US press releases

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

PwC expands U.S. deals practice

New hires and partner admissions signify growth in market share and increased demand for deal capabilities from strategy through execution

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

PwC’s Patent Litigation Study reveals 2012 was a colossal year with patents granted and litigations filed significantly increasing

Three cases make headlines with massive awards of $1 billion or greater; Nonpracticing entities continue to grow in impact

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Generation X Employees Struggle the Most Financially, Most Likely to Dip into Retirement Savings, According to PwC Study

Generation X employees – those born in the early 1960s to the early 1980s – struggle the most when it comes to juggling competing financial priorities related to their homes, children and parents, reveals PwC US’s 2013 Employee Financial Wellness Survey.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Consumer packaged goods companies and retailers shift focus to new rules of consumer engagement, says 2013 Grocery Manufacturers Association-PwC US Report

Food, beverage and consumer products companies demonstrate resilience with positive net sales growth

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

PwC’s Health Research Institute projects historic slowdown in healthcare spending growth for 2014

HRI’s analysis projects 6.5 percent growth in medical costs, despite millions of newly insured expected under ACA in 2014

Monday, June 17, 2013

PwC US Announces Nine New Partner Promotions in San Jose

PwC US announced today nine professionals from its San Jose office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Monday, June 17, 2013

PwC and Knowledge @ Wharton High School expand business and financial responsibility training seminar to the West Coast

Three-Day training to deepen nearly 120 educators' personal finance teaching skills

Monday, June 17, 2013

PwC US Announces Two Partner Promotions in Cleveland

PwC US announced today two professionals from its Cleveland office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Monday, June 17, 2013

PwC US Announces Three New Promotions in Charlotte

PwC US announced today that three professionals from the Carolinas market will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

PwC US Announces Two Partner Promotions in Detroit

PwC US announced today two professionals from its Detroit office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Monday, June 10, 2013

PwC US Announces Five New Partner Promotions in the Greater Houston Market

PwC US announced today that five professionals from its Greater Houston office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Friday, June 7, 2013

Charles R. White Joins PwC as a Director in the Firm’s Advisory Practice, focused on Cybersecurity

White brings over 25 years of experience in the security and law enforcement field to PwC

Thursday, June 6, 2013

PwC US Announces 10 New Partner Promotions in San Francisco

PwC US announced today 10 professionals from its San Francisco office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

PwC to Discuss Trends in Workforce Transformation and Oracle’s Fusion HCM Solutions at OHUG

PwC US today announced a strong presence at the Oracle HCM Users Group Conference (OHUG). At the event, PwC will discuss various trends and issues in workforce transformation and the role that Oracle’s Fusion HCM solutions can play in helping companies. The event will be held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Dallas, TX from June 10-14.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

PwC US Named to Online Trust Alliance’s 2013 Online Trust Honor Roll

Recognized for demonstrating leadership in brand protection, online security, and privacy best practices

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Charles Beard Joins PwC as a Principal in the Firm’s Advisory Practice, focused on Cybersecurity

PwC US today announced that Charles Beard has joined the firm’s Advisory practice as a principal and will focus on providing a full range of cybersecurity-related consulting services to clients.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Democratization of digital access drives Entertainment & Media industry growth, says PwC US

Digital services, mobile broadband and multiple screens boost Entertainment & Media spendingDigital to account for almost half of all U.S. E&M spending by 2017

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

PwC US Announces New Partner Promotion in Birmingham

PwC US announced today that local audit professional Scott Hammond from its Birmingham office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

PwC US Announces 20 New Partner Promotions in Chicago

PwC US announced today 20 professionals from its Chicago office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

PwC US Announces Two New Partner Promotions in Minneapolis

PwC US announced two professionals from its Minneapolis office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

PwC US Announces Seven New Partner Promotions in Atlanta

PwC US announced today seven professionals from its Atlanta office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Monday, June 3, 2013

PwC Admits New Tax Partner in the Pacific Northwest

PwC US announced today that Jeremy Skogsbergh has been admitted into the firm’s partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Monday, June 3, 2013

PwC Appoints Jim Kolar as Greater Chicago Market Managing Partner

Former Minneapolis Market Leader to Lead Greater Chicago Practice as Market Managing Partner

Monday, June 3, 2013

PwC US Announces Nine New Partner Promotions in Boston

PwC US announced today nine professionals from its Boston office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Monday, June 3, 2013

PwC US opens 10-story workspace in the heart of Tampa’s Westshore Business District

Professional services firm relocates 2,000 employees as it eyes growth and implements new modern workspace design

Monday, June 3, 2013

US Lodging Sector Recovery Continues Cautiously, Says PwC US

Reflecting strong performance during the first quarter and positive momentum in travel activity, offset by impacts from near-term fiscal challenges, an updated lodging forecast released today by PwC US anticipates revenue per available room ("RevPAR") recovery in 2013 to stay on course, consistent with PwC’s expectations at the start of the year.

