Termination Fee Clause Samples

A Termination Fee clause establishes the financial penalty or payment required if one party ends the agreement before its scheduled completion. Typically, this fee is a fixed amount or a percentage of the contract value, and it applies when termination occurs for reasons not permitted under the contract, such as convenience or breach. The core function of this clause is to compensate the non-terminating party for losses or costs incurred due to early termination, thereby discouraging arbitrary contract cancellations and providing predictability in the event of an early exit.
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Termination Fee. (a) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(d) or by the Company pursuant to Section 7.1(g) then the Company shall pay to Parent the Company Termination Fee. The Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to this Section 7.3(a) shall be paid no later than the second (2nd) Business Day following termination pursuant to Section 7.1(d) and concurrently (or if the Company Acquisition Agreement is executed on a day not a Business Day, the next Business Day) with any termination pursuant to Section 7.1(g). (b) If (i) after the date of this Agreement but prior to the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, an Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced and not withdrawn, (ii) thereafter, this Agreement is terminated by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 7.1(b) and (iii) within nine (9) months after such termination, the Company consummates an Acquisition Proposal or enters into an Acquisition Transaction that is subsequently consummated then concurrently with consummating such transaction the Company shall pay to Parent the Company Termination Fee by wire transfer of same-day funds on the date such transaction is consummated; provided that solely for purposes of this Section 7.3(b), all references to 20% in the definition of “Acquisition Transaction” shall be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by (i) Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(b) and: (A) at the time of such termination, each of the Offer Conditions has been satisfied or waived (other than (1) the condition set forth in clause “(c)(viii)” of Annex A and (2) the condition set forth in clause “(c)(vii)” of Annex A due to the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(b)); and (B) the failure of the condition set forth in clause “(c)(vii)” of Annex A to be satisfied is not directly attributable to a breach of: (1)
Termination Fee. (a) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by either the Company or Parent or Subsidiary pursuant to Section 7.1(f), 7.1(h) or 7.1(i), then the Company shall promptly, but in no event later than two days after the date of such termination, pay Parent a fee equal to $8,000,000 (the “Termination Fee”) by wire transfer of same day funds. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by either the Company or Parent or Subsidiary pursuant to Section 7.1(a), 7.1(d), or 7.1(e) and if (x) at the time of such termination a Takeover Proposal shall have been made known to the Company or has been made directly to the Company’s shareholders generally or any person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make such a Takeover Proposal and in each such case such Takeover Proposal shall not have been withdrawn and (y) within twelve (12) months after such termination the Company enters into an agreement with respect to such Takeover Proposal or such Takeover Proposal is consummated (it being understood that in the event the Board of Directors of the Company recommends acceptance by the shareholders of the Company of a tender offer with respect to such Takeover Proposal, such recommendation shall be treated as though an agreement with respect to such Takeover Proposal had been entered into on such date), then the Company shall pay Parent the Termination Fee by wire transfer of same day funds not later than the date such agreement is entered into (or, if no agreement is entered into, the date such transaction is consummated). (c) The Company acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 8.1 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and that, without these agreements, Parent and Subsidiary would not enter into this Agreement; accordingly, if the Company fails promptly to pay the amount due pursuant to this Section 8.1, and, in order to obtain such payment, Parent commences a suit which results in a judgment against the Company for the fee set forth in this Section 8.1, the Company shall pay to Parent its costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amount of the fee at the prime rate of PNC Bank, National Association in effect on the date such payment was required to be made.
