PwC US press releases

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

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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

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

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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

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

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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

PwC sponsors Dallas Maverick’s “Trees for Threes” Program

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0500

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

PwC Appoints Laura Robinette as Managing Partner of its Raleigh office

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:00:00 -0500

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

PwC Recognized as a Leader in IT Organization Redesign

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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

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

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

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

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

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0500

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

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

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0500

Forces shaping change should be seen as opportunities, not threats

PwC's Health Research Institute adds regulatory analysis capability

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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

Gary Wilcox Joins PwC US Washington National Tax Services

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

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

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

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:00:00 -0500

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

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

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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.

PwC Named a Leader in Business Intelligence Services

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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

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

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:00:00 -0500

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.

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

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0500

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

PwC Appoints Michael Swanick asGlobal Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Industry Leader

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500

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

PwC Completes Acquisition of Ray Group International

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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

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

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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.

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

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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

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

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500

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

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

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0500

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

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

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:00:00 -0500

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

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

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400

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

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

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Evaluation based on completeness of vision and ability to execute

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

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0400

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

PwC US Releases 2013 Guide to Tax and Wealth Management

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0400

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

PwC US Relaunches PwC Open University

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0400

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

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

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0400

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

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

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

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

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

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

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).

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

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400

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

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

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0400

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

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

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400

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.

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

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0400

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

PwC, One of Los Angeles' Largest Downtown Employers,

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:45:00 -0400

Professional Services Firm to Move 1,450 People as it Eyes Growth and New Hiring in Ultra-Modern Space.

PwC survey finds that private companies see business benefits in formal corporate governance

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:45:00 -0400

PwC's Private Company Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and best practices of privately held US growth businesses. It incorporates the views of 221 CEOs/CFOs: 116 from companies in the product sector and 105 in the service sector, averaging $307 million in enterprise revenue/sales and including large, $500 million-plus private companies.

PwC US Says IPO Market Recovers from Summer Doldrums

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400

The Second Largest U.S. IPO of 2012, Strong Equities Markets, Healthy Number of Companies Entering Registration Creates Optimism for U.S. IPO Market

PwC's Health Research Institute Issues Detailed Profile on Health Insurance Exchange Population

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Analysis Finds More States to Involve Federal Government in Exchanges than Previously Expected

PwC’s Autofacts Forecasts US New Light Vehicle Sales of 14.5 Million In 2012

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400

Despite tepid economic growth, it is expected that new light vehicle sales will reach 14.5 million in the US in 2012, and moderately increase in 2013, according to new data from PwC’s Autofacts.

PwC Wins Four Oracle Excellence Awards at Oracle OpenWorld 2012

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0400

PwC to discuss emerging technologies for innovation and growth

PwC and Knowledge@Wharton High School Co-host First Seminar for High School Educators on Business and Financial Responsibility

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Three-Day Training to Deepen More Than 150 Educators' Personal Finance Teaching Skills

Retail Industry in Transition to Wall-less Omnichannel Future, According to Retailing 2020 Report, from PwC US and Kantar Retail

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Mobile and tablet commerce to drive fastest growing non-store retail channel in 2020Report discusses growth options for retailers to compete for the shopper of tomorrow

PwC Appoints Tom Leonard as Managing Partner of its Little Rock office

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400

PwC US today announced that Tom Leonard, a 16-year veteran of the firm, has been appointed to managing partner for its Little Rock office.

Auto supplier M&A activity remains high, according to fifth annual PwC Global Auto Supplier Consolidation Study

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Powertrain systems suppliers at core of current M&A wave

PwC Appoints Eric Hornsten as Managing Partner of the Austin office

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0400

PwC US today announced that Eric Hornsten, a 20-year veteran of the firm, has been appointed as managing partner for its Austin office.

Carol Sawdye Returns to PwC as CFO

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400

PwC US announced today that Carol Sawdye will return to PwC and join its U.S. Leadership Team as Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chair.

PwC Completes Asset Acquisition of Ant's Eye View

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Acquisition strengthens PwC's social media strategy and digital marketing capabilities to transform companies into 'social enterprises' that engage customers and employees