Glossary

Concise terms from succession, articles and family businesses.

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Business succession

Planned transfer of management, ownership and responsibility in an existing business.

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0202

Transfer agreement

Contractual basis for the orderly transfer of business assets or shares.

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0303

Buy out right

Right of defined persons to acquire shares after specified events.

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Transfer restriction

Approval requirement before shares can be validly transferred.

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Compensation clause

Rule on valuation and payment when a shareholder exits.

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Succession clause

Articles clause defining who steps into a position after death or withdrawal.

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