Termination Fee. (a) In the event that: (i) (A) a Takeover Proposal or intention to make a Takeover Proposal (whether or not conditional) is made to the Company’s shareholders, otherwise publicly disclosed or proposed or is communicated to senior management of the Company, the Company Board or a committee thereof, and (B) this Agreement is thereafter terminated (1) by the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(i) or Section 7.1(b)(iii) at a time when a Takeover Proposal is pending, or (2) by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(i) at a time when a Takeover Proposal is pending, then if, concurrently with or within twelve (12) months after the date of any such termination, the Company enters into a definitive agreement with respect to a Takeover Proposal or a Takeover Proposal is consummated, then the Company shall pay to Parent or its designee the Termination Fee concurrently with the earlier of the entry into a definitive agreement with respect to, or the consummation of, such Takeover Proposal; (ii) this Agreement is terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii), Section 7.1(c)(iii) or Section 7.1(c)(iv), then the Company shall pay to Parent or its designee the Termination Fee within one (1) Business Day after such termination; (iii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii), then the Company shall pay to Parent or its designee the Termination Fee concurrently with such termination; and (iv) (A) a Takeover Proposal or intention to make a Takeover Proposal (whether or not conditional) is made to the Company’s shareholders, otherwise publicly disclosed or proposed or is communicated to senior management of the Company, the Company Board or a committee thereof, and (B) this Agreement is thereafter terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(i) due to the Company’s willful breach or failure to perform any of its covenants or agreements set forth in the Agreement at a time when a Takeover Proposal is pending, then the Company shall pay to Parent or its designee the Expenses within two (2) Business Days after receipt by the Company of documentation supporting such Expenses; it being understood that in no event shall the Company be required to pay the Termination Fee or, if applicable, the Expenses, on more than one occasion. (b) If applicable, payment of the Termination Fee or Expenses shall be made to Parent or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to the account designated by Parent or such designee. (c) Each Party heret...
Termination Fee. (i) In the event that (A) Parent or the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(i) or Section 8.1(b)(iii) or Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(iii) and (B) after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination, a Competing Proposal shall have been publicly disclosed or otherwise publicly communicated to the Company Board or the Company’s stockholders and not publicly and unconditionally withdrawn or abandoned, then if, within nine (9) months of such termination, the Company enters into a definitive agreement providing for, or recommends to its stockholders, a Competing Proposal or a Competing Proposal is consummated, then within one (1) business day after the occurrence of the applicable event described in this clause (2) the Company shall pay to Parent (or a Parent Subsidiary designated by Parent) a fee of $69,750,000 in cash (the “Termination Fee”). Solely for purposes of this Section 8.2(b)(i), the term “Competing Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.3(j)(i), except that all references to “15%” therein shall be deemed to be “50%” and all references to “85%” therein shall be deemed to be “50%”. (ii) If the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(i), concurrently with such termination, the Company shall pay to Parent (or a Parent Subsidiary designated by Parent) the Termination Fee. (iii) If Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(i) or Section 8.1(c)(ii) (or this Agreement is terminated by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(i) or Section 8.1(b)(iii) or Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(iii), in each case, following any time at which Parent was entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(i) or Section 8.1(c)(ii)), within one (1) business day after such termination, the Company shall pay to Parent (or a Parent Subsidiary designated by Parent) the Termination Fee. (iv) In the event any amount is payable pursuant to the preceding clauses (i), (ii) or (iii), such amount shall be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated in writing by Parent (and, if any amount becomes payable pursuant to any such clause, such amount shall not be or become due unless and until Parent has provided such wire transfer instructions for such designated account in writing). (v) For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Company be obligated to pay the Termination Fee on more than o...
Termination Fee. Subject to the terms of Section 12.1, a termination fee;
Termination Fee. (i) Sellers agree and acknowledge that Purchaser's and WinStar's negotiation and execution of the Agreement have resulted from a substantial investment of management time and have required significant commitment of financial and other resources by Purchaser and WinStar, and that the negotiation and execution of this Agreement have provided value to Sellers. Therefore, if a Termination Fee Event (as defined in subsection (ii) below) occurs, in addition to the Expense Reimbursement payable to Purchaser and WinStar pursuant to Section 9.7(a), the Sellers shall pay $2.5 million to the Purchaser as a termination fee ("Termination Fee"); provided, that the Sellers shall not be obligated to pay the Termination Fee if, prior to the occurrence of the Termination Fee Event, the Agreement has validly been terminated solely pursuant to Section 9.1 by the Company and WinStar or pursuant to Section 9.3(a) or (b) by the Company. (ii) A "Termination Fee Event" is the occurrence of any of the following: (A) The termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.3(c) or (d) or Section 9.4 (except for Section 9.4(e) or solely because of the non-fulfillment of any of the conditions specified in Section 8.3(c), (e), (g), (i), (j), (k) or (l) which