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GlobalData's "Medical Equipment Quarterly Deals Analysis: M&A and Investment Trends - Q4 2012" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financing in the medical equipment market. The report provides detailed information on M&As, equity/debt offerings, private equity, venture financing and partnership transactions registered in the medical equipment industry in Q4 2012. The report discloses detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the past five quarters, categorized into deal types, segments, and geographies. Additionally, the report provides information on the top private equity, venture capital and advisory firms in the medical equipment industry.

Meal replacement is expected to see volume sales decrease by 4% and current value sales decrease by 1% in 2012, driven by lowered consumption of meal replacement slimming products due to efforts of consumers to save money during continuing poor economic conditions. Decrease of volume sales of meal replacement in 2012 is expected to be higher compared to the review period volume CAGR as consumers are still less willing to spend money on non-essential and expensive products due to the prolonged...

The Czech Republic Tourism industry is still affected by the ongoing economic uncertainty in Europe. However, despite this, there is still a great deal of investment potential for large tourist industries, particularly as rising incomes across Russia and the wider CEE region benefit the Czech Republic's tourism sector over the medium term.

The economic recovery in 2011 saw many expatriates return to the country. As around 70% of the population in the United Arab Emirates are foreign, this led to a surge in the overall population and stronger sales of many products, including cigarettes. 2011 also saw more consumers trade up from mid-priced to premium cigarettes, which pushed up value growth.

Similarly to the previous year, decent growth in value sales continued in 2012, although by a marginally more modest rate than in 2011. Value sales among non-store retailing did not reach pre-crisis levels in 2012. Since the number of internet users and access to broadband connection is expanding in Estonia, non-store retailing is developing. Moreover, due to more distractions and less free time, more Estonians seek convenient and time-efficient solutions for purchasing goods.

Vending increased in 2012 at a modest 2% in value terms due to modest growth in packaged drinks sales, the main driver for sales in this channel. Increased competition from convenience stores and forecourts are posing challenges to growth in vending retail, further exacerbated by the small variety in vending products being sold.

Nuclear Medicine/Radiopharmaceuticals [SPECT/PET Radioisotopes (Technetium, F-18)], [Beta/Alpha radiation therapy (I131, Y-90)], [Applications (Cancer/Oncology, Cardiac)] & Stable Isotopes (Deuterium, C-13) Market - Global Trends & Forecast to 2017

The Fourth Generation (4G) of cellular communications based on the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard promises much great network capacity. This greater supply of bandwidth will stimulate the development, implementation and operation of many new applications, each with very unique quality of service, bandwidth, and performance needs.

While the Greek population is ageing, giving incontinence products good growth potential, the economic crisis impacted sales. Substantial cuts in pensions as part of the new austerity measures employed to save the country from bankruptcy left the consumer base for incontinence products struggling to cope with covering their basic needs. The elderly were left with no choice but to reduce spending on incontinence products, hence sales displayed negative growth in both value and volume terms.

Rapidly recovering domestic consumption contributed to growth in consumer health sales in 2012. Higher volumes of standard products and returning demand for more expensive products supported the value sales over 2012. Ability to afford products of higher quality with specific content, which are suited better to individual needs compared to standard products, resulted in switches from mainstream products to more expensive remedies.

Industry analysis specialist GlobalData has released its latest report "Healthcare, Regulatory and Reimbursement Landscape - Argentina". An essential source of information and analysis on the Argentina's healthcare, regulatory and reimbursement landscape, it identifies the key trends in the healthcare market and provides insights into the demographic, regulatory, and reimbursement landscape and healthcare infrastructure.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Computer and Related Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

GlobalData's energy offering, "Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Outlook in US South Dakota to 2016 - Production Analysis, Forecasts and Details of Major Crude Oil and Natural Gas Blocks and Fields" is the essential source for industry data and information relating to the exploration and production industry in US South Dakota. It provides asset level information related to active and planned oil and gas fields and exploration blocks in US South Dakota. The profiles of major companies operating in the upstream industry in US South Dakota are included in the report. The latest news and deals relating to the sector are also provided and analyzed.

