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General Interpretation. Unless there be something in the subject or the context inconsistent therewith, words importing the singular only shall include the plural and vice versa, words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender and vice versa, and all references to currency shall mean [COUNTRY] currency. Division into Articles The division of this Agreement into Articles, Sections, subsections, paragraphs and subparagraphs and the insertion of titles are for convenience of reference only and do not affect the meaning or the interpretation of this Agreement. Governing Law This Agreement and the interpretation and enforcement thereof shall be governed by and in accordance with the [YOUR COUNTRY LAW] of the Province of [STATE/PROVINCE] and the federal [YOUR COUNTRY LAW] of [COUNTRY] applicable therein. GRANT OF OPTION Grant of Option Subject to the terms and conditions herein contained, and notwithstanding any other agreement between the parties hereto which might otherwise limit or prohibit the present option, the Limited Partnership hereby grants to the Optionee, hereby present and accepting, the irrevocable option to acquire [NUMBER] Units of the Limited Partnership at [AMOUNT] per Unit (the \"Optioned Units\") as a General Partner of the Limited Partnership for an aggregate purchase price of [AMOUNT] (the \"Option Price\"). Application to Subordinated Loans In the event that the Optionee shall make Subordinated Loans (as defined by the Partnership Agreement) and exercises its option pursuant thereto to convert same to Units, such conversion shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Partnership Agreement, in which event the provisions hereof shall apply mutatis mutandis. Payment of Option Price On the Default Exercise Date, or on or before the Effective Exercise Date (as the case may be), the obligation of the Optionee, and on the Call Date or the Default Call Date the obligation of the Initial Special Partner, to pay the Option Price shall be discharged as follows: pro tanto, by the Optionee executing and delivering to the Limited Partnership an assignment agreement effective as of (i) the Effective Exercise Date in the case of the Option or (ii) the Default Exercise Date in the case of the Default Option or by the Initial Special Partner executing and delivering to the Limited Partnership an assignment agreement effective as of (iii) the Effective Call Date in the case of the Call, or (iv) on or before the Default Call Date in the case of the Default Call, as the case may be, in each case, in the form of Schedule \"B\" hereto (the \"Assignment Agreement\") under the terms of which the Loans outstanding as of the effective date of such assignment shall be assigned and ceded, pro tanto, to the Limited Partnership. The Limited Partnership and the Managing General Partner hereby acknowledge that the execution and delivery by the Optionee or the Initial Special Partner (as the case may be) of the Assignment Agreement as aforesaid shall for all purposes and at [YOUR COUNTRY LAW] constitute the cession and assignment of the Loans to the Limited Partnership and the obligation of the Optionee or the Initial Special Partner (as the case may be) to pay the Option Price pro tanto shall thereby be fully discharged; and to the extent that the Option Price exceeds the aggregate of the Loans, the balance of the Option Price not paid pursuant to subsection 2.3.1 above shall be paid by operation of Section 5.3(c) of the Partnership Agreement, in consideration of the issuance of the Lender LC to the Senior Agent. CONDITIONS OF EXERCISE OF OPTION Exercise Period The present option may be exercised by the Optionee at any time on or after [DATE] but by or before [DATE] (the \"Exercise Period\"); provided, however, that notwithstanding the date of the exercise of the Option during the Exercise Period, the Option shall be effective and the Optioned Units shall be issued to the Optionee only on the Effective Exercise Date. On and from the Effective Exercise Date and until such time as the Partnership shall issue and deliver to the Optionee the Unit Certificate for the Optioned Units, the Note shall for all purposes constitute a Unit Certificate duly issued pursuant to Section 4.3 of the Partnership Agreement in the form of Schedule \"D\" thereto certifying that the Optionee is the registered holder of [NUMBER] Units in the Limited Partnership, which Units are held subject to the terms of and are entitled to the benefit of the Partnership Agreement, as if same had been signed by the Managing General Partner and signed and registered by the transfer agent and registrar of the Limited Partnership. Default Option Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Optionee has exercised its rights under Section 10.2 of the Credit Agreement or a Shareholder Agreement Event of Default shall have occurred and shall be continuing, then the Optionee may concurrently therewith and immediately exercise its option to acquire the Optioned Units (the \"Default Option\"). On and from the Default Exercise Date and until such time as the Partnership shall issue and deliver to the Optionee the Unit Certificate for the Optioned Units, the Note shall for all purposes constitute a Unit Certificate duly issued pursuant to Section 4.3 of the Partnership Agreement in the form of Schedule \"D\" thereto certifying that the Optionee is the registered holder of [COMPANY NAME] Units in the Limited Partnership, which Units are held subject to the terms of and are entitled to the benefit of the Partnership Agreement, as if same had been signed by the Managing General Partner and signed and registered by the transfer agent and registrar of the Limited Partnership. 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WITHOUT SUCH REGISTRATION, SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED AT ANY TIME WHATSOEVER, EXCEPT UPON DELIVERY TO THE PARTNERSHIP OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE GENERAL PARTNERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR SUCH TRANSFER OR UPON THE SUBMISSION TO THE GENERAL PARTNERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP OF SUCH OTHER EVIDENCE AS MAY BE SATISFACTORY TO THE GENERAL PARTNERS TO THE EFFECT THAT ANY SUCH TRANSFER SHALL NOT BE IN VIOLATION OF THE [SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR OTHER ACT], AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR ANY RULE OR REGULATION PROMULGATED THEREUNDER. This document evidences the following agreement and certificate of limited partnership entered into and to be effective on the date it is filed with the Secretary of State in [STATE], by and between [NAME], as general partner (\"General Partner\") and each of the individuals whose names are set forth on Exhibit \"A\" attached to this Agreement as limited partners (\"Limited Partners\"). 1. FORMATION 1.1 The parties hereby form a Limited Partnership (Partnership) under and pursuant to the [STATE/PROVINCE OR COUNTRY] Revised Limited Partnership Act, [Article of [code] of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE]. 1.2 This Certificate of Limited Partnership shall be filed with the Secretary of [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], and thereafter the partners shall execute and cause to be filed and otherwise published such original or amended certificates evidencing the formation and operation of this Limited Partnership as may be required under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] and of any other states where the Partnership shall determine to do business. 1.3 The General Partner is hereby authorized and empowered by all the Limited Partners to prepare, file, and publish either the original or any amended or modified Certificates of Limited Partnership as may be necessary or desirable and each Limited Partner specifically designates and appoints the General Partner, for and on his or her behalf, as his or her attorney for the exclusive purposes of signing and attesting to such original or amended Certificates of Limited Partnership. 1.4 The purpose of the Partnership shall be as follows: to buy, manage and sell, as appropriate, all real property, including improvements and personal property located thereon, known as the [name or description of property], more particularly described in Exhibit \"B.\" [Add, if appropriate] Further, the Partnership shall engage in the [alteration and repair of the improvement, and personal property located in the subject real property.] 2. NAMES AND PLACE OF BUSINESS 2.1 The name of the Limited Partnership shall be [NAME]. 2.2 The business of the Partnership shall be conducted under that name and under such variations of the name as may be necessary to comply with the laws of other [States/Provinces] within which the Partnership may do business or make investments. 2.3 The General Partner shall promptly execute and duly file, with the proper offices in each state in which the Partnership may conduct the activities authorized in this Agreement, one or more certificates as required by the Fictitious Name or Assumed Name Act or similar statute in effect as to each such state in which such activities are so conducted. 2.4 The principal place of business shall be located at [address] and additional places of business may be located elsewhere. 