(c) 2008 PricewaterhouseCoopers. PricewaterhouseCoopers refers to the network of member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity. All rights reserved. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/home.nsf/docid/36ed94e5e50aacc580257172002aeea7?WT.ac=RSS News by PricewaterhouseCoopers Russia en-us http://www.pwc.com/images/topnav/pwc.gif http://www.pwc.com/extweb/home.nsf/docid/36ed94e5e50aacc580257172002aeea7?WT.ac=RSS Mon, 18 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/4EB1DD57B5C7B891802575BA0037B187?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/4EB1DD57B5C7B891802575BA0037B187 Mon, 18 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT Utility companies face a difficult challenge as they balance the constraints of the downturn with the investment required to meet future energy demand, security of supply, and climate change concerns. PricewaterhouseCoopers’ 2009 Utilities Global Survey, A World beyond Recession, highlights the dilemmas of steering through the downturn while remaining focused on the long–term. The annual survey goes to the heart of boardroom thinking of 65 leading power companies in 39 different countries around the world. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/BDA7A6BF69EFCC56802575B5003CED65?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/BDA7A6BF69EFCC56802575B5003CED65 Wed, 13 May 2009 21:30:00 GMT Even the largest pharmaceutical companies will soon need to step outside their sector and collaborate with other organisations, according to new research by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Recently announced activity such as GSK and Pfizer’s new HIV-focused venture confirms that pharmaceutical companies are exploring new ways to collaborate. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/C1CE87CE5CCF81FC802575B500405896?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/C1CE87CE5CCF81FC802575B500405896 Wed, 13 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT We are pleased to present a survey of the current state of the internal audit function in Russian banks, performed by the Institute of Internal Auditors together with PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2008. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/052C620D7C9D0168802575B5004DF099?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/052C620D7C9D0168802575B5004DF099 Wed, 13 May 2009 14:50:00 GMT In the space of the past 12 months, utility companies have found themselves in a very different world with a series of momentous events — the collapse of giants of the banking system, the credit and wider financial crisis, the reversal in demand and price growth, and outright recession in many major markets. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/091BE48F9F28D9B4802575B50027718A?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/091BE48F9F28D9B4802575B50027718A Wed, 13 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT The fourth in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Pharma 2020 series, this report explores how a pharmaceutical company's fully integrated business model may not be the best option for the industry in 2020 and why more creative collaboration models may be more attractive. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/9F145712A69E09AB802575B4004A3F3F?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/9F145712A69E09AB802575B4004A3F3F Wed, 13 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, the global standard setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession, has ranked PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) first on its list of the “World's Best Outsourcing Advisors”. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/DFA68594C9E207CA802575AC004618D4?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/DFA68594C9E207CA802575AC004618D4 Thu, 12 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT PricewaterhouseCoopers is pleased to invite you to take part in the annual General industry compensation survey. For 12 years the results of the survey have provided a comprehensive source of information on salary levels and benefits which can be used when building a consistent and up-to-date compensation strategy and system. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/3BA653190B976C5D802575A10041074A?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/3BA653190B976C5D802575A10041074A Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT Global light vehicle output now stands at 54.9 million units — the lowest year since 2001 according to a paper by PricewaterhouseCoopers. In 2001 the BRIC countries accounted for only 5.1 million units (9% of the total), whereas this year, they represent 13.8 million (25%). http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/41126A32B6035A3A802575A000298843?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/41126A32B6035A3A802575A000298843 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:30:00 GMT PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and its M&A Lead Advisory team announces the signing of the project, which occurred in March 2009. The project refers to the sale of a majority stake of 51% in the equity of Grand, a Russian coffee and tea business, to Tata Tea Ltd. and EBRD. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/CA4607A969496EDB80257598003088EA?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/CA4607A969496EDB80257598003088EA Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT Overall economic and automotive industry uncertainty has contributed to the decline of automotive M&A deal volume and value in 2008, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers' report, Automotive M&A Insights. Following a remarkable deal market in 2007, closed deal volume declined 9% to 549 transactions in 2008 compared to 604 the previous year. The disclosed value dropped 45% to $31.6 billion in 2008 from $57.1 billion in 2007. The lack of available financing forced acquirers to stay on the sideline or shift focus and execute smaller transactions. However, industry restructuring — especially if it is linked with increasing access to financing — may encourage deal flow to return. