We believe in transparency and aligned incentives. The majority of our fee is contingent on the successful completion of the transaction — and on delivering real value for you.
At Ridgepoint, we believe in transparency and shared incentives. That is why we work with a clear and proven fee model, where the majority of our fee is contingent on the transaction being completed – and creating value. The model is divided into four phases that reflect the actual work effort and risk profile of the process:
We prepare a professional presentation (IM), conduct strategic screening, and prepare the company for market dialogue. This is the most labor-intensive phase. Typically, only 5–10% of the total fee is received at this stage.
We take the company to market, identify and activate qualified buyers, facilitate dialogue, and gather indications. A small milestone fee is invoiced upon receipt of competitive bids. If the bid meets our expectations and the client therefore wishes to continue the process and initiate phase 3, another fee of 5-10% is typically received.
In connection with the initiation of the due diligence process, a third fee of 5-10% is received. We then carry out the due diligence process and drive the process towards SPA, lead negotiations, and support the company's preparation and response in due diligence.
The majority of our fee – typically 70–80% – is only payable upon closing. This ensures that our incentive is 100% aligned with our client: we only succeed when you do.
Why it works
This structure is designed to create maximum value and security for our clients. It reflects our uncompromising focus on quality and ensures that we only engage in projects we believe in – and intend to see through to completion.
