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M&A Advisory Fee Calculator
Enter your estimated deal size and compare Lyndon Advisory's success-fee-only model with an indicative traditional advisory fee structure.
What is your business worth?
With Lyndon Advisory
$200K
Traditional Firm
$605K
You save
$405K
by working with Lyndon Advisory
Confidential. No obligation.
Assumption
Lyndon Advisory success fee
2% of enterprise value, capped at US$300,000, with no retainer, monthly fee, or expense recharge.
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Traditional success fee estimate
Indicative stepped success fee starting around 5% for smaller deals and declining as enterprise value increases.
Assumption
Traditional retainer estimate
Assumes approximately US$10,000 per month for eight months before completion.
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Traditional expense estimate
Assumes approximately US$25,000 of deal process expense recharges.
How Lyndon Advisory's Fees Work
Success fee only
2% of enterprise value, capped at US$300,000. You pay nothing unless your deal closes. No retainers, no monthly fees, no expense recharges.
Why we can charge less
A lean senior-led model, structured buyer research, and repeatable deal workflows reduce overhead without cutting the work that matters. We pass those savings directly to you.
Same quality, better economics
Lower fees do not mean lower quality. You get the same structured, competitive sale process — valuation, buyer mapping, outreach, negotiation — led by senior dealmakers with decades of experience.
Fee Calculator Questions
How is the Lyndon Advisory fee calculated?
The calculator uses Lyndon Advisory’s published fee structure: 2% of enterprise value, capped at US$300,000, payable only on a successful transaction.
What does the traditional advisory comparison include?
The traditional comparison uses an indicative stepped success fee plus estimated retainers and expense recharges. Actual terms vary by advisor, mandate size, and transaction complexity.
Does using the calculator mean I am ready to sell?
No. It is a planning tool for owners comparing sale economics. A confidential valuation inquiry can help assess whether a sale process is worth exploring.
What should I do after estimating advisory fees?
Owners who want a confidential view on value, buyer appetite, and mandate fit should submit a valuation inquiry with company revenue and ownership context.
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