Monday, June 3, 2013

PwC US Announces Seven New Partner Promotions in North Texas

PwC US announced seven professionals from its North Texas market will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective July 1, 2013.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

PwC US Issues 2013 Tax Rate Benchmarking Study for Industrial Products and Automotive Sectors

There has been a steady upward trend in average effective tax rates (ETR) of industrial products and automotive companies from 2010 (26.1 percent) to 2012 (28.3 percent), despite a reduction in statutory rates of corporate income tax around the world, according to the PwC US 2013 Assessing tax report, a tax rate benchmarking study covering 316 companies across the following industries: aerospace and defense (A&D), automotive, chemicals, engineering and construction, industrial manufacturing and metals, and transportation and logistics.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Increased Consolidation Post Reform Transformed Massachusetts Health System, Finds PwC's Health Research Institute

PwC’s Health Research Institute (HRI) today released the second installment of The Massachusetts Experience, a multi-media project examining the effects of insurance coverage expansion on the state’s health system after the law passed seven years ago. As the nation prepares for implementation of major provisions of the Affordable Care Act, HRI’s analysis of the health reform experience in Massachusetts sheds light on the potential implications for the rest of the nation's health sector.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Co-creation is Driving Innovation, Collaboration and Customers into Dealerships, According to PwC

Implementation will increase significantly over the next five years

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Software-as-a-service, Cloud, IT and mobile trends reshaping how software companies operate, Says PwC US

While US companies lead PwC’s Global 100 Software Leaders Ranking, emerging newcomers increasingly challenge its dominance

Monday, May 20, 2013

Businesses urged to tackle disaster risk reduction in new initiative led by PwC and the UN

Report from PwC and the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) warns that business growth is not keeping pace with resilience to natural disasters in many parts of the world. PwC and UN initiative helps companies assess and take steps towards disaster risk reduction.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

FEWER VENTURE CAPITAL DOLLARS INVESTED INTO LIFE SCIENCES COMPANIES IN Q1 2013, ACCORDING TO THE MONEYTREE REPORT

Venture capital (VC) funding in the Life Sciences sector, which includes the Biotechnology and Medical Device industries, dropped in volume and value during the first quarter of 2013 according to a new PwC US report, "Capital Crunch," that includes data from the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report, based on data from Thomson Reuters.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Employer-sponsored health insurance rose in Massachusetts post reform; individual mandate, tax exclusion influenced decisions, finds PwC's Health Research Institute

In the seven years since Massachusetts enacted its universal healthcare law, the number of people covered by insurance through the workplace increased, running counter to nationwide trends at the same time.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

PwC US reports Aerospace & Defense industry set records for revenue and profit in 2012

Surging commercial aviation market more than offsets slowdown in defense spendingOngoing globalization of industry driven by emerging markets; fueling long-term growth prospects for aviation

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

PwC at SAPPHIRE® NOW and the ASUG Annual Conference

PwC will discuss how organizations can transform their businesses using the latest trends in technology

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

North American Power & Utilities M&A value increases 33 percent in the first quarter of 2013, according to PwC US

Mid-market divestitures represent majority of M&A activity

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

PwC’s Ronald E. Ray Awarded for Excellence in Public Sector by Consulting magazine

PwC managing director, founder of former Ray Group International and Medal of Honor recipient among Top 25 Consultants for 2013

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Sam G. Nazzaro Joins PwC’s U.S. Forensic Services Practice

PwC US today announced that Sam G. Nazzaro has joined the firm as a director with the Forensic Services practice. Nazzaro joins PwC from the Department of Justice Criminal Division and assists global organizations, including those operating in emerging markets, to develop threat management capabilities.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Technology deals drop abruptly in first quarter of 2013, says PwC US

Outlook turns positive as dealmakers expected to return and IPO filings rise

Monday, April 29, 2013

PwC and Knowledge@Wharton High School to Host Business and Financial Responsibility Training Seminar for High School Educators

Registration Opens Today

Monday, April 29, 2013

Multibillion dollar transactions drive US Retail & Consumer deals during first quarter 2013, according to PwC US

Total deal value and volume surges 590% and 59%, respectively, year-over-yearR&C IPO proceeds raised in Q1 2013 jumps more than 300% compared to Q1 2012

