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M&A Fundamentals

Dividend Recapitalization Explained

How dividend recaps work, when PE funds use them, and what a leveraged balance sheet means for your future M&A sale process and exit valuation.

8 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

M&A Valuation Methods: How Buyers Value Your Business

How buyers value a business in M&A — EBITDA multiples, DCF analysis, and precedent transactions explained, with APAC sector multiples and sell-side tips.

8 min read
M&AvaluationEBITDA
M&A Fundamentals

EBITDA Multiples by Industry: Singapore 2026

EBITDA multiples for Singapore mid-market business sales in 2026. Technology, fintech, healthcare, professional services, and consumer sector valuations.

8 min read
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Asia Pacific

Retail M&A Advisory in Asia Pacific 2026

Retail M&A advisory in APAC: deal volumes, buyer mandates, valuation ranges by format, and how to choose an advisor for your retail business exit in 2026.

8 min read
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Asia Pacific

Asia M&A Advisory: How to Choose the Right Advisor in APAC

A guide to Asia M&A advisory — five criteria for selecting the right APAC advisor: sector expertise, relationships, track record, and fee structure.

10 min read
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Asia Pacific

Buy-Side Advisory in Asia Pacific

How buy-side M&A advisory works across Asia Pacific — target identification, approach strategy, and what acquirers need from an APAC buy-side advisor.

9 min read
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AI & Dealtech

Buyer Outreach Preparation for M&A Advisors

How investment bankers prepare buyer outreach for M&A mandates: profiling acquirers, positioning the opportunity, and executing first contact that converts.

10 min read
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AI & Dealtech

Mandate Origination for Boutique Investment Banks

How boutique investment banks build origination systems that win more mandates — from coverage universe mapping and trigger monitoring to the mandate pitch itself.

9 min read
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AI & Dealtech

Trigger Event Monitoring for M&A Origination

How investment bankers use trigger event monitoring to time outreach, win mandates earlier, and build proprietary deal flow across SME deal origination.

11 min read
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AI & Dealtech

Outsourced M&A Origination for Boutique Banks

How boutique M&A advisors use outsourced origination to expand market coverage, build buyer lists faster, and win more lower mid-market mandates.

8 min read
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AI & Dealtech

How to Build an M&A Origination Pipeline

A step-by-step framework for investment bankers to build a systematic M&A origination pipeline — from coverage universe to mandate win.

12 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

EBITDA Multiples by Industry: Australia 2026

Current EBITDA multiples for mid-market business sales in Australia by sector. Healthcare, technology, professional services, manufacturing, and more.

10 min read
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AI & Dealtech

SME M&A Origination for Investment Bankers

How investment bankers systematically originate deals in the SME and lower mid-market using AI-powered coverage, trigger monitoring, and buyer mapping.

8 min read
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AI & Dealtech

AI Deal Origination for Boutique Banks

AI-native origination tools give boutique investment banks the coverage and deal velocity to compete on SME and lower mid-market mandates in 2026.

8 min read
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AI & Dealtech

Axial Alternative for M&A Advisors 2026

Axial is the standard lower middle market deal network — but AI-native origination tools are changing how advisors source mandates and build buyer lists.

7 min read
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AI & Dealtech

DealFlowAgent Alternative for M&A Advisors 2026

DealFlowAgent combines AI-enabled deal sourcing with specialist advisory coverage in the UK and US. Bankers looking for broader origination support and APAC mandate coverage often need a different model.

4 min read
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AI & Dealtech

Eilla AI Alternative for M&A Advisors 2026

Eilla AI sits between AI workflow tooling and SMB M&A advisory. Bankers looking for origination coverage, APAC buyer mapping, and banker-side support often need a different model.

5 min read
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AI & Dealtech

M&A Research Institute Alternative for M&A Advisors 2026

M&A Research Institute is Japan's largest listed M&A intermediary. APAC bankers needing origination and mandate support work with a different model.

5 min read
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AI & Dealtech

OffDeal Alternative for M&A Advisors 2026

OffDeal is an AI-powered investment bank for small business exits. Bankers looking for origination support, APAC coverage, or advisor-side workflow leverage usually need a different model.

5 min read
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Asia Pacific

APAC M&A Outlook Q2 2026: Key Trends

Asia Pacific M&A deal conditions in Q2 2026 — volume trends, sector activity, valuation multiples, and the macro forces shaping APAC dealmaking this quarter.

