US press releases
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked #2 in Universum's Global top 50 most attractive employers
First-ever rankings highlight the world’s most powerful employer brands
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Q3 2009 Deal activity in metals sector shows slight uptick in number of deals and decline in value, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
The pace of deal activity as measured by the number of announced deals in the global metals industry picked up only slightly in 2009, while deal sizes have remained mostly anemic in the present capital-constrained environment, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP report, Forging ahead: Third-quarter 2009 global metals industry mergers and acquisitions analysis.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Deal value in chemicals sector on pace to finish 40 percent below 2008, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Economic conditions continue to impact deal activity in the global chemicals sector, as volume of deals declined in the third quarter of 2009, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP report on M&A activity in the chemicals industry, Chemical compounds: Third-quarter 2009 global chemicals industry mergers and acquisitions analysis.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Industrial manufacturing deal activity showed improvement, chemicals and metals segments showed mixed results, in third quarter 2009, finds PricewaterhouseCoopers
The pace of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the industrial manufacturing sector experienced increases in both deal volume and value during the third quarter of 2009 compared to the prior quarter, according to a series of quarterly M&A reports released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC).
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Total deal value increases 272 percent in the industrial manufacturing industry during third quarter of 2009, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Mergers and acquisitions in the global industrial manufacturing industry showed some indications of improvement during the third quarter of 2009, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP report, Assembling value: Third-quarter 2009 global industrial manufacturing mergers and acquisitions analysis.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers securities litigation third quarter update shows a decrease in federal securities class action filings
Number of securities litigation class action filings through Q3 2009 has decreased 25% compared to the same time period in 2008; filings in healthcare industries may be showing an upward trend
Friday, November 6, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers U.S. lodging industry update forecasts beginning of lodging demand recovery in 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers updated U.S. lodging forecast, released today, reflects performance during the initial stages of economic recovery and the continued expectation that lodging demand will begin to recover in 2010. While occupancy levels and average daily rates (ADR) in the last quarter of 2009 are expected to remain below levels from one year ago, resulting in a 16.4 percent decrease in room revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2009, PricewaterhouseCoopers expects hotel occupancy rates will increase in 2010.
Friday, November 6, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers named "Top company for working families" by DiversityInc
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has been named as "Top Company for Working Families" by DiversityInc, publisher of the annual DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® ranking. The award recognizes PwC for its consistent leadership in diversity and inclusion practices, as well as its continued commitment to work/life flexibility, support for working parents and corporate responsibility.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Survey respondents cite opportunity for commercial real estate investors to buy at cyclical lows in 2010, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2010 forecast from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute
Focusing on premium assets in top performing markets will be key to investor success
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers announces effort to prepare future accounting professionals for IFRS adoption
$1 million IFRS ready grant program helps universities educate students before convergence
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Directors say their risk has increased since last year, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers & Corporate Board Member Survey
69% say risk as director has increased – nearly a twofold jump from 38% in 2008, 75% say risk management responsibility rests with the full board
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers expands commitment to youth education through strategic relationship with mind research institute
Additional relationships and programs to improve financial literacy and support youth education
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Optimism in U.S. and global economies continues to grow among U.S. industrial manufacturers, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers' q3 2009 manufacturing barometer
57 percent of U.S. manufacturers expect positive revenue growth over next 12 months
Thursday, October 22, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers survey indicates divestiture market is poised for increased activity
Private and public companies surveyed by PwC expect same or increased level of divestitures in today’s “Buyer’s market”
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Venture capital investment increase in Q3 2009 driven by clean technology sector, according to the MoneyTree Report
Software sector falls in industry ranking while life sciences remains strong
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Information security function "protected" during economic downturn according to PricewaterhouseCoopers/CIO/CSO Magazine’s Global State of Information Security Survey® 2010
63% of global survey respondents say spending on security function will increase or stay the same in spite of economic downturn
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers releases first ever digital version of 2010 Guide to Tax and Wealth Management and companion website
The Guide is accompanied by a new online resource center that provides individual chapters, video interviews with partners and access to other resources
Monday, October 12, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers to discuss business transformation and governance, risk, compliance and security solutions at Oracle OpenWorld 2009
PwC’s Bo Parker to deliver executive solution address on how organizations can create more value from enterprise transformation
Friday, October 9, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ US IPO Watch: Third Quarter 2009 IPO market strongest since First Quarter of 2008
Total number of IPOs in 2009 May surpass 2008
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Dennis Nally remarks during the International Insights Panel at the World Business Forum 2009
Dennis Nally remarks during the International Insights Panel at the World Business Forum 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers launches competition to enhance career readiness of college students
Annual xTREME Games provide students real business experience; demonstrate PwC’s continued commitment to supporting youth education
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers releases benchmarking results for law firms
Includes benchmarking on diversity, billing rates and topics related to the overall management of law firms
Thursday, September 24, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked in top ten of Working Mother's ‘100 Best Companies’ for sixth consecutive year