Thursday, April 25, 2013

PwC Announces Tax Leadership Appointments

PwC Appoints Doug Thomas as East Regional Tax Leader Shelley Giberson Assumes the Role of Greater Atlanta Tax Leader

Thursday, April 25, 2013

First quarter Industrial Products M&A activity slows as companies evaluate outlook, according to PwC

Companies lessen overseas expansion; shift focus toward organic growth initiatives smaller, local deals take center stageStrategic investors dominate; increasingly using stock to fund transactions

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Foreign buyers prop up deal activity in the US Oil & Gas industry as private equity pauses during first quarter 2013, according to PwC US

Q1 2013 deal volume and value increases year-over-yearShale deals comprised 46% of total deal volume

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

PwC US Sees Robust Deals Outlook for Entertainment, Media & Communications Industry in 2013

Entertainment, media and communications (EMC) sector deal activity is expected to remain active in 2013 as market players further invest to keep up with consumer demand for more bandwidth amid increasing content consumption, according to PwC’s 2013 U.S. Deal Insights for the Entertainment, Media & Communications industries released today.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

PwC US Survey Finds Uptick in Economic Optimism and Hiring Plans Among US Private-Company Executives

In the first quarter of 2013, private-company executives’ optimism about the 12-month prospects for the US economy rose eight points, according to PwC US’s Private Company Trendsetter Barometer.

Monday, April 22, 2013

PwC IPO Report and Study Demystifies Corporate Governance Planning for Companies Going Public

With corporate governance being one item pre-public companies rarely pay sufficient attention to, PwC U.S. today releases two new reports to help companies that are contemplating public offerings.

Friday, April 19, 2013

Maturing wireless industry reaches saturation, turning carriers’ attention to new growth areas, according to PwC US survey

Wireless operators explore decommissioning of older networks as more consumers upgrade to latest smartphones and advanced networks

Friday, April 19, 2013

Venture capital investments decline in dollars and deal volume in Q1 2013, according to the Moneytree Report

Increases in software and media investing temper declines in clean technology and life sciences

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Disruption in software sales models creates urgency for software vendors to retool customer experience, says PwC US

PwC’s “experience radar” defines behaviors industry leaders can learn from software industry to drive exceptional customer experience

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

PwC study confirms and dispels myths about millennial workers

Evolving talent strategies necessary to match the realities of today's workforce

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

PwC’s Q1 Manufacturing Barometer reveals prevailing optimism in domestic economic outlook among U.S. industrial manufacturers

Nearly 80 Percent of Manufacturing Executives Predict Revenue Growth in 2013Sentiment toward the Global Economy Remains Cautious; Overseas Expansion Plans ReducedOverall Capital Spending Plans Trending Lower

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

PwC: Financial services talent models are unsustainable in new business climate

Limited availability of skills are biggest threat to growth

Friday, April 12, 2013

PwC Named a Leader in Four IDC MarketScape Reports for Business Consulting Services: Worldwide, Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific

PwC’s global ability to provide a full spectrum of business consulting services from strategy through execution highlighted

Friday, April 12, 2013

PwC US is the exclusive sponsor of Financial Literacy Month on CNBC

PwC US today announced its exclusive sponsorship of Financial Literacy Month coverage on CNBC and CNBC.com during April.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Consumer ratings becoming a matter of dollars and cents on Healthcare’s bottom line, finds PwC’s Health Research Institute

Trusted source of consumer ratings yet to emerge in healthcare

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

PwC Releases Latest Securities Litigation Study

PwC finds securities litigation is at a crossroads with no clear direction as overall filings decreased; M&A-related litigation continues; cases against foreign issuers tumble

Monday, April 8, 2013

PwC survey finds business transformation exposing companies to multi-directional complexity and risks

‘Risk in review’ report outlines the imperative to strengthen risk management techniques around resilience, people, technology, and next-generation risk analytics

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

US IPO Watch Q1 2013: Late March Surge in IPO Activity

A very active last two weeks of March helped close out a strong first quarter for U.S. IPOs. Total IPO proceeds raised in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2013 exceeded the first quarter of 2012, despite a decrease in the volume of IPOs, according to IPO Watch, a quarterly and annual survey of IPOs listed on U.S. stock exchanges by PwC US.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Cara Beston and Becky Swain of PwC’s Risk Assurance Practice Recognized with CloudNOW’s Top 10 Women in Cloud Award

PwC Risk Assurance Partner Cara Beston and Becky Swain, PwC Cloud Assurance Director, today received CloudNOW’s "Top 10 Women in Cloud Award" for their exceptional contributions and thought leadership to the cloud community. CloudNOW, an executive consortium of the leading women in cloud computing, presented the award during UBM Tech’s Cloud Connect in San Jose, California.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Automotive deals stall in 2012 compared to 2011, according to PwC