2.5. The name and address of the General Partner of the Partnership are: [Name] [Address] 2.6 There are no other General Partners of this Partnership and no other person or entity has any right to take part in the active management of the business affairs of the Partnership. 2.7 The names and addresses or places of residence of the Limited Partners of this Partnership are set forth in Exhibit \"A\" attached to this Agreement and by this reference made a part of this agreement. There are no other Limited Partners to the Partnership other than those listed in the attached Exhibit \"A.\" 3. TERM OF PARTNERSHIP 3.1 The Partnership shall commence as of the date of this Agreement and shall continue in existence until [YEAR], unless it is sooner terminated, liquidated, or dissolved as provided below. 4. CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAPITAL 4.1 The capital to be contributed initially to the Partnership by the General Partner and all the Limited Partners shall be cash. 4.2 The initial capital to be contributed by each Partner, General and Limited, shall be the sum set opposite his or her name in the attached Exhibit \"A.\" 4.3 Each partner shall be personally liable to the Partnership for the full amount of his or her initial capital contribution. 4.4 The Limited Partners shall be required to make additional capital contributions to the Partnership, on written request by the General Partner, the Partner's pro rata share (the ownership percentage set opposite the name of each Limited and General Partner in Exhibit \"A\") of all costs, expenses, or charges with respect to the operation of the Partnership. [add, if appropriate] and the ownership operation, maintenance, and upkeep of any Partnership property including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, debt amortization (including interest payments), insurance premiums, repairs, professional fees, wages, and utility costs] to the extent such costs, expenses, or charges exceed the income, if any, derived from the Partnership and the proceeds of any loans made to the Partnership. a. If any Partner fails or refuses to contribute the entire amount of the initial capital called for and/or the additional capital as called for, the General Partner shall be authorized to declare forfeited Partner's capital account and ownership interest as liquidated damages for the failure. 5. PROFITS AND LOSSES 5.1 The amount of net profits and net losses of the Partnership to be allocated to and charged against each Partner shall be determined by the percentage set opposite his or her name in Exhibit \"A.\" 5.2 The term \"profits\" is hereby defined to mean income or gain of whatsoever kind actually incurred by the Partnership or which, because of generally accepted accounting procedures, must be deemed to have been incurred by the Partnership. 5.3 The term \"losses\" is hereby defined to mean any deduction, expenditure, or charge actually incurred by the Partnership or which, because of generally accepted accounting procedures, must be deemed to have been incurred by the Partnership. 5.4 Cash, when available, may be distributed by the General Partner to all Partners in the same ratio as profits and losses are shared. a. 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The Shareholders desire to promote and protect their mutual interests and the interests of the Company. Therefore, the parties hereby agree as follows: ARTICLE I PARTIES AND PURPOSE PARTIES The Shareholders own all the outstanding shares (the \"Shares\") of the [COMPANY NAME] in the amount outlined below. At this time, each Shareholder's interest in the Company is as follows: __________________ owns _________________ % __________________ owns _________________ % __________________ owns _________________ % __________________ owns _________________ % While this agreement is in effect, no Shareholder shall have any right to assign, encumber or dispose of his interest in the Company except as provided herein. PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to protect the Corporation's management and control from persons not acceptable to all Shareholders. The other purpose is to provide a ready market in the event of the death, disability, or lifetime transfer of Shares by a Shareholder. To this end, the Shareholders have entered into this agreement to: Restrict the transfer or sale of the Shares by the Shareholders; Ensure any sale of the Shares is in the accordance with established procedures; Provide stability and continuity in the management of the Company; Maintain ownership or control of the Company ARTICLE II SALES TRANSFER RESTRICTION ON SHARES No Shareholder (or any party acting on behalf of a Shareholder) may sell or transfer its Shares, whether owned or subsequently acquired, except in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or with the written consent of the Company and all other Shareholders. Any attempt to sell or transfer Shares (or an interest in Shares) that contravenes the terms of this agreement is null and void and is not binding on or recognized by the Company or the Shareholders. Definition of sale or transfer. The term \"sale or transfer\" includes any sale, pledge, encumbrance, gift, bequest, or other transfer of any Shares, whether or not the transfer would be made for value, or to another Shareholder, or voluntarily or involuntarily or by operation of law, or during his lifetime or upon his death Exception. A sale or transfer of a Shareholder's Shares to a trust that is wholly revocable by that Shareholder and for which that Shareholder is the sole trustee is not a prohibited sale or transfer. However, any subsequent attempted sale or transfer by the trustee of such trust shall be subject to all of the terms of this Agreement with the Shareholder (and not the trust) deemed as the Shareholder of such Shares. Legend on share certificates. Each share certificate whether presently owned or subsequently acquired, shall have the following statement conspicuously printed on its face: \"The transfer, sale, assignment of the Shares represented by this certificate is restricted by a Buy-Sell Agreement among all the Shareholders and the Corporation dated [SPECIFY]. A copy of the Buy-Sell Agreement is available for inspection during normal business hours at the principal office of the Corporation. All the terms and provisions of the Buy-Sell Agreement are incorporated by this reference and made a part of this certificate.\" ARTICLE III VOLUNTARY TRANSFER PERMITTED SALE OR TRANSFER DURING LIFETIME Any Shareholder wishing to sell or transfer its Shares must first notify each of the other Shareholders in writing. Such Shareholder (a \"Seller\") will be deemed to have offered to sell its Shares (the \"Offering Shares\") to other Shareholders. The notice must indicate the name of the party (the \"third party purchaser\") to whom the seller wishes to sell or transfer the offered Shares and the terms of the proposed sale or transfer. First option to other Shareholders. Each of the other Shareholders will have thirty (30) days from the effective date of the notice to choose to purchase the Offered Shares in proportion to their respective ownership of all outstanding Shares (excluding the Offered Shares) or in such other proportion as the other Shareholders may agree. During this 30-day period, the other Shareholders must collectively agree to purchase all or none of the Offered Shares. If the other Shareholders exercise their call option, they must acquire the Offering Shares on the same terms as those set out in the proposed notice of sale or transfer. These conditions will be supplemented, as necessary, by the payment conditions described in Article VI below. Notice of proposed sale. Any Shareholder wishing to sell his/her Shares shall provide a Notice of Proposed Sale. The notice must specify: the name and address of each proposed transferee; the number of Shares or the interest in Shares to be transferred; the price per Share; the terms of the proposed sale, assignment, or transfer. Permitted sale or transfer to third party purchaser. When the other Shareholders do not exercise their right to purchase all the Shares offered within the 30-day period, the seller may then conclude the sale or transfer to the third-party purchaser. However, the sale or transfer must be made on the same terms and conditions as those set out in the notice to other Shareholders. In addition, the third-party buyer must agree in writing to be bound by the terms of this contract before or at the time of the sale or transfer. If the sale or transfer to the third-party acquirer is not completed within sixty (60) days of the expiry of the other Shareholder's 30-day option period, then the authorization to sell or transfer under this agreement shall be deemed to have been withdrawn as if no sale or transfer had been considered and no notice given. ARTICLE IV INVOLUNTARY TRANSFER INVOLUNTARY LIFETIME SALE OR TRANSFER Any Shareholder who holds information that could reasonably be expected to result in an involuntary lifetime sale of his or her Shares and any person or entity that has acquired or may acquire an interest in such Shares must promptly notify each of the other Shareholders in writing. The notice must describe the nature and details of the involuntary lifetime sale and must indicate the name of the party (the \"third party transferee\"). The Shareholder will be deemed to have offered to sell its Shares (the \"Offering Shares\") to other Shareholders. The following events shall each constitute an \"Involuntary\" transfer event: the death of a Shareholder; the total mental or physical disability of a Shareholder; the termination of a Shareholder's employment with [COMPANY NAME]; and the bankruptcy or insolvency of a Shareholder. First option to other Shareholders. Each of the other Shareholders will have thirty (30) days from the effective date of this notice to elect to purchase the Offered Shares in proportion to their respective ownership of all outstanding Shares (excluding the Offered Shares) or in such other proportion as the other Shareholders may agree. If the other Shareholders exercise their option to purchase some or all of the offered Shares, they must then acquire these Shares at the purchase price and on the payment, terms described in Articles VI and VII below. Permitted sale or transfer to third party transferee. If the other Shareholders do not validly exercise their option to buy all of the Offered Shares within the 30-day period, then any remaining Offered Shares may be transferred to the third-party transferee. