Rising interest rates seen affecting buyers' ability to acquire HVAC businesses

M&A advisors and lenders discuss how rising interest rates raise the cost of debt and can lower the multiples and valuations buyers are willing to pay for HVAC businesses, while not necessarily deterring sellers.

“When it comes to acquisitions , rising interest rates could affect a buyer’s ability to acquire.”

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