Summary

This report is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into the medical equipment business of Ossur hf.. The report provides key information relating to Ossur hf.  medical equipment revenue, market share by sector and country, financial and SWOT analysis of the company. The report examines the medical equipment business structure and operations, history and products, and provides an analysis of its key medical equipment revenue lines. It inspects the company's strategic strengths and weaknesses.

Scope

-Revenues for the medical equipment markets and sub-sectors by country and region.
-Provides the share of market and sub sectors by country and region.
-Detailed breakdown revenues contributed by the medical equipment business operations.
-Provides summary of the medical equipment pipeline products that the company is developing.
-Critical analysis of the company's strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats.
-Provides summary analysis of key revenue lines and strategy.
-Details on the company's history, key executives, business description, locations and subsidiaries as well as a list of products and services and the latest available company statement.
-Product and brand updates, strategy changes, R&D projects, corporate expansions and contractions.
-Latest mergers and acquisitions, partnerships or financings of the company, including debt, equity or venture finance.

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-Identify your competitor's key revenue streams by market and geography.
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-Identify potential competitor products before they reach market.
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Table of Contents

1.1 List of Tables 6
1.2 List of Figures 7
2 Introduction 8
2.1 What Is This Report About? 8
3 Definitions of Markets/Categories Covered 9
3.1 Orthopedic Devices 9
3.1.1 Orthopedic Braces and Supports 9
4 Company Snapshot 10
4.1 Key Information 10
4.2 Company Overview 10
4.3 Financial Performance 10
4.4 SWOT Snapshot 10
5 Business Description 11
5.1 Business Overview 11
5.2 Bracing and Support 11
5.2.1 Overview 11
5.2.2 Market View 11
5.2.3 Financials 11
5.3 Compression Therapy 11
5.3.1 Overview 11
5.3.2 Financials 11
5.3.3 Market View 12
5.4 Prosthetics 12
5.4.1 Overview 12
5.4.2 Financials 12
5.4.3 Market View 12
5.4.4 Key Strategies 12
5.5 Major Products and Services 12
5.5.1 Overview 12
6 History 15
7 Business Strategy 17
7.1 Mission Statement 17
7.2 Corporate Social Responsibility 17
7.2.1 Overview 17
8 SWOT Analysis 18
8.1 Overview 18
8.2 Ossur hf. Strengths 18
8.2.1 Patent Portfolio 18
8.2.2 Global Presence 19
8.2.3 Financial Performance 19
8.2.4 Efficient Use of Resources 19
8.2.5 Expanding Market Share in Sector 19
8.3 Ossur hf. Weaknesses 19
8.3.1 Changes in Ownership 19
8.3.2 Limited Liquidity Position 20
8.4 Ossur hf. Opportunities 20
8.4.1 Rising Healthcare Expenditure in the US 20
8.4.2 Aging Population 20
8.4.3 Emerging Markets 20
8.4.4 Amplified Global Utilization 21
8.5 Ossur hf. Threats 21
8.5.1 Stringent Government Regulations 21
8.5.2 Competitive Landscape 21
8.5.3 Industry Consolidation 21
8.5.4 Introduction of Innovative Technologies 21
9 Competitors 22
10 Ossur hf. Medical Equipment Market Share Analysis 23
10.1 Ossur hf., Orthopedic Devices, Global, Market Share (2008) 23
10.2 Ossur hf., APAC, Market Share (2008) 24
10.3 Ossur hf., Europe, Market Share (2008) 25
10.4 Ossur hf., North America, Market Share (2008) 26
10.5 Ossur hf., SCA, Market Share (2008) 27
11 Share Holding Structure 28
12 Key Employees 29
13 Key Employee Biographies 30
14 Company Statement 31
15 Locations And Subsidiaries 32
15.1 Head Office 32
15.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries 32
16 Recent Developments 33
16.1 Financial Announcements 33
16.1.1 Apr 28, 2009: Ossur Posts Net Profit Of $7.6 Million In Q1 2009 33
16.1.2 Feb 05, 2009: Ossur Reports 2008 Results 34
16.1.3 Oct 28, 2008: Ossur Reports 3Q 2008 Results 35
16.1.4 Oct 11, 2008: Ossur Provides Financial Outlook For 3Q 2008 Results 37
16.1.5 Jul 29, 2008: Ossur Reports 2Q 2008 Results 37
16.1.6 Apr 28, 2008: Ossur Reports Q1 2008 Results 39
16.1.7 Feb 05, 2008: Ossur Reports Q4 2007 Results 39
16.2 Corporate Communications 41
16.2.1 Jun 25, 2008: Ossur Announces Management Changes 41
16.3 Other Significant Developments 42
16.3.1 Apr 14, 2009: Ossur Announces New Contract With Novation 42
17 Appendix 43
17.1 Research Methodology 44
17.2 Secondary Research 45
17.3 Primary Research 45
17.4 Models 46
17.5 Forecasts 46
17.6 Expert Panels 46
17.7  Consulting 47
17.8 Contact Us 47
17.9 Disclaimer 47

1.1 List of Tables
Table 1:Ossur hf., Key Facts, 2009 10
Table 2:Ossur hf., SWOT Analysis, 2008 18
Table 3:Ossur hf., Orthopedic Devices, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, Global, Revenue ($ mn) and Market Share (%), 2008 23
Table 4:Ossur hf., Orthopedic Devices, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, APAC, Revenue ($ mn) and Market Share (%), 2008 24
Table 5:Ossur hf., Orthopedic Devices, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, Europe, Revenue ($ mn) and Market Share (%), 2008 25
Table 6:Ossur hf., Orthopedic Devices, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, North America, Revenue ($ mn) and Market Share (%), 2008 26
Table 7:Ossur hf., Orthopedic Devices, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, SCA, Revenue ($ mn) and Market Share (%), 2008 27
Table 8:Ossur hf., Share Holding Structure 28
Table 9:Ossur hf., Key Employees 29
Table 10:Ossur hf., Subsidiaries 32

1.2 List of Figures
Figure 1:Ossur hf., Orthopedic Devices, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, Global, Market Share (%), 2008 23
Figure 2:Ossur hf., Orthopedic Devices, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, APAC, Market Share (%), 2008 24
Figure 3:Ossur hf., Orthopedic Devices, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, Europe, Market Share (%), 2008 25
Figure 4:Ossur hf., Orthopedic Devices, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, North America, Market Share (%), 2008 26
Figure 5:  Methodology 44