What is “Drag Along” clause in Share Holding Agreement/ equity funding term sheets? Drag-along rights allow majority shareholders to compel minority shareholders to sell their shares in the event of a third-party sale. The intent is to avoid minority shareholders blocking a sale and to secure higher valuation and strategic benefits for the selling majority … Continue reading Understanding Drag-Along Rights in Shareholder Agreements
Understanding the Role of a Book Lead Runner in IPOs
WHO IS BOOK LEAD RUNNER? A Book Running Lead Manager, also known as a Book Lead Runner, is one of the most important threads in the Initial Public Offering process. It leads a company into becoming listed on the public list by supporting it in its transformation. The BRLM is essentially the primary coordinator and … Continue reading Understanding the Role of a Book Lead Runner in IPOs
Red Herring Prospectus: Laws and Disclosure Requirements
A red herring prospectus is a preliminary prospectus filed by a company with regulatory bodies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), typically in connection with an initial public offering (IPO). It includes most details about the company's operations and prospects but omits critical information such as … Continue reading Red Herring Prospectus: Laws and Disclosure Requirements
Significance of Minority Shareholder Protection in Corporate Governance
WHO IS A MINORITY SHAREHOLDER? The Companies Act of 2013 doesn’t define who counts as a minority shareholder, but usually means one who owns less than 50 per cent of the company’s voting rights or lack direct or indirect control over its management and decision-making processes. A minority shareholder, as defined in the Merriam Webster … Continue reading Significance of Minority Shareholder Protection in Corporate Governance