The increase in the cost of raw materials - namely cocoa, sugar and milk whether locally or at international level - pushed prices up. Another key story recorded in 2011 was the sit-in protests front of the leading player, Societe Tunisienne de Chocolaterie et de Confiserie. In fact, with the political turmoil, the demonstrations of employees touched almost all big companies; Societe Tunisienne de Chocolaterie et de Confiserie was not an exception as non-permanent employees organised strikes...

GlobalData's "Power Monthly Deal Analysis - January 2013: M&A and Investment Trends" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financings in the power industry. The report provides detailed information on M&As, equity/debt offerings, private equity, venture financing and partnership transactions registered in the power industry in January 2013. The report portrays detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last six months, subdivided by deal types, segments and geographies. Additionally, the report provides information on the top financial advisory firms in the power industry.

Despite the second consecutive year of growth, the consumer health industry remained in a recessionary mood, judging by the actions of companies. The industry is generally considered as a stable one, resistant to external shocks of the economy. However, after deteriorating sales during the recession, firms turned to pricing as the chief tactic for competing. As a result, promotion campaigns that lasted for entire months and sometimes included the whole assortment were used to lure shoppers.

- "The Packaging of Retail Alcoholic Drinks in Japan, 2007 to 2017"is a data only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the market. - The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail(i.e. off-trade) alcoholic drinks packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer and multi-pack information, for the latest financial year (current year) and the extreme ends of the historical and forecast periods. - Detailed tables and charts provide a comprehensive breakdown of packaging consumption to clearly establish market trends, packaging dynamics and future growth areas.

Consumer health maintained a stable and solid value performance over the review period until 2012. With stable unit prices, categories were able to continue to grow, enabled by higher buying power after a rise in minimum wages in 2012. Categories with higher profit margins, such as vitamins and dietary supplements witnessed strong growth, boosted by new product developments and higher consumer interest in general health and well-being.

BMI View: Colombia's mobile market is a dynamic one, with new technologies - such as LTE in the 700MHz bandwidth and a 4G spectrum auction - poised to boost market growth further and drive the expansion of the mobile broadband sector. Concerns over competition remain, however, and the regulator has finalised legislation to limit Claro's dominance. MNP and asymmetric MTRs have had little effect so far, but further policies are due in 2013, although not yet made public. BMI was in favour of allowing Claro to enter the 4G auction, and the decision to set aside one band of spectrum without Claro, should encourage new entrants. In broadband, the Vive Digital programme and new contracts announced will see Colombia's fibre-optic network extended. ETB has announced important investments in the TV sectors, following its acquisition of Ingelcom. ETB plans to launch an IPTV and a pay-TV service in 2013, which should help boost competition in the sector.

Luminex Corporation (Luminex) is a medical devices company, which develops, manufactures and markets its proprietary biological testing technologies. Its proprietary technologies consist of xMAP technology, xTAG and MultiCode technology. It operates its business through two reportable business segments, namely, the Technology and Strategic Partnerships (TSP) segment and the Assays and Related Products (ARP) segment. Its TRP segment's product portfolio consists of Luminex LX 100/200, FLEXMAP 3D and MAGPIX; xPONENT, MicroPlex Microspheres, MagPlex Microspheres, xTAG Microspheres, SeroMAP Microspheres, and calibration and control microspheres. The ARP segment comprises assay products including respiratory viral family, gastrointestinal pathogen detection family, MultiCode assays and products family, among others. Luminex offers its product and services in the North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Luminex is headquartered in Texas, the US.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Hotels and Camping Sites market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

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We maintain our overall cautious outlook for growth in the German agribusiness sector as a slew of factors - ranging from a changing regulatory environment to weak demand and unfavourable market pricing - will deter significant increases in production. Our core view for the sector envisages livestock and dairy industries posting very lacklustre growth over the forecast period to 2017, owing to ongoing reforms in the EU Common Agricultural Policy and stricter safety and quality standards. Meanwhile, we see relatively more room for growth in the sugar and corn segments on the back of growing demand for biofuels and expected reforms in these segments.

The Bosnia & Herzegovina Real Estate report examines the commercial office, retail, industrial and construction segments throughout the country, in the context of the struggling domestic and regional economy.

The Peru real estate report examines the commercial office, retail, industrial and construction segments throughout the country in the context of increased risk across political, economic and security spheres.