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Gerald Edelman Offers Expert Analysis on the Latest Trends and M&A Deals Shaping the Life Sciences Industry

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The Life Sciences industry spans across a diverse array of sectors, including medical technologies, biopharmaceuticals, biomedical devices, and biomedical innovations. This dynamic, rapidly evolving field is defined by cutting-edge advancements, driven by substantial investment and frequent M&A activity.

From 2022 to 2023, the UK Life Sciences industry experienced notable growth. Investment from the sector surged, with M&A activity reaching over £43 billion in 2023, up from £35 billion in 2022.

In Gerald Edelman’s latest industry report, Corporate Finance Partner Nick Wallis, and Director Sam Barr, provide a comprehensive review of the Life Sciences landscape, spotlighting recent M&A activity, as well as the current trends and outlook for the future.

Key takeaways from the report include:

  • A notable trend in the Life Sciences industry is the rise of international collaborations, aimed at enhancing research quality and outcomes. In May 2024, Boehringer Ingelheim’s c. £1 billion partnership with Oxford-based biotech firm, Ochre Bio exemplified growing interest in collaborating with R&D-focussed enterprises.
  • A challenge to the UK’s competitive position in this sector is the decline in foreign direct investment (FDI). Inward investment into the UK in 2023 totalled £0.8 billion, reflecting a 21% decrease compared to 2022.
  • The global Life Sciences industry has seen a resurgence in major deal-making, with M&A investment reaching £191 billion in December 2023.
  • Under the new Labour government, the industry is expected to benefit from pledges to a more certain funding environment and an increasingly streamlined funding process.

The report can be downloaded here on the Gerald Edelman website.

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