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Breakup Fees in Mergers and Acquisitions

GS III- Industry & Economy Acquisitions Google’s $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz includes a $3 billion+ breakup fee—one of the highest ever—raising concerns about its impact on M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) deals. What is a Breakup Fee? A breakup fee is a penalty paid when an M&A deal …

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