What is the term for the founder's compensation to be paid a few years after the company is acquired, if the company meets certain targets?

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Earn-out is a contractual provision stating that the seller of a business is to obtain future compensation based on the business achieving certain financial goals, which are usually stated as a percentage of the business's annual profit over a period of a few years.

What Is the Term for the Founder's Compensation to Be