5 Proven Ways to Streamline M&A Due Diligence and Boost Profits by 30%
Ever wondered how you can speed up your deals and still get comprehensive M&A due diligence done? By the end of this article, you’ll know a powerful strategy that can save you countless hours. In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), time is money. Environmental due diligence can often become a bottleneck, slowing […]
Stock Purchase Environmental Liabilities: What M&A Buyers Must Know
Introduction: Navigating Hidden Stock Purchase Environmental Liabilities in M&A Transactions In the multifaceted arena of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), stock purchase transactions represent a significant and complex domain. One of the critical challenges that often go unnoticed in such deals is the handling of stock purchase environmental liabilities. These liabilities, especially those buried in the […]
Turning Environmental Liabilities into Opportunities in M&A Transactions
Introduction In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, each deal is a complex puzzle, with pieces spanning financial, legal, operational, and, notably, environmental aspects. It’s understandable that the prospect of environmental liabilities can add a layer of stress to what is already a challenging process. Simply put, environmental strategy in M&A transactions can make […]
The Cost of Ignorance: How Environmental Compliance Affects Deal Valuation
Introduction In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, overlooking the role of environmental compliance can be a costly error. It’s a factor that goes beyond legal requirements, directly influencing the valuation of a deal. This article explores how environmental compliance impacts the financial aspects of M&A transactions, emphasizing the need for a specialized, business-minded […]
What Are The Misunderstandings Surrounding Phase 1 Environmental Reporting?
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report investigates a property’s current condition and historical use. Its purpose is the assessment of the potential liability of a new owner due to the presence of hazardous materials. It serves in real estate transactions such as land and building purchases, leases, and bank loans for commercial real […]
What’s the Risk?
What’s the Risk?: Breaking Down Environmental Liability Environmental liability seems to be this abstract concept… until it happens. Here is how it usually happens. You decided to purchase some commercial real estate. You find the perfect property for your business and talk to the bank about getting a loan. You submit all your financial statements […]
What is a Phase I ESA? Part 3
( Click here for Part 1, Click here for Part 2 ) Phase I ESA Report: Once the environmental professional has performed the appropriate records review, site reconnaissance, and key site personnel interviews, the report can be prepared and issued. The Phase I ESA report should follow the ASTM International Standard Practice for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. […]
What is a Phase I ESA? Part 2
( Click here to access Part 1 ) What does a Phase I ESA contain? If you have ever had a Phase I ESA performed or looked at the report, you know they are large documents to say the least. These reports can be incredibly overwhelming if you do not have a basic understanding of the report, […]
What is a Phase I ESA? Part 1
Phase I ESA – A Primer Here at Hanis Consulting we get asked a lot, what is a Phase I ESA is and why is it needed? A Phase I ESA must cover specific criteria to be “All Appropriate Inquiry,” (or AAI) compliant. If there are any deficiencies with the Phase I ESA, the User, […]
How does Environmental Due Diligence help Buyers?
In addition to being protected from financial liabilities, environmental due diligence can be a useful tool for buyers wanting to get the best investment value for a property. Knowing environmental risks at a property prior to purchasing can be used to the buyer’s advantage in negotiations, while not understanding environmental risks can be costly later. […]
