About this episode

Jim Delvin discusses the current outlook for M&A activity and the factors influencing valuations and seller expectations.

Jim Delvin, Managing Principal of Ducker Carlisle, joins host Bob Woosley to discuss the current outlook for M&A activity and share a deeper understanding of how the interest rate environment and economic forecasts are shaping valuations and influencing seller expectations. They will also explore the responses of both traditional and non-traditional lenders to the evolving landscape, shedding light on the strategies they're employing to adapt.

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Host: Bob Woosley

Guest: Jim Delvin

Topics covered

• M&A activity
• interest rates
• economic forecasts
• valuations
• lender strategies

Keywords

• mergers
• acquisitions
• interest rates
• economic forecasts
• valuations
• lenders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ducker Carlisle, Frazier & Deeter

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