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. 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Except as specifically set forth herein, this Letter of Intent shall not constitute an agreement between the parties and no agreement shall be deemed to exist until execution of a definitive purchase agreement. It is proposed that Buyer will acquire certain assets of the Business which Buyer believes to be necessary to the future of the Business, including the warehouse in [CITY/STATE] in which [COMPANY NAME] the Company has invested [AMOUNT] in cash and which has been financed by a mortgage loan of approximately [AMOUNT] granted by the [SPECIFY COMPANY] [CITY/STATE]. Buyer understands that the said warehouse has no other charges or liabilities affecting it other than the said mortgage loan. Buyer may either purchase the warehouse outright or enter into a lease-purchase or instalment transfer of ownership which is satisfactory to both parties. The gross purchase price for the said warehouse will be [AMOUNT]. Buyer may purchase or lease barrels and other equipment currently owned by the Company which are necessary to operate the Business, on a cash or instalment basis agreeable to both parties. The specific assets to be purchased and the amounts to be paid by Buyer in connection with this transaction remain to be negotiated by the parties. This Letter of Intent also evidences the intentions of the parties with respect to the following agreements: Buyer will enter into a [NUMBER]-year employment agreement with [COMPANY NAME], providing for the Company will be responsible for the purchase of [SPECIFY] for Buyer. The agreement will contain the customary terms and conditions found in employment agreements in similar transactions and will provide for the usual non-competition and non-solicitation covenants to be entered into by the Company in favour of Buyer. It is expressly understood that if the contemplated transaction is consummated, the aggregate amount of commission paid or payable to yourselves (net of reasonable expenses acceptable to Buyer) in respect of all purchases of [SPECIFY] made through you from the date of this Letter of Intent to the date of closing, with the exception of commissions earned on the [NUMBER] truckloads of [SPECIFY] to be delivered to Buyer during the week of [DATE] to [DATE], will be applied against remuneration payable to the Company in the first year of his employment agreement. If the contemplated transaction is not consummated, all such commissions paid or payable will be treated as commissions. Buyer will enter into a [NUMBER]-year employment agreement with [EMPLOYEE NAME], providing for the payment of a gross base salary of [ANNUAL SALARY] per year, to be paid weekly, subject to annual review. [EMPLOYEE NAME] will be President of the Business and the employment agreement will provide for health benefits, automobile, expenses and bonus arrangements","Letter of Intent_Acquisition of Business","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/letter-of-intent_acquisition-of-business-D5197.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/5197.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#5197.xml",{"title":137,"description":6},"letter of intent_acquisition of business",[139,140],{"label":17,"url":93},{"label":17,"url":93},"letter intent_acquisition business","/template/letter-of-intent_acquisition-of-business-D5197",{"description":144,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":145,"pages":146,"size":147,"extension":10,"preview":148,"thumb":149,"svgFrame":150,"seoMetadata":151,"parents":152,"keywords":155,"url":156},"JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT This Joint Venture Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"First Joint Venturer\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [SECOND JOINT VENTURER NAME] (the \"Second Joint Venturer\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] This Agreement is entered by First Joint Venturer and Second Joint Venturer, herein after collectively referred to as the \"Joint Venturers\", for the purpose of performing: [DESCRIBE JOINT VENTURE]. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of forming a Joint Venture (the \"Venture\"), under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] by execution of this Agreement for the purposes set forth herein and are desirous of fixing and defining between themselves their respective responsibilities, interests, and liabilities in connection with the performance of the before mentioned project; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the Parties herein agree to constitute themselves as Joint Venturers, henceforth, \"Venturers\" for the purposes before mentioned, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto, after first being duly sworn, do covenant, agree and certify as follows: DEFINITIONS \"Affiliate\" shall refer to (i) any person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with another person, (ii) any person owning or controlling 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such other person, (iii) any officer, director or other partner of such person and (iv) if such other person is an officer, director, joint Venturer or partner, any business or entity for which such person acts in any such capacity. \"Venturers\" shall refer to [VENTURE NAME] Inc., and any successor(s) as may be designated and admitted to the Venture. \"Internal Revenue Code\", \"Code\" or \"I.R.C.\" shall refer to the current and applicable Internal Revenue Code. \"Net Profits and Net Losses\" means the taxable income and loss of the Venture, except as follows: [DESCRIBE] The \"Book\" value of an asset shall be substituted for its adjusted tax basis if the two differ, but otherwise Net Profits and Net Losses shall be determined in accordance with federal income tax principles. \"Project\" shall refer to that certain [DESCRIBE] project known as [NAME]. \"Treasury Regulations\" shall refer to those regulations promulgated by the Department of the Treasury with respect to certain provision of Internal Revenue Code. \"Percentage of Participation\" shall refer to that figure set forth in Exhibit A. FORMATION, NAME, AND PRINCIPLE PLACE OF BUSINESS Formation (a) The Venturers do hereby form a joint venture pursuant to the laws of the State of [STATE/PROVINCE] in order for the Venture to carry on the purposes for which provision is made herein. (b) The Ventures shall execute such certificates as may be required by the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] or of any other state in order for the Venture to operate its business and shall do all other acts and things requisite for the continuation of the Venture as a joint venture pursuant to applicable law. Name The Name and style under which the Venture shall be conducted is: [DESCRIBE]. Principal place of business The Venture shall maintain its principal place of business at [FULL ADDRESS]. The Venture may re-locate its office from time to time or have additional offices as the Venturers may determine. PURPOSE OF THE JOINT VENTURE The business of the Venture shall be to perform: [DESCRIBE], a project having the Contract # , being entitled, and being in a dollar amount of [AMOUNT], in accordance with the contract documents for the Project and all such other business incidental to the general purposes herein set forth. TERM The term of the Venture shall commence as of the date hereof and shall be terminated and dissolved upon the earliest to occur of: (i) completion of the Project and receipt of all sums due the Venture by the Owner, [OWNER NAME] pursuant thereto and payment of all laborers and material men employed by the Venture in connection with the project; (ii) [DATE]; (iii) the unanimous agreement of the Ventures; or (iv) the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. PERCENTAGE OF PARTICIPATION Description Except as otherwise provided in sections 6.0 and 9.0 hereof, the interest of the Parties in any gross profits and their respective shares in any losses and/or liabilities that may result from the filing of a joint bid