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Fees

1. Retainer Model

Upon execution of an engagement letter by and between Financely (“ Advisor ”) and the client (“ Client ”), Client shall pay a non-refundable retainer fee (the “ Retainer Fee ”) to secure the exclusive right of Advisor to provide advisory services in respect of:

  • Trade Finance;
  • Project Finance;
  • Business Acquisitions; and
  • Commercial Real Estate.

2. Scope of Retainer Fee

The Retainer Fee covers, without limitation, the following services:

  • Deal Structuring: Preparation of detailed financial models; asset and risk analyses; term-sheet drafting.
  • Asset Underwriting: Credit due diligence; collateral valuation; regulatory and compliance review.
  • Distribution: Preparation of marketing materials and offering memoranda; targeted lender outreach; negotiation facilitation; closing coordination.

3. Third-Party Specialists

Advisor may engage third-party specialists at Client’s expense, including but not limited to:

  • Environmental consultants (for Project Finance);
  • External legal counsel (documentation and closing);
  • Appraisal firms (for Commercial Real Estate valuations);
  • Trustees and corporate service providers (for SPV formation and administration);
  • Preparation of offering or transaction documents by specialist draftsmen; and
  • Banking institutions (account opening and related maintenance fees).

Advisor shall manage coordination of all such engagements and furnish Client with copies of invoices and time records upon request.

4. Estimated Professional Time & Disclaimer

For a mid-sized asset-based transaction, Advisor estimates total professional effort of 150–250 hours. Complex or multi-jurisdictional matters may require in excess of 300 hours. These estimates are illustrative only and shall vary based on transaction size, sector, jurisdictional requirements, and other factors beyond Advisor’s control.

5. Exclusive Mandates Only

Notwithstanding Advisor’s access to an established lender network and forward-flow agreements, Advisor shall proceed only upon (i) receipt of the Retainer Fee and (ii) grant of an exclusive advisory mandate. This requirement reflects Advisor’s commitment of substantial time, personnel, travel and capital resources.

6. Budgetary Commitment

Asset-based financings require significant upfront investment. In a financing of USD 50,000,000, for example, Client must remit a confirmation fee and Retainer Fee prior to commencement of substantive work. Failure to satisfy these thresholds constitutes a material impediment to performance.

7. Non-Client Persona

Inappropriate Client Example:
A pre-revenue technology startup with no operating history, limited internal financial controls and no committed capital, seeking a substantial financing and lacking the organizational infrastructure to support rigorous due diligence and capital-raising efforts.

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