Metals
Forging ahead: Q4 201Given the current economic environment, the metals sector could see moderate deal growth into 2012. However, the general collapse of aluminum prices impacting the bottom lines of some large producers, accumulating stock levels and soft economic conditions further impacting pricing and the potential of a slowdown in the steel industry in 2012, given weakening global demand and the tighter control of the Chinese real estate market could weigh on the sector. |
Metals deals: Forging ahead 2010 annual reviewPwC’s global publication and summary of M&A activity in the metals sector in 2010. We examine the rationale behind the overall deal trends and look at the key individual deals. We analyse the year under review and look ahead to the future of deal-making in the sector. |
Emerging conversations: Global Industrial Products tax alert. Changes to the OECD transfer pricing guidelines chapters I-IIIIn the first of a new series of global tax alerts, we help you to understand the changes to chapters I-III and the impacts we think they will have on global businesses in the industrial sectors. |
Carbon Disclosure Project 2011: Global 500 ReportMetals production is energy intensive, so many companies are already engaging with local regulators on sector schemes and voluntary targets. They're also innovating around new eco-efficient products to help other sectors cut their emissions. Find out which materials companies are leading the way. |