March 2024

This month’s lead story looks at whether firms are delivering on their green commitments and whether ESG improves performance. We also look at trends in logistics M&A, and speak to two heads of M&A on the use of earn-outs and NorthEdge’s Liam May on a complex life sciences deal.

long read

More than a greenwash

Investable businesses increasingly have to demonstrate their ESG credentials, but are firms actually delivering on their green commitments?

News and views

Faculty news

March 2024

The faculty’s cyber security guide, a new member firm, a call for comment on two consultations, plus forthcoming events.

opinion

Jon Moulton on UK’s smaller deal world

Times are not easy, says Jon Moulton, and you do not have to be a financial genius to see why AIM brokers are merging.

Connections

Corporate finance advisory

Promotions and those on the move in corporate finance advisory.

Private equity

Recruitment and promotions in private equity.

Global investment and M&A

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Trendwatch: Logistics

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11 Mar 2024
Jason Sinclair

Changes that were already happening in the logistics sector before COVID-19 were accelerated by the pandemic. Jason Sinclair looks at the deals moving products from A to B.

Insider dealing: BGF investment in Metpro

BGF’s investment in Birmingham-based speciality cabling company Metpro shows that even in difficult market conditions, high-quality assets remain attractive deal targets.

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Analysis: M&A trends for 2024

Corporate financiers are expecting a year of challenges – but M&A can help solve issues. What trends are we likely to see, indicated by surveys at the start of 2024?

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Innovation and sustainable recovery

Insight: earn-out clauses

Article
11 Mar 2024
David Prosser

Earn-out clauses now feature in more than one in four European M&A transactions, as David Prosser reports.

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Comment: supporting sustainable businesses

Article
11 Mar 2024
Corporate Finance Faculty

With its Green Business Loan Scheme, the Development Bank of Wales is supporting businesses in the transition to net zero, as the bank’s Nick Stork highlights.

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Future advisory professionals

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Making a rainmaker

Amy Murphy, a corporate finance manager based at FRP Advisory’s Manchester office, talks about her role with the firm.

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Researching the researcher

NorthEdge director Liam May says backing life sciences means being able to translate the scientific opportunity for investors.