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Earnout
Payments made to the Seller contingent upon future performance metrics of the business. This is a way for the Buyer to ensure the business is able to continue to scale post-transaction. The performance metrics can vary, but are typically based off revenue or EBITDA numbers from your upcoming year projections.
The timeline of an earnout period is dependent upon the Buyer, but your M&A advisor will negotiate these terms on your behalf.