What does this statement mean " including an initial consideration of 2 mil

[mikewelsh]

What does this statement mean " including an initial consideration of 2 million euros"?Taken from,
"Separately, the company said it had acquired Dutch football site Voetbalzone - Meepraten over voetbal. for a total of up to 12.5 million euros, including an initial consideration of 2 million euros."

Source: http://www.stockmarketwire.com/arti...p-FY-pretax-profit-up-buys-Dutch-website.html

 

[Billmccallum]

Looks like they have agreed to pay 12.5 million, with an initial payment of 2 million, the rest - who knows????