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Kirby Corporation announced it will purchase engine and transmission distributor and service provider United Holdings LLC, for a base price of $270 million, plus an earn-out provision worth up to an additional $50 million.
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Cowen & Co. estimates EA could be paying 26 times 2012 net earnings, depending on the earn-out payments that end up being made.
Investors Should Play Activision Over Electronic Arts Martin Peers 2011
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In addition to the up-front cash, the purchase price includes a $30 million earn-out and $10 million in warrants and convertible debentures, for a total of $345 million.
Mood Media to Acquire Muzak for $305 Million Anupreeta Das 2011
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In 2005, the company paid about $2.6 billion for Skype and subsequently laid out another $530 million in earn-out payments.
Skype Investors Will Reap a Windfall Spencer E. Ante 2011
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Under terms of Surge's purchase agreement, the firm paid a $1 million closing payment for the Madoff assets and agreed to a revenue-based earn-out totalling up to $24.5 million, including guaranteed payments each quarter and a percentage of earnings.
A Former Madoff Unit Shuts Its Doors Jacob Bunge 2011
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The sale price of the unit, KBL European Private Bankers, is €1.05 billion, with a €50 million "earn-out" clause that depends on the performance of the business.
Dexia Accepts Rescue Plan Matthew Dalton 2011
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Under terms of Surge's purchase agreement, the firm paid a $1 million closing payment for the Madoff assets and agreed to a revenue-based earn-out totalling up to $24.5 million, including guaranteed payments each quarter and a percentage of earnings.
Trading Firm, Built on Madoff Platform, Closes Doors Jacob Bunge 2011
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The initial $300 million price includes an earn-out clause tied to Chi-X Europe's future performance, and would result in an additional payment of $30 million each in 2012 and in 2013 if Chi-X Europe meets its performance targets.
BATS Sets Deal to Buy Chi-X Europe William Launder 2011
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The total value of the sale is $900 million, including earn-out provisions.
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The deal also includes a possible earn-out payable in 2014, based on the performance of the business.
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