Defending Synergies for 4 Bolt-on Software Acquisitions to Investment Committees
Investment committees demand proof that bolt-on add-ons can be integrated without margin dilution. Here is how Deal Leads present post-merger synergy realization.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
December 23, 20224 min read
The Blended Multiple Arbitrage Pitch
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"Acquiring Apex for $18M at 6.0x EBITDA lowers our blended platform platform entry multiple from 11.2x down to 8.8x. By migrating their customer base onto our core platform, we eliminate $1.4M in duplicate G&A overhead within 90 days, delivering an immediate 32% cash-on-cash yield."
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
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The 2-Minute Practice Drill
Practice bolt-on M&A memo defenses in Dehurdle.