ASC Acquisitions Market: 12 Statistics on M&D Company Behavior & Attitude

Carrie Pallardy -

Here are 12 statistics on how ambulatory surgery center management and development companies perceive and respond to the ASC acquisitions market, according to VMG Health's ASC ValueDriver Survey 2011.

What ownership structure do M&D companies prefer?

•    Majority equity ownership: 41 percent
•    Minority equity ownership: 29 percent
•    Majority equity ownership with a hospital partner: 29 percent

What type of ASCs do M&D companies prefer for acquisitions?

•    ASCs with a proven history of successful performance: 44 percent
•    ASCs primed for a turnaround: 37 percent
•    De  novo ASC development: 19 percent

What markets do M&D companies target for acquisitions?

•    New markets: 26 percent
•    Markets with existing presence: 16 percent
•    Both: 58 percent

After seeing a letter of intent, do M&D companies adjust price upon further due diligence?

•    Rarely: 59 percent
•    Often: 35 percent
•    Never: 6 percent

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