How to improve equity in mergers and acquisitions

Louis Lehot
Sep 28, 2022

Do you see DEI emerging as a key deal point in the world of mergers and acquisitions?

➡️Datasite reported 22% of the 600 global deal makers are seeing a deal fall apart in the last year due to diversity, equity and inclusion issues uncovered in the due diligence process.
➡️Several of those surveyed cited HR hiring, advancement and retention policies as the greatest DEI risk to a deal.
➡️However, DEI is still not viewed as large of a threat as other risks to an M&A deal are, but the new research reveals how a company’s culture can impact both its performance and value.

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Louis Lehot

Louis Lehot is a partner and business lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP, based in the firm’s Silicon Valley office. Follow on Twitter @lehotlouis