MCG Advisory Services — Transaction Tools
Acquisition Cost Breakdown
The purchase price is only part of what an acquisition costs. This tool maps every cost category you will encounter — from due diligence through to integration — so you can budget accurately and avoid surprises.
The structure of the deal significantly affects the cost profile — a share sale has different costs to a business and assets purchase.
Asset deal
Business & assets purchase
Buyer acquires specific assets and contracts — does not inherit historical liabilities
Statutory
Merger / amalgamation
Two entities combine under the Companies Act — higher legal and regulatory cost
Cross-border
Cross-border acquisition
Target is in a different jurisdiction — adds forex, SARB, and international legal costs
Toggle on any items that apply to your transaction. These are not always required but add meaningful cost when they are.
Environmental / technical due diligence
Relevant for manufacturing, mining, or property
Competition Commission filing
Required if combined turnover exceeds thresholds
Employment / HR restructuring
Section 197 transfers, retrenchments, or restructuring
Brand / marketing integration
Rebranding, website, signage, and marketing materials
IT systems integration
Migrating or consolidating accounting, ERP, or CRM systems
Earn-out structuring & monitoring
If deferred consideration is linked to future performance
Total all-in acquisition cost
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Purchase price
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Transaction costs
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Costs as % of deal
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Estimated working capital
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Cost category breakdown
When costs are incurred — payment phasing
Cost ranges are based on South African market rates for lower and mid-market transactions (R5m–R500m enterprise value). Actual costs depend on deal complexity, advisor experience, and the specific issues encountered during due diligence. MCG Advisory provides fixed-fee transaction advisory scopes — contact us for a tailored quote based on your specific transaction.