PwC | Global news | Private Equity

An overview of PwC global news in the Private Equity industry:

United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK investors warn firms they will exit without ESG progress Even as many companies plan to backslide on ESG commitments, as a means to downsize spending during a recession, investors are suggesting this could see them exit.
01 November 2022
United States

North America | United States

PwC appoints Eric Janson as global private equity leader PwC has appointed Eric Janson as its global leader of private equity, real assets, and sovereign funds.
26 September 2022
United States

North America | United States

PwC offloads global mobility services business for $2.2 billion US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has picked up PwC’s Global Mobility services unit for a reported $2.2 billion. The practice has a worldwide headcount of around 6,000 professionals.
21 October 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Alantra, EY and PwC advise on Sigma Sports | Primary Capital deal UK-based private equity group Primary Capital has purchased a minority stake in bicycle retail giant Sigma Sports. The company is expected to use the new backing to fund an expansion drive.
24 February 2021
Europe

Europe | Regional

Bain and Big Four advise on APi's acquisition of SK FireSafety US-listed APi Group has acquired SK FireSafety Group, a European company that offers critical safety products and solutions in the active fire safety market.
14 October 2020
India

Asia | India

Deal value in India takes a hit amid global uncertainty A variety of factors took the total deal value in India down in 2019 compared to record breaking numbers in 2018, according to a new year-end review from PwC.
03 February 2020
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Private equity firms ramp up sustainability focus In line with business leaders across the industrial gamut, private equity firms are increasingly on-board with sustainability projects.
19 April 2019
Europe

Europe | Regional

Europe’s private equity market reaches highest level in decade Europe’s private equity market has reached its highest level in a decade. The number of deals climbed 5.3% to 2,168 deals, together generating €262 billion in deal value, up 9% year-on-year.
15 April 2019
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

Social and environmental considerations are a new priority for private equity firms The private equity sector across the globe is among those growing at a rapid rate, but just how responsible are the practices in the sector when it comes to environmental sustainability? PwC argues t
11 March 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

OC&C and PwC support The Access Project with growth The Access Project supports disadvantaged young people to get into university.
13 December 2018
Africa

Africa | Regional

Private equity plays an inferior role in African IPO activity Despite being a popular method of exiting across the globe, exits via initial public offerings (IPOs) continue to be an unpopular option for private equity firms across Africa, according to a new rep
01 October 2018
Poland

Europe | Poland

Bain, BCG and Big 4 lauded for M&A services to private equity in Poland The corporate finance arms of five consulting firms – Bain, BCG. Deloitte, EY and PwC – have in Poland been lauded for their private equity expertise.
31 May 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC sells £355 million valued public sector consulting arm to Veritas Capital Big Four professional services firm PwC has sold its US public sector consulting business to Veritas Capital.
27 March 2018
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

Private Equity firms must embrace the MENA digital revolution, says PwC As the digital revolution in the Middle East marches on, private equity firms will need to move with the times to remain relevant, says a survey report from PwC.
31 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Five consulting firms advise on acquisition of Willerby by Equistone Equistone Partners has purchased a majority stake in UK-based static caravan manufacturers Willerby from Caird Capital, for an undisclosed fee.
29 June 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Private Equity increasingly focused on meeting ESG and SDG goals Private equity firms, in a bid to improve the business case for their investments to a wider group of stakeholders, are paying considerably more attention to ESG and SDG.
28 November 2016
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Investors and CEOs disagree on purpose of business To better understand the differences in opinions between investors and CEOs, PwC recently compared two investigations of the respective groups.
26 May 2016
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Four M&A firms support Ribble Cycles | True Capital deal Bicycle retailer Ribble Cycles has been acquired by investment firm True Capital. The deal was advised on by M&A advisors from Jones Day, PwC, Napthens and Moore and Smalley.
01 December 2015
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC: Top three challenges for global capital markets Increasing the profitability of clients, the impact of technologies and attracting and retaining talent are the top three challenges for traditional capital market players as is shown by PwC.
16 June 2015
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC manages sale of car parts manufacturer Volvox Private equity firm Elysian Capital has put Volvox, a Leeds-based car parts manufacturer, up for sale. Big Four firm PwC has been hired to explore the market for possible sale options. s
04 August 2014
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC: Private equity funded IPOs gain better returns Research by consulting firm PwC shows that over the past decade, private equity IPOs yielded better results than other stock market debuts. Between 2003 and 2012, companies that were taken public by investment companies booked
16 April 2013

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