Tools & Guides

The 2024 edition of the M&A Fee Guide - the authoritative source on M&A fees for sell-side engagements in the middle market.

NDAs are the first step for almost every deal, but many deal professionals overlook their importance. Read this guide to learn the nine clauses you should include in every NDA.

In this ebook, you’ll learn how to build a deal team with both external and internal resources.

• What roles should your C-suite play in the deal process?
• What external roles do you need to fill in the deal team?
• How can an M&A advisor add value to the M&A process?

For sellside advisors, the thing that has the highest impact on the success of a closed transaction is the strength of their buyer list. Building a top-notch buyer list can single-handedly help one investment bank win a deal over another. This guide will show you how to construct a buyer list that will ensure a successful close.

This eBook contains our most-read pieces from our MMR Newsletter from the first half of 2023. These reports feature buyside and sell-side firms from the Axial platform along with industry trends.

This eBook covers the most important questions for CEOs to consider before an exit.

In this guide, you'll learn:

• How to build an effective team to support the sale
• How to define exit options
• How to determine a valuation range for your company
• How to improve marketing materials
• What to consider when building a buyer list
• How to improve your negotiation skills