Signs of growth on the horizon in the next few years

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Vast majority of private companies reinvesting savings from cost containment measures into growth plans, according to PwC survey

PwC's Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and best practices of privately held US growth businesses. The survey incorporates the views of 187 C-suite executives (CEOs/CFOs): 101 from companies in the product sector and 86 in the service sector, averaging $251.4 million in enterprise revenue/sales, and including large, $500 million-plus private companies.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Rich Sernyak Joins PwC as Principal in the Firm’s SAP Practice

Sernyak brings over 17 years of experience and a deep knowledge of the SAP market to the firm

Monday, March 25, 2013

PwC US Appoints Tom Solazzo to U.S. Cleantech Leader

PwC U.S. today announced that Tom Solazzo, a 30-year industry veteran, has been named the US.Cleantech Leader for the firm where he will play a key role in helping clients develop, commercialize, deploy, and maintain go-to-market strategies for products and services across the cleantech ecosystem.

Monday, March 18, 2013

PwC’s Philadelphia office selected as one of Philly.com’s Top Workplaces in 2013

Award marks PwC Philadelphia’s fourth consecutive year to be named a Top Workplace

Monday, March 18, 2013

PwC 2013 "State of the Profession Survey" Finds Strong Need to Enhance Internal Audit Capabilities in Critical Risk Areas

Opportunities and Demand Exist for Internal Audit to Deliver More Value to Organizations

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Insurers are facing transformational changes in 2013 and beyond, says PwC’s top issues report

Challenges and strategies to navigate expected changes identified in report

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

PwC Announces Participation at SAPinsider GRC, Financials and BI 2013

PwC is a premier-level sponsor of SAPinsider Financials, GRC, BI, Mobile, Cloud 2013

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

PwC’s Health Research Institute Finds Shortage of Health IT Workers Could Slow Industry Progress

Nearly 80 percent of organizations expect to increase HIT investments in 2013, yet more than half surveyed express concern about ability to keep pace with technological change

Friday, March 8, 2013

PwC Wins Four “Value and Excellence in Consulting” Awards from the Association of Management Consulting Firms

PwC today announced it has won four “Value and Excellence in Consulting” Awards from the Association of Management Consulting Firms (AMCF).

Thursday, March 7, 2013

PwC Programs Help Provide Financial Literacy Skills and Resources to Students and Teachers

As part of PwC's Earn Your Future, The PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. today announced the winner of PwC's High School Business Challenge while PwC US announced the winner of its Financial Literacy Award and its continued support of the MIND Research Institute. Through these programs and others, the US firm and the PwC Foundation are working to help strengthen financial literacy among young people and financial training opportunities for teachers.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Long-term cost savings and infrastructure essential to electric vehicle growth

Global hybrid and electric vehicle market share projected to reach 6.3 percent by 2020, PwC’s Autofacts Forecasts

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

PwC Selected as a Leader in Enterprise Mobility Services

PwC US today announced its recognition as a leader in the February, 2013 “The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Mobility Services, Q1 2013” report by Forrester Research, Inc.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

PwC Appoints Rick Moyer as Managing Partner of the Jacksonville Office

PwC US announced today that Rick Moyer has been named managing partner of the firm's Jacksonville, Florida office. Moyer succeeds Don Cameron who has served in the position for five years. Don will remain in the Jacksonville market and continue to serve his expanding client base.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Body Suppliers Ranked Top Performers as a Result of Widespread Automotive Restructuring in North America, According to PwC North American Automotive Supplier Supply Chain Performance Study

Suppliers perform better on effectiveness than efficiency

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

PwC Announces Participation at SAPinsider Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2013 Conference

PwC US today announced its participation in several sessions at SAPinsider Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2013 conference.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

New Core of Mobile, Social, Analytics and Security to Drive 2013 Technology Deals Outlook, According to PwC US

Greater private equity prominence and resurgence of divestiture-driven transactions expected for 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013

PwC Announces Gold Sponsorship of SAPinsider HR 2013 Conference

PwC US today announced that it will be a Gold sponsor of SAPinsider HR 2013 conference, which will be held at The Bellagio in Las Vegas from February 26-March 1, 2013.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Momentum Building in US Financial Services M&A Activity in Spite of Continued Uncertainty, Says PwC US

Trend toward recovery should continue in 2013

Thursday, February 21, 2013

PwC Survey Finds Private Companies Are Embracing Bold Innovation to Meet Growth Objectives; Talent and Technology Play Key Roles

