$Seatrium (S51.SG)$ A deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) i...

$Seatrium (S51.SG)$ A deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) is a legal agreement between a company and a prosecutor that allows the prosecutor to delay or forego criminal charges against the company. In exchange, the company agrees to meet certain conditions, such as paying a fine, implementing new compliance measures, or cooperating with an investigation.

In the context of company stock, a DPA could be used to resolve allegations of wrongdoing by the company, such as accounting fraud or insider trading. If the company complies with the terms of the DPA, the charges will be dropped. However, if the company breaches the agreement, the prosecutor can pursue criminal charges.