Express ride — Tuck-in mergers take a direct route to integration

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Abstract:  One of the most efficient types of mergers is the “tuck-in” or “bolt-on” acquisition. In these types of transactions, a buyer purchases a business that provides a core competency at a relatively low cost and quickly integrates it into an existing or new division. This article outlines the potential advantages these deals offer for business sellers, but also notes that they can require tough adjustments — particularly for entrepreneurial business owners who are accustomed to independence.