Feed Editor 25 Oct 2007 20:36:29 GMT PricewaterhouseCoopers US press releases United States issued press releases from PricewaterhouseCoopers http://www.pwc.com (c) 2007 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (US) af http://www.pwc.com/images/topnav/pwc.gif http://www.pwc.com/us PricewaterhouseCoopers PricewaterhouseCoopers announces winners of leadership adventure video contest Undergraduate business students submitted two-minute videos addressing "what makes a great leader?" 31 May 2008 01:54:03 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/C47223F3AFCC76648525743B005F37AB 8F4A2C4B-77B3-4E0A-AA90-415A02683E8F Economic optimism plummets among U.S. industrial manufacturers, finds PricewaterhouseCoopers' Manufacturing Barometer Oil/energy prices cited as a substantial barrier to growth; concerns escalate over lack of demand and monetary exchange rates 30 Apr 2008 01:52:21 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/B9FBC42E64BAC89D8525743B005D0910 947F7F70-20CF-4D72-A308-DABFDD86D203 Cost of chronic diseases hurts business and threatens economic sustainability, PricewaterhouseCoopers report for world economic forum finds The rising cost of chronic diseases, including direct medical costs and indirect costs associated with lost productivity, is a growing burden for businesses, according to research prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers in conjunction with the World Economic Forum. 23 Apr 2008 00:19:18 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/8DC4495117036CB785257433004C0973?wt.ac=RSS-PR-CostOfChronic-04152008 77C8C90F-361E-440E-AE3D-FD654EE33B69 Venture capital investment declines in Q1 2008 according to the MoneyTree report Life sciences, semiconductors have strong quarter 22 Apr 2008 00:17:49 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/F944CF270C9FEE39852574320069C052?wt.ac=RSS-PR-VentureCapital-04152008 74B49D20-FCF4-4FD8-908C-F96D535F5A6C After a record year of U.S. IPO activity in 2007, 2008 is off to a sluggish start 2007 U.S. IPO activity was the highest since 2000, fueled by special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), alternative investment manager (AIM) and non-U.S. company IPOs 22 Apr 2008 00:16:13 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/595A78775ABD5DCB852574320071A8CA?wt.ac=RSS-PR-USIPO-04152008 6B43D10A-58DD-4046-BE4F-C919A23C4630 North America is hotbed for M&A in the global metals industry, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers 2007 North American deal value totals $77 billion, nearly matching 2006 global value 17 Apr 2008 19:10:46 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/76CD82F32EA464218525742D007030A9?wt.ac=RSS-PR-GlobalMetals-04152008 0DE30639-0390-498A-8FE2-0BB64254A520 PricewaterhouseCoopers' 2007 global power deals report 2007 Global power M&A soars to record levels, despite credit crunch 1 Apr 2008 20:28:28 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/2EA8387B3539B4898525741E004C1977 6095BF36-7307-49EF-9BD5-2BA28957161D PricewaterhouseCoopers' Dennis Nally urges adoption of International Accounting Standards in speech to Financial Executive Institute: Press release PwC executive says changing standards will improve US competitiveness 25 Mar 2008 18:22:13 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/9FF2811BAD442563852574170073C743?wt.ac=RSS-PR-NallyIAS-03252008 496FB06D-2D08-47C3-A73B-3316AF0879F4 Text of PwC's Dennis Nally speech urging adoption of IFRS given at Financial Executives Institute: March 25, 2008 PwC Chairman Dennis Nally's remarks at the Financial Executives Institute on March 25, 2008 in which he urges the adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standard. 25 Mar 2008 18:22:13 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/E545316B05E063158525741700768113?wt.ac=RSS-PR-NallyIFRSTranscript-03252008 F96A898E-0FD9-4476-ADA3-02BE22F24182 U.S, U.K. law firms plan major expansions in China, Russia, Europe and Middle East The rising economic tide in Asia, Middle East, Russia, as well as business activities in European countries such as France and Germany, will affect how law firms expand, the International Strategic Survey also found. The survey addresses key issues major global law firms face when dealing with globalization, the new cornerstone strategy of most large law firms. 