Financing contracts
Financing contracts are legal agreements that define the terms and conditions under which a company raises capital. These contracts outline the relationship between the company and its investors or lenders, specifying how funds are provided, the rights and obligations of each party, and the mechanisms for repayment or return on investment. These contracts typically include mechanisms like capped returns to limit profit extraction, clearly defined profit distribution or redemption methods that prioritize the company’s mission, and clauses outlining consultation, information, or veto rights. Financing contracts are typically most relevant for structuring debt instruments, whereas equity investments are generally regulated through shareholder agreements.
In this section, we provide examples of contracts, financing templates, and statutes used by steward-owned companies. They are intended to inspire and offer a starting point for your journey but should not be considered comprehensive or final solutions. Every company’s needs are unique, and these documents should be adapted in consultation with legal, tax, and financial advisors to ensure they meet your specific requirements and comply with applicable laws.
DisclaimerPlease note: sample contract clauses or templates shall not replace a lawyer´s consultation and adaptation to your individual situation. The samples and patterns shown here were created for individual cases under individual circumstances and were originally drafted in German legal language for a specific jurisdiction. They have not been translated into English by a professional translator. You may use them to have a general idea, but they are not reproduced here for individual cases. They do not replace the specific creation of a contract made by a competent professional person. There can be no guarantee or liability for the completeness, accuracy or timeliness, as the legal framework (laws, case law, etc.) is constantly changing and also dependent on the applicable law and jurisdiction. In addition, please also note our general reference to the information we provide.
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