After 33 years and the last 23 as a partner, I will be retiring from PwC at the end of this week. Thank you to all of my clients and colleagues for providing me with the opportunity to have a very fulfilling career with the firm. As I reflect back over the years, I feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with so many amazing people. Thank you! I look forward to the next chapter, which at this point is to take an extended break, embrace the strange sensation of having free time and reassess what comes next. Cheers, Jeff

For public company directors, the overall tactics for tackling #ESG remain a mystery. Shared responses in PwC’s 2023 Annual Corporate Directors Survey point toward an understanding of what’s needed to overcome this challenge, but the link to #strategy is still elusive:

In case you missed it, PwC's US #Deals midyear outlook evaluates the current trends shaping #dealmaking, such as why companies need to be purposeful in how they allocate capital towards deals:

Join PwC on August 7th as we explore key deal trends and implications for your business, along with sector insights.

Don't miss this opportunity to get a head start on your IPO journey ahead of the anticipated market return in late 2023 and into 2024. Join us on Tuesday, May 23rd to hear firsthand from industry experts on the future of IPOs, direct listings, SPACs and the much anticipated market return. #IPO #IPOreadiness #SPAC #DirectListings #CapitalMarkets #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #businessgrowth #liquidity #webcast

Looking to the months ahead, there are valid causes for concern driven by the recent banking liquidity concerns, economic headwinds and higher costs of capital. See how each is affecting markets with the PwC Q1 2023 Capital Markets Watch:

While #acquisitions often have appeal, many companies and their leadership teams are reluctant to divest a business. Why? Discover the answer in PwC's new study on portfolio strategy, #divestitures and value creation:

Software deals continue to dominate, with PE attracted to business models with predictable revenues, high margins and strong cash conversion. Explore more insights in our 2023 Global M&A Outlook: https://pwc.to/3I402ne #PwCDeals #ValueCreation #PwCValueCreation

Staying focused on these key strategic opportunities transforming the private equity landscape can help position your firm and portfolio companies to succeed no matter what 2023 may bring.