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PwC UK PwC UK This series of PricewaterhouseCoopers podcasts looks at how the deals market has faired through 2011 and where we see opporunities in 2012 This series of PricewaterhouseCoopers podcasts looks at how the deals market has faired through 2011 and where we see opporunities in 2012 PwC UK on-line.presence@uk.pwc.com no mergers, acquisitions, entertainment and media, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk, PricewaterhouseCoopers http://www.pwc.co.uk/corporate-finance/issues/m-a-market-update-what-type-of-deals-are-getting-done-in-todays-market.jhtml PwC UK In our latest M&A update Stuart McKee and Sean Williams discuss emerging trends in the market and look at how these are affecting their clients and their sales processes. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/0212_ma_update/0212_ma_update.mp4 Fri, 30 March 2012 12:00:00 GMT 05:40 mergers, acquisitions, entertainment and media, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/corporate-finance/issues/m-a-market-update-what-type-of-deals-are-getting-done-in-todays-market.jhtml PwC UK In our latest M&A update Stuart McKee and Sean Williams discuss emerging trends in the market and look at how these are affecting their clients and their sales processes. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/podcast_channel/0212_ma_update.mp3 Thu, 29 March 2012 10:45:00 GMT 05:40 mergers, acquisitions, entertainment and media, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/corporate-finance/publications/deal-makers-guide-to-growth-economies.jhtml PwC UK For many UK companies doing deals in growth markets remains incredibly challenging. We have carried out an assessment of over 200 deals, and interviewed 20 senior deal makers who have bought businesses in growth markets to understand the root causes of problems, and how they overcame the challenges encountered. Chris Hemmings discusses the findings with Alastair Rimmer and John Dwyer. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/0112_deals_emerging_markets/0112_deals_emerging_markets.mp4 Thu, 29 March 2012 10:30:00 GMT 07:26 growth economies, deal makers guide, mergers, acquisitions, entertainment and media, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/corporate-finance/publications/deal-makers-guide-to-growth-economies.jhtml PwC UK For many UK companies doing deals in growth markets remains incredibly challenging. We have carried out an assessment of over 200 deals, and interviewed 20 senior deal makers who have bought businesses in growth markets to understand the root causes of problems, and how they overcame the challenges encountered. Chris Hemmings discusses the findings with Alastair Rimmer and John Dwyer. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/podcast_channel/0112_deals_emerging_markets.mp3 Thu, 29 March 2012 10:15:00 GMT 07:26 growth economies, deal makers guide, mergers, acquisitions, entertainment and media, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/corporate-finance/publications/in-the-debt-markets-issue2.jhtml PwC UK Our Debt Markets and Debt Brokerage businesses are regularly speaking to over 150 investors. As fragmentation continues, reach and scale will be key to accessing this investor base. In these volatile times, we urge CEOs and CFOs to plan early and develop detailed funding contingencies. Nick Atkinson discusses with Rob Boulding and Sandeep. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/0212_launching_debt_markets/0212_launching_debt_markets.mp4 Thu, 29 March 2012 10:00:00 GMT 06:29 In the debt markets, mergers, acquisitions, entertainment and media, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/corporate-finance/publications/in-the-debt-markets-issue2.jhtml PwC UK Our Debt Markets and Debt Brokerage businesses are regularly speaking to over 150 investors. As fragmentation continues, reach and scale will be key to accessing this investor base. In these volatile times, we urge CEOs and CFOs to plan early and develop detailed funding contingencies. Nick Atkinson discusses with Rob Boulding and Sandeep. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/podcast_channel/0212_launching_debt_markets.mp3 Thu, 29 March 2012 10:00:00 GMT 06:29 In the debt markets, mergers, acquisitions, entertainment and media, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/retail-consumer/issues/whats-happening-in-consumer-goods-2012.jhtml PwC UK 2011 turned out to be a more difficult year than expected for the consumer. The pace of recovery slowed down due to tough market conditions. 2012 is likely to continue as 2011 left off. But there are reasons for optimism including; the strength of large corporate balance sheets and the interest from sovereign wealth funds and Private Equity, particularly in emerging markets and for niche sectors and brands. Neil Coomber is joined by Neil Sutton, Christine Cross and Shane Horgan. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/0112_consumer_insights/0112_consumer_insights.mp4 Thu, 29 March 2012 09:45:00 GMT 06:22 consumer goods, mergers, acquisitions, entertainment and media, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/retail-consumer/issues/whats-happening-in-consumer-goods-2012.jhtml PwC UK 2011 turned out to be a more difficult year than expected for the consumer. The pace of recovery slowed down due to tough market conditions. 