Andrew Eckstein, Partner

Andrew is a Partner in MERU’s Financial Due Diligence practice, with more than two decades of experience leading engagements, primarily within the healthcare sector. Overseeing more than 50 transactions annually, he brings broad deal experience to both buyers and sellers, with a consistent focus on driving transactions to a successful close. Andrew specializes in middle-market deals, which often involve incomplete data, disparate systems, and inconsistent accounting practices. By identifying the key value drivers early, he leads teams that work efficiently, deliver data-driven insights, and help clients close with confidence.

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Size of Company
Industry
Role and Impact
$3B+
Senior Care

Performed buy-side diligence for a consortium of investors and lenders contemplating the acquisition of a skilled nursing and senior care provider. Finalized the diligence workstream within four weeks of receiving data, which supported our client’s ability to make an investment decision within the court-mandated timeline.

140 Locations
Physical Therapy

Completed sell-side diligence on a multi-site physical therapy business concentrated in five states. Created dynamic financial model to support pro forma adjustments related to reimbursement changes, facility ramp-up adjustments, and CPT mix shifts.

$100M EBITDA
Home Health, Hospice, Private Duty Nursing, & Behavioral Health

Led a team to complete sell-side diligence of an affiliated group of entities providing various post-acute and behavioral health services across the country. Compiled data from 12 financial statement systems, 15 billing & collection systems, and numerous payroll providers to facilitate a streamlined transaction process for potential buyers.

$400M Revenue
Oncology & Specialty Pharmacy

Oversaw the sell-side diligence of an oncology business operating fourteen clinics and eight retail and specialty pharmacy sites. Given management maintained the financial records on a cash basis, the work expanded beyond the standard Quality of Earnings table to provide buyers with accurate look into drug profitability at a granular level, which management had not previously invested in the tools to prepare.

Roll-up Strategy
Partnership Focus

Serves as an integrated partner with numerous highly acquisitive, sponsor-backed portfolio companies to provide Quality of Revenue and Earnings insights on acquisition targets. Representative sectors include senior care services, physical therapy, behavioral health (I/DD, SUD, and ABA), vascular, plastic surgery, dental, and med spa.

5 Years
General Dentistry

Became a trusted diligence partner of a highly acquisitive general dentistry platform, supporting its growth over five years as it acquired over 30 brands. As the partnership continued, ultimately performed sell-side diligence and assisted with net working capital settlement post-close.

Andrew Eckstein
Partner
Nashville