{"iri":"https://lexicon.financial/ext/concept/Earnout","label":"Earnout","definition":"A purchase-price component contingent on the target hitting post-close performance thresholds — typically revenue, EBITDA, or specific operational milestones — over a 1-to-3-year measurement period. Bridges valuation gaps between buyer and seller without committing the buyer to the full price upfront.","license":"https://spdx.org/licenses/MIT","source":"ext","source_url":"https://lexicon.financial/ext/"}