The following post was originally included as part of our recently published memorandum “Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2022”.

2021 was a historic year for mergers and acquisitions activity. While some reversion to the mean may be in store, we expect robust deal making to continue in 2022. As boards of directors and management teams seek opportunities in this competitive market, they will need to navigate a dynamic regulatory landscape and should expect investors and other stakeholders to focus on ESG metrics in the evaluation of M&A transactions to a greater extent than before.

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