M&A Due Diligence
Clarity Before the Close. Confidence in the Deal. Speed to Decision.
At Creston Advisory, we provide rigorous, cross-functional due diligence that helps buyers understand the true potential — and the hidden risks — behind every transaction.
We go beyond financials to uncover what really drives value: customer dynamics, operating models, technology posture, and human capital health. Whether you’re acquiring a high-growth SaaS platform or divesting a legacy business unit, we give you the insight you need to move decisively.
Our Due Diligence Services
We specialize in four high-impact diligence domains — Commercial, Operational, IT, and HR — each designed to complement traditional financial diligence and reduce execution risk post-close.
Commercial Due Diligence
We help you validate the top line. From market sizing and growth drivers to customer retention and sales effectiveness, we assess the strength and sustainability of revenue.
- Customer segmentation and churn analysis
- Pipeline, pricing, and go-to-market strategy assessment
- Competitive positioning and market dynamics
- Voice of the customer interviews
- Cross-sell and upsell opportunity evaluation
Operational Due Diligence
We evaluate the business engine. Our team maps processes, systems, and capabilities across functions to assess scalability, margin potential, and integration readiness.
- Current-state operating model assessment
- Supply chain and logistics review
- Org structure and key role analysis
- Vendor and contract landscape
- Operational risks and TSA implications
IT & Cyber Due Diligence
Technology is often the critical path to value — and a major source of hidden risk. We assess architecture, security, scalability, and separation readiness with an eye toward post-close integration or carve-out.
- Infrastructure and application stack review
- System integration and technical debt mapping
- Cybersecurity posture and risk exposure
- ERP, CRM, HRIS, and data architecture review
- TSA scope and IT disentanglement planning
HR & People Due Diligence
People issues can derail even the most strategic transactions. We assess culture, compensation, key talent, and workforce risk to support a smooth transition and sustained performance.
- Organization design and span of control
- Retention risk and key talent identification
- Compensation structures and incentive alignment
- Benefit and policy benchmarking
- Culture compatibility and change management readiness
Why Clients Choose Creston
Cross-Functional Rigor
We provide a 360° view of risk and opportunity across core diligence domains.
Hands-On Insight
Our reports are written by operators and practitioners — not generalists.
Speed with Depth
We meet tight timelines without sacrificing the granularity that matters.
Integration-Ready Recommendations
Our findings translate directly into post-close action plans.
Private Equity & Corporate Experience
We’ve supported buyers on dozens of platform and add-on deals across sectors.
From Red Flags to Ready-to-Execute
What Comes Next: Post-Diligence Integration Planning
We don’t just flag issues — we help solve them. Our integration teams use diligence insights to accelerate Day 1 planning and post-close execution.