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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | VC READY BLOG JULY 6, 2010 Anatomy of a Term Sheet: Conversion and Anti-dilution NOTE: This is the sixth post in our series about standard terms in early stage equity financings. Second, the other issue of some concern to the company is what percentage of investors can compel all investors to convert to common. shares issued out of the company’s option pool) and (d) shares issued in certain types of transactions. | VC READY BLOG JULY 6, 2010 Anatomy of a Term Sheet: Conversion and Anti-dilution NOTE: This is the sixth post in our series about standard terms in early stage equity financings. Second, the other issue of some concern to the company is what percentage of investors can compel all investors to convert to common. shares issued out of the company’s option pool) and (d) shares issued in certain types of transactions. | | | | | |
| | | | VC READY BLOG DECEMBER 14, 2009 How to determine the right equity structure for your startup How many shares should be authorized? The number of shares “authorized” in the corporation’s charter is the maximum number the company can issue without amending its charter to authorize more. Authorizing too many shares is wasteful because state filing fees typically increase with the number of authorized shares. | VC READY BLOG DECEMBER 14, 2009 How to determine the right equity structure for your startup How many shares should be authorized? The number of shares “authorized” in the corporation’s charter is the maximum number the company can issue without amending its charter to authorize more. Authorizing too many shares is wasteful because state filing fees typically increase with the number of authorized shares. | | | | | | | |
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VC READY BLOG | MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009 How to determine the right equity structure for your startup
How many shares should be authorized? The number of shares “authorized” in the corporation’s charter is the maximum number the company can issue without amending its charter to authorize more. Authorizing too many shares is wasteful because state filing fees typically increase with the number of authorized shares. MORE >> -
STARTUPCFO | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2010 The downside of high valuations
Dividends : Some pref shares have a cumulative dividend. These dividends usually convert into more shares at a fixed price. This can be dilutive depending on how long the shares are out there. Some term sheets will provide for a full ratchet, meaning that if you do a down round all shares reset to the new, lower price. MORE >> -
HIGH CONTRAST | FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010 Repurchase agreements: what you should know before you sign
These concepts pertain more to companies that are not venture financed than to companies that are venture financed. The issue sets up like this: You and three friends (Mark, Luke and John) decide to form a company to found a new social network. There are a number of ways of dealing with these issues. MORE >> -
TAFFY WILLIAMS | THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011  Startup Blog: Forming the Company & Structure - part of starting a.
The more important issue to resolve is the type of structure you want the business to have; a Corporation, a Limited Liability Company, or some other structure. This form of business is characterized by the limited liability of its owners, the issuance of shares of easily transferable stock, and existence as a going concern. Did What? MORE >> - Dual-Class Shares - Not the Enemy
Reiter of Bennett Jones LLP Shareholder activists like to project democratic values onto corporate share structures. But multiple-voting shares can be useful - for common and controlling shareholders alike. Dual-class shares have been taking a beating as of late. Dual-class share structures are not without issues. MORE >>
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