This raises a question: What will the long-term impact be for M&A? As dealmakers face a new reality, due diligence will become more critical to the investment process, on both the target and investors involved in the deal.
In this article, Snežana Gebauer discusses how heightened geopolitical risks, increased government regulation, supply chain disruptions, and emphasis on ethical investing and ESG all underscore the necessity for actionable intelligence when selecting and evaluating potential investment targets. Additionally, Snežana notes how they raise the requirements for better corporate governance and a forward-looking and efficient risk management and compliance framework.
