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Minimum guarantee

Also called: MG

ELI5

A guaranteed distributor or licensee advance against particular rights, generally recoupable under the deal.

Used in conversation

“We need to confirm minimum guarantee before anyone signs or starts work.”

Definition

A guaranteed distributor or licensee advance against specified rights, generally recoupable under the deal.

Here “Minimum guarantee” means: A guaranteed distributor or licensee advance against specified rights, generally recoupable under the deal.

Pitch context

You may encounter “Minimum guarantee” in rights, contracts, finance, distribution & labour conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Explains who controls, pays for, approves, exploits or bears risk around a project.

Caution

Meaning and consequences may change by contract, collective agreement, territory or law. This entry is orientation, not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • Distribution guaranteeA minimum guarantee is an advance against exploitation rights; a distribution guarantee is a commitment connected to distribution and financing, with structure varying by deal.
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