re: Per Bloomberg: Halliburton and Baker Hughes deal is OFF

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3.5b

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Thats about 12% of the total deal, which is a much higher percentage for termination fees than courts generally allow (they look for that sweet spot of 3-4%. Some closer to 6% have been allowed before, as well.

If a suit is brought up, the termination fee might not be that high.