25 Mar 2008 18:22:12 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/57044CF800766AE88525741700481843?wt.ac=RSS-PR-USUKLaw-03252008 96F16BFB-0165-458D-8E80-EBC1DC32AE4D North American M&A activity doubles in the mining sector in 2007 Global Mining M&A activity reaches unprecedented levels 18 Mar 2008 19:14:01 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/D2A372CEDE0C335485257410004DD273?wt.ac=RSS-PR-GlobalMining-03182008 E45DC38D-9B1B-4B09-9569-78EEBD494346 PricewaterhouseCoopers 1Q 2008 Korpacz Real Estate Investor Survey® sees "rough road" ahead for commercial real estate industry and investors Despite relatively strong underlying fundamentals, job and economic reports are breeding uncertainty for many commercial real estate investors 17 Mar 2008 16:36:49 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/759FC1004803BF4185257410004BF206?wt.ac=RSS-PR-Korpacs B459727D-02D4-4C82-9D0C-33F3D78AFE1B North American companies in jeopardy of missing EU legislation deadline Awareness of reach regulations is low - could cause significant business disruptions 10 Mar 2008 17:13:19 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/53C384FD09CAA4C48525740800658C3D?wt.ac=RSS-PR-EULegislature 74ED090C-EBA0-4C95-B78C-E2CF072FACC4 PwC 2008 M&A Insights - US Entertainment and Media M&A Outlook Strategic buyers to return to the forefront in 2008 with their private equity counterparts taking a breather. But, don't count private equity out! it remains an influence in the industry. 3 Mar 2008 14:05:17 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/FB67B4AE12F2EA338525740100504757?wt.ac=RSS-PR-MAOutlook 46FFA82A-A313-4570-AC7E-1A43F9BC1D79 Economic confidence among U.S. consumer products companies continues to decline, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers International markets remain strong; increases in operational spending expected 27 Feb 2008 19:23:49 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/5D8AFA8E29611DCC852573FC0053CDE4?wt.ac=RSS-PR-Econ-confidence 5B9EEA9B-570C-469F-9F26-3B63235CF08C Optimism in US Economy falls to 16-year low among CEOs of fastest-growing private companies Global marketers predict greater growth, profit than domestic-only peers 26 Feb 2008 19:23:48 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/FDA4DC3520FF546A852573FB004F7B85?wt.ac=RSS-PR-Economy-Falls 703306CB-973F-4A9D-8D87-5D35C4DF9C02 PricewaterhouseCoopers re-launches View magazine dedicated to addressing senior executives' key concerns Inaugural issue focuses on healthcare policy, finding and retaining talent, business agility 22 Feb 2008 19:23:47 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/7FF238E7816C0031852573F700526A7F?wt.ac=RSS-PR-View-Relaunch D0DDC982-BF00-4BF5-A2C9-B380C71666C3 PricewaterhouseCoopers named to FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for fourth consecutive year The recognition affirms PwC's culture, which emphasizes high performance and a focus on diversity and inclusion. At the core of the firm's business strategy is a simple tenet: People matter. The firm has shown a continued commitment to professional development, diversity, work/life quality, community service and support for working parents through a broad and deep variety of programs. 15 Feb 2008 22:53:18 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/0484D02E22EE903F852573F00056F7E5 DDDD8D35-F98E-4A40-B859-70E4246DE230 Photo Release -- Giants' participation and Patriots' pursuit of perfection boost economic impact of Super Bowl XLII according to PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC estimates that Super Bowl XLII generated approximately $193 million in direct spending throughout Maricopa County by the National Football League, businesses, visitors, and the media on lodging, transportation, food and beverage, entertainment, business services, and other hospitality and tourism activities. 15 Feb 2008 22:52:39 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/DB4D500EA54AA736852573F0005A29C4 E79F4A67-E4C0-4D38-8BF9-1B9BFB4DD97A Former World Bank chief investigative counselor Glenn T. Ware, Esq. joins PricewaterhouseCoopers as managing director in the firm's advisory practice Ware's fraud and corruption investigations experience, and legal background, will complement PwC's established dispute analysis and investigations capabilities 14 Feb 2008 22:52:12 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/EFC1614312FADB9D852573EF006F7D8A AF489944-5E04-4F6C-A1B7-B235BA073AF1 Green movement offers significant market opportunities for the technology sector according to PricewaterhouseCoopers study Revenue, cost and energy savings are primary drivers behind the shift towards green technology 14 Feb 2008 07:28:32 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/50C3DC6AB80EAA1F852573EE005CD819 1479481C-15EB-45D5-9F1B-0E9585B76013 Industrial manufacturers' optimism in the US economy hits record low according to PricewaterhouseCoopers Energy prices and lack of demand top concerns, international prospects remain solid 29 Jan 2008 20:18:06 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/58fb583119fa8c10852573df0079d98f 1232A31E-5296-4222-9998-4A6D3781CB00 PricewaterhouseCoopers report reveals the strategic impact of combining digital conversations with traditional customer intelligence Maximizing the value of digital consumer conversations requires both organizational and technological change. 