AM Fee - Modeling (Net CF / Promote)

Hi everyone, 

How would you treat AM fee in a modeling test?
I've seen AM fee modeled below NOI based on the dynamic GAV calcs (Spot NOI *12 / exit cap).

When it comes to Property / LP / GP cashflow, how would you model it?

Example 1: 

"The asset would be bought as part of a 95%/5% joint venture between Capital Partner X and AAA respectively. No promote is payable to AAA but an AM fee of 0.75% of GAV is payable per annum to AAA. Please show a cashflow split and IRR and Equity Multiple for both partners."

1. Property CF = AM fee modeled as an outflow below NOI (like corporate cost, capex, dm fee...)  

2. GP = 5% of contrib & distrib of property CF + AM fee added as an inflow? 

3. LP = 95% of contrib & distrib of property CF?

Thanks
 

5 Comments
 

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's how you can approach modeling the Asset Management (AM) fee in this scenario:

  1. Property Cash Flow (CF):

    • The AM fee is treated as an outflow below NOI, similar to other corporate costs or fees (e.g., capex, development management fees).
    • Calculate the AM fee as 0.75% of GAV (Gross Asset Value), where GAV is derived dynamically (e.g., Spot NOI * 12 / Exit Cap Rate).
  2. GP Cash Flow:

    • The GP (AAA) receives 5% of contributions and distributions from the property cash flow.
    • Additionally, the AM fee (0.75% of GAV) is added as an inflow to the GP's cash flow since it is payable to AAA.
  3. LP Cash Flow:

    • The LP (Capital Partner X) receives 95% of contributions and distributions from the property cash flow.
  4. IRR and Equity Multiple Calculation:

    • For both the GP and LP, calculate their respective IRRs and equity multiples based on their net cash flows (contributions and distributions). Ensure the AM fee is properly accounted for in the GP's inflows.

This structure ensures that the AM fee is appropriately modeled as a cost at the property level but also reflects as income for the GP. It aligns with typical joint venture cash flow splits and fee structures seen in real estate private equity modeling.

Sources: Secondary PE Modeling, Relationship among Cap Rate, IRR, Discount rate and NPV, Do you think it's justifiable to ask for 25% of the GP for being the fund raiser for the projects?, Modelling Test - Please tear it apart :), Trying to understand the concept of IRR

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