M&A Analysis: February, Onco And Cardio Deals Invade Frosty Month
Executive Summary
Medtech Insight recorded nine newly announced deals in February, a decline from the 17 deals recorded in January 2017 and the 12 noted in the same period last year. Nevertheless, it proved to be a busy month in the oncology and cardiovascular space, with radiotherapy specialist Varian racking up two deals in the same month to expand its cancer portfolio.
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