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Navigating the changing pecially those that involve travel, limit the amount
world of M&As of people who can be present for decision-making.
Virtual meetings provide the opportunity for more
aving noticed and reported on stakeholders to be present, benefiting everyone in the
recent increased M&A activity room.
in the fintech and payments 2. Reserve in person meetings for when they have
H sphere, we were happy to hear the most impact: In today’s world, in-person meet-
from Vijay Sondhi, CEO of NMI. He sent in the follow- ings are a rarity. When they do have to happen, en-
ing about how the recent hybrid workplace changes are sure that the right people are there at the right time
improving the M&A process as a whole. His perspective for the most impactful decision-making.
is informed by firsthand experience with M&A during
the pandemic, when NMI acquired USAePay in February 3. Use all digital features available: Don’t overlook
2021. breakout rooms, digital whiteboards and other video
features. With all this technology at our fingertips,
"The world of M&A was changed forever when the utilizing as much technology as possible for spe-
pandemic hit—moving these processes into the virtual cific goals is essential to achieve an in-person feel at
landscape shifted how M&A functions for good. Virtual home."
meetings and lots of email correspondence are the norm
in the regular workday, but M&A deals that aren’t part of We wish to thank Vijay Sondhi for sharing this useful
everyday office functions have had to shift as well. What information with us.
can executives do to take advantage of the hybrid nature M&A and you
of today’s M&A deals?
Have you been involved in a merger or acquisition
"Here are three steps that executives can take to make recently or noticed changes in the overall M&A sphere?
online deals an advantage to both parties. If so, please share your perspectives with us. If you'd like
1. Leverage virtual meetings to involve stakehold- to offer insights on other developments in payments, we'd
ers from multiple locations: In-person meetings, es- love to hear your thoughts. Let's start a conversation. Drop
us a line at greensheet@greensheet.com.