and/or the performance of the Construction Contract, and their interests in all property and equipment acquired and all money received in connection with the performance of the Contract shall be as follows: [Name Joint Venture Partner Percentage] Losses The Parties agree that in the event any losses arise out of or results from the performance of the Project, each Venturer shall assume and pay the share of the losses that is equal to the percentage of participation. Liabilities If for any reason, a Venturer sustains any liabilities or is required to pay any losses arising out of or directly connected with the Project, or the execution of any surety bonds or indemnity agreements in connection therewith, which are in excess of its Percentage of Participation, in the Joint Venture, the other Venturer shall promptly reimburse such Venturer this excess, so that each and every member of the Joint Venturer will then have paid its proportionate share of such losses to the full extent of its Percentage of Participation. Indemnities The Venturers agree to indemnify each other and to hold the other harmless from, any and all losses of the Joint Venture that are in excess of such other Venturer's Percentage of Participation. Provided that the provisions of this subsection shall be limited to losses that are directly connected with or arise out of the performance of the Project and/or the execution of any bonds or indemnity agreements in connection therewith and shall not be relate to or include any incidental, indirect or consequential losses that may be sustained or suffered by a Party. Duration The Parties shall from time to time execute such bonds and indemnity agreements, including applications there and other documents that may be necessary in connection with the performance of the Project. Provided however, that the liability of each of the Parties under any agreements to indemnify a surety company or surety companies shall be limited to the percentage of the total liability assumed by all the Parties under such indemnity agreements that is equal to the Party's Percentage of Participation. Initial contribution of the venture (a) The Venturers shall contribute the Property to the Venture and their Capital Account shall each be credited with the appropriate value of such contribution in accordance with their Venture interests. (b) Except as otherwise required by law or this Agreement, the Venturers shall not be required to make any further capital contributions to the Venture. Venture interests Upon execution of this Agreement, the Venturers shall each own the following interests in the Venture: Joint Venture Partner Percentage Return of capital contributions (a) No Venturer shall have the right to withdraw his capital contributions or demand or receive the return of his capital contributions or any part thereof, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. (b) The Venturers shall not be personally liable for the return of capital contributions or any part thereof, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. (c) The Venture shall not pay interest on capital contributions of any Venturer.","Joint Venture Agreement","7",70,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/joint-venture-agreement-D889.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/889.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#889.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[153,154],{"label":17,"url":93},{"label":17,"url":93},"joint venture agreement","/template/joint-venture-agreement-D889",{"description":158,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":159,"pages":160,"size":101,"extension":10,"preview":161,"thumb":162,"svgFrame":163,"seoMetadata":164,"parents":166,"keywords":165,"url":171},"SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT This Shareholders Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Company\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [FIRST SHAREHOLDER NAME] (the \"First Shareholder\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [SECOND SHAREHOLDER NAME] (the \"Second Shareholder\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [THIRD SHAREHOLDER NAME] (the \"Third Shareholder\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the present distribution of shares of the Company is as follows: Name Number of Shares WHEREAS, in order to insure the harmonious and successful management and control of the Company, and to provide for an orderly and fair disposition of shares of common stock of the Company now or hereafter owned by any Shareholder; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties hereto, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereby agree as follows: Definitions and organisation of the company \"Offering Shareholder\" means any Shareholder, or his personal representatives, heirs, administrators, and executors, as the case may be, who pursuant to this Agreement must or does offer all or any of his Shares to the Company or the Continuing Shareholders. \"Continuing Shareholders\" means all Shareholders other than an Offering Shareholder. \"Shares\" means shares of Common Stock of the Company now or hereafter owned by any Shareholder. \"Buyer\" means the Company or those Continuing Shareholders who purchase an Offering Shareholder's Shares pursuant to this Agreement. \"Management Shareholder\" means First Shareholder, Second Shareholder and Third Shareholder. ORGANISATION OF THE COMPANY The affairs of the Company will be managed by a board of [NUMBER] directors unless changed by a unanimous Directors' Resolution. The present directors of the Company are [DIRECTORS' NAMES]. It is agreed that [SHAREHOLDERS' NAMES] shall each be entitled to elect one director to the board of directors of the Company so long as each is a Shareholder. Two (2) directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any meeting of the board of directors. At all meetings of the board of directors, every motion to be carried must receive a majority of the votes cast, subject to the provisions of subparagraphs 2.4 and 2.5. Unless otherwise agreed, board meetings will be held at the head office of the Company. In the event that a nominee to the Board of one of the Shareholders shall fail to vote and act as a director to carry out the provisions of this agreement, then the shareholders agree to exercise their right as shareholders of the Company and in accordance with the Articles of the Company to remove such nominee from the Board and to elect in the place or stead thereof such individual who will use his/her best efforts to carry out the provisions of this agreement but only in the event that the Shareholder whose nominee has been removed fails to appoint a successor within a period of fourteen days from the date such nominee has been removed. The election, appointment and determination of officers and the auditors and advisors of the Company, the defining of their duties and functions and the salaries and remuneration to be paid to them will be a function of the board of directors. Until changed by the board of directors, the Officers of the Company and their annual salaries shall be: Office Held: Director: [NAME] [SALARY] Secretary: [NAME] [SALARY] All direct out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed provided these falls within guidelines set out by the Board of Directors from time to time. Until otherwise agreed, each officer of the Company will commit to spending his/her full time on the affairs of the Company. Until changed by the board of directors, the auditors and advisors of the Company shall be: Auditor: Legal Advisors: There shall be kept, in such bank or banks (including trust companies) as may be determined by the board of directors, bank accounts of the Company in which shall be deposited all monies received by the Company in the course of carrying on business from time to time. All payments on account of the Company shall be made by cheques drawn on the bank account and all cheques, drafts or other instruments drawn and made for the purposes of the business of the Company shall be executed by such directors, officers or employees as may from time to time be authorized so to do by the board of directors. Subject to paragraph 2.6, all decisions relating to the management and control of the business of the Company shall be determined by the board of directors of the Company, provided always that the following matters shall be determined by a Special Directors' Resolution: any capital expenditures greater than xxxx; any lease commitments greater than xxxx; the acquisition of any business interests by the Company; the elections of officers of the Company; the payment of any cash dividends or stock dividends to Shareholders of the Company; the issuance of any debt obligations of the Company; the disposal of the whole or any part of the business, undertaking, or assets of the Company outside the normal course of business of the Company the transfer of any shares of the Company; changes or variations in the objects or powers of the Company; the liquidation or winding up of the Company; the approval of any contracts or transactions outside the normal course of business; the execution of any contract involving a consideration greater than xxxx within the normal course of business; the lending of money by the Company; the guarantee by the