On August 6, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved new Nasdaq rules aimed at advancing diversity among board members of Nasdaq-listed companies and increasing disclosure of diversity statistics.
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ESG Considerations in M&A
By Hannah Flint on
Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions
In a recent post, we discussed the various risks, trending issues, and emerging concerns arising from environmental, social, and corporate governance factors. As noted previously, neglecting ESG considerations can result in a number of risks to a company, including risks associated with the reputational, financial, and legal impacts of handling ESG issues poorly. We also observed how managing ESG issues well can enhance corporate value and performance, and create competitive advantages for companies. Given these emerging risks and opportunities, it is perhaps unsurprising that ESG has begun to play a larger role in the M&A context in recent years.
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