PwC's Trendsetter Barometer tracks the activities and intentions of privately held US growth businesses. It incorporates the views of 213 chief executive officers (CEOs/CFOs): 119 from companies in the product sector and 94 in the service sector, averaging $310 million in enterprise revenue/sales, and including large, $500 million-plus private companies.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

PwC US Names Julianne Inozemcev a Partner in Rapidly Expanding Risk Assurance Services Practice

Inozemcev to Expand PwC’s Northeast Third Party Assurance Services in Financial Sector as well as Healthcare and Technology Industries.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

PwC’s Ted Shelton Authors New Book on the Emergence of Social Mobile Cloud and the Digital Transformation Enterprises Need to Embrace

PwC US today announced that Ted Shelton, a managing director in PwC’s U.S. Advisory practice, has authored a new book.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Shifts in the Enterprise Software Market Model Reveal Potential for Revenue Increase, reports PwC

PwC has released the second of a series of reports evaluating how shifts in the enterprise software sales model -- from license to services -- will impact pricing.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

PwC’s Digital IQ Survey Finds Companies with Strong Collaboration Between the C-suite and CIO are Four Times as likely to be Top Performers

The fifth annual Digital IQ survey released today by PwC US finds that companies with strong, collaborative relationships between the CIO and other C-suite executives are four times as likely to be top performing companies as those with fragmented relationships.

Friday, February 8, 2013

PwC Oversees Accuracy of the Oscars® Balloting Process for 79 Years Running

This year, PwC celebrates its 79th year leading the Oscars® balloting process on behalf of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Academy).

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Industrial Products M&A Activity Increases Modestly in Fourth Quarter, According to PwC US

Overall merger & acquisition (M&A) activity in the global industrial products (IP) industry rose modestly on a sequential basis during the fourth quarter of 2012, according to a series of quarterly M&A reports released today by PwC US. Mega deals (transactions worth more than $1 billion) made a comeback, driving total value in several sectors, while financial investors increased their participation in certain M&A market sectors as well.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

LIFE SCIENCES VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDING DROPS 14% DURING 2012, ACCORDING TO THE MONEYTREE REPORT

US venture capital (VC) funding in the life sciences sector, which includes the Biotechnology and Medical Device industries, dropped 14 percent in dollars and 7 percent in deals during 2012 according to a new PwC US report, “Double-digit dip” that includes data from the MoneyTree™ Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and the National Venture Capital Association based on data provided by Thomson Reuters.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

In-store Shopping Still Center of Shopping Experience, Says PwC US

PwC’s Annual Survey of Online Shoppers Debunks 10 Myths of Multichannel Retailing

Monday, February 4, 2013

Biopharmaceutical Industry Facing Hiring Difficulties and R&D Talent Gap, Finds PwC Health Research Institute Report

A talent gap in the scientific workforce has biopharmaceutical companies searching outside for fresh skills and alternate approaches to R&D staffing, according to PwC’s Health Research Institute (HRI) in a new report published today.

Monday, February 4, 2013

PwC Names Kayla Gillan to Lead Firm's New Investors' Resource Institute

PwC US today announced that Kayla J. Gillan, who joined PwC in 2011 after serving as Deputy Chief of Staff at the Securities and Exchange Commission, will take on a new role as leader of PwC's Investors' Resource Institute (PIRI).

Thursday, January 31, 2013

North American Power & Utilities M&A activity jumps 116% in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to PwC US

Alternative energy deals increase, led by wind activityContinued low natural gas prices, tax credit expirations, and environmental regulations Among the factors that accelerated deals in the final months of 2012

Thursday, January 31, 2013

2012 U.S. Retail & Consumer M&A deal volume and value jump significantly, according to PwC US

Increased volume of ‘mega’ deals drove deal value growthPE activity in retail approached pre-downturn levels with IPO activity on the rise

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

M&A deal volume in the U.S. Oil & Gas industry reaches highest level in ten years during fourth quarter 2012, according to PwC US

Overall 2012 deal volume also jumps to ten-year high Private equity deal-making in 2012 marks most activity ever MLP deal activity increases in 2012

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

PwC selected as a Vanguard Firm in “Kennedy Vanguard of Change Management Consulting Providers” report

Honor exemplifies firm’s research-driven, integrated approach to change management

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

U.S. Industrial Manufacturers express increased optimism regarding the domestic economy, according to PwC’s Q4 2012 Manufacturing Barometer

Majority of manufacturing executives anticipate revenue growth in year ahead Global economy sentiment remains constrained; overseas expansion plans lessenPlans to hire new employees rise to highest level since second quarter 2006

