Bolt-On Acquisitions From Expert Point Of View [+Podcast]

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Bolt-on Acquisitions from an Expert's Point of View

Paul Tennola, CFO of Paynet and M&A corporate development professional of 29 years, shares his knowledge on bolt-on transactions as compared to new platforms.

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Tennola explains that with a bolt-on there is domain expertise, an understanding of the customer segment, language, technology, and user interface experience. Bolt-on is usually a faster and tighter process. With new platforms, Tennola explains how crucial it is to go in eyes wide open.

Tennola encourages asking three questions:

1. How full is my plate?

2. Do I have the expertise?

3. How long is this going to take?

Paul Tennola

Senior global financial and corporate development/M&A executive with extensive M&A, financial management and operations experience in a wide range of organizations – from start-up and emerging growth to a $100+ billion leading global infrastructure/industrial company

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