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Your soft landing place in Europe

“Luxembourg reacted with purpose to the crisis and has kept abreast to the changes. The authorities are keen to understand the challenges faced by companies today. As such it seeks to provide a favourable business environment to stimulate development, based on a regulatory framewok which is solid and reliable, yet flexible enough to be able to rapidly adapt to change. So, businesses have the chance to take advantage of emerging opportunities.”

“PwC’s Accelerator highlights one of the key strengths of Luxembourg; our country provides a perfect bridge for European companies to develop internationally and a proven platform for foreign companies looking to expand in Europe. (...) PwC’s Accelerator can create further value-added to Luxembourg.”

Etienne SchneiderMinister of the Economy and Foreign Trade

Laurent ProbstPartner, PwC’s Accelerator

Challenges in addressing European marketsA non-uniform market that PwC’s Accelerator knows how to address:• Currently the EU has 23 official languages,• Many countries have different customs with different tastes in products and different ways of conducting

business,• Tax laws and tax implications will be quite different. VAT rates are different from one country to the next.

Income and capital gains tax varies also from jurisdiction to jurisdiction,• Legal interpretation of contracts will differ from country to country,• Regulations and authorisation to sell certain products differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Why PwC’s Accelerator PwC’s Accelerator is ideally positioned to help high potential companies already successful in their domestic market to set-up their European headquarters in Luxembourg. Located at the very heart of Europe, Luxembourg has become a strategic business partner for non European firms looking to centralise financial, operational and marketing functions while adapting to European markets specificities.We leverage on PwC’s global network to provide best in class advisory solutions to fast growing companies. PwC’s Accelerator is a one stop shop solution providing all the services you need to access the European market:

Why EuropeA presence in Europe is essential for the continued success of a company. European citizens have the world’s highest purchasing power. By accessing the European marketplace without delay, you will sustain growth and secure market share before «clones» are created in local markets and risk becoming serious competitors.

B2CEuropean population has a high purchasing power million

700km70% of the EU GDP

500km40% of the EU GDP

International expansion strategyPwC’s presence in 158 countries is a tremendous global network to leverage upon. Help with local set-up, local hiring, local accounting/payroll, local facilities, as PwC’s “boots on the ground” are there to do the footwork.

Assistance to market expansion & business developmentGo to market assistance, introduction to clients and business partners.

B2BThe world’s most competitive economies are located in Europe**Global Competitiveness Report 2012-2013, World Ecnomic Forum, 2013)

EconomyEurope is the world’s largest economy with a GDP* of... trillion

...over

*Eurostat

€12.8

Why Luxembourg Luxembourg is an attractive place for non-European firms willing to address the European market. Among many, Luxembourg offers companies five key advantages:

1. Central Location Luxembourg’s location allows direct access to the 500 million residents within the EU and to the most important European cities: Paris, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Zurich, Milan, Geneva, etc.

2. Neutral, stable and business friendly Authorities are pragmatic and business oriented. Understanding the needs of businesses and easy access to its decision-makers make Luxembourg unique.

3. State of the art IT Infrastructure and logistics The decision by Luxembourg’s government to heavily invest in ICT connectivity both nationally and internationally has positioned it as a European Leader with regard to “Ultra High bandwidth”.

4. Attractive IP framework and a favourable tax framework Luxembourg continues to develop its regulatory framework to support innovative businesses by facilitating cross-border e-commerce, fostering innovation and protecting valuable intellectual property.

5. Multilingual workforce Highly skilled workforce allows companies to centralise their EU Operations from a single location.

98% of Luxembourg residents speak two or more languages (#1 ranked in EU). Source: Special Eurobarometer 386, 2012

67.2% of the Luxembourg active population (workforce) come from a foreign country. Source: Statec, 2011

Access to competenciesManagement assessment, recruitment at a global level, retention plan consultancy.

International M&A Buy and sell side due diligence, sale and purchase agreements, asset valuation. Our International Corporate Finance team has a proven track record.

Introduction to government and administrationAssistance in complying with regulatory requirements and setting up meetings with public authorities.

Facilities in a boxTurnkey office solutions at PwC’s Accelerator premises.

Operations in a boxPayroll, tax, compliance, etc.

Corporate structuringInternational structure optimisation, IP licensing optimisation, subsidiary, joint venture or licensing scheme setup at a global level.

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Why PwC?A local leaderPwC Luxembourg (www.pwc.lu) is the largest professional services firm in Luxembourg with more than 2,200 people employed from 57 different countries. It provides audit, tax and advisory services including management consulting, transaction, financing and regulatory advice to a wide variety of clients from local and middle market entrepreneurs to large multinational companies operating from Luxembourg and the Greater Region. It helps its clients create value they are looking for by giving comfort to the capital markets and providing advice through an industry focused approach.

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Backed by the world’s leading networkThe global PwC network is the largest provider of professional services in audit, tax and advisory. We’re a network of independent firms in 158 countries and employ more than 180,000 people.

A network of Accelerators in strategic locationsWith the expansion of PwC’s global network of Accelerators and Innovation Centres, PwC is even better placed to help high growth companies quickly scale by providing access to the tools needed to become market leaders. Fulfilling global aspirations is more possible than ever with PwC’s Global Network. Here are a few examples of Accelerators we are closely working with within our network:PwC’s Accelerator SingaporeYour entry point to the Asian Market (IT and gaming)PwC ‘s Accelerator Moscow CTI (Centre for Technology and Innovation)Your Technology and Innovation hubPwC SwedenYour cluster to global innovation leaders

2,200

people€ 260m2012 turnover

PwC global Network:

More than

180,000 people

in

158 countries

Diversity:

49% Women

57 different nationalities

6th largest private employer

9th largest employer

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Your contacts at PwC’s AcceleratorLaurent [email protected]+352 49 48 48-6600

Alexandre [email protected]+352 49 48 48-6600

Florence Roux-ChristmannDirector [email protected]+352 49 48 48-6402

Guerric de Kerckhove Senior Managerguerric de [email protected]+352 49 48 48-4142

Seize the opportunity to accelerate your companyFrom Local to Global


We will be your trusted advisor in the global expansion of your company. We are committed to assist innovative high-growth potential companies to grow at a global level.

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Accelerate your company in Europe


You are already successful on your domestic market? We are ideally positioned to help you best address the European market.


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Together, let’s build a favourable environment for you to grow in a sustainable way.

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Your access to breakthrough

technologies in innovative

markets


We are best placed to identify promising sectors

through our experience and knowledge.

Mobility

Cloud

New Solutions

for Financial Services

Energy & Resources

Internet of Things

Smart Technologies

and materials

Health and Well-being

Media & Entertainment

A unique access to globalising

SMEs for investors


We offer a wide range of tailored investor services

to accelerate your portfolio.

Less than €5M

78

From €5M to €7M

35

From €8M to €15M

26

From €16M

to €25M

27

From €26M

to €35M

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From €36M

to €50M

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Above €50M

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Deal flow by funding needs in EUR


PwC’s AcceleratorYour stepping stone to a global market


Together, let’s

build a favourable

environment for

you to grow in a

sustainable way.

You are already successful

on your domestic market?

We are ideally positioned

to help you best address

the European market.

We are best placed

to identify promising

sectors through our experience and

knowledge.

We will be your trusted advisor

in the global expansion of your

company.

We are committed to assist

innovative high-growth potential

companies to grow at a global level.

We offer a wide range

of tailored investor

services to accelerate

your portfolio.


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