Monday, January 28, 2013

PwC forecasts Super Bowl XLVII will be latest event to bolster economic recovery in New Orleans

According to PwC US, the greater New Orleans area could see an approximate 25 percent increase in direct spending over last year's game as the Super Bowl returns to one of its traditional host markets.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Bob Moritz re-elected as PwC's U.S. Chairman and Senior Partner

PwC announced today that Bob Moritz has been re-elected as the firm's U.S. Chairman and Senior Partner for a second four-year term beginning July 1, 2013. Mr. Moritz has served in this role since July 1, 2009.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

PwC’s 2013 Top 10 Technology Trends for Business report reveals the emerging and disruptive technologies that are reshaping strategies, business models, and enterprise investments

From pervasive computing to gamification, report highlights the 10 most significant trends that will impact companies this year

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

PwC survey finds shortfall in insurance industry readiness for RMORSA requirements

While the U.S. insurance industry is making strides toward Risk Management and Own Risk Solvency Assessment Model Act readiness, a definite gap appears to exist between the perception of RMORSA preparedness and the actual completeness of insurers’ enterprise risk management frameworks, according to PwC US’s 2012 U.S. Insurance ERM & ORSA Readiness Survey.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

US Lodging sector on solid footing at the start of 2013, says PwC US

Reflecting stronger lodging demand and economic activity that exhibits less retrenchment than expected, an updated lodging forecast released today by PwC US anticipates stronger revenue per available room ("RevPAR") recovery in 2013, compared to the previous outlook.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

PwC US survey finds US-based international private companies more aggressive about growth and spending; companies overall plan increased hiring

PwC's Private Company Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and best practices of privately held US growth businesses. This quarter's report incorporates the views of 201 chief executive officers (CEOs/CFOs): 114 from companies in the product sector and 87 in the service sector, averaging $272 million in enterprise revenue/sales, and including large, $500M-plus private companies.

Friday, January 18, 2013

Annual venture investment dollars decline for first time in three years, according to the MoneyTree report

Notable lower levels in clean technology and life sciences sectors; investors shift from seed to early stages in 2012

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Volkswagen AG, BMW AG, Continental AG, Plastic Omnium, and Lithia Motors, Inc. receive Global Automotive Shareholder Value Awards presented by PwC and Automotive News

Automotive News announced the winners of the Global Automotive Shareholder Value Awards for one- and three-year performance periods by Global Vehicle Manufacturers, Global Automotive Suppliers and U.S. Automotive Retailers.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

PwC’s Autofacts estimates European automotive market sales declined 15.4 percent in December, 7.8% vs. prior year-end

MILAN, 16 January, 2013 ― European Union and European Free Trade Association (EU+EFTA) new car registrations declined 15.4 percent to 843 thousand units in December, according to estimates from PwC’s Autofacts.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

PwC Named to FORTUNE's “100 Best Companies to Work For” List for Ninth Consecutive Year

For the ninth consecutive year, PwC US has been named one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." PwC ranks number #81 overall on this year's list, the 16th annual installment.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

PwC Announces New Tax Partner in Seattle

PwC US announced today that veteran tax professional Tina Skidmore joined the firm as a Tax Partner, based in its Seattle office. Skidmore will lead PwC’s Pacific Northwest State and Local Tax practice, where she will advise companies on tax planning solutions along with income tax compliance and state tax issues. Skidmore brings with her over 20 years of experience advising large corporations on tax issues.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

PwC Awarded Best Treasury Consultancy by Treasury Management International

PwC US announced Treasury Management International (TMI) has awarded the firm as the Best Treasury Consultancy in all three geographic categories: North America, Global, and Europe. Each year, TMI also recognizes those who understand the challenges in the global treasury arena through their Innovation and Excellence in Treasury Management award. This year marks the 12th consecutive year PwC has been honored as a top treasury consultant by TMI's global readers.

