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The role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in M&A

Photo of Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in M&A
In private equity, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are often overlooked and undervalued. Due diligence is usually more focused on the financial and quantitative aspects of the target. However, in recent years, ESG has proven to be a powerful underlying factor for business successes and failures. As evidence by the #MeToo movement, and the … Continue reading

Ripples of #MeToo in the M&A world: examining the “Weinstein Clause”

Photo of Jaray Zhao (Toronto)By Jaray Zhao (Toronto) on Posted in M&A
A recent report Bloomberg indicates the increasing relevance of buyers staying away from a “#MeToo company” in M&A transactions – i.e., a company facing sexual misconduct allegations. This does not suggest that buyers are staying away. Instead, buyers are developing novel ways of addressing the risk brought upon by a “#MeToo company.” The first method … Continue reading
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