Services

M&A Advisory

Strategic M&A guidance for middle-market companies and private owners across buy-side, sell-side, and recapitalizations.

A high-resolution, photographic close-up of an intricately detailed deal tombstone made of clear crystal, etched with the words “Cross-Border Acquisition” and fictional company names, resting on a matte charcoal credenza. Behind it, several other translucent tombstones of varying shapes are softly blurred, hinting at a history of completed transactions. Gentle morning sunlight streams through unseen windows, refracting through the crystal and casting subtle light patterns onto the dark surface. The mood is prestigious, accomplished, and understatedly celebratory. Shot at a low, side angle with a shallow depth of field, the primary tombstone dominates the frame while the background awards and a faint suggestion of a city skyline through glass emphasize a track record of successful M&A advisory in a clean, modern corporate setting.

A spotless whiteboard wall in a glass-walled project room, filled with meticulously hand-drawn but slightly blurred M&A process diagrams: labeled stages such as “Target Screening,” “Due Diligence,” “Valuation,” and “Negotiation,” with arrows and simple icons connecting each step. On a nearby minimalist white table sit neatly lined colored markers, a closed navy notebook embossed “Transaction Plan,” and a digital timer. Bright but diffused daylight enters through the glass partitions, creating soft reflections without harsh glare. The mood is methodical, transparent, and collaborative. Photographed from a wide, slightly elevated angle, the composition uses leading lines from the diagrams to draw the eye across the frame. The photographic realism and uncluttered environment underscore structured, process-driven M&A advisory work.

Capabilities

Buy-side and sell-side advisory, target screening, valuation opinions, deal structuring, lender coordination, and post-closing integration planning for Louisville and Southern Indiana businesses seeking disciplined, confidential transaction support.

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Pricing

Retainer Plus

Our engagements are structured to align our success with yours. For most buy- and sell-side assignments we use a phased model: a fixed upfront advisory retainer to cover market analysis, preparation, and outreach; a monthly advisory fee while the mandate is active; and a success-based fee at closing tied to transaction value and complexity. Larger corporate mandates, roll-up strategies, or multi-asset divestitures may include a minimum fee. We do not compete on being the lowest-cost advisor; instead, we focus on protecting and maximizing after-tax value, managing risk, and providing senior-level attention throughout the process.

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✓ Screening

✓ Valuations

✓ Outreach

✓ Materials

Success Focus

Because every transaction is unique, we tailor our fee structure to the size and scope of the engagement while keeping terms transparent from day one. Middle-market corporate clients in the Louisville and Southern Indiana region typically engage us on an exclusive basis, with a modest non-refundable retainer and a contingent success fee that scales with deal size. For privately held business owners, we offer structured options that may blend retainers, milestones, and closing fees to balance cash flow with the intensity of the work required. Detailed fee proposals are provided after an initial consultation and high-level valuation discussion.

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✓ Diligence

✓ Negotiations

✓ Closing

✓ Integration

Confidential Inquiry

Share your transaction goals, timelines, and approximate deal size to explore a confidential engagement with MCO Business Advisors.

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