Friday, January 11, 2013

PwC's Autofacts Forecasts 2013 Global Automotive Light Vehicle Assembly to Exceed 83 Million Units and Top 107 Million by 2019

PwC's automotive analyst group, Autofacts, today announced that it expects 2013 global light vehicle assembly will exceed 83 million units, an increase of 5.1 percent from 2012’s total. Autofacts expects the global market to remain positive overall, while the European Union and Japan will continue to be areas of concern.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

PwC's Health Research Institute identifies the top ten health industry issues to watch in 2013

New HRI report provides insight into healthcare industry's focus in the year ahead; ACA implementation, healthcare coverage, employee benefits, the new pharma value proposition, increased consumerism, BYOD and medical device excise tax are highlighted among key issues

Monday, January 7, 2013

California biomedical companies report higher product approvals; fewer delays

BayBio, California Healthcare Institute and PwC Issue 2013 California Biomedical Industry Report

Monday, January 7, 2013

PwC survey finds US family businesses more optimistic about growth prospects than global peers, showing greater appetite for new ventures than two years ago

US family businesses are more confident about their growth prospects than their global peers – 93 percent versus 81 percent – and are poised to capitalize on new opportunities, according to PwC’s latest Global Family Business Survey.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

PwC Announces National Finalists in xTREME Case Competition

PwC US today announced the 10 college teams that will compete this month in the national finals of the firm’s tenth annual xTREME Games.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

2012 IPO Market Surpasses 2011, Despite Slowdown in Fourth Quarter Activity, PwC Says

2012 IPO Volume and Proceeds Raised Exceeds 2011. Positive Returns and IPO Pipeline Fuels Cautious Optimism for 2013.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Investors anticipate opportunities in commercial real estate across all major property sectors in 2013, according to latest PwC Real Estate Investor SurveyTM

Greater investor optimism in retail, especially for national regional malls; technology office markets and warehouse sector showed steepest cap rate declines in Q4

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Understanding Grocery Shopper Values Sets Gold Standard for Customer Experience Across Industries, Says PwC US

PwC’s “Experience Radar” Defines Five Behaviors Industry Leaders Can Learn from Grocers to Drive Exceptional Customer Experience

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

PwC sponsors Dallas Maverick’s “Trees for Threes” Program For Third Consecutive Year

Program provides green space for future generations while helping to sustain the environment

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

PwC Appoints Laura Robinette as Managing Partner of its Raleigh office

PwC US today announced that Laura Robinette has been appointed as Managing Partner of its Raleigh Office.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

PwC Recognized as a Leader in IT Organization Redesign

PwC US today announced that the firm was named a leader in the November, 2012 “The Forrester Wave™: IT Organization Redesign Consultancies, Q4 2012” report by Forrester Research, Inc.

Monday, December 10, 2012

PwC Adds Tyler Prince as U.S. Oracle Practice Leader

Prince joins the firm as a Principal;Brings over 20 years of experience and deep knowledge of Oracle capabilities

Thursday, December 6, 2012

PwC Says Fundamentals are Strong for U.S. Mergers & Acquisitions Activity in 2013

Ongoing access to capital and financing, strengthened balance sheets and divestiture activity will continue to fuel deal activity in 2013, according to PwC US.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

PwC Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Global Financial Management Consulting Services

PwC US today announced it was positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant of the “Magic Quadrant for Global Financial Management Consulting Services” report, which assesses global financial management consulting services for North America, Europe, Asia/Pacific, Japan and Latin America.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Life Sciences Venture Capital investing posts gains In Q3 2012 according to the Moneytree Report

Venture Capital investing in Biotechnology companies drives quarter-over-quarter increase

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Life insurance 2020: rapidly-changing industry has four ways to survive, according to PwC report

Forces shaping change should be seen as opportunities, not threats

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

PwC's Health Research Institute adds regulatory analysis capability

Bobby Clark, Matt DoBias, and Caitlin Sweany join PwC's Health Research Institute regulatory team

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Gary Wilcox Joins PwC US Washington National Tax Services

— Will Co-Lead Tax Controversy Practice with Kevin Brown —

Monday, November 19, 2012

Employee mobility programs becoming more accessible and attractive to meet global talent needs

PwC’s Annual Survey of Global Mobility Policies demonstrates shifts in employee assignment programs

Friday, November 16, 2012

PwC survey finds US private companies increase revenue forecasts, amid overall tempered optimism

PwC's Private Company Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and best practices of privately held US growth businesses. It incorporates the views of 234 chief executive officers (CEOs/CFOs): 136 from companies in the product sector and 98 in the service sector, averaging $337 million in enterprise revenue/sales, and including large, $500M-plus private companies.

Friday, November 16, 2012

PwC Named a Leader in Business Intelligence Services by Independent Research Firm

PwC is one of the providers that offers a strong choice for business intelligence service buyers; Firm’s ability to help clients align business strategy and technology implementation highlighted

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

PwC report forecasts a golden era ahead for pharmaceutical companies, but global growth markets won’t guarantee success

Despite dire predictions about the pharmaceutical industry’s future, some pharma companies will reinvent themselves, and according to Pharma 2020: From vision to decision, a new report issued today by PwC, the industry is on the cusp of a golden era of renewed productivity and prosperity.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Consumer foods, private equity and cross border transactions drive US Retail & Consumer deals during third quarter, according to PwC US

M&A deal volume and value up 60% and 160% from a year ago

Monday, November 12, 2012

PwC Appoints Michael Swanick as Global Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Industry Leader

PwC announced today that Michael Swanick was appointed as Global Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Industry leader succeeding Simon Friend.

