US press room

Welcome to the US press room of PwC LLP, the US firm of the worldwide PricewaterhouseCoopers organization. Look here for media contacts, news and views from PwC.

Recent news releases

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Most private companies expect positive growth, majority plan upswing in hiring

PwC's Private Company Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and best practices of privately held US growth businesses. It incorporates the views of 250 chief executive officers (CEOs/CFOs): 143 from companies in the product sector and 107 in the service sector, averaging $323 million in enterprise revenue/sales, and including large, $300M-plus private companies.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

US press room: PwC

Within this site you will be able to find facts and figures about PricewaterhouseCoopers, biographies of PwC's leadership, and current news releases. You will also be able to find media contacts for specific services, industries and geographic areas.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Industrial manufacturing and metals deals drive 2011 Industrial Products M&A activity, according to PwC US

Strong focus on smaller deals in 2011 Increase in divestitures and increase in local deals gain momentum Strategic investors dominate deal activity as financial investors strive for a comeback

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Behind the Academy Awards® tallies for 78 years and counting! PwC preserves Hollywood’s best kept secrets

Final ballots mailed todayCompleted ballots due to PwC on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

PwC’s digital IQ survey findings show top-performing firms are demonstrating a higher digital IQ and greater mastery of digital technologies

Survey finds that most enterprises are still playing catch-up to the consumerization of IT

Friday, January 27, 2012

PwC predicts Indianapolis’ surrounding regions will help drive spending generated by Super Bowl XLVI

The league, sponsors, Giants/Patriots fans, media, and other visitors are expected to generate $150 million in direct spending for the Indianapolis area

Thursday, January 26, 2012

US Industrial Company Manufacturers expect moderate growth in 2012, according to PwC’s Q4 2011 Manufacturing Barometer

Positive own-company revenue forecasts and improving gross margins drive increased optimism for US and global economy, while uncertainty remains elevatedInvestment spending plans continue to rise – forecast is highest level in six yearsModest employment gains; barriers to growth seen as lessening

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Short term, Clouds linger for North American Power & Utilities M&A Outlook, according to PwC

Sector deals stall in Q4 following robust deal activity in first half 2011Renewable deals with undisclosed value on the rise

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

New market entrants exert greater influence on US Entertainment and Media M&A activity, according to PwC US

Abundant cash reserves and PE Investment Capital to fuel M&AShift to digital draws greater attention to content creators Legalization of online gaming could create an untapped market for 2012

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Dealmakers acknowledge inherent risks and pitfalls for executing deals in growth markets in survey from PwC on global deals

Findings underscore need for rigorous diligence process to ensure successful deal completion