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Allergan, Inc. Business Reports

Allergan, Inc. Overview

Address

2525 Dupont Dr. Irvine, 
CA 92612 United States
Phone: 714-246-4500
Fax:714-246-6987
Toll Free:800-347-4500

Allergan, Inc. Rankings

#457 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
#S&P 500 
#426 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)

Company Description

Vanity, thy true name be Profits -- at least for Allergan. The company is a leading maker of eye care, skin care, and aesthetic products, including best-selling pharmaceutical Botox. Originally used to treat muscle spasms (as well as eye spasms and misalignment), Botox found another, more popular application in diminishing facial wrinkles. Allergan's eye care products include medications for glaucoma, allergic conjunctivitis, and chronic dry eye. Skin care products include treatments for acne, wrinkles, and psoriasis. Allergan also sells breast augmentation implants and the Lap-Band system used in weight-loss surgery. Its products are sold in more than 100 countries via direct sales and distributors.

Allergan, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.
  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.
  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.
  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.
  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.
  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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  • Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing Industry Report
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Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing Industry Report

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Overview

The US medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry includes about 11,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $125 billion. Major companies include Baxter International, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 60 percent of revenue.

SIC: 2599, 3829, 3843, 3851, 8072

NAICS: 339112, 339113, 339114, 339115, 339116

 

Sample Questions & Answers

What difficulties has the company had meeting FDA and insurer approval?

All new medical devices require approval from the FDA to be marketed, and from Medicare and other insurers that ultimately pay for use. Although FDA and Medicare have streamlined procedures, review for new devices can be lengthy and approval...

 

How does the company manage prices in the face of pressure by Medicare and insurers to keep costs low?

Because of rapidly increasing health care costs, private insurers and government programs like Medicare have moved to limit payments for many medical treatments that require medical supplies or devices. Doctors and hospitals, in turn, have a greater...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
    • Trends & Opportunies

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.
    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

    Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing Industry Report

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    Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US pharmaceutical manufacturing industry includes about 1,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $200 billion. Major companies include Abbott, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for more than 80 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 2833, 2834, 2835

    NAICS: 325411, 325412, 325413

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How is the company challenged by government regulations?

    The pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated by the FDA and subject to state and federal laws. The high profitability of many drug companies at a time of rising health care costs makes the industry a prime target for regulators, including...

     

    How is the company preparing to handle expiration of its key patents?

    Profits from sales of prescription drugs usually plummet once lower-cost generic alternatives are available. Generic drugs now account for more than half of all prescriptions filled in the US. Traditional drug companies must constantly discover or...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.
      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry Report

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      $129

      Allergan, Inc.  Overview

      Top 3 Competitiors

      Company: Abbott Laboratories
      Location: Abbott Park, IL

      Company: Alcon
      Location: Hünenberg, Zug

      Company: Apotex Inc.
      Location: Toronto, ON

      Industries where Allergan, Inc. Competes

      Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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      Health Care Products Manufacturing
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      Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing
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      Competitive Landscape Brief

      Demand is driven by population demographics and advances in medical knowledge and technology. The profitability of individual companies depends on the ability to develop superior products. Large companies have economies of scale in manufacturing and R&D. Small companies can compete successfully by specializing in a particular market segment, or through technical innovation. Imports of medical equipment and supplies account for about 20 percent of the US market; exports represent about 20 percent of US production. Leading sources of imports include Mexico, Ireland, and China. The largest export markets for medical medical equipment and supplies are Japan, the Netherlands, and Canada.

      Allergan, Inc. Competitive Landscape

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      Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Key Numbers
      • Profitability
      • Valuation
      • Operations
      • Financial Ratios
      • Per Share Data ($)
      • Growth Statistics
      • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

        Company Landscape Report Highlights

        • Competitors List

          Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of sucessfully introducing new products.
        • Competive Landscape

          Acess detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

        Competitive Landscape Report

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        Allergan, Inc. Overview

        Address

        2525 Dupont Dr. Irvine, 
        CA 92612 United States
        Phone: 714-246-4500
        Fax:714-246-6987
        Toll Free:800-347-4500

        Allergan, Inc. Rankings

        #457 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
        #S&P 500 
        #426 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)

        Company Description

        Vanity, thy true name be Profits -- at least for Allergan. The company is a leading maker of eye care, skin care, and aesthetic products, including best-selling pharmaceutical Botox. Originally used to treat muscle spasms (as well as eye spasms and misalignment), Botox found another, more popular application in diminishing facial wrinkles. Allergan's eye care products include medications for glaucoma, allergic conjunctivitis, and chronic dry eye. Skin care products include treatments for acne, wrinkles, and psoriasis. Allergan also sells breast augmentation implants and the Lap-Band system used in weight-loss surgery. Its products are sold in more than 100 countries via direct sales and distributors.

        Allergan, Inc. Spotlight on IT

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        Hoover’s Spotlight Reports on IT give you a look inside of IT departments of top companies, making it easier for you to learn, prepare, and sell to the IT professionals that lead them. These reports reveal the software and platforms that are currently in use, an overview of the IT department and their strategy, and the IT leaders that make the decisions.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Company Overview
        • IT Strategy
        • IT Highlights
        • IT Executives
        • IT Contacts
        • Recent News and Activity
        • Conversation Starters
        • Industry Data
        • Major Subsidiaries and Locations

          Information Technology Report Highlights

          • Company Overview

            Quickly grasp how company operates and understand their current business environment, ensuring you make the right first impression with minimal time invested.
          • IT Highlights

            Be in the know about a company's current infrastructure before you make contact with the list of applications, software, and hardware presently in use.
          • IT Contacts

            Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you don't wast time talking to the wrong contact.
          • Conversation Starters

            Gain instant rapport by engaging you sales prospect as a fellow industry "insider," thanks to these carefully-designed call preparatiion question (with answers).
          • Major Subsidiaries & Locations

            Uncover new cross-sell and up-sell opportunities by exploring the company's corporate relationships.
          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
          • IT Strategy

            Identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges that a company is facing right now - often directly from the mouths of its own executives.
          • IT Executives

            Learn the background and technology interests of the company's IT executives, allowing you to strategically position your product in a way that's compatible with their vision.
          • Recent News & Activity

            Stay connected to your prospects and customers by communicating with them about recent developments that affect their business.
          • Industry Data

            Find the SIC and NAICS codes for the oftentimes disparate industries a company does business in to ensure your sales presentation delivers a wide-reaching and compelling value proposition.