Affiliate Transactions Covenant

Definition:

A Negative Covenant found primarily in debt agreements that restricts transactions between the borrower and its Affiliates so that transactions are at arm’s length. Transactions prohibited by such clauses include payments of large management fees to Sponsors, selling assets to shareholders for less than their Fair Market Value or overpaying shareholders/employees by way of excessive dividends/salaries.

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