Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lbd3jl/investment) has announced the addition of the "Investment Analysis of the US Medical Device Sector " report to their offering.

This analysis of investments in the US medical device sector identifies the key trends and rationale for undertaking private equity and venture capital investments, and mergers and acquisitions.

The study will be an advisory tool for strategic and informed decision-making for investments based on current and historical trends. It analyzes merger and acquisition deals based on volume and average value. Trends are also observed based on buyer type. It ranks deals by value for 2011, 2012, and 2013.

The study also delves into the nature of cross-border deals while taking into account deal multiples such as enterprise value, percent sought, and stock-premium rise of the target company.

Key Topics Covered:

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. KEY TERMS USED IN THE STUDY

3. INTRODUCTION

  • Study Objectives
  • Research Objectives
  • Research Methodology

4. KEY TRENDS AFFECTING THE MEDICAL DEVICE SECTOR

  • Changing Demographics
  • R&D Declines
  • Regulatory Pressure
  • Healthcare Provider Sector Consolidation
  • Healthcare Payer Sector Consolidation

5. VC INVESTMENTS

  • VC Deal Volume Analysis
  • VC Deal Value Analysis
  • Average VC Deal Value Analysis

6. PE INVESTMENTS

  • PE Deal Volume Analysis
  • PE Deal Value Analysis
  • Average PE Deal Value Analysis

7. M&A ANALYSIS

  • M&A Deal Volume Analysis
  • M&A Deal Value Analysis
  • M&A Average Deal Value Analysis
  • Volume of M&A Deals by Type of Integration
  • Value of M&A Deals by Type of Integration
  • M&A Trends by Analysis of Valuation Multiples
  • Percentage of M&A Deals by Stake Acquisition
  • IPOs

8. TRANSACTION DETAILS

9. CONCLUSIONS

10. THE PUBLISHER'S STORY

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