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SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT
Corporate Governance and Shareholders Rights Contract
TechCorp Industries Inc.
Number of Shareholders: 4
Date: June 4, 2025
This Shareholder Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on June 4, 2025 among TechCorp Industries Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and the shareholders listed on Schedule A attached hereto (individually a "Shareholder" and collectively the "Shareholders").
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 Board: The board of directors of the Company.
1.2 Common Shares: The common shares in the capital of the Company.
1.3 Majority Shareholders: Shareholders holding more than 50% of the issued and outstanding shares.
1.4 Minority Shareholders: Shareholders holding 50% or less of the issued and outstanding shares.
1.5 Shares: All shares of any class in the capital of the Company held by the Shareholders.
2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2.1 Board Composition: The Board shall consist of 7 directors.
2.2 Board Appointment:
a) Majority Shareholders shall have the right to nominate 4 director(s);
b) Minority Shareholders shall have the right to nominate 2 director(s);
c) 1 independent director mutually agreed upon;
2.3 Board Meetings: Board meetings shall be held at least quarterly with 10 days written notice.
2.4 Quorum: A quorum for Board meetings shall be majority of directors.
3. VOTING RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES
3.1 Voting Rights: Each Shareholder shall have voting rights proportionate to their shareholding percentage.
3.2 Supermajority Matters: The following matters require approval by 75% of shareholders:
a) Amendment of Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws;
b) Issuance of new shares or securities;
c) Sale of substantially all company assets;
d) Merger, consolidation, or liquidation;
e) Changes to the nature of the business;
f) Declaration of dividends exceeding $500,000;
g) Major capital expenditures exceeding $1,000,000;
3.3 Shareholder Meetings: Annual shareholder meetings shall be held within 120 days of fiscal year-end.
4. TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS
4.1 General Restriction: No Shareholder may transfer shares without compliance with this Agreement.
4.2 Right of First Refusal: Before transferring shares to a third party, the transferring Shareholder must:
a) Provide written notice to the Company and other Shareholders;
b) Include transfer price and terms;
c) Allow 30 days for other Shareholders to exercise their right of first refusal;
4.3 Tag-Along Rights: If Majority Shareholders propose to sell shares to a third party, Minority Shareholders have the right to participate pro rata in such sale.
4.4 Drag-Along Rights: If Majority Shareholders receive a bona fide offer to purchase more than 50% of Company shares, they may require Minority Shareholders to participate in the sale.
5. ANTI-DILUTION PROTECTION
5.1 Preemptive Rights: Shareholders have preemptive rights to maintain their proportionate ownership in future equity issuances.
5.2 Anti-Dilution Adjustments: In case of stock splits, stock dividends, or recapitalizations, share rights shall be adjusted proportionately.
5.3 Exceptions: Preemptive rights do not apply to:
a) Employee stock option plans;
b) Shares issued in connection with acquisitions;
c) Shares issued to strategic partners or advisors;
6. INFORMATION RIGHTS
6.1 Financial Information: The Company shall provide Shareholders with:
a) Annual audited financial statements within 90 days of fiscal year-end;
b) Quarterly unaudited financial statements within 45 days of quarter-end;
c) Monthly management reports;
d) Annual operating plans and budgets;
6.2 Inspection Rights: Shareholders may inspect Company books and records upon reasonable notice during business hours.
6.3 Meeting Participation: Shareholders have the right to attend Board meetings as observers (without voting rights).
7. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
7.1 Management Structure: The Company shall be managed by the Board and executive management appointed by the Board.
7.2 Key Personnel: The following positions require Board approval:
a) Chief Executive Officer;
b) Chief Financial Officer;
c) Chief Technology Officer, Chief Operations Officer;
7.3 Compensation: Executive compensation packages exceeding $250,000 require Board approval.
8. RESTRICTIONS ON SHAREHOLDERS
8.1 Non-Compete: Shareholders holding more than 10% shall not engage in competing businesses during their shareholding period and for 2 years thereafter.
8.2 Confidentiality: Shareholders shall maintain confidentiality of Company proprietary information.
8.3 Non-Solicitation: Shareholders shall not solicit Company employees, customers, or suppliers for competing purposes.
9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
9.1 Mediation: Disputes shall first be submitted to mediation with a mutually agreed mediator.
9.2 Arbitration: If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association Commercial Rules.
9.3 Jurisdiction: Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in Delaware.
10. DEADLOCK RESOLUTION
10.1 Deadlock Definition: A deadlock occurs when the Board or Shareholders cannot reach required decisions for 60 days.
10.2 Resolution Mechanism: In case of deadlock:
a) The matter shall be referred to mediation;
b) If mediation fails, any Shareholder may initiate a buy-sell procedure;
c) Appointment of independent third-party arbitrator;
11. BUY-SELL PROVISIONS
11.1 Triggering Events: Buy-sell provisions may be triggered by:
a) Death or incapacity of a Shareholder;
b) Bankruptcy or insolvency;
c) Breach of this Agreement;
d) Deadlock situations;
e) Voluntary resignation from active employment;
11.2 Valuation Method: Share value shall be determined by independent third-party appraisal.
11.3 Payment Terms: Purchase price shall be paid 30% upon closing, remainder over 24 months.
12. AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION
12.1 Amendments: This Agreement may be amended only by written consent of 75% of Shareholders.
12.2 Termination: This Agreement shall terminate upon:
a) Written consent of all Shareholders;
b) Sale of substantially all Company assets;
c) Merger or consolidation resulting in change of control;
d) Initial public offering of Company shares;
13. MISCELLANEOUS
13.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Delaware.
13.2 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties.
13.3 Severability: Invalid provisions shall not affect the remainder of this Agreement.
13.4 Binding Effect: This Agreement shall be binding upon successors and permitted assigns.
13.5 Notices: All notices shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses specified in Schedule A.
SIGNATURES
COMPANY:
TechCorp Industries Inc.
By: John Smith
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: June 4, 2025
SHAREHOLDERS:
John Smith
Shares Owned: 40%
Date: June 4, 2025
Sarah Johnson
Shares Owned: 30%
Date: June 4, 2025
Michael Brown
Shares Owned: 20%
Date: June 4, 2025
Lisa Davis
Shares Owned: 10%
Date: June 4, 2025
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