Webcast: Divestitures in difficult times

Original webcast: December 9, 2009
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The economic downturn of 2008 and subsequent global recession has forced companies of all sizes to rethink their fiscal strategies and models. To find out what has been happening in the market and what we can expect in the coming year, PwC undertook a survey among C-suite executives and corporate development directors from public and private companies, as well as private equity/venture capital professionals across all industry sectors.

PwC hosted a webcast on December 9, 2009 where insightful analysis of the survey results were shared as a starting point for a deeper discussion on divestitures. Topics discussed include how the marketplace views the current and near-term landscape for divestitures and how the recession has complicated the divestiture execution process.

In this webcast, you will hear opinions and perspectives from our Divestiture specialists and a leading industry expert. Use their insight and analysis of the divestiture landscape and our survey findings to plan your 2010 M&A strategy effectively.

 

PwC Panelists:

Mark Ross
Lead divestiture partner, Transaction services
PwC
Mark has been a partner at PwC since 1999 and is the site leader for the Transaction Services Miami practice. He has led numerous divestiture efforts for underperforming and/or non-core divisions of large public companies and leads the firm's initiatives surrounding divestitures.

Bryan McLaughlin
Partner, Transaction services
PwC
Bryan is a partner in the firm’s Northern California Transaction Services practice. Bryan has advised on numerous capital markets projects in both the U.S. and Europe, and currently leads the west coast divestiture advisory services efforts.