Company of the debts or obligations of any other person, firm or body corporate; any non-budgeted expenditures greater than xxxx; business plan and/or budgets. The following decisions shall be determined by a Unanimous Directors' Resolution: alterations, variations or changes to the authorized or issued capital of the Company; the salaries and bonuses of officers and directors of the Company; the issue, redemption or purchase of any Shares; and changes in the number of directors of the Company The Shareholders may pledge any of their Shares as security for any borrowings by them provided the pledgee executes an agreement, in writing, providing that the pledgee shall be subject to all of the terms of this Agreement. The board of directors shall meet at least four times during each fiscal year of the Company. Any director can call a meeting provided 10 days notice is given. Notice may be waived. During the first year from the date of this agreement, the board of directors shall meet on a monthly basis. Directors may elect to attend a board meeting by telephone conference call. Each Shareholder shall, for so long as s/he is the owner of shares of the Company devote such of his/her business, time and energy as may be reasonably required to carry on the business of the Company and the Shareholder shall use his/her best efforts, skill and abilities to promote the interests of the Company. Each Shareholder agrees that he/she will not engage, without the consent of the other Shareholders, in a business which is directly competitive to that of the Company. 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Covers option grant, exercise price, conditions, and transfer mechanics. Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","option to acquire partnership interests template",[179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186],"partnership interest option agreement","option agreement partnership template","acquire partnership interest template","partnership buyout option template","partnership interest purchase option","option to buy partnership interest","partnership interest transfer agreement","partnership option agreement free",{"name":188,"credential":189,"reviewed_date":190},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":193,"legal_review_recommended":191,"signature_required":191,"notarization_required":172},"advanced",{"what_it_is":195,"when_you_need_it":196,"whats_inside":197},"An Option To Acquire Partnership Interests is a legally binding agreement that grants one party the right — but not the obligation — to purchase a defined percentage of partnership interests from a current partner at a pre-agreed price within a specified timeframe. This free Word download gives you a structured, attorney-ready starting point covering option grant, exercise mechanics, pricing, conditions precedent, and transfer formalities, which you can edit online and export as PDF.\n","Use it when an investor, co-founder, or strategic partner wants to secure the future right to acquire a stake in a partnership without committing capital immediately. It is also commonly used in buy-sell arrangements, joint ventures, and succession planning where timing or financing conditions need to be satisfied before the transfer completes.\n","Option grant and consideration, exercise period and procedure, purchase price or pricing formula, conditions precedent to exercise, representations and warranties by the granting partner, transfer mechanics, right of first refusal interplay, anti-dilution provisions, and governing law with dispute resolution.\n",[199,203,207,211,215,219],{"title":200,"use_case":201,"icon_asset_id":202},"Investors and private equity buyers","Securing a future right to acquire a partnership stake before committing full capital","persona-investor",{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Existing partners","Granting a buy-in option to a key employee or co-venturer as part of a succession arrangement","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"Joint venture participants","Structuring a staged entry into a joint venture through an option rather than immediate purchase","persona-operations-director",{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Startup founders","Allowing an early contributor to earn or exercise an interest in a partnership-structured venture","persona-startup-founder",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"Business attorneys","Documenting option rights for clients in partnership restructuring or acquisition transactions","persona-business-attorney",{"title":220,"use_case":221,"icon_asset_id":222},"Family business owners","Passing a partnership interest to a family member over time through a structured option mechanism","persona-family-business-owner",[224,228,231,234,238,242,246],{"situation":225,"recommended_template":226,"slug":227},"Granting an option on a defined percentage of a general partnership","Option To Acquire Partnership Interests","option-to-acquire-partnership-interests-D5227",{"situation":229,"recommended_template":56,"slug":230},"Buying out a departing partner's entire interest","partnership-buyout-agreement-D12708",{"situation":232,"recommended_template":85,"slug":233},"Transferring a limited partnership interest with investor protections","limited-partnership-agreement-D891",{"situation":235,"recommended_template":236,"slug":237},"Granting a right of first refusal on a partner's interest","Right of First Refusal Agreement","right-of-first-refusal-agreement-D5157",{"situation":239,"recommended_template":240,"slug":241},"Structuring a buy-sell trigger on death, disability, or departure","Buy-Sell Agreement","buy-sell-agreement-D12611",{"situation":243,"recommended_template":244,"slug":245},"Documenting the underlying partnership terms before issuing the option","General Partnership Agreement","partnership-agreement-D12551",{"situation":247,"recommended_template":248,"slug":227},"Acquiring a membership interest in an LLC rather than a partnership","Option To Acquire LLC Membership Interests",[250,253,256,259,262,265,268,271,274,277,280,283],{"term":251,"definition":252},"Option","A contractual right to purchase a specified asset at a pre-agreed price within a defined window, without any obligation to do so.",{"term":254,"definition":255},"Exercise Price","The price at which the option holder may purchase the partnership interest when exercising the option — fixed at signing or determined by a formula.",{"term":257,"definition":258},"Exercise Period","The window of time during which the option holder may validly elect to exercise the option; after this period the option lapses.",{"term":260,"definition":261},"Option Consideration","The payment made by the option holder to the granting partner in exchange for granting the option right — typically a nominal cash amount.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Partnership Interest","A partner's ownership share in a partnership, expressed as a percentage, entitling the holder to a proportionate share of profits, losses, and distributions.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Conditions Precedent","Specific events or approvals — such as partner consent, regulatory clearance, or financing — that must occur before the option can be validly exercised.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Anti-Dilution Protection","A clause that adjusts the option's exercise price or percentage to protect the option holder if new interests are issued at a lower effective value before exercise.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Right of First Refusal (ROFR)","A pre-existing contractual right held by existing partners to purchase an interest on the same terms before it can be sold to an outsider.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Representations and Warranties","Factual statements made by a party at signing — such as clear title to the interest and no conflicting agreements — that become contractual obligations.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Transfer Restriction","A provision in the partnership agreement that limits a partner's ability to sell, assign, or encumber their interest without partner consent.