DRAG-ALONG RIGHTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ARUBA
Drag-along rights may be validly created
On January 1, 2009 the new Aruba Ordinance on companies with limited liability (vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid; VBA) became effective.
A drag-along right is a right that enables a majority shareholder to force a minority shareholder to join in the sale of his shares in a company (VBA). Generally, the majority shareholder doing the dragging must give the minority shareholder the same price, terms, and conditions that apply to him. The question with regards to Aruban law is whether the articles of association of a VBA may contain drag-along provisions.
Article 25(1) of the …
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