Life Sciences Newsbrief – April 2011, Issue #30

Welcome to our monthly issue of the Life Sciences Newsbrief. This publication will provide you with a snapshot of developments in the Canadian and global life sciences industry along with upcoming Canadian events and thought leadership. If you need further information, please contact any of the life sciences professionals listed.

Q1 2011: Learn about the latest M&A activities in the North American Pharma and Life Sciences Sector
M&A activity in the North American Pharma & Life Sciences industry started strong this year with 101 announced deals in the first quarter, a 20% increase over Q4 2010 and almost double Q1 2010’s total of 53 transactions.

Thought Leadership

Q1 Money Tree Report
Venture capitalists invested $5.9 billion in 736 deals in the first quarter of 2011, according to the MoneyTree™ Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), based on data provided by Thomson Reuters. Quarterly investment activity increased 5 percent in terms of dollars but fell 11 percent in number of deals compared to the fourth quarter of 2010 when $5.6 billion was invested in 827 deals.

The Life Sciences sector (biotechnology and medical device industries combined) saw an increase in venture capital (VC) dollars invested during the first quarter, rising 16 percent but falling 9 percent in deal volume from the prior quarter to $1.4 billion going into 164 deals.

The Detailed Company & VC Firm listings for Q1 2011 will be posted online in May. Visit www.pwcmoneytree.com.

Events

The 5th International Pharmaceutical Regulatory and Compliance Congress and Best Practice Forum
May 3 -5, Istanbul, Turkey
PwC is a sponsor for this conference on the regulatory and compliance challenges surrounding Pharmaceutical companies.

2011 International Medical Device Industry Compliance Conference
May 18-20, London, UK
PwC is a sponsor for this conference on the regulatory and compliance challenges surrounding medical device companies.

IBF MedtechInvestor's Conference
May 18-19, Minneapolis, USA
PwC sponsors this Medtechinvestors conference. Terrence Ward and Ralph Weinberger are speakers.