Executive Summary Rising geopolitical instability and increased government spending have increased interest in the defense sector among private equity investors. At the same time, heightened… Continue Reading
Is Your Portfolio CDP-Ready? How to Strengthen Disclosures Before the Deadline
As the CDP submission deadline approaches, many portfolio companies are entering a crucial review phase – finalizing drafts, identifying gaps, and making last-mile improvements that… Continue Reading
Weathering the Storm – ESG & Exits
Key Takeaways Private Equity exits have changed dramatically in recent years, characterized by significant volatility, widened bid-ask spreads, and challenging liquidity dynamics. Alternative solutions for… Continue Reading
Why ESG + EHS Should be Integrated Into Your Next Deal
In today’s private equity landscape, ESG and EHS are no longer check-the-box exercises – they’re critical to protecting value and uncovering risk. That’s why Malk… Continue Reading
5 Ways ESG Drives Operational Efficiency in PE-Backed Companies
Executive Summary ESG isn’t just about compliance or reporting – when approached strategically, it’s a powerful tool for improving operational performance. In today’s private equity landscape,… Continue Reading
SB-261: What Private Equity Needs to Know About California’s Climate Risk Disclosure Law
What is SB-261? SB-261, also known as the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (CRFRA), introduces a new climate disclosure regime that will impact many large, sponsor-backed… Continue Reading
2025 State of ESG: Insights from the Frontlines of Private Markets
Malk Partners’ 2025 State of ESG Report captures how ESG practices are evolving across private equity, private credit, venture capital, real estate, and infrastructure. Based… Continue Reading
New Executive Order Targets DEI in the Private Sector
Key Takeaways President Trump has issued an executive order (EO) titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”, which aims to constrain “illegal” private sector… Continue Reading
Top Reasons Private Market Investors Need Annual ESG Reports
Key Takeaways Institutional investors are setting higher expectations for ESG reporting, with 80% acknowledging ESG’s impact on financial performance and only 3% rating current sponsor… Continue Reading
ESG Forecast: Trends for 2025
Introduction In 2024, Malk’s network of private market investors and corporate clients continued to position management of environmental, social, and governance areas as a core… Continue Reading
ESG in PE Secondaries
Key Takeaways Private equity secondaries have emerged as one of the fastest-growing private market asset classes in recent years, and while the secondaries market has… Continue Reading
Employee Ownership
Key Takeaways Employee ownership presents a valuable opportunity for private equity firms to enhance worker satisfaction, increase productivity, reduce turnover costs, and gain public recognition;… Continue Reading
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