How much does Lyndon Advisory charge for US deals?

A success fee of 2% of enterprise value, capped at US$300,000. No retainer, no monthly fees, no expense recharges. You pay nothing unless a deal closes. On a $15M deal, that is $300,000 — compared to $600,000–$1,200,000 at a typical US boutique.

How is Lyndon Advisory different from US investment banks and boutiques?

Lyndon Advisory charges a success fee only — no upfront retainers, no monthly fees, no expense recharges. Every US engagement is led by a senior advisor with decades of M&A experience. We deliver investment-bank quality execution without the billing model that drives overhead-heavy, junior-led processes.

What size US businesses does Lyndon Advisory work with?

We work with US businesses valued between approximately US$3 million and US$100 million — the segment underserved by bulge-bracket banks but requiring a rigorous process that business brokers cannot provide.

Is the process confidential?

Absolutely. Confidentiality is built into every step. We use blind teasers that never reveal your company's identity until you approve it. All buyer interactions are NDA-protected, and you control who sees your information at every stage.

How long does a US business sale take?

Most transactions close in 5–6 months from engagement to funds flow. A preparation phase of 4–6 weeks precedes launch, covering valuation, information memorandum preparation, and buyer list approval.

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M&A Advisory · United States

Sell your US business at the right price.

Investment-bank quality M&A advisory for US business owners — without the investment-bank fee.

Find your valuation

$30B+Transaction experience

80%Below typical US boutique fees

$0Upfront — success fee only

$0Retainers or expense recharges

Sectors covered — Consumer & CPG / Healthcare / Technology / Financial Services / Logistics / Manufacturing / Professional Services / Construction

Getting the deal you've earned.

You've spent years building something valuable. Selling it well — to the right buyer, on the right terms, at the right price — requires the same rigour that investment banks bring to large-cap deals. We bring that rigour to US businesses valued between $3M and $100M.

A deal agreed between principals — **Fig. 1** The right buyers, the right terms, the right price.

What US advisors charge — and what we charge.

Most US boutique M&A advisors charge a Lehman-formula success fee of 4–8% of deal value, plus a monthly retainer of $10,000–$25,000 whether a deal closes or not. Lyndon charges a single success fee — 2% of enterprise value, capped at US$300,000. Nothing until your deal closes.

Typical US Boutique Lyndon Advisory

Success fee 4–8% of deal value 2%, capped at US$300K

Monthly retainer $10,000–$25,000/month $0

Expense recharges Yes — billed at cost Never

On a $10M deal ~$400,000–$800,000 $200,000

On a $15M deal ~$600,000–$1,200,000 $300,000

On a $20M deal ~$800,000–$1,600,000 $300,000 (capped)

Success fee only — you pay nothing unless a deal completes. See full fee details →

The Lyndon advantage.

Selling your business is likely the most significant financial transaction of your life. The right advisory team is the difference between leaving value on the table and capturing the full worth of what you've built.

Fee structure that works for you

Most US boutiques charge 4–8% of deal value plus a monthly retainer of $10,000–$25,000. Lyndon charges 2% of enterprise value, capped at US$300,000 — and nothing unless your deal closes. On a $15M deal, that is a saving of over $450,000.

Senior advisor in New York

Every US engagement is led by a senior M&A professional with decades of experience at leading institutions. You deal with the person who closes your deal — not an analyst three years out of business school.

No retainers, no hidden costs

Success fee only. No monthly retainers, no upfront charges, no expense recharges. We earn when you do.

Investment-bank quality process

The same competitive, structured sale process large companies receive — blind teasers, managed buyer outreach, NDA-protected diligence, and competitive tension to maximise your price.

Completely confidential

Your business is never listed on a marketplace. We approach buyers privately, one by one, with your approval. No one knows you're selling unless you choose to tell them.

US buyer network

Active relationships with PE funds, strategic acquirers, and family offices across North America — the buyers who actually close US SME deals at premium valuations.

How a sale is run.

From your first conversation to a successful close — a clear, disciplined process with senior hands on the deal throughout.

Tell us about your business

Share key details — sector, size, location, financials, and your goals. This first conversation is confidential and carries no obligation.

Valuation and materials

We build an investment-bank quality valuation and information memorandum. You approve every material before a single buyer sees it.

Buyer outreach and engagement

We identify the highest-fit PE funds, strategic acquirers, and family offices. Blind teasers, NDA management, and curated buyer meetings — all managed by us.

Negotiate and close

Competitive tension from a well-run process drives stronger offers. We negotiate and close with investment-bank rigour — at a fraction of the cost.

Funds flow

Due diligence coordination, documentation, and a clean completion. Senior hands on the deal through to the end.

Resources for US sellers.

Guides and market insights to help you prepare for a successful sale.

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Find out what your US business is worth.

Book a confidential valuation. We'll walk you through your indicative valuation, the buyers who would be interested, and what a sale process looks like.

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