TRANSACTIONS & DEALS

Référence : #INT123
Publication : 2020

« It’s stating the obvious somewhat, but 2020 has been tough. Very few people are likely to look back on the year with any degree of fondness. The Covid-19 pandemic has crippled economies around the world, businesses are struggling and, at the sharp end, people are losing their jobs.What does this all mean for M&A? The pandemic means that the strategic priorities of many companies have changed. Trends that have been observable in recent years have suddenly accelerated dramatically. For example, clients are now placing an onus on technology-related investments. Why? Because lockdowns around the world have meant that the digitalisation of industry sectors is now a key priority as, for many businesses, it is the only way to guarantee survival. Meanwhile, ESG [environmental, social and governance] issues are rocketing to the top of companies’ agendas during the current downturn as businesses recognise the need to place an emphasis on their employees and the environment… »