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A Shareholder Agreement protects the interests of a corporation's shareholders and minimizes the risks of share ownership. This Canadian template contains a buy-sell or "put" option.

• This is a Canadian legal form which can be used anywhere in Canada except Quebec.
• The Shareholder Agreement establishes the obligations of the shareholders and the corporation to each other, and sets out any restrictions on share transfers or the issue of new shares.
• The remaining shareholders have a right of first refusal to acquire the shares of a departing shareholder, before the shares can be offered to a third party.
• A departing shareholder also has a buy-sell or 'put' option, which would require the remaining shareholders to purchase his/her shares. The put option is available only after the departing shareholder has been unsuccessful in finding a third party purchaser for a period of 6 months.
• The template contains buy-sell options for both an assured buy-out and a mandatory or 'shotgun' buy-sell.
• If a shareholder dies, the surviving shareholders have the option to buy the deceased shareholder's shares, failing which they must be purchased by the corporation.
• The Shareholder Agreement can serve to avoid unnecessary conflict by having the owners agree on management issues and exit strategies at the outset.

Protect your business and create a clear path for resolving shareholder disputes with this professionally drafted Shotgun Buy-Sell Provision Template for shareholder agreements.

This ready-made legal template allows shareholders of a private corporation to establish a fair and structured process for buying or selling shares when disagreements, deadlocks, or exit situations arise.

A properly drafted shotgun clause can help avoid costly litigation, business disruption, and uncertainty by providing a defined mechanism for one shareholder to purchase another shareholder’s interest — or be required to sell their own shares on the same terms.

Designed for business owners, corporations, entrepreneurs, investors, and legal professionals, this customizable template is available as an easy-to-download and fully editable MS Word document.

What Is a Shotgun Buy-Sell Provision?

A shotgun buy-sell provision — sometimes called a shotgun clause or shotgun buyout clause — is a common mechanism used in shareholder agreements to resolve disputes or facilitate shareholder exits.

Under a typical shotgun provision:

1. One shareholder offers to purchase the shares owned by another shareholder at a specified price and on specified terms.

2. The receiving shareholder must either:

• • accept the offer and sell their shares, or
  • purchase the offering shareholder’s shares at the same price and on the same terms.

This process creates a strong incentive for fairness because the shareholder making the offer may ultimately become either the buyer or the seller.

Why Use a Shotgun Clause in a Shareholder Agreement?

A well-drafted shotgun buy-sell provision can help business owners:

• resolve shareholder deadlocks,
• provide a clear exit strategy,
• reduce the risk of litigation,
• establish a fair valuation process,
• protect minority and majority shareholders,
• avoid prolonged business disputes,
• preserve business continuity,
• facilitate business succession planning, and
• create certainty for investors and partners.

Without a properly drafted buy-sell mechanism, shareholder disputes can become expensive, time-consuming, and damaging to the corporation.

What Is Included in This Shotgun Buy-Sell Provision Template?

This comprehensive template sets out the key legal and procedural terms commonly required in a shareholder buyout arrangement, including:

Offer Procedures

• How a shareholder may initiate the buy-sell process
• Notice requirements
• Timing and delivery procedures

Purchase and Sale Terms

• Share purchase pricing provisions
• Payment terms and closing procedures
• Conditions applicable to the transaction

Rights and Obligations of Shareholders

• Rights of the offering shareholder
• Rights of the responding shareholder
• Obligations of both purchaser and seller

Remedies on Default

• Remedies available if either party fails to complete the transaction
• Enforcement rights
• Consequences of default

Share Transfer Provisions

• Transfer restrictions
• Closing mechanics
• Documentation requirements

Who Can Use This Template

• Small business corporations
• Incorporated businesses
• Startups
• Family-owned companies
• Professional corporations
• Private investors
• Joint venture partners
• Legal and corporate advisors

Benefits of This Downloadable Template

1. Professionally Drafted. This legal template was prepared in clear legal language suitable for business and corporate use. It was drafted by human legal professionals, not by AI tools.
2. Fully Editable. The document is available in MS Word format. You can easily customize the document to meet the needs of your corporation and shareholders.
   
   
3. Instant Download. Access your template immediately after purchase. Download additional copies from your account profile at any time.
   
   
4. Time- and Cost-Effective. Avoid the need of drafting a shareholder buy-sell clause from scratch, save on costly legal fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the purpose of a shotgun clause?

A. A shotgun clause provides a mechanism for resolving disputes or ownership issues between shareholders by forcing either a purchase or sale of shares under the same terms.

Q. Is a shotgun provision legally enforceable?

A. In many common law jurisdictions, properly drafted shotgun clauses are generally enforceable when the procedures are strictly complied with.

Q. Can this template be customized?

A. Yes. The template is fully editable in MS Word format so you can modify pricing terms, timelines, procedures, and other provisions.

Q. Who should use a shotgun buy-sell provision?

Business owners, corporations, partnerships, startups, family businesses, and shareholders who want a structured process for handling shareholder / partner exits or disputes.

Q. Does this template replace legal advice?

This template provides a strong starting point for preparing a shareholder agreement provision, but legal advice may still be appropriate depending on your circumstances. If you have any concerns, consult your corporate legal counsel.

Download Your Shotgun Buy-Sell Provision Template Today

Create a clear and effective shareholder buyout mechanism with this professionally drafted Shotgun Buy-Sell Provision Template.

Download the editable MS Word document today and help protect your corporation, shareholders, and long-term business interests with a proven shareholder dispute resolution strategy.

Prepare a Partnership Agreement with shotgun provisions with this fully editable template.

• The partners agree not to compete with the partnership's business.
• The partnership's business will be run by a management committee appointed by the partners.
• Each partner has a right of first refusal to acquire the partnership interest of a departing partner.
• A partner wishing to withdraw may issue a mandatory shotgun buy-sell notice to the other partners.
• Upon the death of a partner, the surviving partner(s) must purchase the interest of the deceased partner, with the buy-out funded by life insurance policies purchased on each of the principals.
• If a partner becomes disabled and unable to continue, the remaining partner(s) will have the option to wind up the partnership or buy out the disabled partner's interest.
• This legal agreement template is a generic form which can be easily modified to include provisions required by the laws in your area.

Learn about the types of events which trigger a sale of shares under a Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, and the methods used to implement the sale.

• Triggering events include:
  • right of first refusal;
  • default buy-sell;
  • shotgun or forced sale;
  • transfer on death.
• Available as a PDF download.

Ensure the continuity of ownership and management of your business with this Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement for Ontario.

• The Agreement includes:
  • a procedure for soliciting offers from third parties;
  • the remaining shareholders have right of first refusal to purchase shares of a departing shareholder;
  • the remaining shareholders have the right to piggyback the sale of their shares onto a proposed sale of more than 50% of the shares;
  • a mandatory (shotgun) buy-sell;
  • a mandatory buyout on death, to be funded by proceeds of a life insurance policy on the life of the deceased shareholder.
• This template is available in MS word format and is easy to customize to fit your circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Set up a joint venture in Manitoba with this fully editable Joint Venture Agreement template.

• The co-venturer who manages the business of the joint venture will be paid a management fee.
• Any transfer of a co-venturer's interest in the joint venture requires the consent of the other co-venturers.
• If a co-venturer dies, their interest will automatically pass to their spouse or children.
• Each co-venturer has a right of first refusal and piggyback rights on the interest of the other parties, in the event of a sale or transfer.
• Any co-venturer may exercise a shot-gun (buy-sell) provision to force the sale of another venturer's interest.
• The form is available in MS Word format and is fully editable.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.