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 to realize optimum 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 closely held or investor owned, be smarter and better prepared for sale or acquisition with CERES on valuation.
Recent Articles
Linda Smith Honored as Fellow of SPIE
SPIE announces the promotion of Linda Smith to SPIE Fellow distinguished through outstanding technical accomplishments and entrepreneurial contributions to optics and photonics
2023 Mergers & Acquisitions in Photonics
2023 Photonics M&A activity hits low, but strategic buyer appetite for capabilities deals remains relatively strong
First Quarter 2024 Mergers & Acquisitions in Photonics
First Quarter Photonics M&A is off to a slow start, but strategic buyer appetite for capabilities deals remains strong
2022 Mergers & Acquisitions in Photonics
2022 Photonics M&A did not stack up against prior years with inflation, rapid interest rate hikes, geopolitical instability, losses in stock and bond markets, supply chain risk and labor shortages
2021 Mergers & Acquisitions in Photonics
2021 marks highest total M & A deal value in history and a banner year for photonics technology deals
Photonics in Today’s Transformative Age
With a radical collision of industries, the adoption of photonics and the growth of companies employing photonics are accelerating