Sustainalytics to Acquire ESG Analytics
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Innovative Platform Will be Leveraged to Strengthen Portfolio Analytics and
Company Research
AMSTERDAM and NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainalytics, a
leading provider of ESG and corporate governance research, ratings and analysis,
announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ESG
Analytics, a Zurich-based provider of web-based solutions designed to assist
asset managers and owners analyze and manage ESG risk and opportunity.
Founded in 2012, ESG Analytics is known for its practical cloud-based software
that utilizes a comprehensive proprietary methodology to evaluate ESG metrics.
In addition to serving conventional investment managers and pension funds, ESG
Analytics has also built a solid reputation in the private equity space,
collecting and analyzing ESG data on portfolio and target companies and helping
managers with reporting to general and limited partners.
"Sustainalytics is committed to innovation through new products and leveraging
technology to enhance the value we provide to clients across a spectrum of risk
identification and mitigation solutions," said Sustainalytics' CEO, Michael
Jantzi. "The acquisition of ESG Analytics, and the addition of its well-
respected and talented team, enhances Sustainalytics' position as an ESG market
leader and will help us accelerate many of our product innovation initiatives."
ESG Analytics' products have consistently received high marks for their strong
data visualization, intuitive workflows and reliable user experience.
"As the market leader in providing ESG research solutions to institutional
investors, Sustainalytics is an ideal fit for us," said Rina Kupferschmid, CEO
of ESG Analytics. "We are thrilled to be a part of an organization that can
leverage its global footprint and resources to extend the reach of our
innovative risk analytics solutions."
Sven Lidén, CEO of Adveq, said: "We helped to launch ESG Analytics three years
ago because we wanted to further quantify the progress and impact of our
investment activities with regard to environmental, social and governance
aspects. As other industry participants have expressed interest in adopting the
same approach we are delighted that our venture has found a worthy home. We look
forward to continuing our successful cooperation."
The transaction is expected to close this month, subject to customary closing
conditions. Terms are not disclosed.
About Sustainalytics
Headquartered in Amsterdam, Sustainalytics is an independent provider of ESG and
corporate governance research, ratings and analytics, serving investors around
the world with the development and implementation of responsible investment
strategies. With 13 offices globally, Sustainalytics partners with institutional
investors who integrate ESG and corporate governance information and risk
assessments into their investment processes. Today, the firm has over 200 staff
members, including more than 120 analysts with varied multidisciplinary
expertise across 40+ industries. For the past three years, Sustainalytics was
voted best independent responsible investment research firm in Extel's IRRI
survey. For more information, visit www.sustainalytics.com.
Media Contacts:
Global
Sarah Cohn
sarah.cohn(at)sustainalytics.com
P) +1 646.963.6944
Europe
Michelle McCann
michelle.mccann(at)sustainalytics.com
P) +44 20 3695 3627
North America
Melissa Chase
melissa.chase(at)sustainalytics.com
P) +1 647.317.3646
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Datum: 08.09.2015 - 09:00 Uhr
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