28 Jan 2008 20:17:10 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/77EF4794A45FBA3E852573DE005CE560 F3742934-2348-45BF-B90D-4BAC5F8BAB6E Tax, education and patent reform necessary for biomedical industry to remain globally competitive, finds California healthcare institute and Report explores biomedical industry in California and implications for economy and public health 24 Jan 2008 20:16:07 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/7BE592D528C571BE852573DA004CB1D2 D633C394-5FA0-44D4-88FE-BAE9C46EB144 2007 venture capital investing hits six year high at $29.4 billion Life sciences and clean technology investments reach record levels 24 Jan 2008 13:46:32 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/D1DDB157BC212EAE852573D900737D5A?wt.ac=RSS-PR-Ventrue-Capital AE5F4CEA-D560-4128-A48C-7B45E91F7E43 PricewaterhouseCoopers announces leadership adventure video contest Undergraduate business students invited to submit two-minute videos addressing 22 Jan 2008 13:46:09 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/792484983A36B79F852573D800717F95?wt.ac=RSS-PR-Leadership-Adventure D5A20877-3E43-4C5F-8BA8-2779142944F3 U.S. CEO Confidence in Growth Among Lowest of all Countries Surveyed by PricewaterhouseCoopers 11th Annual Global CEO Survey CEOs in the United States feel gloomier about prospects for revenue growth in 2008 than do virtually all their peers in the other 100 countries surveyed, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers' 11th annual Global CEO Survey, released today at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. 21 Jan 2008 13:45:10 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/C612DF7E1998A0B0852573D700559C1B?wt.ac=RSS-PR-CEO-Confidence 6AC54E7C-F41C-4DE9-A44E-25E489AFF969 Performance improvement: Our strategic alliance with Oracle Press releases related to business activities between PwC and Oracle. 9 Jan 2008 14:26:10 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/2e94d0b0b46fdb67852573cb00552a10?wt.ac=RSS-PR-Oracle-01092008 F3A5F7EA-50AF-4989-B35B-9FA88FF11361 PricewaterhouseCoopers entrusted with Hollywood's best kept secrets for 74 years running Continuing its distinguished 74-year association with the Academy Awards®, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP today announced that Brad Oltmanns and Rick Rosas will again lead the balloting process for the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Oltmanns and Rosas are the only two people in the world who will know the identity of the Oscar® winners before the live telecast on ABC at 5 p.m. PST (8 p.m. EST) on Sunday, February 24, 2008. 9 Jan 2008 14:25:32 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/72E896A8164368C1852573CB005026F2?wt.ac=RSS-PR-AcademyAward-01092008 98A43C16-C610-48E5-80B3-80AEB9B71C1E PricewaterhouseCoopers 4Q 2007 Korpacz Real Estate Investor Survey® finds challenges ahead for buyers and sellers Continued strength of underlying fundamentals may help mitigate the price correction occurring in certain individual markets and sectors 7 Jan 2008 17:08:28 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/9E4F5EC830E8316C852573C900559A54?wt.ac=RSS-PR-Korpacs-01092008 DEEF75BF-286C-43A2-A99C-E28D194D6E87 Healthcare faces pivotal year in 2008, says PricewaterhouseCoopers' health research institute in its annual review of the top health industry issues The health industries face a pivotal year ahead as they anticipate the outcome of the 2008 presidential election and adjust to a new Medicare payment system, additional reporting requirements, pressure on Big Pharma to cut costs and innovate, the rise of retail health services and the ongoing evolution of consumer-directed healthcare. 19 Dec 2007 17:08:28 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/C43DD9108A46B1E2852573B6006D1BAD?wt.ac=RSS-PR-HRI-12192007 DEEF75BF-286C-43A2-A99C-E28D194D6E87 PricewaterhouseCoopers Outlook: Disruption in the US credit markets to create some favorable valuation opportunities for buyers in 2008: Transaction services U.S. M&A fueled by corporate and cross-border activity public-to-private transactions on hold 12 Dec 2007 16:57:18 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/F60291439FDC07B5852573AF004FEDD4 08F5B161-3BC8-4635-B896-4E0F64DA1D88 Economic optimism down among U.S. consumer products companies according to PricewaterhouseCoopers Despite uncertainty, consumer products executives report positive revenue growth and anticipate continued growth over the next twelve months 5 Dec 2007 16:57:18 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/15AE0D5283EB0AE5852573A8005DC080 08F5B161-3BC8-4635-B896-4E0F64DA1D88 Transportation & logistics 2007 deal volume is likely to surpass 2006 levels, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers Deal value running high, but unlikely to reach 2006 levels 3 Dec 2007 16:57:18 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/EE7949BA854C97BB852573A600556CB5 08F5B161-3BC8-4635-B896-4E0F64DA1D88 Family business owners anticipate continued growth, yet lack adequate plans for succession and conflict resolution Almost two-thirds of the family owned businesses surveyed for PricewaterhouseCoopers' Family Business Survey 2007/08 experienced a growth in demand in the past 12 months, with nearly the same number expecting the value of orders or contracts to increase over the next year. 29 Nov 2007 16:13:49 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/723C0BE7A300CE24852573A20058DEE0 C9A001CE-0B29-4E0A-8D9C-8B22730EFB75 PricewaterhouseCoopers global report on the future of work to 2020 reveals "millennials" expectations of work and careers PwC surveyed nearly 3,000 graduates from China, the U.K. and U.S, and leveraged a scenario planning methodology to predict how companies can best manage employees and outsourced talent in the future. 