distribution fee
noun[C]
ukusFINANCE,MARKETING(USalso12b-1 fee)
anamountofmoneythat may be used topayformarketing,advertising, andsellingmutualfunds:
Distributionfeesthat are used topaymarketinganddistributionexpensescannotexceed0.75% of a fund’saveragenetassetsperyear.
COMMERCE
theamountofmoneypaidto afilmcompanyinordertobuytherightsto show afilmin differentcitiesorcountries:
Distributionfeesarebasedon apercentageof therevenuesstudiosreceivefromreleasingmoviesintheaters, onDVD, and in othermedia.