Mergers & Acquisitions

Cresco partners with you to identify, evaluate, and execute acquisition opportunities that align with your strategic vision. From target screening and due diligence to deal structuring and integration planning, we provide the expertise and clarity needed to maximize value and drive successful transactions.

The Right Deal starts with the Right Insights.

Cresco provides end-to-end M&A advisory, helping you source, evaluate, and execute transactions that support your long-term strategic objectives. We partner with management teams, investors, and boards to deliver targeted acquisition support—from identifying high-potential targets and conducting rigorous diligence, to building valuation models, guiding negotiations, and planning for integration. With deep transactional expertise and a business-first perspective, we help you close the right deals and create lasting value.

Our services cover:

  • Buy-Side & Sell‑Side Process Advisory
    Strategic preparation and positioning for M&A transactions, including deal marketing, buyer/seller management, and negotiation support to optimize transaction value.

  • Valuation & Financial Modeling
    Custom DCF, LBO, merger, and operating models to assess deal viability, performance scenarios, and support negotiation strategy.

  • Investment Committee & Board Materials
    High-quality, data-driven memorandums and presentations designed to secure internal approvals and investment support.

  • Third‑Party Diligence Coordination
    Integration with external diligence teams (legal, tax, HR, commercial, IT) to ensure a unified, efficient process.

  • Data Room Setup & Management
    Secure structuring of due diligence documentation to streamline disclosure and safeguard sensitive information.

  • Deal Structuring & Negotiation Support
    Advisory on transaction structuring—equity vs. asset, earn-outs, financing—and guidance through term negotiations.

  • Post‑Merger Integration Planning
    Cross-functional integration planning for finance, HR, operations, and systems to drive synergy realization.

  • Fair Market Valuation Analysis
    Objective valuation services using recognized methodologies to articulate and justify deal value.

  • Interim CFO & Strategic Finance Leadership
    Placement of experienced finance leadership to support M&A execution, integration, and strategic planning.

Experts without Borders

700 professionals. One global mindset. We bring sharp thinking, local expertise, and agile execution to help you grow across markets—with the speed and accountability of today’s business.

The Power of the Hive

Our technology platform HoneyBee connects your business like a hive—structured, smart, and scalable. AI-driven and data-powered, it adapts as you grow, delivering real-time insight and control across entities and teams.

Built to Execute

We don’t just plan—we deliver. From market entry to back-office optimization, we turn complexity into action with operational discipline, measurable results, and relentless follow-through.

Your Partner for Business Beyond Borders

Cresco guides your M&A strategy with a sharp focus on alignment, opportunity, and execution.

From defining your investment thesis and sourcing high-impact targets to conducting diligence and structuring the deal, we help you build a compelling case for each transaction. Whether you're pursuing bolt-on acquisitions, platform investments, or transformational deals, our M&A advisory gives you the clarity, data, and strategic direction to make confident, value-driven decisions.

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