Private Equity

Acquisitions Monthly named PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Russian Lead Financial Adviser of the Year for 2009.

Foreign investors' newfound interest is supported by Russia’s stable economic environment, unprecedented growth across most sectors, and a substantial flow of attractive target opportunities. Major international private equity firms have already struck a number of exciting deals, and the stage is set for an upsurge in activity.

The Russian market is maturing fast, and surveys of private investors indicate a bullish outlook where future deal-making is concerned.

How we can help you

We at PricewaterhouseCoopers have extensive experience in helping private equity firms successfully structure and close transactions in Russia. PricewaterhouseCoopers’ committed Private Equity team in Moscow has both practical experience and the full support of our European Private Equity tax teams in London and Prague and professionals across CEE and the CIS, allowing us to provide the full range of services commonly offered in more mature markets:

• Financial due diligence looks at a company’s past trading experience to form a view of the future and confirms that there are no ostensible errors;
• Commercial due diligence and operational due diligence include market and competitor analysis, customer referencing, operational and capability assessment, projections review and synergy analysis;
• Tax due diligence provides a detailed review and analysis of a target company's tax position. Tax due diligence comprises analyses of tax compliance and contingencies, transfer pricing, identification of risks, and tax planning and opportunities.

PricewaterhouseCoopersTransactions Experience in Russia — Selected Deals