PwC provides leading advice in respect of mergers and acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, strategic alliances and infrastructure funding. In-house professionals are available to identify and validate assumptions underlying any major business transaction to help increase value. Advice also extends to the identification of cost savings and improvements and how these can be delivered to increase returns.
The firm is very experienced in the establishment, monitoring and review of Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) and the range of other governance mechanisms used in the sector including joint ventures and charitable trusts.
Public private partnerships (PPPs) and build own operate transfer (BOOT) scheme establishment is a significant area of expertise locally and internationally, incorporating robust risk analysis and transfer methodologies.
Our track record of delivering value:
- PPP advice Penlink, Rodney Distrcit Council
- Review of CCOs for Wellington City Council
- Due diligence and lead advisor for the sale of City Design, Auckland City Council’s CCO to GHD
- Lead advisor for the sale of New Plymouth District Council’s shareholding in Powerco, New Zealand’s second largest electricity and gas distribution business
- Review of investment, Port Wellington
- Port shareholding review, Environment Southland
- Valuation of Auckland Regional Holdings’ waterfront assets
- Gisborne District Council Wastewater BOOT assessment
- PPP advice including regulatory, Wellington urban rail
- Rugby World Cup business case and review process
- Valuation of Port Marlborough
- Review of balance sheet structures, Auckland City Council CCOs
Utilising the team at PwC can enable the application of specialist finance skills to increase the benefits derived from these corporate finance projects.
