Earn-outs

by Practical Law Corporate (based on material originally contributed by CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP)

Maintained | United Kingdom

A note addressing the use of earn-outs in share purchase transactions, where all or part of the purchase price will be calculated by reference to the future financial performance of the target company. The note highlights the main advantages and disadvantages of earn-out arrangements, and the key issues to consider when structuring an earn-out.

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