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M&A Advisory Fee Calculator
Enter your estimated deal size and compare Lyndon Advisory's success-fee-only model with either a traditional retainer-plus-success-fee estimate or a modified Lehman formula.
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With Lyndon Advisory
$200K
Traditional Firm
$605K
You save
$405K
by working with Lyndon Advisory
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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.
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Modified Lehman formula
Optional comparison mode using 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, and 1% bands on US$10 million increments, before any retainer or expense recharge.
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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.
Proposal checklist
Before you compare advisor quotes.
The calculator estimates cost, but the better question is whether the proposal protects net proceeds while preserving a serious sale process.
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Total advisory dollars
Model the success fee, retainers, expenses, minimum fee, and cap at the expected closing price.
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Quality-preserving savings
Check whether a lower quote preserves valuation, CIM, financial model, investment story, buyer outreach, and negotiation.
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Lehman formula comparison
Translate tiered fee schedules into dollars and compare them with a capped success fee.
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What is included
Confirm whether valuation, CIM, financial model, investment story, buyer outreach, negotiation, and closing support are in scope.
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Hidden fee terms
Check reimbursed expenses, monthly fees, tail clauses, broad fee bases, and early payment triggers.
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Net proceeds
Compare what the owner keeps after advisory cost, deal structure, escrow, debt, tax, and transaction expenses.
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.
Lehman formula comparison
Switch the calculator into modified Lehman mode to compare tiered 5%/4%/3%/2%/1% bands with Lyndon's capped success fee. For the full explanation, read Lehman Formula vs Capped Success Fee.
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.
Next step
Turn the fee estimate into a sale decision.
Owners usually use this calculator because fees, valuation, or buyer seriousness are now live decisions. Choose the route that matches the reason you calculated fees.
| Situation | What to decide | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| You are considering a sale | Whether valuation range, buyer appetite, and likely fee economics justify a formal process | Submit a valuation inquiry |
| A buyer has approached | Whether the offer is serious, whether exclusivity is risky, and whether to test other buyers | Review the buyer approach |
| You already have an advisor quote | Whether retainers, Lehman-style formulas, expenses, tails, and included work protect seller net proceeds | Review the advisor quote |
| You are not ready yet | Which preparation gaps could reduce value before buyers see the business | Check exit readiness |
| You are an investor | Which sector, geography, deal-size, and control preferences Lyndon should remember | Register buyer criteria |
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.
Can I compare Lyndon against a Lehman formula?
Yes. The calculator includes a modified Lehman mode using 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, and 1% bands on US$10 million increments. It compares the resulting formula fee with Lyndon Advisory’s 2% success fee capped at US$300,000.
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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Submit revenue and company details for confidential review. We will assess mandate fit, buyer reach, and likely value before following up.
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