PwC to Host Webcast on Successful Deal Execution in Emerging Markets

NEW YORK, July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PwC US will host a webcast entitled, "Successful deal execution in emerging markets" which focuses on challenges and risks faced by dealmakers in emerging markets, investment drivers and trends in these economies and mitigating risks.  The live webcast will take place on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00 pm ET.

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"As the deal making landscape becomes more global in nature, companies and private equity firms seeking growth opportunities abroad are setting their sights on certain emerging and fast-growing markets, where economic conditions are rebounding faster than in mature markets," said Martyn Curragh, U.S. Transaction Services Leader with PwC.  "Dealmakers will have to find the right balance of risk to realize their rewards when it comes to executing any transaction in a foreign market."

PwC's webcast will address the risks that dealmakers need to consider when doings deals in emerging markets, including the regulatory environment in specific countries and standard business practices that could have Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) implications.  PwC speakers will address integration challenges, tax and accounting practices – which require rigorous due diligence before a deal can close.

PwC speakers include:

• Gregory Peterson, Partner (Moderator), specializes in buy and sell-side financial diligence for corporate and private equity clients.
• Harry Broadman, Managing Director, Chief Economist and Leader of PwC's Emerging Markets, Governance and International Investment & Trade Practice Group.
• Jerry Barber, Partner, specializes in financial due diligence in Latin American transactions.
• Glenn Hunzinger, Director, specializes in financial due diligence for domestic and cross-border pharmaceutical deals.
• David Jansen, Principal, specializes in addressing FCPA for cross-border deals.
• Andrew Papadakis, Principal, specializes in tax diligence and structuring in domestic and cross-border deals.

Participants can also earn 1.5 CPE credits by listening to the live webcast.  For more information or to register for PwC's Deals Webcast, visit: www.meetpwc.com/EmergingMarkets/Webcast2011

The PwC Transaction Services practice provides due diligence on both the buy and sell side of a deal, along with advice on M&A strategy, valuation, accounting, financial reporting, and capital raising.  For companies in distressed situations, we advise on crisis avoidance, financial and operational restructuring and bankruptcy. With approximately 1,000 deal professionals in 16 cities in the U.S. and over 6,000 deal professionals in over 90 countries, experienced teams are deployed with deep industry and local market knowledge, and technical experience tailored to each client's situation.  Our field-proven, globally consistent, controlled deal process helps clients minimize their risks, progress with the right deals, and capture value both at the deal table and after the deal closes. For more information about M&A and related PwC services, please visit: www.pwc.com/ustransactionservices

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