2019 - A Year in Review - M&A MedTech &LifeSciences
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving with large amounts of resources dedicated to R&D and the introduction of new technologies. Companies in this industry must keep up with the latest industry trends and standards as they risk becoming obsolete and losing market share. Only major players in the healthcare industry have the resources to rapidly invest in R&D or conduct acquisitions to keep pace with the market and stay ahead of the competition.
Global MedTech Industry M&A - Q1&Q2 2019 Review
We started to review MedTech's Global M&A activities in 2018 and received great feedback. So we are continuing again this year. Let's look at what happened during the 1st half of 2019:
MedTech Mindset: Bulls, Bears, and Tariffs, Oh my!
After years of continuous expansion, equity markets are experiencing volatility. Some are bearish in the near term while others remain bullish; and some of us don’t know which way the market will turn. The increasing use of tariffs as a blunt foreign policy instrument has increased uncertainty across all industries and the medical segment is no exception.
Overcoming Global Challenges for Success
There is no denying the innovative and disruptive nature of the Medtech industry, or its constant evolution. Success in this space has long depended largely on flexibility and a commitment to change, as reformation can help companies avoid obsolescence and extinction and enable them to capitalize on the sector’s projected 4.5 percent compound annual growth rate through 2023.
Keeping the Positive Momentum in Your Medtech Business in 2019
The medtech industry is in a state of disruption. Global industry dynamics and technology trends are creating both opportunity and confusion in the marketplace. This dichotomy naturally can lead to concerns over maintaining positive business momentum this year.
Analysis : MedDevices M&A Transactions 2018
The global medical device market is expected to reach an estimated $409.5 billion by 2023, and it is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2018 to 2023. Technologies such as digital solutions, cloud solutions, remote care, and telehealth are few innovations driving the growth of the medical device and medical equipment industry.
2018 MedTech Deals Listing
2018 was a great year for MedTech M&A. We have gathered information from a number of sources to give the following report. Check out the full report.
2019 Preview: Predicting the Trends and Their Potential Impact on Business Plans
The prognosticators are at it again. With 2019 well underway, industry pundits are deeply ensconced in a longstanding New Year’s tradition—predicting the trends and developments likely to impact medtech over the next 12 months (and beyond).
A look back at 2018
2018 was another good year for M&A in Healthcare. Find below a summary of the main trends and numbers published to date: The Main Trends of 2018: Spurred on by tax relief, US companies used newly retained profits for acquisitions The US/ China Trade War slowed M&A transactions between the two countries.
Medtech Mindset Medtech’s ecosystem is growing: Are you ready for future successes?
Returning from The MedTech Conference (AdvaMed) we are enthusiastic about the future of our medtech industry ecosystem. It starts with leadership. Many key medtech industry leaders (Joe Almeida at Baxter, Omar Ishrak at Medtronic, Kevin Lobo at Stryker, Caroll Neubauer at B. Braun) and their respective leadership teams.
Exit Strategies: Beginning with the End in Mind
Recent U.S. tax cuts and the growth of available capital has kept the spotlight focused on M&A in almost every industry, including medical technology. Although 2018 has not seen the multi-billion-dollar blockbuster deals of recent years (i.e., Medtronic–Covidien, Zimmer–Biomet, BD–Bard, Abbott–St. Jude Medical Inc.
The Asian HeathCare Market - Overview
Asia is a fast-growing market in many ways. Until this century, APAC was often dismissed in the past for diverse reasons by Western companies (regional and MNC). As many of us know, this region is now a force to be reckoned with. Here is an overview along with a few facts about the current #2 Largest Market for Healthcare.
China – Are you in for long-term growth?
If you are selling in China, you know that you also need to be purchasing or manufacturing there. With that said are you in China for long-term growth?
Medtech Mindset ‘America First’ – Is it the best strategy for launching products in medtech?
According to a 2016 EY report, it’s not a question of the new European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulations (MDRs) disrupting the medtech industry, it’s how much disruption they will cause.
Trade Wars—How Are You Impacted?
Early last month, President Donald J. Trump ignited a firestorm on Twitter by expressing confidence that America would prevail in an international trade war on steel and aluminum. “When a country (USA) is losing many billions of dollars on trade with virtually every country it does business with, trade wars are good, and easy to win,” he said in a March 2 tweet.
MedTech MindSet: Think digital, be an analog computer in action
One of the top trends in 2018 is digital healthcare. The concept has grown quickly in the last few years and is now an intricate part of healthcare. As a manufacturer in this industry, the question is, what does digital healthcare really mean to you?
The MedTech Mindset : A new Monthly Column from MedWorld Advisors in Today's Medical Development
We are happy to report that we will be featured as regular contributors in Today's Medical Developments Magazine. Our Column is called "The MedTech Mindset".
JP Morgan Conference 2018 - What are some of the key takeaways?
The JP Morgan Conference just ended last week and as always it was full of meetings and announcements. One thing is for sure 2018 is looking like it will be a very active year again in the world of M&A in Healthcare.
OverComing Barriers to Win Win
Read how lawyers and M&A Advisors overcome barriers in negotiations to end up in a "Win-Win" scenario.
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