non- fulfillment is not caused by any act or omission of Sellers); or (B) The execution by any of the Sellers, or any trustee in bankruptcy for any of the Sellers, of an agreement providing for the sale of all or any material portion of the Business or of an equity interest in any of the Sellers, or any business combination of any of the Sellers, involving any party other than the Purchaser (an "Alternative Transaction"). (iii) Sellers shall pay the Termination Fee simultaneously with the occurrence of a Termination Fee Event without further order of the Bankruptcy Court. Sellers' obligation to pay the Termination Fee shall constitute an administrative expense of Sellers under sections 503(b) and 507(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Termination Fee. (i) The Company shall pay to Parent the Termination Fee, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated in writing by Parent, within two (2) Business Days after demand by Parent, in the event that (A) this Agreement is terminated by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 9.1(b) as a result of the failure to satisfy the Minimum Condition prior to such termination (provided, that (x) the condition to the Offer set forth in clause (A) of Annex A is satisfied at the time of such termination pursuant to Section 9.1(b), (y) the condition to the Offer set forth in clause (C)(1) of Annex A is satisfied at the time of such termination pursuant to Section 9.1(b), except where the failure to meet such condition arises out of or results from a Legal Proceeding brought by or on behalf of the Person who has made the bona fide Acquisition Proposal referred to in clause (B) below and (z) the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(b) is then available to Parent); (B) following the execution and delivery of this Agreement and prior to such termination of this Agreement, a bona fide Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced or shall have become publicly disclosed and, in either case, shall not have been withdrawn or otherwise abandoned; and (C) within twelve (12) months following such termination of this Agreement, the Company enters into a definitive agreement with any Person (other than Parent, Acquisition Sub, or their Affiliates) with respect to an Acquisition Proposal or an Acquisition Proposal is consummated. For purposes of the foregoing, each reference to “25%” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50%”. (ii) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by the Company pursuant to Section 9.1(e), the Company shall pay to Parent the Termination Fee, within two (2) Business Days after demand by Parent, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated in writing by Parent. (iii) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 9.1(f), the Company shall pay to Parent the Termination Fee, within two (2) Business Days after demand by Parent, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated in writing by Parent.
Termination Fee. Upon termination of this Agreement or the termination of the Revolving Line for any reason prior to the Revolving Line Maturity Date, in addition to the payment of any other amounts then-owing, a termination fee in an amount equal to one and one-half of one percent (1.50%) of the Revolving Line (the “Termination Fee”), provided that no termination fee shall be charged if the credit facility hereunder is replaced with a new facility from Bank;
Termination Fee. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, and without limiting any other provision of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document, in the event that this Agreement has been validly terminated (i) by PJC pursuant to Section 10.1(d) or Section 10.2(f), (ii) by Convertible Note Holders, including the Consenting Convertible Note Holders, that, in the aggregate, hold a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Convertible Notes pursuant to Section 10.1(c) or pursuant to Section 10.1(e) (unless in the case of Section 10.1(e), PJC’s material breach was the basis for such termination) or (iii) by PJC or Emergent pursuant to Section 10.1(b) or Section 10.1(g) and, in the case of this clause (iii), within sixty (60) days of such termination Emergent enters into any agreement with respect to or consummates an Alternative Proposal with a third party other than PJC or one of PJC’s Affiliates, then within two (2) Business Days following such termination (in the case of clause (i) or clause (ii)) or entry into such an agreement or consummation of such Alternative Proposal (in the case of clause (iii)) Emergent shall pay or cause to be paid to PJC and Triax the aggregate amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) in immediately available funds, payable as instructed by PJC and Triax. In addition to the foregoing, and notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, and without limiting any other provision of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document, in the event that (x) this Agreement has been validly terminated by Emergent pursuant to Section 10.1(b) and (y) Emergent has not entered into an Alternative Proposal within sixty (60) days of the date of such termination, then within two (2) Business Days following the expiration of such sixty (60) day period, PJC shall pay or cause to be paid to Emergent the amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) in immediately available funds, payable as instructed by Emergent. (b) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if PJC, Triax or Emergent receives a payment under Section 10.3(a), such payment shall be deemed to be liquidated damages, and shall be its sole and exclusive remedy, with respect to any breach of the representation, warranty, covenant, obligation or agreement hereunder that was the basis of the termination of this Agreement that resulted in the making of such payment. (c) Emergent and ...
Termination Fee. If you cancel the Internet Service (resulting in termination of this Agreement) before completion of any applicable Minimum Service Term or Renewal Service Term, the Termination Fee is equal to the number of months left in your Minimum Service Term or Renewal Service Term multiplied by $15.00 unless a different termination fee is stated in this Agreement for your Internet Service plan.