FTI Consulting Survey Identifies Renewed Optimism as Healthcare & Life Sciences Sector Embarks on 2025
FTI Consulting Survey Identifies Renewed Optimism as Healthcare & Life Sciences Sector Embarks on 2025
79% of Industry Leaders Feel Optimistic About Industry's Potential
79% 的行業領導者對行業潛力感到樂觀
Economic Uncertainty, Cybersecurity Incidents and Political Uncertainty Seen as Key Challenges
經濟不確定性、網絡安全事件和政治不確定性被視爲關鍵挑戰
Industry Increasingly Investing in Cybersecurity Preparedness
業界越來越多地投資網絡安全防範工作
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the results of its U.S. Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Outlook 2025, which found that after years of tempered expectations, 79% of leaders are increasingly optimistic about the industry and its financial outlook, up 11% from last year's survey.
華盛頓,2024年12月19日(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)——FTI Consulting, Inc.(紐約證券交易所代碼:FCN)今天公佈了其《2025年美國醫療保健和生命科學行業展望》的結果,該報告發現,經過多年的緩和,79%的領導人對該行業及其財務前景越來越樂觀,比去年的調查增長了11%。
According to the survey, 66% of leaders expect higher M&A activity in 2025 and 4 in 10 respondents expect a greater ability to raise capital, up 10% from last year. The increasing confidence in dealmaking and fundraising is a strong indication of the industry's renewed optimism going into the coming year.
調查顯示,66%的領導者預計2025年的併購活動將增加,十分之四的受訪者預計籌集資金的能力將增強,比去年增長10%。對交易和籌款的信心不斷增強,這有力地表明該行業在來年將恢復樂觀情緒。
"After years of speculation and tempered optimism, M&A activity is expected to increase in 2025, as companies predominantly look to acquire viable, late-stage assets in order to grow their pipeline and accomplish their business objectives," said Robert Stanislaro, a Senior Managing Director and Head of the Healthcare & Life Sciences' Corporate Reputation offering within the Strategic Communications segment at FTI Consulting. "Particular areas of investment include the rise of obesity treatments, an increased focus in immuno-oncology, gene editing and AI-powered drug discovery. The growing optimism amongst industry leaders and key stakeholders opens up the opportunity for companies to position themselves as innovators in the field and rise above the crowded marketplace."
FTI Consulting高級董事總經理兼戰略傳播部門醫療與生命科學企業聲譽產品主管Robert Stanislaro表示:「經過多年的猜測和溫和的樂觀情緒,預計2025年併購活動將增加,因爲各公司主要尋求收購可行的後期資產,以擴大其渠道和實現業務目標。」「特殊的投資領域包括肥胖治療的興起、對免疫腫瘤學、基因編輯和人工智能驅動的藥物發現的日益關注。行業領導者和主要利益相關者越來越樂觀,這爲公司將自己定位爲該領域的創新者並在擁擠的市場中脫穎而出開闢了機會。」
Looking at potential risks and challenges, those surveyed cited economic uncertainty (38%) as the biggest liability facing the industry, followed by cybersecurity (23%) and political uncertainty (22%). Notably, political uncertainty rose in prominence this year as leaders reflected on the potential implications of the U.S. presidential election.
從潛在的風險和挑戰來看,受訪者認爲經濟不確定性(38%)是該行業面臨的最大負擔,其次是網絡安全(23%)和政治不確定性(22%)。值得注意的是,隨着領導人反思美國總統大選的潛在影響,今年的政治不確定性變得更加突出。
While the survey was conducted prior to the results of the U.S. presidential election, the findings provide insights into how the industry may be preparing for a second Trump administration. In October 2024, nearly 6 in 10 respondents stated that a potential Trump administration would have a positive impact on their business.
儘管該調查是在美國總統大選結果公佈之前進行的,但調查結果爲該行業可能如何爲第二屆特朗普政府做準備提供了見解。2024年10月,近十分之六的受訪者表示,潛在的特朗普政府將對其業務產生積極影響。
"As the industry prepares for a second Trump administration, leaders should expect to see a focus on reducing federal regulations, promoting market-based solutions and competition through a more favorable deal-making environment, addressing the cost of prescription drugs, and decreasing federal involvement in health coverage," said Lauren Crawford Shaver, Americas Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences within FTI Consulting's Strategic Communications segment. "While some changes could be implemented via executive orders, other major reforms would require congressional support and face substantial political hurdles. In light of this, industry leaders need to not only monitor but also grow their political relationships at the local, state and federal level."
FTI Consulting戰略傳播部門美洲醫療保健與生命科學主管勞倫·克勞福德·沙弗表示:「在行業爲特朗普第二屆政府做準備之際,領導人應該將重點放在減少聯邦監管、通過更有利的交易環境促進基於市場的解決方案和競爭、解決處方藥成本問題以及減少聯邦政府對健康保險的參與上。」「雖然一些變革可以通過行政命令實施,但其他重大改革將需要國會的支持,並面臨巨大的政治障礙。有鑑於此,行業領導者不僅需要監督而且需要發展他們在地方、州和聯邦各級的政治關係。」
Cybersecurity incidents have become increasingly prevalent across the industry. With that, executives are becoming more familiar with the reputational and operational challenges these situations pose and are preparing accordingly. Sixty-eight percent of respondents said they have a crisis communications plan in place and 53% have participated in a crisis simulation, up 13% and 37% from 2024, respectively.
網絡安全事件在整個行業中變得越來越普遍。因此,高管們對這些情況構成的聲譽和運營挑戰越來越熟悉,並正在做好相應的準備。68%的受訪者表示他們已經制定了危機溝通計劃,53%的受訪者參與了危機模擬,分別比2024年增長了13%和37%。
The full survey report is available here.
完整的調查報告可在此處獲得。
About the Survey
This research was conducted online by FTI Consulting's Strategic Communications segment between September 24 – October 9, 2024, with 250 decision-makers in corporate communications, investor relations, public affairs, business development and marketing for healthcare and life sciences companies in the United States. Forty-three percent of respondents represent large companies (with more than 250 employees), and roughly one third (35%) represent publicly listed companies with a weighted average $5 billion market cap.
關於本次調查
這項研究由FTI Consulting的戰略傳播部門在2024年9月24日至10月9日期間在線進行,參與了美國醫療和生命科學公司的企業傳播、投資者關係、公共事務、業務發展和營銷的250名決策者。43%的受訪者代表大型公司(擁有250多名員工),大約三分之一(35%)的受訪者代表加權平均市值爲50億美元的上市公司。
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. More information can be found at .
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FTI Consulting, Inc. 是一家全球商業諮詢公司,致力於幫助組織管理變革、降低風險和解決爭議:財務、法律、運營、政治和監管、聲譽和交易。FTI 諮詢專業人員在 34 個國家和地區擁有 8,300 多名員工,他們與客戶密切合作,預測、闡明和克服複雜的業務挑戰,充分利用機遇。該公司在2023財年創造了34.9億美元的收入。在某些司法管轄區,FTI Consulting的服務由不同的法律實體提供,這些法律實體分別資本和獨立管理。更多信息可以在以下網址找到。
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