Advising Private Equity across CEE

Central and Eastern Europe offers unique investment opportunities. PwC helps more private equity houses to realise those opportunities than any other adviser in the region

In today’s market, private equity firms need a cash culture and an integrated plan for managing funds, improving portfolio company performance and ensuring flawless transactions. We provide a single point of access for bringing our experience to all three areas. Our knowledge spans a range of disciplines and industries to help private equity clients:

Deals

• Prepare for upcoming deal opportunities: Examine markets and industries, consider IPO readiness and anticipate IFRS requirements.
• Maximize deal value through effective due diligence and M&A integration.
• Structure or restructure deals to address the impact of debt and legislation.
• Invest in distressed.
• Pursue divestitures from strategy through execution.

Portfolio Companies

• Free up working capital, reduce costs and put cash at the heart of your management reporting.
• Improve effectiveness, processes and strategies for IT, operations, tax function and finance to drive revenue and reduce costs.
• Restructure underperforming portfolio companies.
• Put the right incentives in place to attract and retain talent.
• Achieve consistent and effective portfolio audits.

PE Funds

• Across the entire portfolio, capture management information, ensure data security and controls, and provide timely, accurate reporting to LPs.
• Protect brands by anticipating and managing reputational risk across key areas such as environmental, FCPA, country-related risk, and sector risk.
• Navigate valuations and financial and reporting requirements.
• Access capital markets for an IPO or to fund expansion and operations.