CERES provides M & A advisory services to growth companies employing photonics to serve a wide range of markets
Sell Side M & A Advisory
Photonics technology businesses face market and technological uncertainty in complex ecosystems. Engage CERES’ broad network and strategic insight on the sell side to realize maximum value.
Buy Side M & A Advisory
Great companies are scarce. There is an abundance of investment capital. M & A sales processes are competitive. Partner with CERES on the buy side for clarity of strategic direction and speed to action.
Business Valuation
CERES is highly specialized in valuation of businesses with core photonics technology. Whether privately or publicly owned, be smarter and better prepared for sale or acquisition with CERES on valuation.
Recent Articles
Linda Smith Honored as Fellow of SPIE
CERES announces the promotion of Linda Smith to Fellow of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. A Fellow is distinguished through outstanding technical accomplishments and entrepreneurial contributions to optics and photonics.
2022 Mergers & Acquisitions in Photonics
2022 Photonics M&A activity did not stack up against prior years.
2021 Mergers & Acquisitions in Photonics
2021 marks highest total M & A deal value in history, but it is not a record year for photonics technology deals.
Photonics in Today’s Transformative Age Amidst A Global Pandemic
With a radical collision of industries amidst a global pandemic, the adoption of photonics and the growth of established companies employing photonics are accelerating.
Linda Smith, President of CERES, Recognized as NACD Directorship Certified
Certified Board Members Demonstrate Their Commitment to Elevating Board Leadership
Mergers & Acquisitions in Photonics – March 31 2022
The global M&A market for pure-play photonics companies and companies employing photonics technologies as core differentiators is down from the blockbuster years of 2020 and 2021.


