under certain circumstances
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: in some special cases
The contract can be extended under certain circumstances.
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The co-financing arrangement is automatically extendable to 40 pictures under certain circumstances.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
The Fubo-Hulu merger is expected to close by April 2026, with a $50 million termination fee from Fubo and a $150 million fee from Hulu payable under certain circumstances if the deal falls apart.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, a deal-breakup fee of $130 million will be payable to Fubo under certain circumstances, including if the transaction fails to close due to the failure to obtain requisite regulatory approvals on the terms and conditions in the agreement.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Fubo would also receive a $130 million termination fee if the deal fails to close under certain circumstances.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
The Fubo-Hulu merger is expected to close by April 2026, with a $50 million termination fee from Fubo and a $150 million fee from Hulu payable under certain circumstances if the deal falls apart.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, a deal-breakup fee of $130 million will be payable to Fubo under certain circumstances, including if the transaction fails to close due to the failure to obtain requisite regulatory approvals on the terms and conditions in the agreement.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Fubo would also receive a $130 million termination fee if the deal fails to close under certain circumstances.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Under certain circumstances.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20certain%20circumstances. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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