Porter White Capital Advisors (“PW&Co”), a Birmingham investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive sell-side advisor on the recent sale of Jackson Medical Center (“JMC”) to the City of Jackson Health Care Authority (the “Jackson… Read More >
What’s It Worth – Q3 2022
Despite a record setting year in 2021, M&A activity is being challenged by macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. Rising interest rates and inflation rates are putting downward pressure on pricing metrics in both the public and private markets. Public markets are… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – Q3 2022
Macroeconomic pressures characterized the market during the third quarter of 2022, as investors and issuers continue to grapple with a rising rate environment. Treasury and MMD yields continue to rise from the pandemic-era lows and the Federal Reserve Board has… Read More >
Georgia Banking Almanac – 2Q22
We are pleased to present the latest installment of Banking Almanac, a comprehensive report on all Georgia banks and thrifts with data as of and for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022 as well as a comprehensive view of… Read More >
“Great Time to Be a Seller”: Takeaways from ACG M&A South
Last month, Porter White attended the ACG M&A South Capital Connection in Atlanta, along with over two-hundred private equity firms, investment banks, and other capital providers. The story we have heard for years continued – competition to invest capital and… Read More >
PW&Co Completes Sale of Franklin Iron Works and Alabama Casting
PW&Co, a Birmingham Investment Bank, acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Franklin Iron Works, Inc. and Alabama Castings, LLC (collectively “Franklin Iron” or the “Company”) in their sale to Druid Capital Partners and Elyton Capital. Based in Thorsby,… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – December 2021
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and expectations for possible tax increases served as a catalyst for a strong month in the municipal bond market. Treasury yields are rising heading into 2022 and the Federal Reserve Board reaffirmed their target rate range… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – October 2021
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – floating as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of October 31, 2021…. Read More >
Municipal Market Update – September 2021
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – floating as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of September 30, 2021…. Read More >
Municipal Market Update – August 2021
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – floating as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of August 31, 2021…. Read More >
Birmingham Area Economic Report, Q2 2021
This report explores a few key statistics that paint a picture of the Birmingham area economy. Our Birmingham Area Economic Report places the Birmingham area economy in a state, regional and national context. Click here to download the full report… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – July 2021
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – floating as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of July 31, 2021…. Read More >
Municipal Market Update – June 2021
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – floating as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of June 30, 2021…. Read More >
Municipal Market Update – May 2021
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – floating as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of May 31, 2021…. Read More >
Municipal Market Update – April 2021
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – floating as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of April 30, 2021…. Read More >
It is Time to Think About M&A
M&A is Back Say what you will about 2020, Alabama’s banking system changed on a dime to meet the needs of our clients and local economies. Think about it. Branches closed, digital services grew, employee and customer health needs were… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – March 2021
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – floating as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of March 31, 2021…. Read More >
Municipal Market Update – February 2021
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – floating as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of February 28, 2021…. Read More >