Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Guiding institutions through every phase of a transaction, from first exploration to full execution.

Since 2018, HCS Strategy has built a nationally recognized practice in higher education mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships — work that remains the foundation of the firm's reputation. We guide institutions through some of the most consequential decisions they will ever make.

What this includes:

Phase 1: Exploration & Partner Identification

Merger Runway Analysis, Desirability Study, Partner Identification

Phase 2: Due Diligence & Partner Engagement

Due Diligence, Engagement

Phase 3: Execution & Implementation

Post-Merger Assessment