Monday, November 12, 2012

PwC Completes Acquisition of Ray Group International

Deal strengthens PwC's technology consulting and implementation services for public sector clients

Monday, November 12, 2012

Near-term economic uncertainty and weaker lodging performance result in lodging outlook setback, says PwC US

Reflecting slower near-term economic growth, weaker third-quarter results, and the impact of Superstorm Sandy, an updated lodging forecast released today by PwC US anticipates slower revenue per available room ("RevPAR") growth in 2012 and 2013, compared to the previous outlook.

Monday, November 12, 2012

North American Power and Utilities deal value surges in third quarter of 2012, according to PwC US

Rise in generation asset activity Strategic buyers account for majority of transactions

Friday, November 9, 2012

Connecticut well-positioned to remain insurance capital, according to industry report from CT IFS Cluster and PwC US

Competing globally with industry and government-led strategic initiatives a priority to maintain leadership and advance state economy

Friday, November 9, 2012

Technology deals level off as larger players look inward, according to PwC US

More Buyers on Side-lines with Next Wave of Divestiture-driven Transactions Expected in Early 2013

Monday, November 5, 2012

PwC's Autofacts Forecasts Global Light Vehicle Assembly of 79.1 Million Units in 2012, Increasing to 83.9 Million Units in 2013

European debt crisis continues to prevent true global recovery within the sector

Monday, October 29, 2012

Walter Smiechewicz Joins PwC’s Risk Assurance Practice as Managing Director for Western Region

Banking specialist to support internal audit, governance and enterprise risk initiatives

Thursday, October 25, 2012

PwC positioned in the leaders quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Business Operations Consulting Services Worldwide

Evaluation based on completeness of vision and ability to execute

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Asset transactions dominate total M&A deal volume and value in US Oil & Gas Industry during third quarter 2012, according to PwC US

Companies continue shift to oily plays Gulf of Mexico deal value hits milestoneMLP deal activity on the rise

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

PwC US Releases 2013 Guide to Tax and Wealth Management

Today, PwC US ("PwC") released a new edition of its annual guide Managing Your Wealth: Guide to Tax and Wealth Management.

Monday, October 22, 2012

PwC US Relaunches PwC Open University

Streamlined registration, better search, and integration with social media highlight new version of PwC’s free online library of 280 executive business courses

Friday, October 19, 2012

VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS DECLINE IN DOLLARS AND DEAL VOLUME IN Q3 2012

Technology Investing Remains Solid as Life Sciences and Clean Tech Continue to Adjust to Market Conditions

Thursday, October 18, 2012

PwC’s Center for Board Governance Creates New Tool to Help Directors Oversee IT

User-friendly guide provides a roadmap for boards to navigate the complexities of IT and close the "IT confidence gap"

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

U.S. Commercial Real Estate Recovery to Advance in 2013 with Nationwide Gains in Leasing, Rents & Pricing, According to PwC US and Urban Land Institute's Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Forecast

The real estate recovery is set to advance in 2013 as modest gains in leasing, rents, and pricing will extend across U.S. markets from coast-to-coast and improve prospects for all property sectors, according to the findings of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2013 report, released today by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Monday, October 15, 2012

PwC's Patricia Etzold Recognized for Exceptional Client Service by Consulting Magazine

PwC's securities litigation specialist honored with “Women Leaders in Consulting” award

Monday, October 15, 2012

PwC's Securities Litigation Update Reveals Slight Slowdown in Federal Securities Class Action Filings

Number of securities litigation class action filings through Q3 2012 has been slightly out-paced compared to the same time period in 2011; filings in health industry may be showing an upward trend

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

New York and London Top 2012 Cities of Opportunity Study of Global Economic Leaders

Though New York and London lead cumulative scoring, emerging cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, are narrowing the gap within key economic indicators, according to the fifth edition of Cities of Opportunity released today by PwC and the Partnership for New York City.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Expansion of Shale Gas Market Bolstering Outlook for US Chemicals Industry, According to PwC US

Expansion of Shale Gas Market Could Decrease Both Raw Material and Energy Costs;Various Manufacturing Sectors Could Benefit from More Attractive Pricing of NGLs;Abundance of NGLs to Potentially Drive US Re-Shoring Activity