Do Rising Interest Rates Lead to Lower Valuations?

When interest rates rise, it generally leads to an increase in the discount rate used in business valuation. The discount rate is directly influenced by prevailing interest rates in the market, as it reflects the required rate of return expected by investors. Here is...

What is Physician Practice Goodwill?

What is Physician Practice Goodwill? When it comes to buying or selling a physician practice, understanding the concept of Goodwill is crucial. Goodwill is an intangible asset that represents the value of a business beyond its tangible assets, such as equipment and...

Why Hire An M&A Advisor to Sell Your Business?

As a business owner, you have worked hard to build your company. That’s why when it is time to transition the company to its next owner, you want to make sure that everything is done correctly. By hiring a reputable M&A Advisor for the transaction, you will...

Seven Tips For Successful Mergers And Acquisitions

Originally published September 22, 2022 by Forbes Business Council. Written by Marius Silvasan. Seven Tips For Successful Mergers And Acquisitions As recently as 2021, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) were at an all-time high, with $5.9 trillion worth of announced...

SEACAP Advises Northwest Bancshares Corporation

Northwest Bancshares Corporation, the holding company of First National Bank of Benton, has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Home Federal Bank (Nasdaq: HFBL) in Shreveport, LA. SEACAP Financial served as exclusive financial advisor to Northwest...