Medical device space leads healthcare M&A activity — 5 insights

The medical device sector’s mergers and acquisitions value beat out all other healthcare subsectors in the second quarter of 2017, based on a PwC Health Research Institute analysis, according to MD+DI.

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Here are five insights:

 

1. In the second quarter, medical device deals were valued at $37.4 billion.

 

2. Two deals pushed this subsector into the lead:

 

• Becton Dickinson purchased C.R. Bard for $25.7 billion
• Medtronic sold supply lines to Cardinal Health for $6.1 billion

 

3. In the second quarter, 18 transactions occurred in the medical device field.

 

4. PwC analysts predict the medical device space will continue to see strong M&A activity.

 

5. The report also notes medical device companies are seeking to broaden their portfolios.

 

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