Private market issuers that go-live on or after 11/09/2021 can now track updates to company share classes’ rights and preferences as they are changed over time. This feature will roll out to other issuers in the next few weeks.

Users with the Legal administrator permissions will be able to make changes to the share class details. Users with the Company editor or Company viewer permissions will only be able to view the share class details.

Experience Overview

1. Navigate to Securities > Shares.
   
   
2. Click Manage share classes and select Create/edit share classes.
   
   
3. The in-app spreadsheet loads in view-only mode, to prevent accidental input, which is indicated by the grey rows.
   
   
4. Create a new share class by clicking on the related button on the top-right of the screen.
   
   
    

5. To make edits to the share class details, click the Edit to the right of the AOI version date and name. If editing from the active AOI version, Admins will have the ability to reflect both a clerical error or amendment
   

   
   1. If you are editing a past AOI version, Admins will only be able to make edits because of a clerical error.
      
      
   2. If reflecting an amendment, Admins will be able to upload the related Articles of Incorporation (AOI) or select one from the Library page. In addition, a name can be added to the AOI version.
      
      
   3. Click Continue to save.
      
      
6. At this point, the Admin can make changes in the spreadsheet. The side-panel will expand to show helpful content related to the selected cell.
   Cells that are painted light gray cannot be edited because the data may be in-use, a calculated value, or not applicable. Respectively, examples include share class names, the calculated outstanding value, and conversion price for common shares. Reference your AOI or contact your legal partner if you need help filling out this spreadsheet.
   
   
7. After edits have been completed, click Finish editing and save.
   
   

Carta will check your entries for any errors and provide actionable messaging to help you make corrections.

1. Review the summary of changes, then click Confirm and save. No email notifications are sent due to the changes.
   
   

2. Admins can navigate between AOI versions with the AOI version selector, which will show the filing date and version name as dropdown options.

   

   
   

Carta will be making improvements to tracking the company’s cap table, financing history, and reporting in the next few months to incorporate time-versioned share class information.

Have questions? Read about FAQs in our support article.