26 Nov 2007 13:29:16 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/B15095AFDC2DAD4F8525739F0057D604 ACEDB28F-DC7C-4481-AB97-2AD42892F6AA Presidential Candidates' Health Reform Proposals Take Strikingly Different Paths, According to PricewaterhouseCoopers Health Research Institute Analysis PricewaterhouseCoopers' report, entitled Beyond the Sound Bite: November 2007 Review of Presidential Candidates' Proposals for Health Reform, offers an independent, nonpartisan analysis of candidates' health proposals and how they would impact individuals, employers and the sectors within the health industries. 20 Nov 2007 13:28:36 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/C330DE70952A878F85257399005289F7 876BCF67-3155-4540-A9AE-5BFDE58F873D PricewaterhouseCoopers teams with oracle to help organizations improve operational performance through integrated governance, risk and compliance PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP announced today that they have teamed with Oracle to help organizations improve operational performance by leveraging PwC's approach for integrated governance, risk and compliance (iGRC) and Oracle's GRC product suite to establish a more flexible, sustainable and cost-effective GRC program across the enterprise. 15 Nov 2007 15:35:53 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/7B108D162BFE767A8525739400510BC5 408AAEC5-D037-4B57-BB6D-9541A9F70369 Brenda A. Russell joins PricewaterhouseCoopers Chicago office as director and client relationship executive in law firm advisory practice PricewaterhouseCoopers announced today that Brenda Russell has joined the firm as a director within the firm's Advisory practice. In this role she will provide strategy, business development, technology implementation, risk and regulatory, and intellectual property expertise to legal entities. 15 Nov 2007 18:26:19 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/612A7C0BD3E446238525739400563B98 A339ADDB-050D-445D-8C74-DACC61738AD2 PricewaterhouseCoopers teams with oracle to help organizations improve operational performance through integrated governance, risk and compliance PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP announced today that they have teamed with Oracle to help organizations improve operational performance by leveraging PwC's approach for integrated governance, risk and compliance (iGRC) and Oracle's GRC product suite to establish a more flexible, sustainable and cost-effective GRC program across the enterprise. 15 Nov 2007 18:25:47 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/7B108D162BFE767A8525739400510BC5 FFDFB631-8772-4A9B-ABF1-C73FAA0631EB Health care costs are hurting 57% of fast-growing private businesses PricewaterhouseCoopers' Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and best practices of privately-held companies identified in the media as the fastest-growing U.S. businesses. These results incorporate the views of 291 CEOs: 130 from companies in the product sector and 161 in the service sector. 14 Nov 2007 21:41:04 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/3B825CBB5A19FBEA852573930051244E 0B5D785C-DDD2-4550-9DD7-4953C152247F PricewaterhouseCoopers US IPO watch report: 2007 set to exceed 2006. A relatively solid third quarter contributes to a strong nine month performance. Non-US issuers and financial sponsors increase their presence 14 Nov 2007 12:24:37 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/6B7D97C9BC48C79A852573930069D8CE 9452ADD4-2F82-4BE7-9A8E-D07454A2A42A PricewaterhouseCoopers teams with oracle to help organizations architect enterprise-wide business transformation PwC and Oracle team to bring integrated, technology-supported approach to address the impact of change across the enterprise. 9 Nov 2007 18:57:10 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/E1AC3A7512157DE98525738D005BD7F8 570F9611-4B80-41C9-B395-99A4D0FADDE3 PricewaterhouseCoopers partner Miles Everson to speak at Oracle OpenWorld 2007 PwC partner will deliver an Executive Solution Session on best practices for integrating governance, risk and compliance. 8 Nov 2007 22:50:09 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/D1853019E5160B628525738D006D622E 03744B7E-8ED5-4DB5-95EE-4EF931E7F60E PricewaterhouseCoopers director Gordon Lunsford to speak at Oracle OpenWorld 2007 PwC director will deliver a session on corporate performance management. 