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/8D10FB063CB6DD1180257593002915E0?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/8D10FB063CB6DD1180257593002915E0 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT PricewaterhouseCoopers have carried out a first study of income and non-income taxes ever prepared by anyone for the mining industry on a global basis. Total Tax Contribution is the study of the taxes and other contributions paid by a number of large listed companies in the mining sector. The purpose of the study is to provide greater transparency over the overall contribution of Mining companies to the public finances of the countries where they operate. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/29A7B77F7BDE798780257592004A6160?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/29A7B77F7BDE798780257592004A6160 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT Acquisitions Monthly Magazine, the premier source for international news, features and analysis relating to the M&A and buyouts industry, has named PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Lead Financial Advisor for the year 2009. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/353990A0CB0B2EAC8025757E002CF8E6?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/353990A0CB0B2EAC8025757E002CF8E6 Thu, 18 Mar 2009 18:30:00 GMT Dennis M. Nally has been elected Chairman of the PricewaterhouseCoopers International Network for a four year term beginning on July, 1, 2009. PwC member firms worldwide ratified the selection of Mr. Nally, 56, by the PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Board. Samuel A. DiPiazza, Jr., the current Chairman announced last November that he was retiring after a 35 year career with the firm. He will remain with PricewaterhouseCoopers for a transition period and will formally retire from PwC later in 2009. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/67B000C9216701AB8025757C00447E5D?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/67B000C9216701AB8025757C00447E5D Wed, 17 Mar 2009 18:30:00 GMT Following the dizzy heights of 2007 M&A activity, last year the European media sector experienced a dearth of mega-deals, as the aggregate value of transactions fell 66% to €17bn from €50bn in 2007 — PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) reveals today. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/3AA30B7EDCEDD457802575760032FF33?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/3AA30B7EDCEDD457802575760032FF33 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:00:00 GMT Following two years of record M&A activity, 2008 has turned out to be a year of extremes, according to Mining Deals 2008, the annual review by PricewaterhouseCoopers of mining sector M&A activity. The earlier part of the year followed the previous year’s buoyant pattern before plunging in a sudden dizzying vortex in the final months. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/35D6883992F1F667802575750054A3AF?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/35D6883992F1F667802575750054A3AF Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:00:00 GMT Today Alexander Tkachev, head of the Krasnodar Region administration, and Peter Gerendasi, managing partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Russia (PwC), signed an agreement of cooperation on actions designed to facilitate the development of a favourable economic, investment and social environment in the region. Such actions are expected to affect all industries in the Krasnodar Region, including priority industries such as agriculture, energy & utilities, resorts and tourism, commercial real estate, and transportation including overseas shipments. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/C001909B2F49E84680257571002D662D?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/C001909B2F49E84680257571002D662D Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:30:00 GMT In the run up to International Women's Day, PricewaterhouseCoopers presents its third annual “Career opportunities for women in business” survey. The percentage of women taking up management positions rose this year from 30 to 40%. However, there has been no change in the fact that women are more likely to hold management positions that carry a lower level of responsibility than positions held by men. The most common positions occupied by women remain chief accountant (76%), HR director (62%), and marketing director (48%). http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/BE056242E2C6541180257561002693B2?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/BE056242E2C6541180257561002693B2 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:30:00 GMT Amid a pan-European downturn, Moscow remains in top ten and moves to sixth place in 2009 for European real estate investment prospects, according to the highly regarded real estate forecast, Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Europe 2009. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/D05B68D5A7F1B2E08025755B004C7A5B?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/D05B68D5A7F1B2E08025755B004C7A5B Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:05:00 GMT Strong M&A growth in wind and solar power sector is adding to renewable energy deal momentum, according to a new analysis of deal making in the industry published by PricewaterhouseCoopers today. Renewables Deals, the first edition of an annual review by PwC. Solar overtook hydro as the second largest renewables deal category after wind, accounting for 20% of total renewables deals. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/A5F964D2A13ACF80802575590045EC36?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/A5F964D2A13ACF80802575590045EC36 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT The global financial landscape has reshaped significantly, states a new PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) paper, “The Day after Tomorrow”, released today. The paper analyses the emerging themes and new models as the fallout from the credit crisis continues and financial services (FS) providers grapple with a new environment.