FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 1, 2005.

Frost & Sullivan Seminar to Assess Successful Entry Strategies for Chinese Healthcare Market.

Press Announcement and Media Invite

Date: Wednesday, 21st September 2005
Venue: Hotel Russell, Russell Square, London WC1B 5BE, United Kingdom

London, UK – 1st August, 2005 - The Chinese healthcare market is booming and as competition intensifies, designing and implementing informed market entry strategies will be critical to success.

Prospective entrants need to investigate the range of opportunities and challenges present in the market. Identifying the best regions to set up operations, being savvy about available investment opportunities and learning ways to maximise foreign investment incentives will also be essential to optimal decision- making.

In weighing long-term growth prospects, entrants need to consider the impact of cultural, regulatory and intellectual property issues on their business structure and functioning.

The Seminar

These and many more aspects determining a winning entry strategy for the Chinese healthcare market will be discussed at an exclusive one-day seminar being organised by Frost & Sullivan. Leveraging its expertise and established presence in the country, Frost & Sullivan will examine key elements in facilitating:

‘Entry Strategies into the Chinese Healthcare Market’

Guest presentations and industry case studies will offer a comprehensive view of trends in the fast-developing Chinese healthcare market. Scheduled speakers include Dorman Followwill (Frost & Sullivan, Global Vice President and Partner, Healthcare Practice) who will offer insights into business process and R&D outsourcing opportunities, Graham Thomas of Euro-Pacific Interface who will delve into the political, economic and cultural variables that underpin successful negotiation approaches and Simon Rodwell of the China Britain Business Council who will shed light on intellectual property issues and incentives offered to foreign business. Finally, other guest speakers from the Healthcare Industry will present on personal experiences with setting up business in the region.

Frost & Sullivan will host the seminar on Wednesday, 21st September, 2005 starting at 9.00 a.m. (GMT) at Hotel Russell, Russell Square, London WC1B 5BE, United Kingdom.

Panel Discussion

This informative seminar will conclude with a CEO panel discussion on "Opportunities in Emerging Geographic Healthcare Markets". During this session, CEOs will analyse long-term trends and evaluate opportunities in emergent markets for the healthcare industry.

Complimentary seating is available to media representatives. Seating is limited. Please send any requests for reservations to Katja Feick, Corporate Communications, at +44 (0) 20 7915 78 56, email: katja.feick@frost.com .

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