With recent focus on geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty, ESG news has cooled in recent months. Still, progress is being made, and companies and investors continue to view sustainability initiatives positively. According to KPMG, US CEOs expect to see significant returns from investing in sustainability within the next five years. Moreover, investors continue to prioritise investments which have strong sustainability strategies.
Last month, we wrote about the urgent need to decarbonise the built environment, which contributes nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. Now, we turn our attention to another major emitter: the transportation industry, responsible for roughly one-fifth of global emissions.
To optimise value during post-merger integration and safeguard against valuation drops, management teams must enact comprehensive strategies to ensure successful company integration and enhance subsequent increases in valuation.
After the 2021 private equity boom and the underperformance of many (mostly technology) companies, many PE funds are now struggling to realise returns and raise follow-on capital from their LPs. Some private equity firms are turning to NAV financing to supplement their traditional LPs’ funding.
Small-cap strategies for growth in the M&A market In 2023, the M&A market faced notable challenges, with global deal value dropping by 15%, reflecting the impact of high interest rates and geopolitical tensions. Another important consideration is growing antitrust scrutiny. According to Allen & Overy, prohibited transactions rose by 50% in 2023 across 26 jurisdictions…
The built environment is by far the largest contributor of carbon emissions, accounting for 37% of global emissions, according to the UN Environment Programme. Operational emissions, like heating, cooling, and lighting, comprise the majority of building emissions, while materials and construction are also held responsible.
The role of customer success in driving sustainable growth We have previously emphasised the significance of retention metrics in the SaaS industry. As investors increasingly prioritise sustainable business models, companies are under pressure to enhance their customer retention strategies. One avenue that SaaS companies can focus on to address this is ‘Customer Success’…
The need for deeper due diligence in a world of new technology-related risks AI companies are growing at a rapid pace and must comply with likely out-of-date regulations. As such, companies, investors, and advisors must be weary of new hurdles when performing due diligence, given that red flags uncovered in processes can derail transactions and…
With an acceleration of technological advancements and critical issues such as climate change, government regulations have emerged which will directly impact businesses and M&A activity. While some may slow dealmaking, other regulatory changes present M&A opportunities.
Hydrogen may finally be taking centre stage in the energy transition after years of hesitant investor sentiment. Though other areas of the cleantech market have somewhat stalled among uncertain macroeconomic conditions, hydrogen has continued to see interest from investors.