M&A Advisory Services
Buy-Side & Sell-Side M&A Experts

Expert Merger and Acquisition (M&A) advisory services for buyers and sellers. Leyton provides valuations, buy-side sourcing, sell-side preparation, negotiation, and comprehensive deal management.

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    Leyton M&A Advisory

    At Leyton, we understand that every M&A opportunity represents a pivotal moment-growth, transition, or transformation. Our M&A Advisory services are designed to guide you through the entire transaction journey with clarity and confidence.

    We help businesses and investors identify opportunities, assess value, structure deals, negotiate effectively, and manage due diligence. From early strategic thinking to post-deal execution, Leyton stands beside you as a dedicated partner, ensuring that every decision aligns with your goals and every step moves you closer to the outcome you want.

    Our mission is simple: deliver the insight, discipline, and support needed to turn complex M&A challenges into successful, value-creating results.

    Buy-Side M&A Advisory

    Acquiring a company is one of the fastest ways to accelerate growth, but it can also be one of the riskiest moves if you do not have the right support. This is why Leyton works closely with clients as a true partner throughout the entire process.​

    Strategic Buy-Side M&A Guidance

    Leyton’s buy-side M&A service is built for CEOs, founders, strategic acquirers, and investors who want to grow through acquisition while relying on an experienced team to manage the heavy lifting. Clients gain peace of mind knowing that risks are mitigated, red flags are identified, and value is protected at every stage.

    Expert Support for Confident Acquisitions

    Together with our clients, we identify, analyze, negotiate, and secure the right opportunity from start to finish, providing a clear and confident path to acquiring a business that strengthens long-term strategy and value creation.​

    What We Offer Buy-Side M&A

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      We find opportunities you won’t see on your own

      Recognizing that the best companies rarely go public, Leyton taps into its thousands-strong client portfolio, powerful network, and market intelligence to uncover exclusive, off-market opportunities tailored to your strategic objectives.

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      We protect you from overpaying or buying the wrong company​

      We take your goals, strategy, and constraints and handle the financial modeling, operational analysis, and deal structuring so you stay in control while we manage the technical complexity and reduce acquisition risk at every step.

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      We negotiate better terms-and structure deals that work for you

      Since buyers often overlook value during negotiations, we protect your interests by optimizing every aspect of the transaction-purchase price, structure, earnouts, working capital, and key legal provisions-to ensure the deal works for you.

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      We save you time, money, and stress​

      As you stay focused on operations, we take on the full transaction workload-from sourcing and outreach to financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and deal structuring-delivered through a single, dedicated point of contact.

    Sell-Side M&A Advisory

    Selling a company is one of the most important decisions a business owner can make, but it can also be one of the most challenging without the right support. This is why Leyton works closely with clients as a true partner throughout the entire process.​

    Strategic Sell-Side M&A Guidance

    Leyton’s sell-side M&A service is built for CEOs, founders, companies, investors, and business owners who want to maximize valuation, run a competitive process, and stay focused on operations while relying on an experienced team to manage the complexity. Clients gain peace of mind knowing that the business will be properly positioned, risks will be mitigated, and value will be protected from start to finish.

    Expert Support for Successful Business Sale

    Together with our clients, we prepare the company for market, identify qualified buyers, manage negotiations, and drive the process through closing, providing a clear and confident path to achieving the best possible outcome.

    What We Offer Sell-Side M&A

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      We position your company to maximize valuation​

      We showcase your value through a strong CIM, financials, KPIs, and growth story so buyers see the full picture and compete.

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      We bring the right strategic and financial buyers​

      With thousands of clients across multiple industries and strong market intelligence, we identify and engage buyers aligned with your goals and capable of paying a premium.

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      We manage the entire process

      We handle sourcing, outreach, preparation, and deal management while negotiating structure, earnouts, working capital, escrow, and key legal terms to ensure a smooth process and a value-maximizing sale.

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      We save you time, money, and stress

      You stay focused on your business while our coordinated team manages every step, builds buyer competition, mitigates risks early, and guides you to a confident, successful closing.

