> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.leadsontrees.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Access comprehensive mergers and acquisitions data with real-time updates

## Welcome to the M\&A API

The M\&A API provides access to comprehensive, real-time mergers and acquisitions data aggregated from across the web. Our platform continuously monitors and collects M\&A activity, giving you up-to-date information on deals, companies, and market trends.

<Card title="M&A API Endpoints" icon="handshake" href="/api-reference/m-a-api/endpoint/get">
  View the complete OpenAPI specification
</Card>

## Key Features

* **Real-time Data**: Acquisition data is aggregated continuously from web sources
* **Comprehensive Coverage**: Detailed company information, deal values, and contact data
* **Historical Tracking**: Employee headcount growth and company evolution over time
* **Rich Metadata**: Industry classifications, company specialties, and contact information

## Service Level

* **Rate Limit**: 60 requests per minute
* **Uptime**: 99% guaranteed uptime
* **Data Freshness**: Real-time aggregation ensures up-to-date information

## Authentication

All API endpoints require authentication using an API key passed in the request header.

The API key should be included in the `x-lot-api-key` header:

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET "https://www.leadsontrees.com/api/v1/m-a" \
  -H "x-lot-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```