Fees and Commissions

At P+S Business Brokers we will only take on assignments if both parties agree to a the approach, methodology, realistic values and reliable financial information.

Our success fees are normally based on Goodwill / Plant & Equipment & Stock, however in some cases we will quote a set fee.

Please note all fees are negotiable.

Business Sales Fees

P+S structures fees based on the anticipated total selling price of the business. A percentage of the ultimate selling price is charged. The percentage is negotiable and determined by the size of the transaction, its complexity and the overall input anticipated by P+S.

The total sell price is the price that the business is sold for including stock, and plant & equipment and includes any deferred payments.

Standard Sale Commissions*

Total Sale Price			Retainer	Fee
Minimum			$2,500.00	$15,000.00
$150,001	-	$500,000.00	$3,500 .00	10%
$500,001	-	$1 million	$4,500 .00	8%
$1 million	-	$2 million	$6,500 .00	7%
$2 million	-	$5 million	$8,500 .00	5.5%
$5 million	-	$10 million	$10,500 .00	4.5%
$10 million	+		$15,000 .00	3.5%

* Please note all fees are negotiable

Buyer Agency Fees

Following your direction and guidelines P+S will confirm the fee structure prior to accepting an engagement. For buyers advocacy the fee may be based on the size of the business, on a fixed or monthly fee. The following table is intended as a guide:

Revenue	Retainer	Fee
Up to $5 million	$10,000.00	3.5%
$5 million - $10 million	$20,000.00	2.5%
$10 million +	$30,000.00	2%

Business Advisory Fees

P+S provides a strategic approach to assessing the potential value of a business and advise on actions to establish that value. This involves risk mitigation analysis, frequently involving specialist lawyers and accountants, strategic analysis on the business operations and markets. As each project will vary considerably it is difficult to establish fee guidelines. We will be pleased to provide an obligation free indication and proposal.