Amendment fee

An amendment fee is a charge imposed for making changes or modifications to an existing contract. This fee compensates the party responsible for administrative and legal processes required to alter the terms of the agreement.

11 Amendment fee examples

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    (g) Amendment Fee. The Amendment Fee shall bear interest on the outstanding amount thereof from the Fourth Amendment Effective Date until paid in full at the Amendment Fee PIK Interest Rate. Interest charged on the Amendment Fee shall be added to increase the balance of such Amendment Fee on each Interest Payment Date. Borrower shall pay the Amendment Fee, together with interest accrued thereon at the Amendment Fee PIK Interest Rate and added to the principal balance of the Amendment Fee on each Interest Payment Date, at the earliest of (i) the date the Term Loan is prepaid, provided however, if the prepayment is for less than the full amount of the Term Loan, the Amendment Fee and accrued and unpaid interest shall be prorated based on the principal amount of the Term Loan that is prepaid, (ii) the Term Loan Maturity Date, and (iii) the date the Term Loan becomes due and payable, which fee shall be deemed fully earned on the Fourth Amendment Effective Date notwithstanding its receipt at a different time.
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    DOMO, INC. (DOMO)
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    “Prepayment Fee” means a payment equal to the amount of the Term Loan and Amendment Fee being prepaid (for the avoidance of doubt, including any capitalized interest on the Term Loan and Amendment Fee that has been added to principal) multiplied by the Prepayment Percentage.
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    DOMO, INC. (DOMO)
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    Amendment Fee.  Upon entering into this First Amendment, the Parties agree that an amendment fee of $1,500,000.00 (the “Amendment Fee”) is due to Rigel.  The Amendment Fee can be paid to Rigel anytime, but no later than in accordance with the following schedule: (i) $500,000.00 on January 15, 2020; (ii) $500,000.00 on April 15, 2020; and (iii) $500,000.00 on July 15, 2020 (“Payment Plan”).  For the avoidance of doubt, the Amendment Fee for this First Amendment is due whether or not the Agreement has been terminated.  
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    Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (ACRS)
  • Description
    )Mandatory Prepayments. If the Term Loans are accelerated following the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower shall immediately pay to Lenders, payable to each Lender in accordance with its respective Pro Rata Share, an amount equal to the sum of: (i) all outstanding principal of the Term Loans plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the prepayment date, (ii) the Final Payment, (iii) the Prepayment Fee, (iv) the First Amendment Fee, (v) the Second Amendment Fee, plus (vi) all other Obligations that are due and payable, including Lenders’ Expenses and interest at the Default Rate with respect to any past due amounts. Notwithstanding (but without duplication with) the foregoing, on the Maturity Date, if the Final Payment had not previously been paid in full in connection with the prepayment of the Term Loans in full, Borrower shall pay to Collateral Agent, for payment to each Lender in accordance with its respective Pro Rata Share, the Final Payment in respect of the Term Loan(s).”
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    Pulmonx Corp
  • Description
    (c)the Amendment Fee shall be payable together with any applicable goods and services tax payable thereon.
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    LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP (LVS)
  • Description
    the Amendment Fee is non-refundable and shall be payable by you to us by 12:00 p.m. (Singapore time) on 19 June 2020 for the account of each Consenting Lender, in consideration of the Consenting Lenders agreeing to the amendments in paragraph 3 above;
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    LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP (LVS)
  • Description
    s consideration for Sixth Amendment, you agree to pay or cause to be paid to the Administrative Agent the following amendment fee earned in an amount equal to $100,000 (subject to forgiveness as set forth below) (the “Amendment Fee”), which Amendment Fee shall be nonrefundable once paid and shall be due and payable as follows:
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    PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA)
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    Amendment Fee.  In consideration of the agreements set forth herein, Borrowers shall pay to Lender an amendment fee in the amount of $7,500 (the “Amendment Fee”), which fee is non-refundable when paid and is fully-earned as of the date of this Amendment.  The Amendment Fee shall be paid in full on the date of this Amendment.
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    Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. (SAMG)
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    4. Amendment Fee.   (a) In consideration of the Administrative Agent’s agreement to enter into this Amendment, and in addition to the payments of principal and interest required under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, the Loan Parties covenant and agree to pay to Administrative Agent a one-time non-refundable fee equal to 0.2% of the aggregate current outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan A and the Term Loan C (the “Amendment Fee”), which Amendment Fee shall be deemed fully earned on the date of this Amendment. The Amendment Fee shall be additional interest that has accrued on, and shall be capitalized and proportionally added to the aggregate principal amount of, each of the Term Loan A and the Term Loan C outstanding as of the date hereof.
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    Digerati Technologies, Inc. (DTGI)
  • Description
    he Issuer agrees that the Amendment Fee shall be paid in Dollars, fully earned upon the Effective Date, nonrefundable and in addition to, and not creditable against, any other fee, cost or expense payable under any of the Note Documents.
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    OptiNose, Inc. (OPTN)
  • Description
    In consideration for the amendments described herein, the Company hereby agrees to pay to the Holder a fee of $21,931.90 (the “Amendment Fee”) within one (1) business day of the date hereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Amendment Fee is in addition to the payments due under the Note as set forth above.
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    1847 Holdings LLC (EFSH)

What is Amendment Fee?

An Amendment Fee is a charge imposed for any modifications or changes requested after a contract has been signed and agreed upon by the parties involved. This includes changes to the terms, conditions, scope, or any other agreed parameters of the contract. The purpose of this fee is to cover the administrative and operational costs that arise from making these changes.

When should I use Amendment Fee?

An Amendment Fee should be used when:

  • You need to alter the terms or conditions of an existing contract.
  • You require modifications that were not originally anticipated.
  • There are changes in scope, timelines, or deliverables that the contract did not initially cover.
  • Both parties agree to the amendments and are willing to document the changes formally.

The fee ensures that any additional work required to make the amendments is compensated for, thereby maintaining the contract’s integrity.

How do I write Amendment Fee?

When writing about an Amendment Fee in a contract or a formal document, consider the following elements:

  1. Identification: Clearly state that an amendment fee will be applied for any requested changes.
  2. Conditions: Detail the conditions under which the fee will be charged.
  3. Amount: Specify the fee amount or the method of calculating the fee.
  4. Procedure: Outline the procedure for requesting amendments and how the fee will be handled.

Example

“Any changes or modifications to this Agreement after the Effective Date will be subject to an Amendment Fee of [$X] per amendment. The fee covers administrative and operational costs associated with processing the amendments. Requests for amendments must be submitted in writing and agreed upon by both parties.”

Which contracts typically contain Amendment Fee?

Amendment Fees are typically found in contracts that have complex terms and conditions where changes could lead to significant administrative or operational work. Examples include:

  • Service Agreements: Where the scope of services might need alteration.
  • Lease Contracts: Where terms related to property usage may need to be changed.
  • Employment Contracts: For modifying terms of employment.
  • Vendor/Supplier Contracts: Where adjustments to products or services supplied might be necessary.
  • Loan or Finance Agreements: Where changes to repayment terms might occur.

By including an Amendment Fee clause, these contracts ensure that any necessary modifications are managed efficiently and fairly.

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