9 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

EBITDA Add-Backs Explained with APAC Examples

EBITDA add-backs adjust reported earnings to reflect the true earning power of a business. Learn which add-backs are defensible and how buyers in Asia Pacific assess them.

10 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

Key Person Risk M&A: How Buyers Price It and What to Do

Key person risk causes buyers to discount deals or walk away. Learn how to assess it, reduce it before a sale, and protect your valuation.

7 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

How Earnouts Work in M&A (And When to Negotiate One)

Learn how earnouts bridge valuation gaps in M&A deals. Covers common metrics, negotiation tactics, dispute risks, and APAC considerations.

12 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

M&A Advisor Fees Explained — and What Lyndon Charges

SME M&A advisors typically charge 3–6% plus a monthly retainer. Lyndon Advisory: 2% success fee, capped at US$300K, no retainer. Full breakdown inside.

16 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

How to Build a Buyer List for Your M&A Deal

How to build an M&A buyer list that maximises competitive tension. Covers buyer types, sourcing methods, qualification, and AI-powered identification.

13 min read
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AI & Dealtech

AI-Powered Contract Review in M&A Deals

How AI contract review tools extract key clauses, flag risks, and process hundreds of contracts in hours — reshaping legal due diligence in M&A.

11 min read
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AI & Dealtech

Agentic AI in M&A: From Copilots to Agents

How agentic AI is transforming M&A workflows — from single-task copilots to autonomous agents that source deals, screen targets, and execute outreach.

9 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

How to Prepare Your Company for an M&A Exit

A practitioner's checklist for M&A exit preparation — from financial clean-up and valuation drivers to operational readiness and advisor selection.

10 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

The First 100 Days After an Acquisition

A phase-by-phase integration playbook for the critical first 100 days post-acquisition, from Day 1 readiness to synergy delivery.

11 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

M&A Funds Flow: Sources, Uses & Closing Mechanics

Before closing, every M&A wire depends on a funds flow memo. What it covers — sources, uses, escrow, holdbacks — and why errors derail closings.

12 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

Selling a US Business to an Asian Buyer

Asian PE firms and corporates are increasingly acquiring US mid-market companies. What US business owners need to know about the process.

9 min read
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AI & Dealtech

AI Deal Screening: How to Vet Targets Before DD

AI deal screening helps PE firms and corporates reject bad acquisitions before committing to full due diligence. A practical pre-DD framework.

11 min read
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Deal Analysis

The A$1.6bn Eucalyptus-HIMS Exit Deep Dive

A landmark analysis of the Eucalyptus Health sale to Hims & Hers — deal structure, earnouts, equity risk, and what it means for Australian venture.

10 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

Family Business M&A in Asia: The Succession Wave

Asia's family businesses face a generational succession wave affecting trillions in enterprise value. What founders, advisors, and buyers need to know.

13 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

Succession Planning for a Family Business Sale

A practical framework for family business owners preparing for an M&A exit — from governance and financials to emotional readiness and deal structure.

13 min read
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AI & Dealtech

Best M&A Software for Deal Teams in 2026

A practitioner's comparison of the best M&A software in 2026 — deal sourcing, CRMs, data rooms, and AI platforms rated by what matters to deal teams.

12 min read
M&AtechnologyAI
M&A Fundamentals

How to Price a Business for Sale in Asia Pacific

How to price a business for sale using DCF, market comparables, and EBITDA multiples — with sector-specific ranges, APAC considerations, and common.

11 min read
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Asia Pacific

Top M&A Advisory Firms in Southeast Asia

M&A advisory in ASEAN operates in three tiers: global banks, regional boutiques, and local firms. Deal size and geography determine which tier fits.

18 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

Sell-Side Advisory: What Owners Should Know

A practical guide for business owners on sell-side advisory — what advisors do, how to choose one, fee structures, and what to expect from the engagement.

16 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

How to Sell a Business Quickly: A Checklist

How to sell a business quickly without leaving value on the table — preparation checklist, advisor selection, and buyer targeting strategies.

13 min read
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AI & Dealtech

WealthTech vs DealTech: Where AI Is Headed

WealthTech vs DealTech — two AI categories reshaping finance. Learn why DealTech is the next frontier for M&A and how it differs from wealth management AI.

17 min read
AIM&Awealthtech
Asia Pacific

Tech and SaaS M&A in Asia Pacific: 2026 Guide

An analysis of tech and SaaS M&A across Asia Pacific — valuation multiples, key markets, buyer profiles, and due diligence considerations.

