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Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and
developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry
forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
PhRMA Industry Profile
http://www.phrma.org/publications/
Select "Profiles and Reports"
Focus is on research and development in biopharmaceutical companies. Available free online.
Biotechnology Industry Organization
Guide To Biotechnology
http://www.bio.org/ataglance/
Publication provides product, financial and scientific information, as well as extensive
discussions of the industry's key technologies, economic performance and ethical issues.
Available free online.
Biotechnology Industry Organization
National Issues
http://www.bio.org/issues/
The "National Issues" section addresses various issues facing the industry. Segments within
this section include: Health Care; Food & Agriculture; Industrial & Environmental; Bioethics;
Intellectual Property; Regulatory; Tax & Financial. Available free online.
BioWorld Online
Biotechnology State of the Industry Report
http://www.bioworld.com
Comprehensive annual report on the business, science, and government regulation of biotechnology.
This executive-level analysis puts the current biotechnology year in focus and provides
insight into the industry's future.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information.

Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, IBISWorld, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources
which cover a wide variety of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends,
and Outlook.
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Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms, small
business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics, RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering
a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial
Ratios.
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BioWorld
Online
Executive Compensation Report
http://www.bioworld.com
Report provides an in-depth look at executive compensation at biotechnology companies
by providing extensive details on individual salary packages, as well as expert analysis
and interpretation on compensation trends within the industry.
Presidio Pay Advisors
Biotech Executive Compensation Survey
http://www.presidiopay.com/industry_documents.php?id=2
Survey includes executive base salary, actual annual incentive, present value of stock
option and other forms of long-term incentives, and beneficial ownership for executive
positions in the biotech industry. Other compensation reports available for this industry
include board of directors compensation survey and equity compensation survey. Survey
synopses available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information. All information is free online.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources
covering a wide variety of industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and
Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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