8 Nov 2007 22:49:29 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/E49E01B0BAFDE6358525738D006FE1B3 C77601D7-1E2F-45DA-94C8-9A54A8C07461 Gary Loveland, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to speak at Oracle OpenWorld 2007 Loveland will deliver a session on "The Enterprise Challenge of Role Management." 8 Nov 2007 22:48:38 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/E42740C8BAFADB6F8525738D006EB52D 59BFAFE1-35C9-47A7-BDAE-D838ACADBD1B 2007 chemical deal volume likely to surpass 2006 levels according to PricewaterhouseCoopers Three large north american deals drive M&A activity 7 Nov 2007 23:10:15 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/BB303C8F9EA17CE48525738C005A6790 E2CF06BE-2668-4B3C-ACE0-C63ACB7A6FDD PricewaterhouseCoopers Proposes New Framework Enabling Aerospace & Defense Companies to Transform and Elevate Program Management Effectiveness In its new report, 'Creating Competitive Advantage,' PricewaterhouseCoopers today proposed a new balanced framework to help aerospace and defense companies transform program management. 30 Oct 2007 20:36:53 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/0121F1497481A64B85257384004E631A 15B16435-19EC-4B55-8F9E-1BC3BA30E23A Venture capital investment in clean technology shows considerable strength in third quarter of 2007 Quarterly investments maintain steady pace overall 22 Oct 2007 16:53:18 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/6405F41452FCD4528525737C004FC8CF http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/E042C329AE028974852573010051F342 Emerging trends in real estate® 2008 sees correction for commercial real estate market next year Report from the urban land institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers ranks New York and other '24-hour cities' as top markets to watch. 17 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/D1F044D6D36D8FD585257377005669A7 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/436A26A998334C85852572FA00524E01 PricewaterhouseCoopers study finds majority of US organizations still suffer from economic crime US losses totaled $223 million; companies overconfident that new regulations and controls will deter crime 16 Oct 2007 16:54:41 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/F828868B7B008C97852573760055FE10 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/257B72676FDED57C852572FF00678F56 PricewaterhouseCoopers offers a glimpse into the 2015 retailing environment Shifting demographics, household downsizing, new marketing present industry challenges 16 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/99D9F6714CF1761D8525737600530BD6 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/C5F01560EB26EF05852572FF0065084E Talent: The key to competitiveness for the 21st century Remarks made by Dennis Nally at the World Business Forum 11 Oct 2007 16:54:03 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/2B6AAC09E2FEFF7185257371006838F5 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/F09F88C1FE5910C98525730000573C23 Global light vehicle assembly to increase 19% by 2014, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers The automotive industry can take many steps to help mitigate market risks. 9 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/418B74F0F80C689B8525736F00645050 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/4172DC6A00DC626E852572F8006CCA95 Despite the recent credit crunch, healthy fundamentals help cushion commercial real estate investors' concerns according to PricewaterhouseCoopers 3Q 2007 ... While much of the media seems transfixed by the reported meltdown in the nation's housing market, underlying fundamentals remain relatively strong across most sectors of the commercial real estate industry, according to the newly released PricewaterhouseCoopers 3Q 2007 Korpacz Real Estate Investor Survey®. 27 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/6B60E79BB559E0DB85257363004B9370 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/EDAF8A4A68C56406852572E50071285C New security survey shows organizations are strong on infrastructure, weak on monitoring and enforcement Organizations worldwide are investing in infrastructure but lagging in implementation, measurement and review of security and privacy policies according to the 5th annual Global State of Information Security Survey 2007, a worldwide study by CIO magazine, CSO magazine and PricewaterhouseCoopers. 20 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/8CD1133CA44BF33E8525735C00552F01 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/363590078FA60A4C852572E400498562 Private companies can compete with public companies for executive talent PricewaterhouseCoopers' Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues of privately-held companies identified in the media as the fastest-growing U.S. businesses. 