Our final episode of 2023 begins with IC property writer Mitchell Labiak discussing the merger of Reits LondonMetric (LMP) and LXI (LXI), which will allow them to compete with the industry’s biggest players such as British Land (BLND). Both have been called ‘sub-scale’, but what constitutes a sustainable Reit? Mitch also explores whether or not investors should prepare for similar activity in the coming year.Giving a sneak preview of a story included in our final edition of 2023, Val Cipriani reviews ESG funds’ performance this year. She explores why active funds, which ESG funds tend to be, have struggled, and highlights the best performers. Lastly, Val touches on what the new rules mean for investors.Last but not least, Jemma Slingo covers mechanical engineer Goodwin (GDWN). The company has a rich history, was founded in 1883 and is still majority-run by the Goodwin family. Recent results reveal a solid performance, even though it has distanced itself from its oil and gas heritage. Jemma explains where its revenues are now concentrated and what kind of value the shares offer.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of The Companies and Markets Show team.LondonMetric mulls LXi takeoverCan ESG funds bounce back?Exciting opportunities in the pipeline for Goodwin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.