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Closing","The formal completion of the interest transfer after the option is exercised — when documents are signed, consideration is paid, and ownership changes.",{"term":284,"definition":285},"Drag-Along Right","A right allowing majority partners to compel minority partners to join in a sale of the partnership on the same terms and price.",[287,292,297,301,306,311,316,321,326,331],{"name":288,"plain_english":289,"sample_language":290,"common_mistake":291},"Parties and Recitals","Identifies the option holder (the party acquiring the right) and the granting partner (the current interest holder), and sets out the background and commercial purpose of the arrangement.","This Option Agreement is entered into as of [DATE] between [OPTION HOLDER NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Holder'), and [GRANTING PARTNER NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Grantor'), who together hold interests in [PARTNERSHIP NAME] (the 'Partnership').","Identifying a partner's individual name when the actual holder of the interest is a trust or holding entity — this creates a title mismatch that can void the transfer at closing.",{"name":293,"plain_english":294,"sample_language":295,"common_mistake":296},"Grant of Option","The operative clause that grants the option holder the exclusive, irrevocable right to purchase a specified percentage of partnership interests during the exercise period.","Grantor hereby grants to Holder an exclusive, irrevocable option (the 'Option') to acquire [X]% of the partnership interests of the Partnership (the 'Interests'), exercisable at any time during the Exercise Period on the terms set forth herein.","Failing to specify whether the option is exclusive — a non-exclusive grant allows the grantor to sell the same interest to a third party before the option is exercised.",{"name":260,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"States the amount paid by the option holder to the grantor at signing to make the option binding — typically a nominal sum — and confirms it is non-refundable regardless of whether the option is exercised.","In consideration of the Option, Holder shall pay Grantor the sum of $[AMOUNT] (the 'Option Fee') upon execution of this Agreement. The Option Fee is non-refundable and shall be credited against the Exercise Price upon exercise.","Omitting consideration entirely and treating the option as a gift — without valid consideration, the option may be unenforceable in most common-law jurisdictions.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Exercise Price and Pricing Formula","Defines the exact price — or the formula for calculating the price — at which the option holder may purchase the partnership interests upon exercise.","The exercise price for the Interests shall be $[FIXED AMOUNT] (the 'Exercise Price'), OR an amount equal to [MULTIPLE] times the Partnership's trailing twelve-month EBITDA as of the date of the Exercise Notice, as calculated by the Partnership's independent accountant.","Using a subjective valuation method — such as 'fair market value as agreed by the parties' — without a fallback mechanism. If the parties cannot agree, the option becomes unexercisable and litigation follows.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Exercise Period and Procedure","Sets the window during which the option may be exercised and the exact steps the holder must follow — written notice, form of notice, and delivery method — to validly exercise.","The Option may be exercised at any time during the period commencing on [START DATE] and expiring at 11:59 p.m. on [END DATE] (the 'Exercise Period'). To exercise, Holder shall deliver written notice to Grantor at the address set forth herein, specifying the date of intended closing (no fewer than [X] business days after notice).","No expiry mechanism — leaving the option open indefinitely encumbers the grantor's interest permanently and may be challenged as an unreasonable restraint on alienation.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Conditions Precedent to Closing","Lists all events that must occur before the interest transfer completes after exercise — including consent of other partners, regulatory approval, and financing confirmation.","Closing is conditioned upon: (a) written consent of all other partners of the Partnership; (b) receipt of any required regulatory approvals; (c) Holder delivering the Exercise Price in cleared funds; and (d) absence of any material adverse change in the Partnership's business.","Including conditions entirely within the grantor's control — such as 'grantor's satisfaction with the terms' — which effectively allows the grantor to refuse closing without consequence.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Representations and Warranties of the Grantor","The granting partner's factual promises at signing: they own the interest free of liens, no conflicting transfer agreements exist, and the partnership agreement does not prohibit the option.","Grantor represents and warrants that: (a) Grantor is the sole registered and beneficial owner of the Interests; (b) the Interests are free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and adverse claims; (c) Grantor has full authority to grant this Option; and (d) no consent of any third party is required except as set forth herein.","No representations at all — if the grantor later turns out not to own the interest free and clear, the option holder has no contractual remedy without a warranty to sue on.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Anti-Dilution and Adjustment Provisions","Protects the option holder from having their percentage eroded by new interest issuances or restructurings between signing and exercise, by adjusting either the percentage or the exercise price accordingly.","If, prior to exercise, the Partnership issues additional interests, splits existing interests, or completes any restructuring that affects the proportionate ownership represented by the Interests, the Option percentage and Exercise Price shall be adjusted proportionately to preserve the economic benefit of this Option.","Omitting this clause in a partnership that expects to admit new partners before the option is exercised — the holder may find their expected 20% stake has been diluted to 14% without any adjustment mechanism.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Right of First Refusal Interplay","Addresses how the option interacts with any existing right of first refusal in the partnership agreement — typically by either waiving the ROFR for this option or requiring ROFR compliance before closing.","The parties acknowledge that the Partnership Agreement contains a right of first refusal in favor of the remaining partners. Grantor shall obtain written waivers of such right from all other partners on or before the Exercise Date as a condition to closing.","Ignoring an existing ROFR entirely — if the partnership agreement requires a ROFR process and the option bypasses it, existing partners can void the transfer after closing.",{"name":332,"plain_english":333,"sample_language":334,"common_mistake":335},"Governing Law and Dispute Resolution","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs the agreement and how disputes are resolved — binding arbitration, mediation first, or court — and where proceedings take place.","This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE / COUNTRY], without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration before [AAA / JAMS] in [CITY], except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.","Choosing a governing law with no connection to where the partnership operates or the parties are domiciled — several US states and EU jurisdictions apply local law regardless of the contractual choice.",[337,342,347,352,357,362,367,372],{"step":338,"title":339,"description":340,"tip":341},1,"Identify and verify all parties","Enter the full legal names and entity types of both the option holder and the granting partner, and confirm that the granting partner is the registered and beneficial owner of the interest being optioned. Cross-check the partnership agreement to confirm ownership percentages.","Request a current copy of the partnership register or certificate of partnership before drafting — verbal ownership representations are frequently inaccurate.",{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},2,"Define the interest being optioned with precision","State the exact percentage of partnership interests covered by the option — not just a dollar amount. Include whether the option covers capital interests, profit interests, or both, as these can have different tax and economic consequences.","In an LP structure, distinguish between general partner and limited partner interests — they carry very different liability and governance rights.",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},3,"Set the exercise price or pricing formula","Choose between a fixed exercise price, a formula (e.g., a multiple of EBITDA), or a third-party appraisal mechanism. Whichever method you use, include a fallback dispute resolution process if the parties cannot agree on the calculated figure.","EBITDA multiples and book value formulas both produce very different outcomes — model each one with current partnership financials before committing to the formula in the agreement.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},4,"Define the exercise period with a hard expiry date","Enter both the start date (which can be the signing date or a future trigger event) and the hard expiry date. Include the notice form, delivery method, and minimum closing lead time in days.","A 12–24 month exercise window is standard for most partnership options — longer periods introduce more dilution and partnership change risk.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},5,"List all conditions precedent to closing","Identify every approval, consent, or event that must occur before the interest can transfer — partner consents, regulatory filings, financing conditions, and any required ROFR waivers. Assign responsibility for satisfying each condition to a specific party.","Set a longstop date by which all conditions must be satisfied — if they are not, the option should lapse or extend by mutual written agreement only.