US press releases
Friday, March 12, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers to discuss governance, risk & compliance and SAP® implementation strategies at the GRC 2010 conference in Orlando
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) directors Bob Herman, Scott Osterman, Robert Olsen, Bo Baade Pedersen and Andrew Bray and manager William Lang will deliver presentations at GRC 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked No. 6 in the DiversityInc Top 50 companies for Diversity®
Sixth consecutive year PwC makes top 50 list; PwC also recognized in five of DiversityInc's Top 10 specialty lists
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Shopping behavior to change as a result of new marketplace realities, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers and Kantar Retail
New report identifies shift in shopping behavior; need for retailers and suppliers to adapt to more conscious, practical consumerism
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
As levels of optimism stabilize, private companies plan additional spending, especially those doing business in international markets
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 262 executives (CEOs/CFOs): 156 from companies in the product sector and 106 in the service sector, averaging $218.5 million in revenue/sales, and including large, $300M plus private companies.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
The Economist talks to PwC about managing information
Information is transforming traditional businesses
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Mobile carriers' growth to come from existing customer base, finds PricewaterhouseCoopers report
Ubiquitous mobility, surging data traffic demands and consumer price sensitivity triggers carriers’ need to re-evaluate profitability strategy
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers states support for SEC move toward single set of high quality accounting standards
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today reaffirmed its continued support for a single, globally-accepted set of high-quality accounting standards and stated that International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") is best positioned to meet this goal.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sotiris A. Pagdadis, Ph.D., Joins PricewaterhouseCoopers as principal and leader of the firm’s Capital Projects & Infrastructure practice
Pagdadis brings over 25 years of consultative experience in public and private sector infrastructure management working with top executives around the globe to drive success
Monday, February 22, 2010
Deal values in the aerospace and defense sector reach record low for the decade in 2009, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Total deal value for large deals declines nearly 62% in 2009 compared to prior year
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Deal activity in the transportation and logistics sector continues to increase in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Deal value in Q4 2009 at $48.5 billion, nearly three times the deal value of the first three quarters of 2009 combined
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Engineering and Construction (E&C) and Transportation and Logistics (T&L) deal activity experienced growth in Q4 2009, finds PricewaterhouseCoopers
PwC addresses innovation within industrial products industry and its role in helping to accelerate economic recovery
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Engineering and construction deal activity shows an upward trajectory in fourth quarter 2009, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Total deal value more than doubled from $9 billion in Q3 to $21 billion in Q4
Thursday, February 18, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers and Global Computer Enterprises announce joint business relationship
PwC to team with GCE to provide government agencies with a federally compliant Oracle governance, risk and compliance solution
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
US technology sector to return to robust deal making in 2010, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Stronger balance sheets, improving credit markets, & better market valuations to drive rebound
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Deal value in the global chemicals sector declines 54% in 2009 from 2008, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Total deal volume drops 17% in 2009 from the prior year
Thursday, February 11, 2010
In fourth quarter 2009, industrial manufacturing deal activity experienced exponential growth, chemicals and metals segments showed mixed results, finds PricewaterhouseCoopers
Trending toward smaller deals persists; PwC addresses innovation within industrial products industry and its role in helping to accelerate economic recovery
Thursday, February 11, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers launches “personal brand week”
Nationwide campaign to help students develop skills that can differentiate them in a crowded job market
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Life sciences venture capital funding overcomes record lows, outpaces other sectors, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Early stage funding for life sciences companies exceeds $1 billion in Q4 2009
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Q4 2009 deal activity in metals sector shows improvement in number of deals, although deal value remains weak, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
32 deals announced in the fourth quarter of 2009, 11 more than the third quarter
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Total deal value grows 313 percent in the industrial manufacturing industry during fourth quarter of 2009, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
First time in eight quarters, both number and value of deals increases year-over-year
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers announces national winners of xTREME Games
Teams from the University of Illinois, Arizona State University win accounting competition designed to enhance students' career readiness; 10 teams split $150,000 in prize money
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers keeps Hollywood's best kept secrets for 76 years and counting
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) this year celebrates its 76th year counting the Oscars
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
It's a Three-peat! PricewaterhouseCoopers Ranked No. 1 in "Training Top 125" for Third Consecutive Year
Training magazine recognizes PwC's professional development programs for seventh time; firm also awarded "best practice award" for internship experience
Monday, February 8, 2010
Edward Gibson, Former Chief Cyber Security Advisor for Microsoft LTD in the UK, joins PricewaterhouseCoopers' US Forensic Technology Solutions practice
Gibson, previously an agent with the FBI, brings extensive cyber security experience to complement PwC’s Forensic Technology Solutions capabilities
Monday, February 8, 2010
