2021 was a record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the U.S., totaling approximately $2.4 trillion in value (Statistia.com). Of course, these transactions are not handled lightly by the acquiring or selling entity as they come with a great deal of risk.
From an environmental perspective, stakeholders must be able to thoughtfully plan an integration framework that considers liabilities, permitting, compliance and/or development needs to limit business risks and increase their chance of success. This includes fundamentals of the acquired or merged business operations such as processes, chemical use, material handling, waste generation, and disposal; and regulatory mandated continuing obligations for permitting and discharges, natural systems and historic operations.
Watch the webinar below to hear Christopher Thompson, PE and Andy Adams, CHMM discuss business risk management for M&A.
Learn more about:
- The critical due diligence process.
- Considerations for permitting, compliance, and future development needs.
- Deals gone wrong, lessons learned, and unique scenarios.
- Identifying exposures and long-term liability before anyone signs on the dotted line.
