ESG

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks have become a key focus area in the investment landscape — from capital allocation to due diligence to reporting processes. ESG will only become more important to investors and lenders in the years ahead.

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Explore Lincoln’s perspectives on the ways ESG is impacting the market and creating opportunities for investors below.

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Sustainability in Focus for Packaging M&A

The packaging industry faces a paradigm shift amidst a growing public conversation on climate change and, as a result, the concerted endeavors of governments worldwide to regulate single-use packaging and… Read More

Best Practices for Preparing a Corporate Carve Out

While macroeconomic challenges and rising interest rates correlate to a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions, corporate carve out transactions often see significant upticks during times of economic uncertainty as businesses… Read More

Recycled Plastics Market Draws Investor Attention

Not a day goes by without the announcement of a new regulatory, industrial, or commercial initiative relating to the European circular economy, making it a major topic for corporates and… Read More

Corporate Carve Outs: A Strategic Growth Tool for Turbulent Times

When challenges arise in the economic environment, businesses become much less interested in discretionary acquisitions—particularly larger deals or at higher multiples, creating a need for dealmaking alternatives. The result is… Read More

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European M&A Outlook: Four Deal Drivers for 2023 and Beyond

After a record-setting 2021, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2022 was poised for a normalization, yet it still hovered near pre-pandemic levels for total deal value. Following the retrench… Read More

UK M&A: Getting the Deal Done in Challenging Times, Through Value Creation and Due Diligence

Evolving market dynamics and the ever-shifting macroeconomic backdrop present significant challenges, but also opportunities for investors and corporates alike.

A New Standard for Beauty and Apparel: Inclusive Products and Sustainable Brands

Investor interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) increases daily. As a result, companies and brands are now being called upon to prioritize ESG activities in an authentic and transparent… Read More

The London Institute of Banking & Finance | Sustainable Finance in Action – Unlocking Opportunities in ESG Investment

Originally published by The London Institute of Banking & Finance on June 15, 2022. Xenia Sarri, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Debt Advisory Group, shares how Lincoln works closely with private… Read More

Sustainable Energy Investment Trends: Insight from Private Equity

As stakeholder priorities on environmental, social and governance (ESG) continue to crystallize at a rapid pace, investors are often allocating capital aligned with sustainable energy efforts to incorporate more environmental… Read More

Looking to Europe for Insight on the Increasing Criticality of ESG in Investing

As enthusiasm for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment continues to rise, businesses and institutional investors are shifting focus to maximize the impact of purpose-driven investments and take advantage of… Read More

Five Ways ESG Will Alter PE-Backed Dealmaking in the Next Five Years

Under the pressure of the global pandemic, the push from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism crystalized. Company scrutiny came not only from traditional institutional investors like insurers, pensions and endowments —… Read More

Business Leaders Adjust Investment Strategy in Light of CO2 Emissions Standards

As governments and company stakeholders continue to increase their focus on reducing emissions, the shift from fossil fuels to green energy is shaking up almost every sector—resulting in energy efficiency… Read More

Citywire | Europe’s Private Debt Managers Embrace ESG-Linked Loans

Originally published by Citywire on March 16, 2022. A recent feature in Citywire features Richard Olson, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, to discuss the ESG market and… Read More

From Corporate Social Responsibility to PE Impact Funds: Investor Interest in ESG and Sustainability Gains Pace

Institutional investors are increasingly accountable for how they deploy capital. More so than the widespread divestment from fossil fuels over the last decade, some capital allocators today are seeking to… Read More

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Bright Spot: The Sun Shines on Solar Energy Investment

Renewable energy generation is a growing priority for countries across the globe. In 2015, 196 parties adopted the Paris Climate Agreement and in 2021 the United Nations Framework Convention on… Read More

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