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An overview of global PwC news:

Saudi Arabia

IPO dealmakers guide Sport Clubs Company through successful Tadawul listing Sport Clubs Company, which owns and operates more than 50 fitness centres in Saudi Arabia, has successfully gone public on the Saudi Stock Exchange.
28 July 2025
United States

Formula 1 names PwC as official consulting partner Formula 1 has announced PwC as its official consulting partner. The multi-year partnership commences this weekend at the Miami Grand Prix.
01 May 2025
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s economic potential in the gaming and esports market Through strategic investments, fostering talent and integrating gaming into the fabric of society, Saudi Arabia is solidifying its position as a leader in the thriving gaming and esports market, writes Faisal AlSarraj, KSA Deputy Country Leader at PwC.
22 January 2025
Saudi Arabia

Saudi’s thriving esports scene set for SAR 50 billion contribution to GDP Saudi Arabia could enrich its national GDP by SAR 50 billion in the coming decade, if the nation continues to nurture its burgeoning esports market.
20 January 2025
Middle East

Global sports industry on track for more growth There is elevated confidence in the global sports market, with significant growth expected in the next several years, despite lingering macroeconomic and geopolitical issues
17 September 2024
Australia

Nathan Power and Jacob Mercep back to work at KPMG and PwC After a whirlwind Olympics campaign, Australian men’s water polo co-captain Nathan Power and teammate Jacob Mercep will soon return to their regular day-jobs back home, at PwC and KPMG.
20 August 2024
Australia

PwC called in for Godfreys and Melbourne Rebels administrations Facing separate but challenging market forces, rugby union club the Melbourne Rebels and vacuum cleaning retailer Godreys have both entered voluntary administration, with PwC called in on both.
30 January 2024
Middle East

M&A firms advise Gulf Capital on 'highly profitable' AmCan exit Gulf Capital has exited its stake in AmCan, the Middle East’s largest distributor of sports nutrition products for an unknown but “highly profitable” stake.
09 January 2024
Australia

PwC launches program to support elite athletes in future careers Six high-level sportspeople have joined the Brisbane office of PwC for a new twelve-week program aimed at providing flexible professional development support to elite athletes.
15 December 2022
Australia

PwC backs proposed Darwin city stadium in support of NT AFL team The proposal for a new $300 million Darwin city stadium to support the Northern Territory’s ambitious bid to enter the AFL has been backed by Tom Seymour, CEO of PwC Australia.
01 December 2021
United Kingdom

PwC to support Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games PwC has been named as an Official Supplier of Professional Advisory Services to Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
26 May 2021
United Arab Emirates

PwC'ers cycle 700 kilometres through 7 Emirates in 7 days A massive consulting project with an eighty-hour week and no sleep may be one thing, but cycling 700 kms in that same time-frame? An inspiring team from PwC Middle East are doing just that.
08 April 2021
Spain

Spain’s La Liga sees revenues fall 19% over pandemic seasons Spanish football looks to be set to face a multi-billion shortfall in funds, after Spain’s top two divisions saw revenue tumble by 19% over the last two seasons.
19 March 2021
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
United Kingdom

Law firm blames PwC for West Ham's loss making stadium deal In September 2020, the owners of the loss-making Olympic Park stadium commenced proceedings to sue their former legal advisors, alleging negligence during the deal that saw West Ham take up a highly
08 January 2021
United Kingdom

PwC UK and US advise Gymshark on unicorn valuation Following a successful minority investment drive, Gymshark has joined the ranks of the UK’s ‘unicorns’, as the start-up has been valued at over $1 billion.
24 August 2020
United Kingdom

Premiership Rugby calls in PwC to guide restart plans Professional services giant PwC has been called on by Premiership Rugby to help plans to restart the season.
26 June 2020
United Arab Emirates

PwC Hurling All-Star teams set for exhibition match in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi will host a hurling exhibition match this Friday featuring many of the world's best players.
28 November 2019
Africa

PwC wins contract to support CAF with operational reform The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is looking to implement significant reforms within its operations, and PwC has been chosen as the most suitable consulting firm to support with this proces
18 September 2019
Malaysia

PwC Malaysia Managing Partner proclaims his love for Liverpool FC PwC Malaysia Managing Partner Sridharan Nair has spoken of his madness for soccer, and in particular Liverpool FC, which currently sits atop the Premier League table.
02 September 2019
Malaysia

KPMG pips PwC for back-to-back dragon boat titles in Malaysia KPMG has taken back-to-back honours ahead of PwC in the Skrine Regatta, a charity dragon boat racing event in Malaysia.
15 August 2019
Australia

Port Adelaide Football Club snags PwC as major sponsor The Port Adelaide Football Club has snared PwC as a long-term sponsor in what the parties describe as a landmark deal.
09 August 2019
United Arab Emirates

Special Olympics World Games delivers Dh1 billion to UAE economy The 2019 Abu Dhabi Special Olympics World Games has generated just shy of Dh1 billion in economic activity according to calculations from PwC – or around $260 million.
02 July 2019
United Kingdom

Big Four firms wary of Sports Direct's hunt for new auditor As competition rules have led to Grant Thornton having to stand aside as the auditor of Sports Direct, the retail group has been left struggling to replace the firm.
19 September 2018
United Kingdom

PwC steps back from Wasps role over 'falsified' information Big Four firm PwC has resigned as auditor for Wasps Holdings, a group best known for its ownership of Wasps Rugby.
09 July 2018
Cameroon

Bilingualism in hotels among consultants' recommendations for AFCON 2019 Following a comprehensive assessment carried out by a committee comprised of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and global professional services firm Roland Berger, a list of recommendations
20 March 2018
South Africa

South Africa gambling industry to grow $2.5 billion in 2021 The gambling industry in South Africa is set to grow at a compounded rate of more than 5% to reach nearly R35 billion ($2.5 billion) by 2021, according to a new report from PwC.
27 November 2017
United Kingdom

PwC rides again, as June charity cycle tour begins After raising £150,000 in 2015, PwC rides again this summer, as staff from across the United Kingdom get on their bike for the firm’s Ride the Nation campaign. Donations raised will be split 50:50 between loc
01 June 2017
United Kingdom

Irish rugby a perfect fit for PwC, Big Four extends sponsor deal PwC will continue to support the Irish Rugby Football Union for a further four years, extending on a partnership that goes back to 2006.
03 June 2016
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

PwC: Digital can transform global football landscape Although the appeal of football remains as strong as ever, football clubs will need to adjust their business strategies to ensure the loyalty of their fans.
26 March 2015
United Kingdom

Super Bowl XLIX adds $205 million to Phoenix region Each year the unofficial holiday known as “Super Bowl Sunday” kicks off in the US, and is globally known to be most watched event in America. This year is expected to be no different, with the 1st of February slated by PwC to
30 January 2015

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