bolt-on
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He sees the company generating enough free cash flow for share buybacks or bolt-on acquisitions and still sees a good operating business.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
ResMed is likely to keep making small bolt-on acquisitions in respiratory care and adjacent markets, while Ansell could target small or medium-sized deals, RBC says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026
Legacy drugmakers will target bolt-on assets that cost less than $5 billion and build on existing advantages.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025
"It's no longer just a bolt-on, it's a crucial part of the business," he said.
From BBC • May 27, 2025
With a net cash position of 186 million francs, its financial buffer was large enough for building new plants, seeking bolt-on takeover opportunities and the distribution of cash among shareholders, Lonza said.
From Reuters • Jan. 25, 2023
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