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},6,"Address ROFR and transfer restrictions in the partnership agreement","Review the existing partnership agreement for transfer restrictions, right of first refusal clauses, and consent requirements. Include a specific clause in the option agreement that either obtains ROFR waivers upfront or requires them as a condition to closing.","Obtain ROFR waivers from all other partners at signing, not at exercise — partners who were willing to waive at signing may be far less cooperative 18 months later.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},7,"Include anti-dilution provisions if new partners are expected","If the partnership plans to admit new partners, issue additional interests, or restructure before the option expires, include an anti-dilution clause that adjusts the option percentage or price automatically.","Attach a cap table showing current ownership percentages as an exhibit — this eliminates disputes about the starting baseline for any adjustment calculation.",{"step":373,"title":374,"description":375,"tip":376},8,"Execute before any competing transfer discussions begin","Both parties must sign the option agreement before any parallel sale or transfer discussions with third parties begin. Ensure the grantor provides the representations and warranties in writing at signing, not later.","Use Business in a Box eSign to timestamp execution and store the fully executed copy securely — the date of execution is critical if the option's validity is ever challenged.",[378,382,386,390,394,398],{"mistake":379,"why_it_matters":380,"fix":381},"No fixed expiry date on the option","An open-ended option permanently encumbers the grantor's interest, making it impossible to sell, pledge, or admit new partners without the option holder's consent — potentially for years.","Always include a hard expiry date and a lapse mechanism: 'If the Option is not exercised by [DATE], it terminates automatically without further action by either party.'",{"mistake":383,"why_it_matters":384,"fix":385},"Ambiguous pricing formula with no dispute fallback","If the exercise price depends on EBITDA or fair market value and the parties disagree on the calculation, the option becomes unexercisable — turning a commercial agreement into litigation.","Name a specific accounting firm or independent appraiser as the fallback valuer, and state that their determination is final and binding within 30 days of a dispute notice.",{"mistake":387,"why_it_matters":388,"fix":389},"Ignoring existing transfer restrictions in the partnership agreement","Most partnership agreements require unanimous or majority partner consent for interest transfers. An option that ignores these restrictions may be void at exercise even if perfectly drafted.","Review the partnership agreement before drafting the option. Obtain written consent or ROFR waivers from all other partners at signing, and reference the specific sections being waived.",{"mistake":391,"why_it_matters":392,"fix":393},"Omitting anti-dilution protection","If the partnership admits new partners between signing and exercise, the option holder's expected percentage is automatically reduced — with no contractual remedy if the clause is missing.","Include a standard anti-dilution adjustment clause that recalculates the option percentage proportionately whenever new interests are issued prior to exercise.",{"mistake":395,"why_it_matters":396,"fix":397},"No representations about clear title to the interest","If the granting partner has previously pledged or encumbered the interest as loan collateral, the option holder may acquire an interest subject to a security interest they did not know about.","Require the grantor to represent clear and unencumbered title at signing, and include a pre-closing bring-down of those representations on the closing date.",{"mistake":399,"why_it_matters":400,"fix":401},"Signing after competing transfer discussions have begun","If the grantor has already entered into an agreement — even informal — to sell the same interest to a third party, the option may be unenforceable or trigger a priority dispute.","Include a representation that no competing transfer agreements exist, and execute the option before any third-party discussions begin on the same interest.",[403,406,409,412,415,418,421,424,427],{"question":404,"answer":405},"What is an option to acquire partnership interests?","An option to acquire partnership interests is a binding contract that gives one party the right — but not the obligation — to purchase a defined percentage of a partnership's ownership interests at a pre-agreed price within a specified timeframe. The option holder pays a fee to secure this right, and the grantor is bound not to transfer the interest to anyone else during the option period. If the holder elects not to exercise, the option lapses and no transfer occurs.\n",{"question":407,"answer":408},"What is the difference between an option to acquire and a direct purchase agreement?","A direct purchase agreement obligates both parties to complete the transfer — buyer and seller are both bound to close on agreed terms. An option creates a right for one party (the holder) without any obligation to exercise it. The holder decides whether to proceed; the grantor cannot back out during the option period. Options are used when the buyer needs time to secure financing, complete due diligence, or wait for a triggering event before committing capital.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"What consideration is needed to make an option to acquire partnership interests enforceable?","In common-law jurisdictions — including the US, Canada, and the UK — an option must be supported by valid consideration to be binding. This is typically a nominal cash payment from the option holder to the grantor at signing, often ranging from $1 to several thousand dollars depending on the commercial context. Without consideration, the option is merely a revocable offer that the grantor can withdraw at any time. Some jurisdictions also accept a deed as a substitute for consideration.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"Can an option to acquire partnership interests be transferred or assigned?","Whether the option itself is assignable depends on what the agreement says. Many options are personal to the original holder and expressly prohibit assignment without the grantor's written consent. If you anticipate wanting to assign the option — for example, to a fund or holding entity — include an explicit assignment right in the agreement. Any assignment should also consider whether the partnership agreement restricts who may become a partner.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"How is the exercise price typically determined in a partnership option agreement?","The exercise price is most commonly set as a fixed dollar amount agreed at signing, a formula tied to a financial metric such as a multiple of trailing EBITDA or book value, or a third-party appraisal at the time of exercise. Fixed prices offer certainty but may feel unfair if the partnership's value changes significantly. Formula-based prices are common in commercial arrangements but require a clear fallback dispute mechanism when the parties cannot agree on the calculation.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"What happens to the option if the partnership admits new partners before it is exercised?","Without an anti-dilution clause, the option holder's percentage is automatically reduced proportionately when new interests are issued. For example, an option on a 25% interest in a two-partner partnership becomes approximately a 16.7% interest if a third partner joins with a 33% stake. An anti-dilution clause in the option agreement adjusts the percentage or exercise price to preserve the holder's original economic expectation.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"Do existing partners have to consent to an option over another partner's interest?","This depends on the partnership agreement. Most general and limited partnership agreements include transfer restrictions requiring partner consent or a right of first refusal before any interest — or option over an interest — can be granted to an outsider. Failing to comply with these provisions can render the option or subsequent transfer void. Always review the existing partnership agreement and obtain any required consents or waivers before executing the option.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"Is an option to acquire partnership interests taxable?","Tax treatment depends on jurisdiction and structure. In the US, the option fee paid to the grantor is generally taxable as ordinary income at receipt. On exercise, the transfer of a partnership interest can trigger capital gains, ordinary income on depreciation recapture, or both, depending on the partnership's asset composition under IRC §751. In Canada and the UK, similar principles apply with jurisdiction-specific rates and rules. Always consult a tax advisor before signing or exercising.\n",{"question":428,"answer":429},"What should I do if the partnership agreement is silent on options?","Silence in the partnership agreement does not automatically permit options over interests. In many jurisdictions, a general prohibition on transfer without consent is interpreted to cover options as well as direct sales. Before granting or acquiring an option, obtain written confirmation from all partners that the option is permitted, or formally amend the partnership agreement to carve out the specific option being granted. Proceeding without this step creates significant enforceability risk.