Present Value presents at GlobalScope, Berlin

Andrew Dean of Present Value & Corbett Keeling presented the pharmaceutical industry at the Globalscope annual conference in Berlin 12th- 14th October 2011

Globalscope is a leading group of corporate finance and business advisers operating globally to support clients in cross-border transactions.

Globalscope's focus is on M&A and managing the diverse issues arising in the implementation of business growth or reorganisation and realisation strategies whether this is through acquisition, divestment, sale, restructuring, international joint ventures or licensing initiatives.



7th EMIG Business Development Meeting

The 7^th EMIG Business development meeting took place on the 29^th September at Weston Manor in Oxfordshire, chaired by Andrew Dean of Present Value.

Record attendance at this meeting with interesting new delegates and companies.  

Mike Cooper and Paul Black kicked off the day with the launch of their new Fluid Census and how Fluid can help organizations optimize their sales resource.  See more here

Leslie Galloway introduced Dr Alexander Natz, the secretary general of EUCOPE, European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs. Dr Natz outlined how the EMIG BD group could engage with EUCOPE and more widely the Bundesverband der Pharmazeutischen Industrie.

Jim Keeling of Corbett Keeling gave his now regular update on the state of play in growth finance. In true ebullient style Jim’s take on it was likened to a dramatic event involving sharks or dolphins off the coast of South Africa.

Andrew Dean of Present Value gave a quick précis of the IPLS in Barcelona and talked through some of the more interesting presentations. (These are available for download)

Leslie Galloway hosted an open Q&A on VBP and his latest government interactions.

Finally Dan Thomas rounded off the day showcasing the successful development of Alliance Pharma and its future direction. (We’d like to thank Dan for stepping in as Genus could not make the meeting at the last minute).

As always this meeting also provides significant ‘value adds’ to your organizations Business development activities.

1. Significant discounts can be achieved at major partnering events via Biopartner

2. Fluid are offering to EMIG members a 20% discount on their Fluid Census. (A £2000 saving)

3. Opportunities to attend EUCOPE and BPI meetings this quarter.

The next meeting will be held on the 1^st December 2011. EMIG will also be hosting their Orphan Group meeting on the 2^nd December with delegates from the BPI. The two meetings will share a dinner on the evening of the 1^st December, an interesting and useful opportunity for enhanced networking.



6th EMIG BD Meeting

The 6th EMIG BD meeting took place on the 30^th June at Weston Manor in Oxfordshire. It was our best attended event yet, confirming there is a place for a regular and useful BD meeting with a consistent and useful 5 point agenda.  The meeting was chaired by Andrew Dean of Present Value.

Key Speakers included:

• Stuart Richards of Fasken Martineau
• Charles Joynson of WaveData
• Chris Thomas and Scott Pamphlett of Santander
• Leslie Galloway of EMIG
• Simon Barker of Shire

As always the day finished with very agreeable drinks on the wonderful terrace of Weston Manor followed a fabulous four course meal.  The networking wine flowed continuously until the early hours.

Presentations are available for download from here: http://www.presentvalueltd.com/emig-bd/



5th EMIG BD meeting survey results

Thank you to those delegates who completed the online survey. 100% of delegates said they would attend another EMIG BD meeting and everyone rated the contend and new agenda.

Results can be viewed here

5th EMIG BD meeting

The 5th EMIG BD meeting took place on the 14th at Weston Manor in Oxfordshire. Following our new 5 point agenda the meeting was a lively mix of business development advice, corporate finance and networking...

Key Speakers included:

• Nigel Gaymond, Chief Executive of the BioIndustry Association
• Jim Keeling Chairman of Corbett Keeling,
• Alasdair Stamp from Bio-Partner
• James MacDonald from Emerald Idea.
• Companies showcased included Marlborough Pharma and Equa Pharma.

As always the day finished with a fabulous four course meal and the networking wine flowed continuously until the early hours.

Presentations are available for download from here: http://www.presentvalueltd.com/emig-bd/