contingent
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Amazon made the single largest commitment at up to $50 billion in investment, although it is structured with a $15 billion investment, followed by a $35 billion tranche contingent on certain milestones.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Centessa investors will also receive nontransferrable contingent value rights worth up to an additional $9 a share, bringing the total potential deal consideration to about $7.8 billion, or $47 a share.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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
When we arrived at the magistrate’s office, we found a large contingent of pressmen and photographers.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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