Industrial products

5/23/13 | Industrial products

Average global effective tax rate increases two percentage points in three years for industrial products and automotive sectors. The steady upward trend in average effective tax rates globally from 2010 (26.1 percent) to 2012 (28.3 percent) took place despite a reduction in statutory rates of corporate income tax around the world.

5/15/13 | Aerospace & defense

The Aerospace and Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit in 2012, on strong commercial aviation market that offset weaker defense industry performance.

5/2/13 | Metals

Deal activity in the metals sector declined in first quarter of 2013, with transaction volumes at their lowest since the first quarter of 2009. While Metals industry M&A activity is projected to be flat over the near term, US plans for infrastructure investment may increase the demand for iron, steel, and aluminum in the United States.

Webcast

Assurance services

Conflict minerals compliance has quickly become one of the most pressing issues for both SEC and non-SEC registered companies. As we have spoken to a large number of companies regarding their conflict minerals implementation programs, we would like to share with you some observations and key takeaways.

1/7/13 | Transportation and logistics

PwC analyzed average US domestic airfares in 2005 to compare how they have changed in relation to labor costs and fuel costs to measure the impact of these economic indicators against an airline company's financial performance. Our latest report analyzes the impacts of recent mega-mergers on the US domestic airline industry.

12/5/12 | Aerospace & defense

Aerospace and defense merger and acquisition activity increased in value and volume in 2011. Large deal transactions contributed to the increase. The outlook for deal activity in 2012 is favorable as non-US companies increase their competitiveness .

PwC comment letter (SEC)

12/3/12 | Industrial products

PwC has issued a summary document of comment letter trends and considerations for year-end financial reporting for industrial products and services companies. Areas reviewed include management discussion and analysis, goodwill impairment, revenue recognition, and much more.

10/27/12 | Industrial products

Manufacturing Barometer is PwC's quarterly survey of US-based executives in large, multinational industrial manufacturing businesses. Despite continued uncertainty regarding the prospects of both the US and global economies, the majority of US industrial manufacturers remain positive regarding the overall revenue outlook for the next 12 months.

10/8/12 | Industrial products

Advances in horizontal drilling and fractionation of shale gas basins in North America are altering the chemicals industry value chain. In this analysis, we examine the immediate and longer term effects on the chemicals industry.

10Minutes

10/4/12 | Industrial products

Signs point to a potential surge in domestic manufacturing, and US companies are carefully watching seven key factors that are impacting the trend. They also need to consider what a potential move or expansion of manufacturing facilities to the US could mean for all aspects of their business.

9/12/12 | Industrial products

The manufacturing sector in the US is rebounding. Factors that could impact reshoring decisions include labor, materials, transportation/energy costs, market demand, the availability of talent and capital, tax rates, and currency fluctuations.

Dataline

9/11/12 | Assurance services

On August 22, 2012, the SEC approved a final rule requiring certain issuers to publicly disclose their use of conflict minerals [tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold] and whether those minerals originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC") or adjoining countries (“covered countries”). This Dataline looks at the key provisions of the final rule. Also included is a supplement on frequently asked questions on conflict minerals.

8/20/12 | Industrial products

Merger and acquisition activity in the transportation and logistics industry showed signs of remaining on pace to exceed 2011 deal value. Prospects for mergers and acquisitions look promising for the second half of the year.

8/20/12 | Industrial products

Second quarter merger and acquisition activity in the industrial manufacturing sector remained weak as demand continues to lessen due to the EU crisis. Financial investors are waiting for better clarity on growth prospects in the sector. Divestitures continue to drive M&A activity.

8/20/12 | Industrial products

Chemical industry merger and acquisition deal volume improved slightly during the second quarter while deal value declined due to a decrease in large deals. The global economy continued to slow deal activity in the Eurozone, China, and India.

8/15/12 | Aerospace & defense

PwC's quarterly analysis of global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the aerospace & defense (A&D) industry provides an overview of Q2 M&A results, significant drivers of these results, and expectations of deal activity in future quarters. Overall activity in the sector recovered during the second quarter of the year, after a lackluster first quarter. Additionally, US participation in M&A decreased and the balance of deal making shifted more toward emerging markets, in particular the BRICs.

8/9/12 | Aerospace & defense

With an asset and working capital intense environment, the ability of companies to react to a changing demand is paramount for continued growth and customer satisfaction. PwC has identified opportunities to incorporate leading practices into commercial aviation spares forecasting.

5/31/12 | Industrial products

This edition of PwC's quarterly analysis of global M&A activity in the transportation & logistics industry reveals that the number of deals announced during the first quarter is on par with the previous quarter; however there has been a big jump in total and average deal values. This is mainly due to five mega-deals announced this quarter, defined as announcements with a disclosed value of at least $1 billion. There were 11 total mega-deals announced last year.

