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In the realm of #Mergers and #Acquisitions (M&A), #ESG due diligence has emerged as an important factor influencing the pricing of transactions. Stakeholders are prioritising ethical practices, sustainability, and transparency. The traditional financial and operational metrics used to evaluate M&A deals are being supplemented by comprehensive ESG assessments. Here is what you need to know: https://bit.ly/3RzAnXq

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have moved from the periphery to the forefront of corporate strategy and investment decisions. This shift is particularly evident in the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where ESG due diligence has emerged as an important factor influencing the pricing of transactions. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dcsi8Sj8

🚨 ESG due diligence in private company M&A 🌿 💡 Charles Russell Speechlys 's article sheds light on the significance of #ESG #due #diligence in private company #mergers and #acquisitions. Within M&A transactions, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors wield considerable influence, capable of either bolstering or undermining value. They serve as pivotal drivers or potential stumbling blocks in deals. ❗ While extensive ESG-focused due diligence is typically associated with publicly listed entities and major private corporations, smaller private firms are increasingly embracing comprehensive ESG assessments. This proactive approach enables them to uncover and evaluate ESG-related risks and opportunities, which can significantly impact both the valuation of a target company ("TargetCo") and the overarching deal framework. ❗ ↘ ↘ ↘

♻️DOES ESG AFFECT CORPORATE M&A? Sustainability considerations are becoming increasingly central in the mergers and acquisitions dealmaking process: - Deloitte reports over 70% of companies have abandoned acquisitions over ESG concerns. - A vast majority said they would be willing to pay more for targets with strong ESG attributes. “Overall, ESG appears to be more deeply embedded in the M&A process than ever before, with a greater recognition among leaders that it is a lever for measuring, protecting, and creating value. One reason for this trend is that ESG data is now better defined, captured, and measured, thus, allowing metrics to be more precise and better understood than they were only a few years ago. Understanding ESG data starts with determining material ESG issues, which is another aspect of organizations’ enhanced maturity and sophistication over recent years.” https://hubs.ly/Q02Lc3FL0 Join Envana Software Solutions this week at the Oil and Gas Sustainability Audits conference. Learn how we're helping industry leaders close the sustainability reporting gap with granular, auditable emissions data and forecasts. https://hubs.ly/Q02Lc8B40 #Envana #ESG #SustainabilityReporting #Audits #OilandGas

"More than half of dealmakers reporting that they have encountered “deal stoppers” in the ESG due diligence process, and over a third reporting that ESG findings led to consequences such as a purchase price reduction, while nearly 60% said that they would be willing to pay a premium for a target that demonstrates a high level of ESG maturity in line with their ESG priorities". - KPMG  #ESG #mergers #acquisitions #investment #sustainablefinance

Integrating ESG into M&A Due Diligence has become table stakes at this point. Companies are making huge business decisions based on this information and being critical in M&A activities.

ESG considerations have become more prominent in the minds of acquirers when considering the risks and opportunities in the context of M&A transactions. Opting for sustainable financing options shows a focus on generating financial returns as well as making progress towards ESG targets. This Deal Deliberations article considers the financing options available to companies, the regulatory context, and the advantages and disadvantages of using sustainable financing for corporate transactions. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dEU8rfMD CMS UK; CMS Kluge    #CMSlaw #DealDeliberations #CMScorporate #ESG #sustainability #finance #acquisitions

#ESG considerations are driving and deterring mergers and acquisition — nearly a quarter of senior M&A executives cited ESG regulations as one of the top two factors likely to suppress deals this year. Read on for more from Nico M.. As Betty M. Huber, Latham & Watkins co-chair of ESG practice, said, corporate M&A teams should add an ESG section to their roadmap for M&A processes, roles and best practices. #sustainablefinance #sustainability #mergersandacquisitions

A new study by Deloitte shows that over half (57%) of merger and acquisition professionals consider ESG when deciding on acquisitions. This is up from 39% just two years ago. So what created this large jump in such a short time? Technology! “Being able to capture better, more relevant data to measure ESG value and metrics is providing organizations with more confidence in planning and executing transactions,” Deloitte said in its survey report. This illustrates how crucial robust ESG tracking is to the value and longevity of an organization. If your company is looking for a trustworthy expert to help jumpstart your ESG management journey, visit www.greenimpacttech.com today. https://lnkd.in/ejFgiGnn

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have rightly been pushed closer to the forefront of business strategy and boardroom decision making in recent years, none more so than when contemplating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity.     In our latest ‘Focus On’ blog Translink Corporate Finance UK Partner Kevin Davies shares insights into the increasing prominence of ESG in dealmaking, delving into the implications for mid-market transactions in today’s ever-changing M&A environment.   Read Kevin's insights, here: https://lnkd.in/dcMS7XGn   Translink Corporate Finance   #ESG #MergersandAcquisitions #CrossBorder #CorporateFinance #TranslinkCF