Acquisition Bids Portend Potential Duopoly in the Cosmetic Surgery Marketplace
(ContentDesk) November 28, 2005 -- The potential acquisition of Inamed (IMDC) by Allergan (AGN) would create a cosmetic surgery powerhouse that could dominate the US facial aesthetics market. If Mentor Corporations (MNT) bid for Medics (MRX) is also successful, this partnership will bring forth the second-largest competitor in this market, thus creating a strong duopoly in the US cosmetic surgery marketplace.Although Medicis was the first company to propose a merger with Inamed in March 2005, its bid was plagued by Federal Trade Commission (FTC) anti-trust allegations because the combined company would capture nearly 100% of the hyaluronic acid (HA) and collagen dermal filler markets. This left open the opportunity for Allergans unsolicited bid for Inamed on November 15th, valued at $3.2 billion. The Allergan offer is more likely to close not only because it has a higher dollar value, but also because it is unlikely to raise anti-trust concerns with the FTC. In particular, Allergan announced the planned divestment of Inameds developmental-stage botulinum toxin (BTX) product, Reloxin, following the completion of the deal.
Less than 1 week following Allergans bid for Inamed, Mentor announced an unsolicited bid for Medicis valued at $2.2 billion. This bid reflects Mentors concerns about the competitive landscape of the US facial aesthetic market in 2006. Firstly, the combined Allergan-Inamed entity would control nearly 70% of the US facial aesthetics market, offering physicians complete surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic solutions. Moreover, the merger would threaten Mentors planned market introduction of HA and BTX products in 2006 and 2008, respectively. By acquiring Medicis, Mentor will ensure its access to the US market through a company that has already captured over 25% of the US facial aesthetics market, mainly due to Medicis popular Restylane dermal filler.
A more detailed analysis of the potential acquisitions and other dynamic changes taking place in the US facial aesthetics industry can be found in the December issue of MRGs Medical Industry Intelligence (MII). A leading source of competitive intelligence, MRG is now the largest provider of medical device market research in the world. Located in Toronto, Canada, MRG covers global markets and has pioneered reporting of numerous emerging products.Contact Information:Dave Figueiredo+1 (416) 364-7776 ext. 122www.mrg.net.
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Successful Installation of Quantity 16 laser ILP8010 10 Watt Co2 Lasers by Worldwide Laser
Gilbert, Arizona (ContentDesk) May 23, 2006 -- Worldwide Laser announce that they have successfully installed quantity16 LP8010 laser systems at a signal customer location to place laser marked bar codes on the customer products. This development increases the options for businesses utilizing bar codes to operate their production line.The LP8010 laser systems consist of a 10 watt Co2 laser, with Worldwide Laser Galvo System and Worldwide Laser ZAP-It laser controller software. Also included...
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