Break-up Fee
A penalty payment agreed upon in the LOI or SPA that compensates one party if the other withdraws from the deal without justified cause. Break-up fees typically range from 1-3% of the transaction value and are designed to discourage parties from walking away after significant due diligence costs have been incurred.
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