contingent compensation

[kənˈtɪndʒənt ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən]
nounpl: contingent compensations
compensação contingente
1. Payment or remuneration that is dependent upon the occurrence of a specific event, condition, or performance milestone being achieved
The executive's contingent compensation package includes bonuses tied to quarterly revenue targets.
O pacote de compensação contingente do executivo inclui bônus vinculados às metas de receita trimestral.
2. Variable pay in a contract that is only due if predetermined conditions or outcomes are met
The sales representative earns contingent compensation based on whether she exceeds her annual quota.
O representante de vendas ganha compensação contingente baseada em se ele excede sua cota anual.
3. In legal and financial contexts, compensation that is conditional and may not be paid if specified circumstances do not occur
The acquisition agreement included contingent compensation for the founders if profitability targets were reached.
O acordo de aquisição incluiu compensação contingente para os fundadores se as metas de lucratividade fossem alcançadas.
Contingent compensation is a standard practice in both American and Brazilian corporate environments, particularly in executive compensation packages, mergers and acquisitions, and sales-driven industries. In Brazil, this term is frequently used in employment contracts and corporate restructuring negotiations. In the USA, it is heavily regulated by SEC rules and tax law, making it a critical component of executive compensation disclosure.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
performance-based compensationconditional compensationvariable compensationincentive compensationearn-out payment
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed compensationbase salaryguaranteed paymentunconditional compensation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compensação contingente
Standard term used in corporate and financial contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
compensação variável condicional
More formal variation common in major business centers
Portugal
compensação contingencial
Portuguese variant, less commonly used than Brazilian Portuguese equivalent
General English (USA)
contingent compensation
Standard legal and business terminology in American corporate environments

Related Words

performance metricsearn-out clausebonus structureincentive planconditional paymentdeferred compensation

Related Idioms & Phrases

tied to performance
contingent on results
conditional pay structure
earn-out arrangement
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