    Leyton Global Network Our Advantage

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    Thousands of Founder Relationships Actively Engaging with Leyton

    Through years of direct outreach and industry collaboration, we’ve built a highly engaged network of founder-led businesses, giving our clients access to opportunities rarely available on the open market.

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    Deal Timelines Shortened Compare to Prior Cycles

    With streamlined processes, dedicated analysts, and proactive project management, we accelerate key transaction milestones, enabling clients to move through the M&A process faster and more efficiently.

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    High Engagement from Off-Market Outreach

    Our targeted and personalized communication strategy consistently drives a strong response rate from business owners, enabling meaningful conversations with decision-makers early in the process.

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    All Opportunities Screened for Revenue, EBITDA, and Growth Potential

    Every opportunity we present is rigorously vetted for financial performance, operational strength, and long-term scalability—ensuring clients only pursue high-quality, strategically aligned targets.

    About Us

    Years of experience

    25

    Industries Served

    65+

    Tax and Technical Experts

    75+

    Clients

    50,000+

    Employees

    3,000+

    Our M&A Advisory Process
    Transparency, Accuracy, and Efficiency

    • Strategy & Goal Definition

      We begin by understanding your strategic objectives—whether you’re acquiring, selling, or restructuring. This alignment ensures every decision supports your long-term vision and maximizes potential value.

    • Valuation & Financial Modeling

      Our advisors develop detailed financial models and valuation analyses to establish a clear, data-driven understanding of the company’s worth and guide negotiations with confidence.

    • Market Research & Target Screening

      We analyze industry dynamics, identify relevant buyers or acquisition targets, and evaluate strategic fit to ensure you’re engaging with the right opportunities.

    • Buyer/Seller Outreach

      Leveraging our network and research capabilities, we conduct discreet, targeted outreach to qualified buyers or sellers-maximizing interest while maintaining confidentiality.

    • Due Diligence Management

      Our team coordinates and manages the full due diligence process, addressing operational, legal, and financial considerations while mitigating risk and uncovering key insights.

    • Closing & Post-Deal Support

      We guide you through final documentation, approvals, and closing requirements. After the transaction, we support post-deal integration to ensure a seamless transition and sustained value creation.

    Leyton M&A Team

    Our M&A Advisory Team Lead brings deep experience across buy-side and sell-side transactions, guiding clients through every stage of the deal cycle with clarity, precision, and strategic insight. With a strong background in valuation, financial analysis, and negotiation, they ensure each engagement is executed with discipline and a commitment to maximizing client outcomes.

    Romain Ly

    Head of M&A Advisory
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    FAQs

    Our M&A Client Frequently Asked Questions

    Can’t find the answer you’re after? Please contact our team

    How long does an M&A process typically take? keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_up

    Most transactions take 4–9 months, depending on deal size, industry, readiness of the business, and the complexity of negotiations.

    What documents do I need to prepare before selling my business? keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_up

    Typical documents include:
    Financial statements (3–5 years)
    Cash flow reports
    Tax returns
    Cap table
    Customer and supplier breakdown
    Business plans and forecasts
    Sell-side advisors help prepare and package these professionally.

    How do you determine what a company is worth? keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_up

    Valuation is based on multiple methods, including:
    EBITDA multiples
    Discounted cash flow (DCF)
    Comparable transactions
    Market and industry benchmarks
    This ensures a realistic and defensible valuation range.

    What makes a business attractive to buyers? keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_up

    Strong buyers typically look for:
    Consistent revenue growth
    Healthy EBITDA margins
    Diversified customer base
    Scalable operations
    Strong management and processes
    Clean financials and documentation

    How do you ensure deal terms favor the client? keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_up

    Advisors lead negotiations, compare competing offers, model deal structures, and manage due diligence to protect value, reduce risk, and secure the most advantageous terms.

    Can you help after the deal closes? keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_up

    Yes. Post-deal support may include integration planning, transitional strategy, financial modeling updates, or coordination with legal, tax, and operational teams.