contingent

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The ECB contingent outlined what they are looking for in future England and England Lions players.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

To offset lower upfront payments, many smaller deals are coming with contingent payments, like contingent-value rights or milestones, that could eventually raise the value while protecting buyers from overpaying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Apellis stockholders will also receive a contingent value right for each share they own.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s paying $38.00 in cash per share, a 38% premium over Monday’s closing price of $27.58, in addition to one contingent value right up to $9.00 based on three milestones.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

While I felt at ease giving my talk on TMV in shorts, the French contingent feared that I would go one step further by arriving at Sans Souci in the same outfit.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson