Right of First Refusal
A Right of First Refusal (ROFR) agreement grants specified parties the first opportunity to purchase equity interests before they can be offered to third parties.
Key Provisions
- Transfer notice requirements
- Exercise period and pricing
- Permitted transfers
- Valuation methodology
- Tag-along and drag-along rights
- Closing procedures
Common Use Cases
- 1Startup equity agreements
- 2Partnership interest transfers
- 3Real estate co-ownership
- 4Joint venture membership changes
RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AGREEMENT
This Right of First Refusal Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of [DATE], by and among:
[COMPANY NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] (the "Company"), with its principal place of business at [ADDRESS];
and the holders of the Company's equity interests listed on Schedule A attached hereto (each, a "Holder" and collectively, the "Holders").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company and the Holders desire to provide the Company and the other Holders with a right of first refusal with respect to certain transfers of the Company's equity interests, on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION I
Definitions
1.1 "Equity Interests" means all shares of capital stock, membership interests, partnership interests, or other equity securities of the Company, whether now outstanding or hereafter issued, including any securities convertible into or exercisable for such equity interests.
1.2 "Transfer" means any sale, assignment, transfer, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance, or other disposition, whether voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, of any Equity Interests or any interest therein.
1.3 "Proposed Transfer" means any Transfer that a Holder desires to make, other than a Permitted Transfer as defined in Section 3.1.
1.4 "Transfer Notice" means the written notice required under Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
1.5 "Fair Market Value" means the fair market value of the Equity Interests as determined pursuant to Section 4.1 of this Agreement.
SECTION II
Right of First Refusal
2.1 Transfer Notice. Prior to making any Proposed Transfer, the transferring Holder (the "Selling Holder") shall deliver a written Transfer Notice to the Company and each other Holder, which notice shall include: (a) the identity of the proposed transferee; (b) the number and type of Equity Interests proposed to be transferred; (c) the proposed purchase price and payment terms; and (d) any other material terms and conditions of the proposed transfer.
2.2 Company's Right of First Refusal. The Company shall have the first right to purchase all (but not less than all) of the Equity Interests specified in the Transfer Notice at the price and on the terms specified therein, by delivering written notice of exercise to the Selling Holder within [TO BE COMPLETED] days after receipt of the Transfer Notice (the "Company Exercise Period").
2.3 Holders' Right of First Refusal. If the Company does not exercise its right under Section 2.2, each remaining Holder shall have the right to purchase its pro rata share of the Equity Interests specified in the Transfer Notice, by delivering written notice to the Selling Holder within [TO BE COMPLETED] days after the expiration of the Company Exercise Period (the "Holder Exercise Period").
2.4 Over-Allotment Right. If any Holder does not exercise its right of first refusal in full, the remaining participating Holders shall have the right to purchase the unsubscribed Equity Interests on a pro rata basis within [TO BE COMPLETED] days after the expiration of the Holder Exercise Period.
SECTION III
Permitted Transfers
3.1 Exempt Transfers. The right of first refusal set forth in Section II shall not apply to any Transfer: (a) to a Holder's spouse, children, grandchildren, or trusts for the benefit of such persons; (b) to any entity in which the Holder holds a majority interest; (c) to an existing Holder of the Company; (d) made pursuant to a merger, consolidation, or reorganization approved by the requisite holders; or (e) made pursuant to a bona fide public offering of the Company's securities.
3.2 Conditions to Permitted Transfers. Notwithstanding Section 3.1, any permitted transferee must: (a) execute a joinder agreement agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement; and (b) provide such representations and warranties as reasonably requested by the Company.
This is a preview excerpt. Get the Template Library to view and download the complete template.
Not legal services. DealSuiteAI is a self-service drafting platform. Your subscription grants access to document resources and automation tools — it is not legal advice, does not constitute legal services, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every document should be reviewed by qualified counsel licensed in the applicable jurisdiction before use or execution. Partner Counsel is available for separate fixed-fee engagement.