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What is the primary purpose of a 'Breakup Fee' in an M&A merger agreement?
- To penalize the buyer specifically for failing to secure committed acquisition financing
- To reimburse the target company for legal fees incurred during the transaction process
- To let the acquirer negotiate a lower purchase price for the target company
- To compensate the buyer if the seller accepts a superior offer from someone else
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