Operating Agreement Template

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This operating agreement template has 21 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our legal agreements documents.

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OPERATING AGREEMENT This Operating Agreement is entered into as of the [DATE], BETWEEN: [INDIVIDUAL NAMES] (the "Managing Members"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the "Non-Managing Members"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] The Managing Members and the Non-Managing Members are referred to herein collectively as the "Members". The Members have formed the Company by causing a Certificate of Formation (the "Certificate") conforming to the requirements of the [STATE] Revised Limited Liability Company Act (the "Act") to be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State for the State of [STATE]. NAME, PURPOSE AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF COMPANY Name The name of the Company is [COMPANY NAME],. The affairs of the Company shall be conducted under such name or such other name as the Managing Members may, in their discretion, determine. [COMPANY NAME] hereby grants the Company the right, at no cost, to use the [SPECIFY] name for the term of the Company as set forth in Article [SPECIFY] hereof. Agreement In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Members executing this Agreement hereby agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time. It is the express intention of the Members that this Agreement shall be the sole statement of agreement among them, and, except to the extent a provision of this Agreement expressly incorporates matters by express reference, this Agreement shall govern even when inconsistent with or different from the provisions of the Act or any other provision of law. Purpose; Powers Purpose. The primary purpose of the Company is to act as the general partner of [COMPANY NAME] (the "Fund"). Powers. Subject to all the terms and provisions hereof, the Company shall have all powers necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of the purpose of the Company, including, without limitation, the following: to purchase, sell, invest and trade in securities of every kind, including, without limitation, capital stock, limited partnership interests, bonds, notes, debentures, securities convertible into other securities, trust receipts and other obligations, instruments or evidence of indebtedness, as well as in rights, warrants and options to purchase securities. to make and perform all contracts and engage in all activities and transactions necessary or advisable to [SPECIFY] out the purposes of the Company, including, without limitation, the purchase, sale, transfer, pledge and exercise of all rights, privileges and incidents of ownership or possession with respect to any Company asset or liability; the borrowing or lending of money and the securing of payment of any Company obligation by hypothecation or pledge of, or grant of a security interest in, Company assets; and the guarantee of or becoming surety for the debts of others; and otherwise, to have all the powers available to it as a limited liability company under the Act. Registered Office and Agent The initial address of the Company registered office in [STATE] is, and its initial agent at such address for service of process is Incorporating Services Limited. The Managing Members may change the registered office and agent for service of process as they from time to time may determine. Principal Office The principal office of the Company shall initially be located at [ADDRESS]. The Managing Members may change the location of the principal office of the Company at any time. Definitions Additional Members. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 3.2. Affiliate. With reference to any person, any other person controlling, controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such person. Agreement. This Operating Agreement of [COMPANY NAME], a [STATE] limited liability company. Assignee. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph [NUMBER]. Bankruptcy. A person or entity shall be deemed bankrupt if: any proceeding is commenced against such person or entity as debtor for any relief under bankruptcy or insolvency laws, or laws relating to the relief of debtors, reorganizations, arrangements, compositions or extensions and such proceeding is not dismissed within [NUMBER] days after such proceeding has commenced, or such person or entity commences any proceeding for relief under bankruptcy or insolvency laws or laws relating to the relief of debtors, reorganizations, arrangements, compositions or extensions. Book Value. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 6.2(a). Capital Account. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 6.2(b). Capital Commitment. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 5.1. Capital Contribution. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 5.1(b). [SPECIFY]. The Company [PERCENTAGE] carried interest in the income of the Fund. Certificate. The Certificate of Formation of [COMPANY NAME], a [STATE] limited liability company. Code. [SPECIFY YOUR COUNTRY INTERNAL REVENUE ACT/CODE/LAW], as amended from time to time (and any corresponding provisions of succeeding law). Defaulting Member. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 5.4(a). Fiscal Quarter. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 6.2(c). Fiscal Year. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 6.2(d). Management Fee. The management fee receivable by the Company from the Fund. Net Income or Net Loss. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 6.2(e). Percentage Interest. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph [NUMBER]. Sale or Exchange. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph [NUMBER]. Securities Act. [YOUR COUNTRY ACT/CODE/LAW] as amended from time to time. Securities. Securities of every kind and nature and rights and options with respect thereto, including stock, notes, bonds, debentures, evidence of indebtedness and other business interests of every type, including interests in partnerships, joint ventures, proprietorships and other business entities. TMP. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 13.16. Termination Date. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 2.1. Treasury Regulations. The Income Regulations promulgated under the Code, as such Regulations may be amended from time to time (including corresponding provisions of succeeding Regulations). TERM AND TERMINATION OF THE COMPANY Term The term of the Company shall continue until [NUMBER] year after the dissolution of the Fund unless sooner terminated as provided in Paragraph 2.2 or by operation of law or extended as provided in Paragraph 2.3. The last day of the term of the Company, as such may be extended as provided herein, is referred to herein as the "Termination Date." Termination The Company shall terminate prior to the end of the period specified in Paragraph 2.1 at the election of the Managing Members. The Managing Members shall deliver notice of such termination to the Non-Managing Members. Extension of Term The term of the Company may be extended by the Managing Members. The Managing Members shall provide notice of any such extension to the Non-Managing Members. INITIAL MEMBERS; CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP Name and Address The persons listed on Exhibit A are hereby admitted as Members of the Company

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This operating agreement template has 21 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our legal agreements documents.