17 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/E46177BABE9FE43A85257359004ACAE5 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/FAB8BEF609FA5F48852572E30053BF92 Chemical industry tax rate increases globally, reports PricewaterhouseCoopers Tax planning concerns heighten as a result of increased regulation, oversight 10 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/C20139AD8C02B25A85257352005242AF http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/71225E436139173F852572E3004FEC51 International sales bolster america's fastest-growing private companies Print-friendly version Companies selling abroad report 32% higher revenue target than domestic-only peers 7 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/DE8F780E29E77D538525734F00548FFF http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/12C927FBE2E8654D852572DF004CFB43 Corporate venture capital investment at highest levels since 2001 In the first two quarters of 2007, corporate venture capital groups participated in 21.4 percent of the total deals and invested 9.2 percent of the total dollars. This compares favorably to the same period in 2006 when corporate venture capitalists invested $1.0 billion into 352 deals, accounting for 19.8 percent of all deals and 7.5 percent of total dollars. 29 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/5A343F2261D05F0785257346006C1090 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/B63C61A1116F7AD0852572D700534D28 PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts another record number of occupied rooms for U.S. lodging industry this Labor Day weekend Forecast of 3.12 Million Occupied Rooms Per Night Represents an Increase of 2.5 Percent Over 2006 Labor Day Weekend, but Lodging Occupancy will Remain Stable Because of Increased Supply 28 Aug 2007 17:05:13 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/55D9C94AA5AEDC418525734500662824 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/40457A0A36C1542B852572B200580E28 Large consumer products companies raise revenue growth targets, says PricewaterhouseCoopers survey Primary concern about oil/energy prices dropped sharply this quarter (down 19 points to 51 percent), along with anxiety about market demand (down 13 points to 17 percent from Q1). Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of executives are considering other business initiatives over the next 12 months, led by M&A activity (51 percent), an increase of 15 points, making it nearly on par with the consensus. In fact, prospective M&A activity is higher among the oil/energy barrier segment - 63 percent versus 39 percent. The major focus of M&A activity reported in this segment is the purchase of another business (63 percent). 16 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/7C789D0425FB6B768525733D005D0BBC http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/AE6065819BBFECC2852572A30058ABD2 Robust Chemical Deal Activity Maintaining Momentum, PricewaterhouseCoopers Finds Western Europe Maintains Highest Deal Value, but Largest Number of Deals Occur in North America 16 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/7BBCE1C4F491DB2285257339004A9D0F http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/1C917B3A01FAE5558525729600708154 Global Forest Products Sector Posts Mixed Financial Results Emerging Markets Soar While North American and European Producers Face Challenges, According to PricewaterhouseCoopers Survey 13 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/2C001E03689D7112852573360053B8A1 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/1471255CDED4429885257290005675C6 Asia-Pacific to replace United States and Europe as pharmaceutical industry powerhouse, finds PricewaterhouseCoopers Asia-Pacific is taking the lead in the race to win the largest share of the global pharmaceutical industry, according to a 2007 analysis published by PricewaterhouseCoopers. 7 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/DE2160BA8F0134388525733000565DE3 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/EA6EDB4673344CE285257281004EF336 Financial sponsor-backed IPOs drive second quarter activity, representing 60% of US IPO value and volume Financial services and technology continue to be the most active industries. 7 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/CA69566630227C42852573300059A342 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/9DB255EB6BD9D8CF85257280006A618F PricewaterhouseCoopers finds high levels of customer satisfaction with lodging PricewaterhouseCoopers research showed that although there was a small decrease reported in the first quarter of 2007, customer satisfaction levels in the lodging industry are at positive record levels, with a recent high index value of 75 in 2006. 3 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/F4A1CF5713D4378A852573300052D3C8 http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/0E754404CEC7BD9185257276004F898A