5/18/12 | Aerospace & defense

PwC's quarterly analysis of global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the aerospace & defense (A&D) industry reports that deal activity slowed this quarter from the robust level of 2011. While the overall level of deals declined significantly, we believe that there are a multitude of potential drivers of M&A activity in 2012 that could lead to an increase in deal activity for the remainder of the year.

5/15/12 | Industrial products

Assessing tax provides benchmarking data from industrial products and services companies including aerospace and defense, chemicals, engineering and construction, industrial manufacturing, metals, and transportation and logistics. The report provides a detailed analysis of tax rate metrics for the companies benchmarked. This edition includes report on transfer pricing, supply chain management, and merger and acquisition activity.

5/14/12 | Industrial products

PwC's quarterly analysis of global M&A activity in the industrial manufacturing industry reports that in this quarter deal totals remain subdued with fears of the direction of global manufacturing. At the same time, the US leads the activity as companies pull out of Europe and China's manufacturing growth slows.

5/10/12 | Industrial products

PwC's analysis of global M&A activity in the chemicals industryreports that volume and value of deal activity fell steeply this quarter, continuing a decline that began in the second half of 2011. Responding to concerns over poor first quarter earnings, companies may have shied away from deals to streamline operations and jumpstart earnings growth through organic means.

5/8/12 | Aerospace & defense

The A&D year in review and 2012 forecast analyzes the path the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry took through the recent year and provides an outlook at this year's performance.

5/2/12 | Industrial products

Engineering growth is a quarterly analysis of global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the engineering and construction industry. Our analysis reveals that the high level of uncertainty stemming from the European sovereign crisis, the slowdown in China’s growth, and the sluggish US economy took a toll on E&C deal activity during the second quarter.

3/29/12 | Transportation and logistics

The fifth volume of the T&L 2030 series is a multi-faceted analysis of talent management in the transportation and logistics industry worldwide. It also contains strategies to help transportation and logistics companies improve their talent management.

3/26/12 | Metals

PwC's quarterly analysis of global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the metals industry. Each edition includes a review of overall deal activity for the quarter and year-to-date.

3/19/12 | Aerospace & defense

Aerospace and defense executives should increase their value chain visibility, manage demand variability and increase velocity increase profitability. Seeing and managing can improve the cost structure and schedule of any program.

Podcast

Industrial products

Current lease accounting is considered to be broken, most significantly for lessees. The method is complex and the dividing line between operating and finance leases is a "bright line" rule rather than being principles-based. The new proposed lease accounting rules aim to eliminate off-balance sheet accounting. In addressing these proposed rules, PwC's Engineering & Construction practice has released a new podcast to outline recent updates relating to the FASB/IASB joint lease project as well as the business and systems implications it has on engineering and construction companies.

Podcast

Industrial products

The model for revenue recognition is changing and this may have a significant impact on the Engineering and Construction industry. In addressing these new standards, PwC's Engineering & Construction practice has developed a podcast series to outline the proposed changes in standards and help companies in the industry understand how these proposals may impact them.

2/15/12 | Aerospace & defense

Aerospace and defence manufacturers face potential supply chain issues as they ramp up production of large civil and military projects. Recent analysis on the A&D supply chain indicate that one-fifth of suppliers are not financially prepared to support the anticipated production increases.

1/31/12 | Advisory services

Experience Radar 2012 customer insights, challenges, and opportunities for the US airline industry

Dataline

11/22/11 | Assurance services

The FASB and IASB released an updated exposure draft, Revenue from Contract with Customers, on November 14, 2011, and are requesting comments by March 13, 2012. In Dataline 2011-35, we share our analysis of and insight on the overall proposal. This industry supplement to Dataline 2011-35 provides specific examples and assessments of the potential affect of the updated proposal on the aerospace and defense industry.

Dataline

11/22/11 | Assurance services

The FASB and IASB released an updated exposure draft, Revenue from Contract with Customers, on November 14, 2011, and are requesting comments by March 13, 2012. In Dataline 2011-35, we share our analysis of and insight on the overall proposal. This industry supplement to Dataline 2011-35 provides specific examples and assessments of the potential affect of the updated proposal on the engineering and construction industry.

Dataline

11/22/11 | Assurance services

The FASB and IASB released an updated exposure draft, Revenue from Contract with Customers, on November 14, 2011, and are requesting comments by March 13, 2012. In Dataline 2011-35, we share our analysis of and insight on the overall proposal. This industry supplement to Dataline 2011-35 provides specific examples and assessments of the potential affect of the updated proposal on the industrial products and manufacturing industry.