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Vertalis Business Law Glossary

Equity & Capital

Pro Rata Rights

By Tim Nichols

In plain English

Contractual rights allowing an investor to participate in a later financing to preserve a specified proportional ownership position, subject to the agreement. They are usually an opportunity to invest additional money, not free additional shares. Eligibility, calculation, exclusions, and waiver provisions determine the right's actual reach.

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