How does the bonus structure work?

You receive an initial base payment at settlement. Additional bonus payments are then paid out over a four-year period as the academy meets specific performance milestones.

Why choose this over a standard sale?

This structure is for owners who believe their academy has significant growth ahead. It allows you to potentially walk away with a larger total sum than a standard fixed-price sale.

Who manages the academy during this time?

Lineage Continuity Partners takes full responsibility for daily operations, staff, and student management, allowing you to retire or move on to your next chapter.

What is the duration of the bonus period?

The Milestone Bonus Structure is based on a four-year term following the handover of the academy.

Milestone Bonus Structure

PERFORMANCE-BASED EXIT STRATEGY

Share in the future growth of the academy you built

What this service helps with

The Milestone Bonus Structure is designed for founders who have complete confidence in the longevity and growth potential of their martial arts school. By accepting a lower base payment upfront, you remain financially connected to the school's success, allowing you to capture more value as the business hits specific performance targets.

This structure aligns our interests perfectly. While Lineage Continuity Partners takes over the daily operations and administrative burdens, you benefit from the continued growth of the community you spent years establishing. It is a partnership that rewards the strength of the foundation you have laid.

Over the four-year term, you receive additional payouts as the academy thrives. This is the ideal path for sellers who want to maximise their total exit value by betting on the enduring culture and performance of their academy.

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How it works

1
Structure the Agreement
We agree on a base payment and define the specific performance milestones that will trigger your future bonuses.
2
Seamless Handover
We step in to manage operations and protect your legacy, ensuring the academy is positioned to hit its growth targets.
3
Milestone Payouts
As the academy reaches the agreed performance goals over the four-year term, you receive significant bonus payments.

What sets us apart

Maximised Total Value

Potentially achieve a higher total sale price compared to a fixed-price acquisition by sharing in the upside.

Vested Interest

Stay financially rewarded for the continued success and growth of your students and community.

Four-Year Growth Term

A structured 4-year period that provides ongoing financial returns as the business matures under new management.

Common questions

›How does the bonus structure work?: You receive an initial base payment at settlement. Additional bonus payments are then paid out over a four-year period as the academy meets specific performance milestones.
›Why choose this over a standard sale?: This structure is for owners who believe their academy has significant growth ahead. It allows you to potentially walk away with a larger total sum than a standard fixed-price sale.
›Who manages the academy during this time?: Lineage Continuity Partners takes full responsibility for daily operations, staff, and student management, allowing you to retire or move on to your next chapter.
›What is the duration of the bonus period?: The Milestone Bonus Structure is based on a four-year term following the handover of the academy.

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