SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT
(Alaska Template)
[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted for an Alaska corporation. Confirm any Alaska-specific statutory requirements and tailor as needed.]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Document Header
- Definitions
- Operative Provisions
- Representations & Warranties
- Covenants & Restrictions
- Default & Remedies
- Risk Allocation
- Dispute Resolution
- General Provisions
- Execution Block
1. DOCUMENT HEADER
SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the "Effective Date") by and among:
(a) [COMPANY NAME], a corporation organized under the laws of Alaska (the "Company"); and
(b) the Persons listed on Schedule A hereto (each, a "Shareholder" and, collectively, the "Shareholders").
8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1 Governing Law
This Agreement and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of Alaska, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.
8.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction
Subject to Section 8.3, the Parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Alaska for any suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement.
8.3 Arbitration (Preferred)
(a) Any dispute not resolved within [30] days after written notice of dispute shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by [AAA / other] in accordance with the Arbitration Rules then in effect.
(b) Seat of Arbitration: Anchorage, Alaska.
8.4 Injunctive Relief Carve-Out
Notwithstanding Section 8.3, any Party may seek temporary, preliminary, or permanent Injunctive Relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm.
8.5 Jury Trial Waiver
EACH PARTY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY COURT PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT.
10. EXECUTION BLOCK
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Shareholder Agreement as of the Effective Date.
| COMPANY | SHAREHOLDER(S) | |
|---|---|---|
| [COMPANY NAME] | [NAME] | |
| By: __________________________ | _____________________________ | |
| Name: [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY] | Name: [NAME] | |
| Title: [TITLE] | ||
| Date: _________________________ | Date: ________________________ |