A founder and acquirer guide to sell-side and buy-side M&A representation, mandates, fees, diligence, negotiation, conflicts, valuation, transaction materials, and when to hire each type of advisor.
A founder-focused guide to M&A advisor fees, including retainers, success fees, minimum fees, Modified Lehman formulas, tail provisions, reimbursed expenses, transaction value definitions, and how fee structure can affect process behavior and deal outcomes.
A founder-focused reference for choosing the right M&A advisor based on mandate type, transaction size, buyer universe, sector expertise, senior involvement, process capability, regulatory fit, fees, management bandwidth, and transaction complexity.
A founder-focused guide to M&A advisor fees, including the Modified Lehman formula, original Lehman scale, Double Lehman, Reverse Lehman, retainers, success fees, fee bases, earnouts, rollover equity, working capital, and blended fee math.
A founder-focused guide to choosing a sell-side M&A advisor or investment bank, including 12 practical questions about sector expertise, buyer access, senior involvement, fees, diligence, working capital, conflicts, and process discipline.