2010: Emerging signs of economic recovery and anticipated easing of credit markets signal potential M&A rebound across entertainment & media industry
Completed 2009 deal value and volume sank to lowest levels since 2004 and 2003, respectively
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Biomedical industry jobs critical to California's economic recovery, finds California Healthcare Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers
Most California biomedical companies to maintain or add jobs in next two years, according to new report
Friday, January 29, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers issues statement on SEC guidance on corporate climate change disclosure
Firm serves as advisor to carbon disclosure project
Friday, January 29, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts slight rebound in south Florida hospitality and tourism spending related to Super Bowl XLIV
The league, sponsors, Colts/Saints fans, media, and other visitors are expected to generate $153 million in spending related to the Super Bowl
Thursday, January 28, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers expands impact program into two new markets: Charlotte and Atlanta
225 African American high school students in six US cities now participating; recent grads accepted into 60 colleges, offered $24,000 average financial aid packages
Thursday, January 21, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers named to FORTUNE's “100 best companies to work for” list for sixth consecutive year
PwC ranks number 71 overall and number 25 among large companies on this year's list.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Employer satisfaction with health insurers is declining, finds PricewaterhouseCoopers study
Employers in the United States have become less satisfied with their health insurers, according to a study released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Health Research Institute.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ health industry director Cliff Bleustein Named to Primary Care Development Corporation Board of Directors
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP announced today that Cliff Bleustein, MD, PwC Health industries advisory practice director, has been elected to the board of directors of the Primary Care Development Corporation.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers receives “strong positive” rating in analyst firm’s Global Finance Management Consulting Services MarketScope report
The highest possible rating in the Marketscope, a "Strong Positive" is viewed as a provider who can be considered "a strong choice for strategic investments"
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
SAIC, Dana Holding Corporation, Hyundai Mobis and CarMax receive global automotive shareholder value award presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Automotive News
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Financial analysts report desire for clearer insurance financial reporting; call for substantial changes to insurance contract reporting standards, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Financial reporting causes uncertainty among stakeholders about insurers' true financial condition
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Expansion seen for global outsourcing market
Competition increasing from new market entrants, PwC survey findsGrowth in legal services outsourcing expected to be strong
Friday, December 18, 2009
Following an expected increase in hiring, 57 percent of private-company CEOs plan to increase their workforce expenses
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Private Company Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and standard industry practices of leading, privately-held US businesses. It incorporates the views of 260 executives (CEOs/CFOs): 140 from companies in the product sector and 120 in the service sector, averaging $194.1 million in revenue/sales, and including large, $300M plus private companies
Friday, December 18, 2009
Return of the IPO market 2009 fourth quarter deal volumes and values surge
Quarterly proceeds reach nearly $17 billion; highest since first quarter of 2008
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Squeezing costs out of healthcare tops PricewaterhouseCoopers’ list of health industry issues in 2010
PwC report cites healthcare cost control at the head of the list as the overarching theme for the year ahead.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Cleantech infrastructure growth creates convergence of industries and opportunities for new wave of entrants to emerge as leaders, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Report highlights Cleantech investment rebound and defines role for companies entering emerging smart infrastructure market
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Strategic deals and “mergers of productivity” to drive M&A in 2010
Difficulties accessing capital ease while middle market challenges accelerate
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP acquires assets of Alaris Consulting, Inc.
Acquisition of supply chain management consulting firm's assets supports PwC's strategy of accelerated growth as a global business consulting provider, and extends PwC's consulting capabilities in supply chain management and sustainable cost reduction
Friday, December 11, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers commemorates international anti-corruption day
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton opens PwC-sponsored transparency international anti-corruption day symposium
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
$232 Billion personalized medicine market to grow 11 percent annually, says PricewaterhouseCoopers
Scientific advancement and culture of wellness converge to drive booming new market
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Insurance industry facing uncertain regulatory environment, competitive shake-up, says PricewaterhouseCoopers report
PricewaterhouseCoopers report outlines nine key developments that are expected to reshape the insurance industry and their strategic implications during the next five years.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers and OpenPages announce joint business relationship
PwC to leverage OpenPages' leading governance, risk and compliance software solutions to help clients address their risk and compliance challenges
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Leading private companies report plans to hire, increased optimism; signals positive shift in economic recovery
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 260 chief executive officers (CEOs/CFOs): 140 from companies in the product sector and 120 in the service sector, averaging $194.1 million in revenue/sales, and including large, $300M plus private companies
Monday, November 23, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers to donate $1.55 million to charitable organizations nationwide during holiday season
Firm continues program to help communities and families in need for second consecutive year
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.
