Most Owners Lose Up to 33% of Value When They Sell Simply Because They Aren’t Ready.

You only sell your business once. At L&E Capital, we make sure you are ready — whether you are years from an exit, managing inbound interest, or planning a near‑term transaction. We act as your lead advisor, bringing decades of deal experience and a hands‑on approach to help you navigate every stage of your exit, whether you are exploring options, managing inbound interest, or planning to transact in six months or five years. Our planning and preparation make a difference

Our Philosophy

Most M&A outcomes are shaped long before the LOI. Great results come from preparation, positioning, and precision.

Outperform in the metrics that matter

In 1995, Mike Mamula became the first college football player to train specifically for the NFL Combine breaking down each drill, mastering the metrics, and showing up prepared. Originally projected as a mid round pick, his performance at the Combine propelled him to become the 7th overall selection. His innovative approach not only transformed his own outcome but also redefined how future athletes approached the draft process. Today, that level of preparation is the standard.

At L&E Capital, we bring the same philosophy to business owners. We prepare our clients for the M&A equivalent of the Combine, so they don’t just survive the process, they excel.

NFL Combine Prep
M&A Sale Prep
Studied the drills
Understand buyer due diligence criteria
Broke down performance metrics
Identify key value drivers and risks
Trained to outperform benchmarks
Improve in the areas buyers scrutinize most
Increase draft stock
Maximize valuation and deal optionality

Our process includes

  • Assessment: Evaluate your business through a buyer’s lens.

  • Improvement Plan: Prioritize based on value impact and effort.

  • Execution: Lead the full process so you can stay focused on the business.

We are typically engaged when any one of the following applies :

  • Planning years ahead for a future exit or transition

  • Navigating a change in circumstance that requires owners to consider selling sooner than expected

  • Responding to unsolicited buyer interest

  • Seeking to understand how buyers would perceive their business and their readiness for a transaction

  • Improving attractiveness to investors or acquirers

What's Next?

If you are thinking about a future sale or just want to know how your business would be viewed by buyers, the first step is clarity. Take our short, confidential survey to assess your readiness and identify where you may be leaving value on the table.

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What Clients think

Hear directly from the leaders and teams we’ve supported real experiences that reflect the impact, trust, and value we deliver. Their feedback highlights our commitment to exceptional service and meaningful results.

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Experience

Representative Transactions

A selection of transactions that reflect our experience across industries, deal structures, and market conditions.

Project Boomerang

Led a highly targeted sales process of a third generation, family owned road construction business. Provided early stage consulting to define readiness needs, built marketing materials, and prepared management for diligence and buyer interactions. Process spanned over three years and culminated in a successful exit to a strategic acquirer.

Project Crusader

Advised on the sale of a rail industry manufacturer and distributor. Supported pre sale analysis, buyer targeting, and structured a modified auction process that delivered a valuation premium exceeding a full turn of EBITDA. From engagement to close, the process spanned two years.

Project Egg

Directed the $200M sale of a national packaging solutions provider. With seller goals including speed, confidentiality, and workforce stability, led a compressed, highly organized process resulting in a strategic buyer outcome in under six months.

Project Providence

Acted as lead advisor in the four year sale of a family owned aggregates and paving business. Guided the owner through readiness planning, buyer engagement, diligence coordination, and negotiations resulting in a premium valuation well above initial expectations.

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Whether you’re preparing for an exit, evaluating an investment, or navigating a live deal, L&E Capital provides senior level M&A leadership, tailored to your unique goals.

Kevin M. Lane
L&E Capital, LLC
Managing Partner