Mergers and Acquisitions

Whether you’re acquiring a competitor or selling your business, Morrison Park provides confidential, strategic M&A advisory to maximize value. Our buy-side and sell-side expertise ensures optimal outcomes for middle-market clients.

Our professionals have been lead advisors on multi-billion transactions but are equally interested in successful transaction outcomes for companies valued in the tens of millions.

Our M&A Advisory Services

Sell-Side Advisory

We position sellers for optimal outcomes through:

Confidential auction processes – Controlled, discreet marketing efforts targeting a curated list of strategic and financial buyers to protect confidentiality while maximizing exposure.
Competitive bidding – Multi-party negotiations designed to create pricing tension and enhance valuation through well-managed buyer competition.
Deal structuring – Tailored transaction structures including earn-outs, equity rollovers, and mechanisms for tax efficiency, helping align stakeholder interests and optimize post-deal outcomes.
Buyer qualification – Thorough assessment of each buyer’s financial capability, acquisition rationale, and strategic fit to ensure committed, credible parties.
Closing execution – Full support through SPA negotiation, regulatory approvals, final due diligence, and coordination of all closing logistics for a smooth, on-time transaction.

Buy-Side Advisory

We help buyers identify, evaluate, and acquire high-value targets through:

Strategic target screening – Proactive outreach and screening using proprietary databases, market intelligence, and industry networks to uncover on- and off-market opportunities.
Valuation & deal structuring – Objective valuation analysis and guidance on structuring offers to balance risk, financing, and return expectations.
Due diligence coordination – Seamless management of legal, financial, and operational due diligence workstreams to identify key risks and support informed decision-making.
Negotiation & financing support – Assistance in crafting competitive bids, negotiating terms, and sourcing debt or equity capital to fund acquisitions efficiently.
Post-merger integration planning – High-level planning and strategic alignment to ensure smooth integration of teams, systems, and cultures post-close.

Cross-Border & Special Situations

Expertise in international transactions

Cross-border M&A – Advisory on cross-jurisdictional transactions, leveraging international partnerships and experience across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Distressed transactions – Support in time-sensitive situations involving restructuring, stake sales, or negotiations with creditors, often under financial distress.
Carve-outs & spin-offs – Execution of complex separations and divestitures, preserving business continuity while enabling strategic realignment or monetization.