For Executives

Entrepreneur Through Acquisition Economics

  • Deal/ Transaction Fee
  • 1% - 5% of enterprise value (or $100K to $1 million fixed)
  • may be rolled into the sponsor’s equity investment in the portfolio company
  • Management Fee
  • 3% - 7.5% of EBITDA or $50K to $500K+ annually
  • Can be spread among leadership team
  • Promote/Carried Interest
  • 10-30% of profits over a preferred return (usually 8-12%)
  • Waterfall structures, multiple hurdles