2012 is likely to continue as 2011 left off. But there are reasons for optimism including; the strength of large corporate balance sheets and the interest from sovereign wealth funds and Private Equity, particularly in emerging markets and for niche sectors and brands. Neil Coomber is joined by Neil Sutton, Christine Cross and Shane Horgan. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/podcast_channel/0112_consumer_insights.mp3 Thu, 29 March 2012 09:45:00 GMT 06:22 consumer goods, mergers, acquisitions, entertainment and media, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/entertainment-media/publications/media-manda-insights-2012.jhtml PwC UK Despite a challenging economic backdrop there were more European entertainment and media mergers and acquisitions in 2011 than 2010, particularly in the mid market. Phil Stokes talks to Nick George, Alistair Levack and Mark Maitland about the key deals in the sector last year, and the issues that we believe will be driving activity in 2012. It will be of particular interest if you are looking to grow your business through acquisition, or are considering refinancing, diversification or restructuring. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/0212_deals_podcast/0112_media.mp3 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT 06:26 mergers, acquisitions, entertainment and media, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/technology/publications/programmed-for-growth-outlook-for-the-technology-deals-market.jhtml PwC UK In this edition of Technology M and A Insights, Jass Sarai, matthew Cross, Philip Shepherd and Rob Morgan consider what factors are driving deal activity, including increased focus on issues such as cyber security, big data and financial technology. We also consider how growing interest from cash rich corporates looking for strategic acquisitions will create more deal opportunities in 2012. Although the current volatile economic climate looks set to continue the sector is in a good position to remain buoyant. That said it continues to be a challenging deals environment and the winners will be those who focus on relationships within a deal, prepare well for market conditions and take a global perspective, both in terms of targets and strategic acquirers. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/0212_deals_podcast/0112_overview.mp3 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT 04:43 mergers, acquisitions, technology, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/technology/publications/programmed-for-growth-outlook-for-the-technology-deals-market-fintech.jhtml PwC UK Financial institutions are becoming increasingly aware of the need to invest in their systems to meet the structural and regulatory changes being enforced on the industry in the future. This continues to drive consolidation in the market as companies look to gain strategic positions within high growth markets such as e-invoicing and mobile payments. Jass Sarai, matthew Cross, Philip Shepherd and Rob Morgan discuss which subsectors stand out as being of most interest in 2012. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/0212_deals_podcast/0112_tech.mp3 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT 03:09 mergers, acquisitions, technology, fintech, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/technology/publications/programmed-for-growth-outlook-for-the-technology-deals-market-cyber-security.jhtml PwC UK The continued increased use of the Internet and mobile connected devices, complexity of networks, as well as the sharing of sensitive data means cyber-security is now seen as business critical for corporates and governments. Within the rapidly evolving cyber-security landscape, both established players and new entrants continue to jockey for market position. This has seen landmark deals in 2011 and we expect this activity to continue throughout 2012 within a highly fragmented market. Jass Sarai, matthew Cross, Philip Shepherd and Rob Morgan discuss the increased need to address cyber-security and look at the impact this will have on M&A activity in the technology sector. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/0212_deals_podcast/0112_cyber_security.mp3 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT 03:06 mergers, acquisitions, technology, cyber security, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk http://www.pwc.co.uk/technology/publications/programmed-for-growth-outlook-for-the-technology-deals-market-big-data.jhtml PwC UK As the amount of data collected from internet connected devices continues to grow, the need for technology to turn this raw material into value-adding information is also increasing. Our technology experts discuss some of the significant 2011 transactions in this sector and look at what will continue to drive deal activity in 2012. http://pwc-uk.edgesuite.net/pwc/uk/0212_deals_podcast/0112_big_data.mp3 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT 02:58 mergers, acquisitions, technology, big data, deals, m and a, pwc, pwc uk