NU Online News Service, April 13, 3:00 p.m. EDT

Any number of risks can doom a merger or acquisition, including the often hidden exposure of environmental risks, such as underground storage tanks, according to an industry white paper.

Environmental liabilities encompass a broad range of perils, including pollution, contamination, mold, hazardous waste and toxic chemicals in water, air or on land, William P. Hazelton, executive vice president, ACE Environmental Risk, writes in a report, “M&A Risk Management: Avoiding Pitfalls, Finding Solutions.”

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