EY-Parthenon teams can help boost strategic growth, transaction value and speed in dynamic markets.

We know businesses in every sector need a strategic approach to M&A and divestitures, supported by deal technologies including our artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled suite of technology solutions as well as advanced analytics. We blend decades of sector and functional experience with globally connected digital, analytics and benchmarking, as well as diagnostic, capabilities and methodologies to help you generate more deal value, whether you’re on the buy or sell side.

Our M&A consulting and divestiture strategy teams offer services from growth strategy and portfolio reshaping to M&A, separations, post-merger integration and restructuring.


Enhance inorganic growth through M&A services

Capabilities

We help businesses create value and growth through M&A strategy and execution.

The problem

A leading company seeks to expand its market presence and capabilities by acquiring another business. How can the acquisition create significant value and align with the company's strategic goals?

The solution

We help the company achieve its goals by aligning acquisition strategies with strategic objectives. Our professionals evaluate targets, develop business cases, conduct due diligence and engage with C-suite leaders to optimize market position and synergies.

How EY-Parthenon can help

M&A Advisory Services

We help enable strategic growth through better-integrated and operationalized M&A, joint ventures (JVs) and alliances.

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Practice leader

Elizabeth Kaske

EY-Parthenon Americas Mergers and Acquisitions Leader

Elizabeth Kaske

Successful buyers are laser-focused on governance structure to determine the brand, go-to-market and customer strategy while managing stakeholders through change.

Webcast: The dual transaction strategy

Find out how a dual-track approach including M&A and corporate venture building can help companies turbocharge their growth.

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Industry-focused insights

Energy: How companies are transforming deal structures

We’re seeing an uptick in complex deals—which require more due diligence—and increased interest in renewable energy acquisitions. Watch the video to learn more.

Tech: Plan early for M&A integration strategy

By creating a mergers and acquisitions integration strategy and identifying value drivers early, tech firms can overcome potential headwinds. Watch the video to learn more.

Industrials: Capitalize on M&A to drive growth

EY-Parthenon Americas Industrials & Energy Industry Leader, Amar Mehta, shares his insights on M&A as a critical growth driver for innovation in the industrials sector.

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M&A activity insights: May 2025

Read the latest Merger Monthly, with insights on recent US M&A activity insights and what M&A trends to expect as we look ahead.

20 May 2025 Mitch Berlin

Beyond the deal: accurately estimating M&A integration costs

Discover key drivers of M&A integration costs and ensure deal success. Learn how to plan strategically for long-term value. Read more.

09 Dec 2024 Elizabeth Kaske

Why some acquirers are seeing a big boost in shareholder returns

An EY study shows frequent M&A can significantly improve growth in total shareholder return and enterprise value. Read more.

27 Sep 2023 Amiya Setu + 1

    Shrink to grow through divestiture services

    Capabilities

    We help businesses capture full value from a divestiture.

    The problem

    A company is considering divesting to focus on its core businesses and streamline its operations. How can they successfully create growth through a divestiture?

    The solution

    We help the company evaluate divestiture strategies, demonstrate asset viability and manage operational separation. Our approach includes identifying buyers, communicating asset value and finding growth opportunities to ensure a successful divestiture.

    How EY-Parthenon can help

    Divestment Strategy Consulting

    We assist clients with divestiture services through strategic planning, seamless execution and post-deal support.

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    Practice leader

    Andy Lorenzetti

    EY-Parthenon Americas Divestments Leader

    Andy Lorenzetti

    Divestitures are a strategic tool and not necessarily an admission of failure, and the market rewards that. Corporate separations tend to boost total shareholder returns.

    Gain insights with AI-driven M&A deal technology

    Capabilities

    We use advanced technologies to streamline and enhance the deal-making process.

    The problem

    A company is considering leveraging technology to strengthen its market insights and deal decision-making. How can they effectively integrate technology to generate value and improve outcomes?

    The solution

    We help the company leverage our Competitive Edge suite, providing AI-driven insights from vast data sources and advisory experience. We assess opportunities, scan markets for targets and analyze competitor strategies to unlock growth and innovation, confirming successful outcomes.

    How EY-Parthenon can help

    M&A technology solutions

    We help businesses by using M&A technology solutions for efficient deal execution and data-driven insights.

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    Practice leader

    Matt Bartell

    EY-Parthenon Americas Technology and AI Leader

    Matt Bartell

    There have been many examples of ‘cutting-edge’ technologies that did not live up to the initial hype. To succeed, businesses should not only understand and enable the potential for growth that may be unleashed by GenAI (generative AI) but also make sure the organization’s expectations are aligned to tangible goals.

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