Publications

Sustainable prospects — Mid-market M&A in Russia in 2008–1H 2009

When the global financial crisis finally hit Russia in 2HY 2008, M&A mid-market activity contracted within a relatively short period, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.

Doing business and Investing in the UK

Our Doing Business and Investing in the UK Guide has been written for companies and individual investors planning to enter the UK market. It provides insight into the key aspects of undertaking business and investing in the UK, from establishing an entity to dealing with employees. It provides answers to the many questions facing the community of overseas investors and is a great starting point for anyone looking to conduct business in the UK.

On Media: Copyright extension: Stay...just a little bit longer

Over the last decade, the music industry has seen the emergence and rapid growth of digital distribution at the expense of physical formats. Many record labels have suffered falling revenues and profits in recent years.

On media: UK TV advertising: Structural decline or cyclical blip?

Over the last decade, the music industry has seen the emergence and rapid growth of digital distribution at the expense of physical formats. Many record labels have suffered falling revenues and profits in recent years.

EuroSoftware 100 - Key players and market trends

The first edition of EuroSoftware100 was created through a joint initiative by major European Software associations. The publication gives ratings for both the biggest software vendors operating on the European market as a whole, and on the three main European markets, which comprise Germany, the UK and France.

On Media. Recorded Music - Who benefits from digital?

Over the last decade, the music industry has seen the emergence and rapid growth of digital distribution at the expense of physical formats. Many record labels have suffered falling revenues and profits in recent years.

Insurance Banana Skins 2009

The new Insurance Banana Skins survey, conducted by the CSFI in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers, shows how respondents rank the risks facing the industry. High on the list is the macro-economic outlook and its impact on the insurance industry. Lower business volumes and falling investment returns are expected to put strains on profitability and capital in many parts of the world.

Pharma 2020: Marketing the future – Which path will you take?

The third paper in the Pharma 2020 series, this report explores how the industry's approach to sales and marketing will change as it moves toward providing preventive care to improve the health of patients, whilst clearly demonstrating value for money.

Media Sector M&A Insights 2009

As before in our Media M&A Insights, PricewaterhouseCoopers' specialists analyse the trends driving M&A activity in the European media sector, review predictions from previous editions and set out their thoughts on developments in the near future.

The day after tomorrow: A PricewaterhouseCoopers perspective on the global financial crisis

New publication of PricewaterhouseCoopers The day after tomorrow provides a clear articulation of our views on what Financial Institutions should consider given the unprecedented market conditions.

Aerospace & Defence Deals — 2008 Annual Review

After flying high in previous years, aerospace and defence (A&D) deal-making descended fast in 2008. Indeed, the last three months of the year saw activity virtually dry up as concerns about the financial and economic background worsened, civil aviation overcapacity fears hardened and the outlook for defence sector spending remained uncertain.

IFRS – Issues and Solutions for the Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences Industries

One of the biggest problems life science and biomedical companies face in their efforts to develop further is a lack of adequate and reliable long-term financing. At the same time, the pharmaceutical industry has found itself having to deal with a number of complex issues connected with the loss of patent protection and the need to adapt to new ways of carrying out research.

Issues and solutions for the retail and consumer goods industries: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)/US GAAP

This publication summarises some of the complex accounting issues that are specific to the retail and consumer industry. These issues cover the full value chain, from the creation of a product by a consumer goods company to its sale to the final purchaser.

HR Benchmarking Survey 2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers is pleased to invite you to take part in the PwC HR Benchmarking Survey 2009. The survey will enable you to measure the impact of the Human Resources management system on the business, to indicate performance gaps and to provide Human Resources management and finance professionals, as well as top management and shareholders, with solid comparative data.

The 12th Annual Global CEO Survey

Combined with its supplements, the main Survey paints a complete picture of how CEOs are navigating this time of extreme economic uncertainty while working to achieve enduring success.

Retail and Consumer Worlds: January, 2009

This issue of R&C Worlds focuses on the economic crisis and the effect it is having on retail and consumer goods companies.

Millennials at work — perspectives from a new generation

The perception that the new generation of workers, the ‘millennials’, are disloyal and will reject traditional work practices is a myth, according to a new global report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers today.

Technology executive connections. Managing the risks and rewards of collaboration. Volume 6

Given the growing complexity and interdependency of technology products, it is increasingly difficult for any single company to be able to deliver all things to all customers. This underscores the need for formal kinds of collaboration with third parties. But collaboration can introduce a new and broader set of business risks.