what are shareholder information rights 
information rights entitle shareholders to access essential company information such as financial statements annual reports and board meeting minutes these rights improve transparency and allow shareholders to make informed decisions about their investments check on company performance and hold management accountable for their actions the bottom linetag along and drag along rights are essential mechanisms in shareholder agreements designed to protect minority shareholders and make transactions smoother tag along rights ensure that minority shareholders have the chance to participate in a sale initiated by majority shareholders while receiving the same terms and conditions by contrast drag along rights enable majority shareholders to compel minority shareholders to join in the sale of the company this provision confirms that potential buyers can acquire 100 ownership without facing the complications of fragmented shareholdings thus making the company more attractive to prospective purchasers together these rights are meant to balance the interests of majority and minority shareholders promoting fairness and stability in corporate transactions 