Tag-Along Right

/ˈtæɡ əˌlɒŋ raɪt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contractual right allowing minority shareholders to join a sale of shares by majority shareholders to a third party under the same terms.
    The shareholders exercised their tag-along rights to sell their shares on equal footing with the majority.

Forms

  • tag-along right
  • tag-along rights

Commentary

Tag-along rights protect minority investors by ensuring they can participate in significant share sales; drafters should clearly specify triggering events and terms.

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