Camellia CoreRates & Fee Guidance
Transparent pricing guidance for merger preparation and transition advisory engagements. Fixed fees and day rates quoted after scoping.
How we price our work
Camellia Core Advisory uses fixed-fee and day-rate pricing depending on the engagement type. We do not charge success fees tied to transaction value — our fee is for the advisory work we deliver, regardless of whether a merger proceeds.
All fees are quoted in Australian dollars and exclude GST. A formal proposal with scoped deliverables is provided after an initial conversation.
Merger Readiness Review
From $18,500 (fixed fee)
A three-to-four-week assessment producing a comprehensive readiness report. The final fee depends on firm size, number of operating locations, and complexity of ownership structure. Firms with multiple entities or international operations are quoted individually.
Includes: on-site visit, document review, stakeholder interviews, draft and final report, and board presentation.
Stakeholder Alignment Sessions
From $3,200 per day
Facilitated sessions charged on a day-rate basis. A typical engagement of four half-day sessions over six weeks is quoted as a fixed fee of approximately $12,800–$15,000 after scoping.
Travel outside the ACT is billed at cost with prior agreement.
Post-Merger Transition Advisory
From $24,000 (90-day retainer)
Weekly advisory calls, on-site presence at key milestones, and integration checkpoint reviews over ninety days. The retainer fee reflects the intensity of support required and the number of leadership team members involved.
Monthly extensions beyond ninety days are available at $7,500 per month.
What affects your quote
Several factors influence the final fee for any engagement:
- Number of operating locations — multi-site firms require additional on-site time
- Ownership complexity — multiple shareholders, trust structures, or cross-holdings add review time
- Urgency — engagements with compressed timelines may incur a scheduling premium
- Travel — engagements outside Canberra include travel costs billed at cost
Payment terms
- Merger Readiness Review: 50% on engagement commencement, 50% on delivery of final report
- Stakeholder Alignment: 50% on commencement, 50% on completion of final session
- Post-Merger Transition: Monthly retainer invoiced in advance
We accept payment by bank transfer. Payment terms are net 14 days from invoice date.
Request a quote
Every firm is different. Contact us with a brief description of your situation and we will provide a scoped proposal within five business days.