CBS-Banc Corp. of Russellville, AL and PrimeSouth Bancshares, Inc. of Pike Road, AL announced today the signing of a definitive agreement under which CBS and PrimeSouth will enter into a strategic merger to combine two well-respected banking franchises and create a $1.9 billion institution operating in three of Alabama’s four largest markets. The deal consideration… Read More >
News & Insights
Municipal Market Update – March 2019
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – both floating and swap-to-fixed as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of March 31, 2019. At the end of March, the yield on the benchmark… Read More >
BankFirst-FNB of Central AL Complete Merger
On April 1, 2019 BankFirst Capital Corporation of Columbus, MS and FNB Bancshares of Central Alabama, Inc. of Tuscaloosa, AL announced the closing of their merger that combines two well-respected banking franchises. The merger creates a $1.3 billion institution and expands BankFirst’s presence in Alabama, including the vibrant Tuscaloosa market. Porter White Capital, LLC served… Read More >
BancorpSouth-Merchants Complete Merger
On April 1, 2019 BancorpSouth Bank of Tupelo, MS (NYSE: BXS) and Merchants Trust, Inc. of Jackson, AL announced the closing of their merger that combines two well-respected banking franchises. The merger expands BancorpSouth’s presence in southwest Alabama, including the vibrant Mobile market. The merger consideration was a mix of cash and BancorpSouth stock. Porter… Read More >
Middle-Market M&A Update
Last month, PW&Co attended a professional conference with over 1,000 middle-market private equity professionals and other capital providers. The story we have heard for the past few years continued – competition to invest capital and close deals has continued to drive up valuation multiples. Based on the conversations that took place, we identified the following… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – February 2019
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – both floating and swap-to-fixed as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of February 28, 2019. Click here to access our Municipal Market Update. Municipal Yield Curves… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – January 2019
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – both floating and swap-to-fixed as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of January 31, 2019. Municipal Yield Curves Click here to access our Municipal Market… Read More >
PW&Co Completes Sale of Supreme Cores
PW&Co, a Birmingham investment bank, acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Supreme Cores of the Carolinas, Inc. and its subsidiary Supreme Cores Alabama, Inc. (“together, “Company” or “Supreme Cores”) in their sale to JBA Capital (Columbus, GA). The Company produces high quality, complex cores that are used by foundries to shape metal casting products,… Read More >
PW&Co Advises on $301,055,000 BJCC Stadium and Arena Financing
Porter White & Company, a Birmingham-based municipal advisor, advised the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority (BJCC) on its $301,055,000 financing for construction of a multi-purpose outdoor stadium and renovation of its Legacy Arena. The complex financing utilized six different series of bonds, which required the coordination of multiple governmental and private entities, including the BJCC, City… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – December 2018
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – both floating and swap-to-fixed as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of December 31, 2018. Municipal Yield Curves Click here to access our Municipal Market… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – November 2018
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – both floating and swap-to-fixed as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of November 30, 2018. Municipal Yield Curves Click here to access our Municipal Market… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – October 2018
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – both floating and swap-to-fixed as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of October 31, 2018. Municipal Yield Curves Click here to access our Municipal Market… Read More >
Peoples Southern Merges with River B&T
River Financial Corporation of Prattville, AL and PSB Bancshares, Inc. of Clanton, AL have closed their merger, effective October 31, 2018. The combined bank has approximately $1.1 billion in total assets, $700 million in total loans and $900 million in total deposits and has fourteen locations across Alabama. Porter White Capital, LLC served as exclusive… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – September 2018
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – both floating and swap-to-fixed as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of September 30, 2018. Municipal Yield Curves Click here to access our Municipal Market… Read More >
Municipal Market Update – August 2018
Our Municipal Market Update is data-driven, one page sheet that is intended to give you an overview of key interest rates – both floating and swap-to-fixed as well as the credit spreads of key local and state entities with data as of August 31, 2018. Figure 1: Probability of a Rate Hike Click here to access… Read More >
Peoples Southern Bank Advised by Porter White in Merger with River Bank & Trust
River Financial Corporation of Prattville, AL and PSB Bancshares, Inc. of Clanton, AL announced last week the signing of a definitive agreement under which River Bank & Trust and Peoples Southern Bank will enter into a strategic merger to combine two well-respected banking franchises in Alabama. Upon closing of the transaction, the combined bank will… Read More >
Recent Performance of International Stocks
International stocks have significantly under-performed US stocks, recently. Investors with allocations to international stocks have watched them perform so poorly on a relative basis that they might question why they own them in the first place. Since June 2008, US stocks[1] have earned ~9% per year where International stocks[2] have only earned ~2% per year…. Read More >
Financial Times Top RIA 2018
Porter White Investment Advisors, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has again been named as a Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisors for 2018. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S. RIA firms applied for consideration, having met a minimum set of criteria. Applicants were then graded on six… Read More >
