| Asian Legal Business · 18 Oct, 12:00 · Finance briefing

ESG plays a larger role in Singapore M&A valuations

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Recent reporting from Asian Legal Business indicates that Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria are increasingly influencing valuation metrics in Singapore’s mergers and acquisitions sector. This shift suggests that investors and acquirers now weigh non-financial performance indicators more heavily when determining deal prices. Consequently, traditional financial assessments are being supplemented by rigorous ESG evaluations, reflecting a broader market trend where sustainability and governance structures directly impact corporate worth in the region-specific transactions.

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You must adapt your professional toolkit to accommodate this valuation shift. Professionals in finance, legal advisory, and strategic consulting should prioritise expertise in ESG reporting and sustainability metrics. If you specialise in M&A, understanding how environmental risks affect asset pricing is now essential for accurate due diligence. You should actively seek training in sustainability management and compliance governance to remain competitive. Smart professionals will integrate ESG considerations into their daily workflows, ensuring they can advise clients on both financial and non-financial value drivers. By mastering these emerging standards, you position yourself as a forward-thinking expert capable of navigating complex, modern deal structures with greater precision and relevance.

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