, share rights, transfer restrictions, and procedures for various scenarios such as employment termination or company sale. This document is especially important for startups and growing companies in Denmark that use equity as a tool for attraction and retention of talent.
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Share Vesting Agreement
I need a Share Vesting Agreement for my Danish technology startup to grant 10,000 shares to our new CTO, with a four-year vesting period starting March 1, 2025, including a one-year cliff and accelerated vesting provisions in case of company sale.
1. Parties: Identification of the parties to the agreement, including the company and the share recipient
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the company's share capital structure and purpose of the vesting arrangement
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including technical and legal definitions
4. Grant of Shares: Details of the shares being granted, including number, class, and nominal value
5. Vesting Schedule: Detailed timeline and conditions for share vesting, including cliff period if applicable
6. Vesting Conditions: Specific conditions that must be met for shares to vest, including continued engagement requirements
7. Share Rights: Rights attached to the shares, including voting rights and dividend rights
8. Transfer Restrictions: Limitations on the ability to transfer, sell, or encumber the shares
9. Termination Provisions: Consequences of termination of employment or engagement on vested and unvested shares
10. Company's Right of Repurchase: Terms under which the company can repurchase shares, including pricing mechanism
11. Tax Provisions: Tax treatment and responsibilities related to the share grant and vesting
12. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information related to the shares and company
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Danish law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
14. Execution: Signature blocks and execution requirements
1. Drag-Along Rights: Include when majority shareholders should have the right to force minority shareholders to join in the sale of the company
2. Tag-Along Rights: Include when minority shareholders should have the right to join in a sale by majority shareholders
3. Anti-Dilution Protection: Include when protecting against dilution from future funding rounds is desired
4. Board Matters: Include when the vesting agreement includes board representation rights
5. IP Assignment: Include when the share recipient is also transferring intellectual property rights to the company
6. Non-Competition: Include when additional non-compete restrictions are required beyond standard employment terms
7. Good/Bad Leaver Provisions: Include when different treatment of shares is desired based on circumstances of departure
1. Schedule 1 - Share Details: Detailed information about the shares, including class rights and current cap table
2. Schedule 2 - Vesting Schedule: Detailed breakdown of vesting dates and percentages
3. Schedule 3 - Deed of Adherence: Form for additional parties to join the agreement if required
4. Schedule 4 - Share Transfer Form: Template for executing share transfers
5. Schedule 5 - Company's Articles of Association: Current articles of association referenced in the agreement
6. Schedule 6 - Shareholders' Agreement: Existing shareholders' agreement (if applicable)
7. Appendix A - Tax Elections: Required tax forms and elections under Danish law
8. Appendix B - Calculations: Examples of vesting and repurchase price calculations
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