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. It is written for those making credit and investment related decisions for municipalities and non-profit… Read More >
News & Insights
Zac Venos Joins PWCO
Porter White & Company is pleased to announce that Zac Venos has joined the firm as a Financial Analyst primarily supporting the firm’s Investment Banking division. Zac assists the investment banking team through preparing financial analysis for mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, capital raises, and municipal advisory engagements. Zac is a recent graduate of Birmingham-Southern… 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. It is written for those making credit and investment related decisions for municipalities and non-profit… Read More >
PWCO Announces New Financial Analyst Hire
Ross Walker has joined the firm as a Financial Analyst primarily supporting the firm’s Investment Management practice. Ross assists the investment management team with analysis, portfolio management, and client services. Ross is a recent graduate of Wofford College where he majored in finance and minored in accounting. Since joining the firm, he has earned the… 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. It is written for those making credit and investment related decisions for municipalities and non-profit… Read More >
PWCO Promotes Dana Crane to Office Manager
Dana Crane has been promoted to Office Manager. Dana joined the firm in 2008 as a receptionist/secretary and has steadily assumed additional responsibilities since then. In this position, she is responsible for overall general office operations, such as internal accounting, office equipment and supplies, and special projects. Dana’s attention to detail and high standards have… Read More >
PWCO Promotes Michael Stone to Director of Investment Banking
Michael Stone has been promoted to Director, Investment Banking. Michael, who joined the firm in January 2011, is active in all investment banking activities including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, valuation, municipal advisory, project finance, and strategic consulting. He has significant M&A experience in industrials, manufacturing, healthcare, business services and financial services. As a municipal… 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 addressed, a whole new class of loans was created, delivered, and monitored, all the while… 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. It is written for those making credit and investment related decisions for municipalities and non-profit… 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. It is written for those making credit and investment related decisions for municipalities and non-profit… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – January 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 January 31, 2021. It is written for those making credit and investment related decisions for municipalities and non-profit… Read More >
Economies of Scale in Community Banks: An FDIC Study
Overview In December 2020, the FDIC produced a staff study entitled Economies of Scale in Community Banks1 which concluded community banks generate 90% of potential efficiency gains when a bank’s loan portfolio reaches $300 million and continue to accrue cost savings until the portfolio reaches $3.3 billion, at which time unit cost begin to increase. … Read More >
PW&Co Serves as Municipal Advisor to the City of Birmingham on Major Financing
Porter White & Company served as municipal advisor to the City of Birmingham on the City’s Tuesday, October 20 refunding of $179 million of general obligation debt, a substantial portion of the City’s outstanding debt to achieve significant interest savings. Goodloe White, President and Michael Stone, Vice President represented Porter White & Company on the… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – September 2020
The municipal market remained relatively stable in September, as 30-day volatility of 10-year AAA GOs increased modestly from 0.82 to 0.87 over the month. Municipal supply in September remained high with monthly issuance of $50.3 billion, a 34.3% increase from September 2019. Third quarter municipal bond issuance has increased 29.3% from Q3 2019. The Fed… Read More >
Birmingham Area Economic Report, Q1 2020
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 with a more in-depth look at the statistics. The charts below show a snapshot of… Read More >
What’s It Worth, Summer 2020
During Q2 2020 (April-June), the public and private capital markets experienced the full effects of COVID-19 throughout the 90-day period. Deal volume halted as the number of completed deals declined by over 50% from recent levels; however, based on the limited number completed deals, there was little to no change in valuations. The amount of… Read More >
Understanding Your Local Economy in the COVID Era
The best way to understand what is happening in your market is to do what Alabama Community Bankers excel at every day…understanding your clients and their financial needs. That said, having reliable, timely economic data applicable to your community is a great way to compliment your existing market knowledge to help your bank develop strategies… Read More >
Birmingham Area Economic Report, Q4 2019
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 with a more in-depth look at the statistics. The charts below show a snapshot of… Read More >