PwC inducted into '100 Best' hall of fame after making list for 15th time; recognized as Best in Class for Workplace Flexibility
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers reduces carbon emissions by 10% in one year
PricewaterhouseCoopers announces significant progress in carbon reduction efforts
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers releases new edition of “IFRS and US GAAP: Similarities and Differences” as SEC official reaffirms intention to address the roadmap
Publication highlights major accounting developments in the past year
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Current state of the commercial real estate market according to PwC
Looming defaults could jump-start stalled distressed commercial real estate buying opportunities, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Korpacz Real Estate Investor Survey™
Monday, September 14, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers adds 11 professionals and new capabilities to Health industries advisory practice in Metropolitan New York
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP announced today that it has considerably expanded its Health Industries Advisory Practice in the metropolitan New York area with the addition of eleven professionals across the payer, provider and pharmaceutical & life sciences sectors and enhanced capabilities in key areas including clinical informatics, supply chain management and comprehensive, end-to-end information technology services from design to implementation.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers and Levick Strategic Communications launch joint business relationship
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) today announced a Joint Business Relationship (JBR) with Levick Strategic Communications (Levick), a leading crisis, litigation, and reputation management communications firm.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Expectations of economic rebound lead private companies to increase investments
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Private Company Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and standard industry practices of leading, privately held U.S. businesses. It incorporates the views of 256 CEOs: 137 from companies in the product sector and 119 in the service sector, averaging $191.0 million in revenue/sales, and including large, $300M plus private companies.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Global aerospace and defense M&A deal values plummet in first half of 2009, finds PwC
Mean Deal Value for First Half of 2009 Declines 91% Year-Over-Year
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Global engineering & construction M&A declines 67% in first half of 2009, finds PwC
Global Economic Uncertainty Results in Sluggish Deal Activity in U.S.; China Shows Significant Opportunity for Growth
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Deal activity in segments of the industrial products industry begins to show an uptick in the second quarter of 2009, finds PricewaterhouseCoopers
Smaller transactions continue to dominate the deal landscape; PwC explores the role of China in the global economy and what it means for the industrial products industry
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Global metals M&A deal value on pace to exceed 2008 levels by 85%, finds PwC
Asia & Oceania region dominates deal activity during the first half of 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Global chemicals M&A activity picks up slightly in Q2 2009, Finds PwC
Average Deal Size Drops 56% in Q2 2009 from the Prior Quarter
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Global industrial manufacturing M&A declines 71% in first half of 2009, finds PwC
Deal activity by Asia and Oceania buyers increases significantly
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Transportation and logistics M&A deal activity on pace to be 67% lower than 2008 levels, finds PwC
Deal activity in the transportation and logistics sector slowed dramatically in the first half of 2009, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Friday, August 7, 2009
Pessimism Over the US and Global Economies Declines Among US Industrial Manufacturers, According to PricewaterhouseCoopers' Manufacturing Barometer
The latest edition of the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Manufacturing Barometer reports less pessimism among U.S.-based industrial manufacturers over the US and global economies, according to the second quarter report.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Cracking down: The facts about risks in the procurement cycle
PricewaterhouseCoopers Cautions Companies that the Risk of Waste, Abuse, and Fraud in Procurement are an Increasing Threat in a Down Economy
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Growth in personalized medicine to drive alliances between diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
The growth of personalized medicine is expected to increase the number of alliances between diagnostic and pharmaceutical companies.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Restructuring and Turnaround Specialist Daniel Williams Joins PricewaterhouseCoopers' U.S. Restructuring and Recovery Services Practice
Williams brings over 25 years of experience to PwC's growing restructuring business
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Linkage and alignment of risk and performance management is a new business imperative according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Risk resilient companies deliver growth and performance while creating competitive advantage
Monday, July 27, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers reports anticorruption compliance rises on the boardroom agenda; Enforcement wave puts companies on notice
New PwC report "Corruption crackdown: How the FCPA is changing the way the world does business" outlines this new anticorruption era
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Venture capital investment increases in Q2 2009 but remains at mid 1990 levels
Life sciences and seed/early stage deals increase on strength of large rounds
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Many Americans worry about access to care if universal health insurance is passed, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers study
Telehealth, shared doctor visits, online consultation seen as cures for capacity constraints
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers report: Second quarter IPO market records first increase in activity since 2007
Unstable capital markets drive a 67% decline in offerings for first half of 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers issues imperatives for US companies on international accounting standards
Accounting changes seen as more complex and significant than prior US GAAP changes
Monday, July 13, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers outlook: Merger and acquisition environment to be one of high risk, high reward for remainder of 2009
Middle market deals dominate deal flow
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers launches two innovative programs that extend firm's corporate responsibility commitment
Project “make [it] count” enables PwC employees to demonstrate responsible leadership; expanded flexible work options benefit firm's people
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Mining companies' revenues rose 23% in 2008, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Despite strong financial results, total market capitalization decreases 62% in 2008
Monday, June 29, 2009
Survey finds 90% of medical device companies adopted AdvaMed's Code of Ethics, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
The medical device industry has been quick to adopt, implement, and give further definition to the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) Code of Ethics and its provisions, according to a survey released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in consultation with AdvaMed and its Device and Diagnostic Compliance Group (DDCG) working group.
