Shareholder Voting Agreement A Shareholder Voting Agreement regulates voting rights and decisions of shareholders, specifying voting procedures, rights restrictions, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
This Agreement is entered into for the purpose of regulating the voting rights and decisions among the Shareholders with respect to their respective shares of the Company's voting securities, ensuring that the Shareholders vote in a consistent and coordinated manner, and defining the procedures and restrictions on voting rights.
2.1. General Voting Procedures
All matters requiring the vote of the Shareholders shall be brought to their attention through a written notice at least 14 days before the scheduled meeting date or, where applicable, the record date for the vote. Each Shareholder shall be entitled to one vote for each share held.
2.2. Proxy Voting
Any Shareholder may appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf by delivering a written, dated, and signed proxy form to the Company. The executed proxy form must be received by the Company no later than 48 hours before the meeting date where the Shareholder intends the proxy to vote. The appointed proxy must be another Shareholder or a legally authorized representative.
2.3. Voting in Writing
Any Shareholder may choose to vote in writing instead of attending the meeting in person or by proxy. Such written votes must be delivered to the Company in a sealed envelope marked "Shareholder Vote" and must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
3.1. Rights to Vote
Each Shareholder is entitled to exercise voting rights in accordance with this Agreement, applicable United States laws, and the Company's bylaws.
3.2. Restrictions on Voting Rights
No Shareholder shall vote, or permit or cause the voting of, any shares in a manner inconsistent with this Agreement.
3.3. Voting Decisions
The Shareholders agree to act unanimously in voting on the following matters:
a) Amendments to the Company's articles of incorporation or bylaws;
b) Issuance of additional shares of the Company;
c) A merger, consolidation, acquisition or reorganization of the Company;
d) The sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets; and
e) The dissolution or liquidation of the Company.
For any other matters requiring Shareholders vote, a simple majority shall be sufficient, unless otherwise required by United States law, the Company's articles of incorporation, or bylaws.
4.1. Term
This Agreement shall begin on the date first above written and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated in accordance with this Section.
4.2. Termination Events
This Agreement may be terminated upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
a) The written consent of all Shareholders;
b) The sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets;
c) The dissolution or liquidation of the Company; or
d) A court order in a legal proceeding involving the Company or a Shareholder finding that this Agreement is unenforceable or invalid under United States law.
5.1. Mediation
In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve such dispute through mediation. The mediation shall be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, before a single mediator, mutually agreed upon by the parties.
5.2. Arbitration
If the mediation does not resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted before a panel of three arbitrators, with each party selecting one arbitrator and the third being chosen by mutual agreement or, if the parties cannot agree, in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules. The arbitration shall be held in the United States, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
6.1. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with United States law.
6.2. Binding Agreement
All provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Furthermore, the parties agree that this Agreement shall be binding upon any new Shareholders who acquire shares in the Company, whether through purchase, transfer, or otherwise.
6.3. Amendments
This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing signed by all the Shareholders.
6.4. Entire Agreement
This Agreement represents the entire understanding and agreement between the Shareholders with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating thereto.
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