𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 was born out of a desire to increase transparency and accountability in the financial markets. We want to promote a corporate culture based on solid ethical principles and we are committed to adhering to such values both internally and with our readers. The word equity is a fascinating one, as it carries multiple meanings. In M&A, equity is defined as the value of the shares issued by a company, as well as the stocks and shares that carry no interest. However, when people talk about equity, they often refer to the quality of being fair and impartial. That is our primary goal: to report on market developments in a fair, accurate, and unbiased manner from a global perspective. In a world increasingly concerned with environmental, social and governance issues, equity has also a broader meaning. In fact, equity, alongside inclusion and diversity, is one of the key pillars of any internal corporate policy aimed to provide a level playing field for all employees. But how do you assess a target’s ESG standards in a M&A transaction? This is the thorny question 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 is trying to answer. While it is now clear that due diligence can no longer be confined to financial assessment, investors are still confused as to how to evaluate the ethical status of a company. By exploring challenges and opportunities at the intersection between M&A and ESG, 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 aims to establish itself as the one-stop shop for investors looking to keep up to speed with the latest market developments, trends, and policies, while demonstrating their commitment to a more sustainable and inclusive corporate world.