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Mergers and Acquisitions quick links:
My company is ready to grow through acquisitions, but I’m not sure how.
No time to focus on acquisitions? Leave it to us. We’ll conduct the exhaustive research needed to identify potential targets, bring them on board, and negotiate the best deal.
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How to Guarantee the Success of M&A
I want to know more about the PCE approach.
Our experts will walk you through the acquisition process, with complete transparency every step of the way. We’re 100% focused on your personal and business goals.
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Buy-Side M&A Advisory Services for Strategic Growth
Support for every stage of your acquisition—from target sourcing to closing the deal.
Acquisitions are a powerful way to scale your business, diversify offerings, and gain market share. PCE delivers the strategy, sourcing, and execution you need to close the right deal.
We help you:
- Identify the right acquisition targets
- Evaluate strategic, financial, and operational fit
- Negotiate terms and close with confidence
- Access to exclusive, off-market opportunities
- A global network of sellers built over decades
- Senior-level guidance throughout the entire process
Performance-Based Buy-Side Execution & Deal Support
Full-service advisory with a fee structure aligned to your success.
Our buy-side team manages the entire process—so you can focus on growing your business.
What we do:
- Targeting & Screening – Market scans, fit analysis, and outreach
- Diligence & Valuation – Financial review, red flag detection, integration prep
- Deal Structuring – Terms, timeline, and negotiation support
Performance-based fee structure:
- Strategy Fee – One-time fee to build your plan + target list
- Support Fee – Monthly fee post-LOI for diligence + deal support
- Success Fee – Only payable at closing
Want to explore the process further?
→ Visit our Buy-Side Resource Hub for tools, checklists, and insights
From strategy to close, here’s how we guide your acquisition.

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Ensuring Successful Integration and Long-Term Value
From Acquisition to Integration: How to Ensure Your Merged Business Maximizes Shareholder Value
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What our clients say

The team at PCE was vital to the successful implementation of the ESOP and we enjoyed working with them throughout the process.”
- Jack Olmstead
- Tri-City Electrical
President

What a great experience we had working with PCE. They were completely responsive to our needs and were always two steps ahead, leading us expertly through a very complicated process. PCE helped to take a lot of the pressure off of our decision-making. I can’t imagine having done this without them.”
- Dennis Buhring
- Physician Associates
CEO

PCE ran a great process that provided an optimal outcome for me and my team. I greatly appreciate all of their hard work. My goals for the sale of the company my family built have been surpassed.”
- Douglas Zak
- Zak Incorporated
President

PCE has been a trusted advisor formally and informally over the years. I appreciate their guidance throughout this process.”
- Delynn Burkhalter
- Burkhalter
President & CEO

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