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In the context of anti-dilution protection, what scenario does the 'cookie story' illustrate?
In the context of anti-dilution protection, what scenario does the 'cookie story' illustrate?
- The impact on existing shareholders when a company issues new shares at a lower valuation. (correct)
- A company increasing the price of its shares to attract new investors.
- The process of dividing company profits among shareholders based on their ownership percentage.
- A company buying back shares from its early investors at a premium.
Why is anti-dilution protection important for investors?
Why is anti-dilution protection important for investors?
- It prevents their ownership percentage from being significantly reduced if the company raises money at a lower valuation in the future. (correct)
- It guarantees a fixed rate of return on their investment regardless of the company's performance.
- It ensures they have voting control over major company decisions, regardless of their ownership stake.
- It allows them to purchase additional shares at the initial price, regardless of any subsequent price increases.
What is the primary difference between full ratchet and weighted average anti-dilution protection?
What is the primary difference between full ratchet and weighted average anti-dilution protection?
- Weighted average provides complete protection against dilution; full ratchet only provides partial protection.
- Weighted average is triggered by any new share issuance; full ratchet is only triggered by down rounds.
- Full ratchet adjusts the share price based on the investor's initial investment; weighted average does not.
- Full ratchet provides more bonus shares to the investor than weighted average in the event of a down round. (correct)
Which anti-dilution protection mechanism is generally considered more founder-friendly?
Which anti-dilution protection mechanism is generally considered more founder-friendly?
Why should founders carefully negotiate anti-dilution clauses, especially full ratchet?
Why should founders carefully negotiate anti-dilution clauses, especially full ratchet?
In a full ratchet anti-dilution scenario, if an investor initially purchased shares at $1.00 per share and a subsequent round is issued at $0.50 per share, how is the investor's share price adjusted?
In a full ratchet anti-dilution scenario, if an investor initially purchased shares at $1.00 per share and a subsequent round is issued at $0.50 per share, how is the investor's share price adjusted?
Which of the following factors is considered in a weighted average anti-dilution calculation but NOT in a full ratchet calculation?
Which of the following factors is considered in a weighted average anti-dilution calculation but NOT in a full ratchet calculation?
Anti-dilution protection is typically found within which document during a venture capital investment?
Anti-dilution protection is typically found within which document during a venture capital investment?
If a company issues new shares at a higher valuation than the price paid by previous investors, what is the impact on the anti-dilution protection of those earlier investors?
If a company issues new shares at a higher valuation than the price paid by previous investors, what is the impact on the anti-dilution protection of those earlier investors?
What potential consequence might a company face if it agrees to a full ratchet anti-dilution clause and subsequently experiences multiple down rounds?
What potential consequence might a company face if it agrees to a full ratchet anti-dilution clause and subsequently experiences multiple down rounds?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'weighted average' anti-dilution clause?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'weighted average' anti-dilution clause?
Which party typically benefits the most from a 'full ratchet' anti-dilution provision?
Which party typically benefits the most from a 'full ratchet' anti-dilution provision?
In anti-dilution clauses, what does 'dilution' primarily refer to?
In anti-dilution clauses, what does 'dilution' primarily refer to?
Which event is MOST likely to trigger an anti-dilution provision?
Which event is MOST likely to trigger an anti-dilution provision?
Why is it crucial for founders to fully understand the implications of different anti-dilution clauses?
Why is it crucial for founders to fully understand the implications of different anti-dilution clauses?
What is a potential downside of anti-dilution protection for a company seeking future funding?
What is a potential downside of anti-dilution protection for a company seeking future funding?
How does anti-dilution protection relate to the concept of 'down rounds' in venture capital financing?
How does anti-dilution protection relate to the concept of 'down rounds' in venture capital financing?
If a company has both a full ratchet and a weighted average anti-dilution clause in place with different investors, which clause would typically trigger a larger adjustment in share price for the affected investor(s) after a down round?
If a company has both a full ratchet and a weighted average anti-dilution clause in place with different investors, which clause would typically trigger a larger adjustment in share price for the affected investor(s) after a down round?
What is a potential long-term consequence for a company that consistently relies on anti-dilution provisions to protect its early investors?
What is a potential long-term consequence for a company that consistently relies on anti-dilution provisions to protect its early investors?
In the 'cookie story', what do the 'chocolate chips' represent?
In the 'cookie story', what do the 'chocolate chips' represent?
Flashcards
Anti-Dilution Protection
Anti-Dilution Protection
Protects investors by providing bonus shares if new shares are issued at a lower price.
Full Ratchet Anti-Dilution
Full Ratchet Anti-Dilution
The investor is compensated as if they paid the new, lower price from the beginning, granting them a significant number of bonus shares.
Weighted Average Anti-Dilution
Weighted Average Anti-Dilution
Adjusts the investor's shares based on the number of new shares issued and the amount of money raised in the new round.
What triggers anti-dilution protection?
What triggers anti-dilution protection?
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What does anti-dilution protection do?
What does anti-dilution protection do?
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Why should founders negotiate carefully?
Why should founders negotiate carefully?
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Study Notes
- Anti-dilution protection ensures early investors are protected when a company issues new shares at a lower price
The Cookie Story
- Initial cookie: Your friend owns 2 out of 8 chocolate chips (shares), representing 25% ownership
- New cookie: Shares are sold at a lower price
- Anti-dilution: To compensate, the friend receives extra chips to maintain the value of their ownership
Two Main Types of Anti-Dilution Protection:
- Full Ratchet Anti-Dilution: Treats the initial investment as if it were made at the new, lower price, granting many bonus shares to the investor which is very investor-friendly, but tough on founders
- Weighted Average Anti-Dilution: Uses a balanced calculation based on the number of shares issued and the amount of money raised, giving the investor some extra shares, but fewer than full ratchet which is more founder-friendly and commonly used
Why Anti-Dilution Matters:
- Protects investors when a company raises future rounds at lower valuations
- Prevents excessive dilution of early investors' ownership
- Founders must carefully negotiate terms, as full ratchet clauses can be very costly
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