contingent
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Gilead on Tuesday said it will pay an initial $3.15 billion in cash for Tubulis, which is developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, along with up to $1.85 billion in contingent milestone payments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The agreement also includes up to $1.85 billion in contingent milestone payments.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Northern Ireland's travelling contingent did their best to generate a lively atmosphere, but there is only so much 300 people can do.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
With Centessa, Lilly is paying $6.3 billion upfront and a contingent value right worth up to $1.5 billion.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Cheesethief came hurrying up, urging on the contingent of battering-ram carriers.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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