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OPERATING AGREEMENT This Operating Agreement is entered into as of the [DATE], BETWEEN: [INDIVIDUAL NAMES] (the "Managing Members"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the "Non-Managing Members"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] The Managing Members and the Non-Managing Members are referred to herein collectively as the "Members". The Members have formed the Company by causing a Certificate of Formation (the "Certificate") conforming to the requirements of the [STATE] Revised Limited Liability Company Act (the "Act") to be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State for the State of [STATE]. NAME, PURPOSE AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF COMPANY Name The name of the Company is [COMPANY NAME],. The affairs of the Company shall be conducted under such name or such other name as the Managing Members may, in their discretion, determine. [COMPANY NAME] hereby grants the Company the right, at no cost, to use the [SPECIFY] name for the term of the Company as set forth in Article [SPECIFY] hereof. Agreement In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Members executing this Agreement hereby agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time. It is the express intention of the Members that this Agreement shall be the sole statement of agreement among them, and, except to the extent a provision of this Agreement expressly incorporates matters by express reference, this Agreement shall govern even when inconsistent with or different from the provisions of the Act or any other provision of law. Purpose; Powers Purpose. The primary purpose of the Company is to act as the general partner of [COMPANY NAME] (the "Fund"). Powers. Subject to all the terms and provisions hereof, the Company shall have all powers necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of the purpose of the Company, including, without limitation, the following: to purchase, sell, invest and trade in securities of every kind, including, without limitation, capital stock, limited partnership interests, bonds, notes, debentures, securities convertible into other securities, trust receipts and other obligations, instruments or evidence of indebtedness, as well as in rights, warrants and options to purchase securities. to make and perform all contracts and engage in all activities and transactions necessary or advisable to [SPECIFY] out the purposes of the Company, including, without limitation, the purchase, sale, transfer, pledge and exercise of all rights, privileges and incidents of ownership or possession with respect to any Company asset or liability; the borrowing or lending of money and the securing of payment of any Company obligation by hypothecation or pledge of, or grant of a security interest in, Company assets; and the guarantee of or becoming surety for the debts of others; and otherwise, to have all the powers available to it as a limited liability company under the Act. Registered Office and Agent The initial address of the Company registered office in [STATE] is, and its initial agent at such address for service of process is Incorporating Services Limited. The Managing Members may change the registered office and agent for service of process as they from time to time may determine. Principal Office The principal office of the Company shall initially be located at [ADDRESS]. The Managing Members may change the location of the principal office of the Company at any time. Definitions Additional Members. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 3.2. Affiliate. With reference to any person, any other person controlling, controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such person. Agreement. This Operating Agreement of [COMPANY NAME], a [STATE] limited liability company. Assignee. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph [NUMBER]. Bankruptcy. A person or entity shall be deemed bankrupt if: any proceeding is commenced against such person or entity as debtor for any relief under bankruptcy or insolvency laws, or laws relating to the relief of debtors, reorganizations, arrangements, compositions or extensions and such proceeding is not dismissed within [NUMBER] days after such proceeding has commenced, or such person or entity commences any proceeding for relief under bankruptcy or insolvency laws or laws relating to the relief of debtors, reorganizations, arrangements, compositions or extensions. Book Value. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 6.2(a). Capital Account. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 6.2(b). Capital Commitment. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 5.1. Capital Contribution. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 5.1(b). [SPECIFY]. The Company [PERCENTAGE] carried interest in the income of the Fund. Certificate. The Certificate of Formation of [COMPANY NAME], a [STATE] limited liability company. Code. [SPECIFY YOUR COUNTRY INTERNAL REVENUE ACT/CODE/LAW], as amended from time to time (and any corresponding provisions of succeeding law). Defaulting Member. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 5.4(a). Fiscal Quarter. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 6.2(c). Fiscal Year. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 6.2(d). Management Fee. The management fee receivable by the Company from the Fund. Net Income or Net Loss. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 6.2(e). Percentage Interest. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph [NUMBER]. Sale or Exchange. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph [NUMBER]. Securities Act. [YOUR COUNTRY ACT/CODE/LAW] as amended from time to time. Securities. Securities of every kind and nature and rights and options with respect thereto, including stock, notes, bonds, debentures, evidence of indebtedness and other business interests of every type, including interests in partnerships, joint ventures, proprietorships and other business entities. TMP. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 13.16. Termination Date. This term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph 2.1. Treasury Regulations. The Income Regulations promulgated under the Code, as such Regulations may be amended from time to time (including corresponding provisions of succeeding Regulations). TERM AND TERMINATION OF THE COMPANY Term The term of the Company shall continue until [NUMBER] year after the dissolution of the Fund unless sooner terminated as provided in Paragraph 2.2 or by operation of law or extended as provided in Paragraph 2.3. The last day of the term of the Company, as such may be extended as provided herein, is referred to herein as the "Termination Date." Termination The Company shall terminate prior to the end of the period specified in Paragraph 2.1 at the election of the Managing Members. The Managing Members shall deliver notice of such termination to the Non-Managing Members. Extension of Term The term of the Company may be extended by the Managing Members. The Managing Members shall provide notice of any such extension to the Non-Managing Members. INITIAL MEMBERS; CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP Name and Address The persons listed on Exhibit A are hereby admitted as Members of the Company

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