\n",[431,435,439,443],{"industry":432,"icon_asset_id":433,"specifics":434},"Private Equity and Investment","industry-fintech","Staged entry structures where an investor acquires an option to increase their stake after a performance milestone, avoiding full capital commitment upfront.",{"industry":436,"icon_asset_id":437,"specifics":438},"Real Estate","industry-real-estate","Joint venture partnerships where a developer grants a capital partner an option to acquire a larger interest once a project reaches stabilization or a target occupancy rate.",{"industry":440,"icon_asset_id":441,"specifics":442},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accounting firms, and consulting partnerships granting senior associates an option to buy in as a partner upon meeting defined performance or tenure criteria.",{"industry":444,"icon_asset_id":445,"specifics":446},"Manufacturing and Distribution","industry-manufacturing","Strategic buyers securing an option to acquire a distribution partner's stake before committing to a full acquisition, with exercise conditioned on regulatory approval or supply chain integration.",[448,452,455,458],{"vs":449,"vs_template_id":450,"summary":451},"Partnership Purchase Agreement","D{PARTNERSHIP_PURCHASE_AGREEMENT_ID}","A partnership purchase agreement immediately and unconditionally obligates both parties to complete the interest transfer on agreed terms — both buyer and seller are bound to close. An option to acquire gives only the holder the right to purchase; the grantor cannot sell elsewhere but the holder is free to walk away. Use an option when the holder needs time to complete due diligence or secure financing before committing.",{"vs":240,"vs_template_id":453,"summary":454},"buy-sell-agreement-D12660","A buy-sell agreement governs what happens to a partner's interest upon a triggering event — death, disability, departure, or bankruptcy — and typically obligates a purchase. An option to acquire is a proactive, voluntary grant of a purchase right that the holder may or may not exercise within the option period. Buy-sell agreements provide mandatory exit liquidity; options provide discretionary entry rights.",{"vs":236,"vs_template_id":456,"summary":457},"D{ROFR_AGREEMENT_ID}","A right of first refusal is a reactive right that activates only when the interest holder decides to sell — it allows the ROFR holder to match a third-party offer before the sale proceeds. An option to acquire is a proactive right the holder can trigger at any time during the option period regardless of whether the grantor wants to sell. Options give the holder more control; ROFRs are less restrictive on the grantor.",{"vs":244,"vs_template_id":459,"summary":460},"general-partnership-agreement-D191","A general partnership agreement establishes the partnership itself — capital contributions, profit sharing, management rights, and exit procedures for all existing partners. An option to acquire partnership interests is a separate bilateral agreement between the option holder and one granting partner, governing the conditional future acquisition of a specific interest. The option operates alongside, and is constrained by, the underlying partnership agreement.",{"use_template":462,"template_plus_review":466,"custom_drafted":470},{"best_for":463,"cost":464,"time":465},"Straightforward options between known parties in a simple general partnership with no existing transfer restrictions","Free","30–60 minutes",{"best_for":467,"cost":468,"time":469},"Options involving formula-based pricing, LP structures, or partnerships with existing ROFR or transfer restriction clauses","$500–$1,500","2–5 days",{"best_for":471,"cost":472,"time":473},"High-value acquisitions, multi-partner partnerships, regulated industries, or cross-border arrangements with complex tax implications","$2,000–$8,000+","1–3 weeks",[475,480,485,490],{"code":476,"name":477,"flag_asset_id":478,"note":479},"us","United States","flag-us","Partnership interests are governed by state law — the Revised Uniform Partnership Act (RUPA) applies in most states, but Texas, California, and Delaware have significant variations. Options over interests in tax partnerships trigger IRC §751 issues on exercise if the partnership holds 'hot assets' such as inventory or depreciation recapture property. California additionally imposes its own transferability restrictions that may override contractual terms.",{"code":481,"name":482,"flag_asset_id":483,"note":484},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Partnership law is provincial; each province has its own Partnerships Act with differing rules on interest transferability and partner consent requirements. In Quebec, the Civil Code governs contracts of association and imposes unique formality requirements. Tax treatment of partnership interest options is governed by the Income Tax Act, and the exercise of an option over a partnership interest can trigger deemed disposition rules with significant capital gains consequences.",{"code":486,"name":487,"flag_asset_id":488,"note":489},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","UK partnership law is governed by the Partnership Act 1890 for general partnerships and the Limited Partnerships Act 1907 for LPs, both of which restrict transfer of partnership interests without unanimous partner consent unless the agreement provides otherwise. Options over partnership interests should be executed as deeds to ensure enforceability without consideration in certain circumstances. Stamp Duty may apply to the transfer of partnership interests on exercise depending on the underlying assets.",{"code":491,"name":492,"flag_asset_id":493,"note":494},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","Partnership structures and interest transfer rules vary significantly across EU member states — German GbR and KG structures, French SNC and SCS forms, and Spanish partnerships each have distinct consent and transferability rules. Options may require notarization in civil-law jurisdictions including France, Germany, Spain, and Italy to be effective against third parties. GDPR considerations apply if partner personal data is processed as part of the option or closing documentation.",[245,233,241,496,497,498,499,237,500,501,502,245],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","letter-of-intent_acquisition-of-business-D5197","joint-venture-agreement-D889","shareholders-agreement-D1016","asset-purchase-agreement-D928","term-sheet-D473","partnership-dissolution-agreement-D901",{"emit_how_to":191,"emit_defined_term":191},{"primary_folder":93,"secondary_folder":505,"document_type":506,"industry":507,"business_stage":508,"tags":509,"confidence":515},"partnerships-and-joint-ventures","agreement","general","all-stages",[510,511,512,513,514],"equity","contract","legal","partnership-interests","option-agreement",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is an Option To Acquire Partnership Interests?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Option To Acquire Partnership Interests\u003C/strong> is a legally binding agreement in which a current partner (the grantor) grants another party (the option holder) the exclusive right — but not the obligation — to purchase a defined percentage of that partner's ownership stake in a partnership at a pre-agreed price or formula within a specified timeframe. The holder pays a non-refundable option fee at signing to secure this right, and in return the grantor is contractually prevented from selling, pledging, or transferring the optioned interests to anyone else during the option period. If the holder chooses not to exercise before the expiry date, the option lapses automatically and the grantor's interest is unencumbered. The agreement covers the full mechanics of the transaction: the exact interests being optioned, the exercise price, the procedure for giving notice of exercise, the conditions that must be satisfied before closing, and the representations the grantor makes about owning the interest free and clear.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a written option agreement, the holder has no enforceable right to acquire the interest — a verbal commitment to sell is revocable at any time in most jurisdictions. If the grantor receives a better offer from a third party, nothing prevents them from accepting it, leaving the holder with no remedy. An undocumented option also creates serious problems at closing: transfer restrictions in the underlying partnership agreement will not have been addressed, existing partners with right of first refusal rights can void the transfer after the fact, and title defects — such as a prior pledge of the interest as loan collateral — go undiscovered until it is too late. This template locks in the option terms at the moment of commercial agreement, binds the grantor to the deal, forces a review of the partnership agreement's transfer restrictions, and gives the holder a clear, time-limited window to complete due diligence and secure financing before committing full capital — protecting both parties from the uncertainty that an informal understanding cannot resolve.\u003C/p>\n",1781186023683]