M&A Unplugged

In this episode, Domenic and Tom Minichiello discuss:  Common threads and traits of M&A transactions throughout Tom’s career.  The importance of diligence from a buyer and a seller side.  Lessons learned from deals not made.  CBRS and the innovations coming to the technology sphere.   Key Takeaways:  Look at whether or not you have the right team in place to handle the diligence and the integration.  Line up external resources to help with diligence if you don’t have the internal resources.  Set the course and the strategy from day one.  Consider additional investments that need to be made when analyzing the deal.  To all CFOs – be the captain of the transaction.   "You’ve got to stick to your criteria; you’ve got to stick to your strategy; you’ve got to stick to your financial model as a business." —  Tom Minichiello   About Tom Minichiello: Tom joined Westell in 2013 as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary, responsible for finance, IT, HR, legal, contracts, re