15 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

How to Run a Sell-Side M&A Process

A step-by-step guide to running a sell-side M&A process — from advisor engagement and CIM preparation to buyer outreach, bid management, and closing.

20 min read
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M&A Fundamentals

M&A Due Diligence Checklist for Deal Teams

A comprehensive M&A due diligence checklist covering financial, commercial, legal, operational, and IT workstreams — plus how AI is transforming the DD.

16 min read
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AI & Dealtech

The ROI of AI in M&A: What to Expect

A practical framework for measuring the return on AI investment in M&A — time savings, coverage expansion, and deal quality improvement.

17 min read
AIM&AROI
AI & Dealtech

AI-Powered Data Rooms: The Future of M&A

How AI is transforming virtual data rooms — from automatic document indexing to intelligent search and anomaly detection. What to look for in a modern VDR.

18 min read
AIM&Adata rooms
AI & Dealtech

Post-Merger Integration with AI: A Guide

How AI is transforming post-merger integration — from Day 1 planning to cultural alignment. Practical applications, limitations, and what PMI teams should.

15 min read
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AI & Dealtech

M&A Process Automation: What to Automate

A practical guide to M&A automation — which deal stages benefit most from AI and automation, which require human judgement, and how to build an automation.

17 min read
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AI & Dealtech

AI vs Human Advisors: Will AI Replace Bankers?

A realistic assessment of where AI outperforms human advisors in M&A, where it falls short, and why the future is augmentation — not replacement.

17 min read
AIM&Ainvestment banking
AI & Dealtech

Can AI Value a Company? AI in M&A Valuations

How AI is changing M&A valuations — from automated comparable analysis to predictive modelling. What works, what doesn't, and where human judgement.

14 min read
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AI & Dealtech

The M&A Technology Stack: Tools for 2026

A guide to the M&A technology stack in 2026 — deal sourcing, document generation, data rooms, analytics, and CRM tools for modern dealmakers.

11 min read
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AI & Dealtech

Generative AI in M&A: How LLMs Help Deals

How generative AI and large language models are reshaping M&A — real use cases by deal stage, what's overhyped, and what's genuinely useful.

9 min read
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AI & Dealtech

AI Due Diligence: Transforming M&A Reviews

How AI is reshaping M&A due diligence — from contract review to financial analysis. Applications by DD type, tools, limitations, and an APAC-specific.

10 min read
AIM&Adue diligence
Asia Pacific

Southeast Asia M&A 2026: ASEAN Deal Trends by Country

How M&A deal activity breaks down across the six ASEAN markets in 2026: Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore.

20 min read
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AI & Dealtech

The Best AI Tools for Investment Banking in 2026

A practitioner's guide to AI tools for investment banking — from deal sourcing and document generation to due diligence and analytics. What works, what.

9 min read
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AI & Dealtech

AI Automated Buyer Outreach in M&A Deals

How AI transforms M&A buyer outreach from manual cold emails to data-driven, personalised engagement — and what that means for sell-side advisory.

9 min read
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AI & Dealtech

AI vs Traditional Deal Sourcing: A Comparison

A side-by-side comparison of AI-powered and traditional deal sourcing methods in M&A — strengths, limitations, and when to use each approach.

11 min read
AIM&Adeal sourcing
Asia Pacific

Cross-Border M&A in Asia: A 2026 Guide

A practitioner's guide to cross-border M&A in Asia Pacific — regulatory hurdles, cultural dynamics, deal structuring, and what makes transactions succeed.

16 min read
M&Across-borderAsia Pacific
AI & Dealtech

AI Teaser Generation for Investment Banking

How AI-powered teaser generation works, where it excels, where it falls short, and how deal teams are using it to accelerate sell-side marketing in M&A.

10 min read
AIM&Ateaser generation
Asia Pacific

M&A in Asia Pacific: Trends and Opportunities

A practitioner's overview of the Asia Pacific M&A landscape — key markets, deal trends, regulatory considerations, and where the opportunities are in 2026.

10 min read
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AI & Dealtech

AI Buyer-Seller Matching in M&A: How It Works

How AI-powered matching engines identify higher-fit buyer-seller pairs in M&A and why traditional methods miss opportunities.

10 min read
AIM&Abuyer-seller matching
AI & Dealtech

How AI Is Transforming M&A Deal Sourcing

Explore how AI-powered tools are reshaping the way investment bankers and advisors source, evaluate, and act on M&A opportunities.

6 min read
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