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Comprehensive, practitioner-focused guides on M&A, valuation, and cross-border dealmaking.

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Guide

Business Exit Readiness Scorecard 2026

A citation-ready 100-point business exit readiness scorecard for SME owners, accountants, lawyers, and referral partners preparing a company for sale.

Business OwnersAdvisors

6 min read

Guide

Business Sale Timeline Benchmark 2026

A citation-ready benchmark for how long it takes to sell a business in 2026, with sale-process phases, transaction types, regulatory timing, and a downloadable CSV.

Business OwnersAdvisorsCorporate

6 min read

Guide

Consumer, Food & Retail M&A Benchmark 2026

Citation-ready consumer, food, beverage, CPG, beauty, and retail M&A benchmark with valuation ranges, buyer fit, diligence risks, and preparation actions.

Business OwnersAdvisorsInvestors

6 min read

Guide

M&A Advisory Fee Comparison Scenarios 2026

Downloadable Lyndon Advisory fee comparison scenarios for sellers comparing capped success fees, modified Lehman structures, retainers, and all-in advisory economics.

Business OwnersAdvisors

5 min read

Guide

Unsolicited Buyer Approach Response Checklist 2026

A citation-ready checklist for business owners, accountants, lawyers, and referral partners responding to a buyer, PE firm, strategic acquirer, competitor, or customer acquisition approach.

Business OwnersAdvisorsCorporate

6 min read

Guide

APAC SME M&A Multiples & Seller Readiness Report 2026

APAC SME M&A multiples and seller readiness benchmarks for 2026, with sector ranges, buyer pools, value leakage risks, and a downloadable citation table.

Business OwnersAdvisorsInvestors

5 min read

Guide

US to APAC Cross-Border M&A: A Guide

Tax treaties, CFIUS, entity structuring, FX hedging, and deal mechanics for US acquirers targeting businesses in Asia Pacific markets.

AdvisorsInvestorsCorporate

18 min read

Guide

Education and Training M&A: The Complete Guide

Education and training M&A guide covering EdTech, schools, RTOs, corporate training, valuation, buyers, AI, PE capital, and consolidation.

Business OwnersAdvisorsInvestorsCorporate

11 min read

Guide

Staffing and Recruitment M&A: Complete Guide

Staffing M&A: EBITDA multiples by segment, AI's impact on recruiting, PE roll-up strategies, and APAC deal flow for firm owners and dealmakers.

AdvisorsInvestorsCorporateBusiness Owners

11 min read

Guide

Professional Services M&A: The Complete Guide

How AI, PE capital, and succession are driving accounting firm M&A. Valuations, deal structures, and what APAC dealmakers need to know.

AdvisorsInvestors

12 min read

Guide

How to Sell a Business: Guide for APAC

Everything business owners need to know about selling a company in Asia Pacific — preparation, choosing an advisor, valuation, and the sell-side process.

Business OwnersAdvisors

38 min read106 related articles

Guide

M&A Valuation Methods: A Practitioner's Guide

A practical guide to M&A valuation methods: DCF, comparable analysis, EBITDA multiples, precedent transactions, enterprise value, equity value, and sale-readiness.

AdvisorsInvestorsBusiness Owners

24 min read12 related articles

Guide

The M&A Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Dealmakers

A comprehensive guide to the M&A process — from preparation and marketing to due diligence, negotiation, and closing. Covers sell-side vs buy-side, APAC.

AdvisorsInvestorsCorporateBusiness Owners

29 min read8 related articles

Guide

Asia Pacific M&A Advisory: Markets, Buyers & Process

APAC M&A spans 15+ distinct markets. Covers deal types, PE buyer universe, cross-border flows, and how to select an M&A advisor for your transaction.

Business OwnersAdvisorsInvestors

24 min read14 related articles