Mergermarket | Rate hikes likely to slow, not halt, private equity’s liquidity march

In an article for Mergermarket, White & Case partner Dario de Martino discusses the impact of higher interest rates on M&A, noting that strategic buyer appetite remains resilient even as borrowing costs rise.

De Martino notes that buyers remain interested in acquisitions despite rising rates, though higher borrowing costs could lead to longer deal processes and greater scrutiny of valuations. "My expectation is that the immediate effect is on process rather than appetite," he explains.

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