Exclusion of a shareholder

As a result of far-reaching disputes among shareholders, often in family businesses, a group of shareholders may wish to part company with one or more other shareholders. The involuntary withdrawal of a shareholder can take the form of a compulsory redemption of their share for good cause. The preparation of the corresponding resolution in the shareholders' meeting, the realization of the withdrawn share and, in particular, the calculation of the amount of compensation hold considerable potential for dispute. Such conflicts often lead to lengthy legal proceedings, which often have to be conducted with the involvement of tax advisors and auditors.