IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- "If you're 'following the smart money,' as many sage money mangers suggest, it may be interesting to note the acquisition by DJ Orthopedics (NYSE:DJO) of orthopedic device maker, Aircast Inc.," said SmallCap Sentinel Analyst, D.R. Clark. "The $290 million purchase price, about three times Aircast's annual sales, may sound a bullish signal for the sector. Shares of DJ Orthopedics continue to be among the best performing in the healthcare sector, having climbed about 35 percent since its February 27th acquisition announcement."
"Investors in biotech and many other healthcare concerns are often relegated to distant investment time horizons, requiring the biblical patience of Job. But healthcare's conservative kissin' cousin, durable medical equipment (DME), shouldn't be overlooked with the massive throng of baby boomers in need of 'replacement parts.' DME, which generally lacks the FDA hurdles associated with biotech, may indeed hold greater immediate promise for investors," said Clark."
"In the near-term, acquisitions within this highly-fractured segment may represent an important sales and growth catalyst," said Clark. "Trinity3 Corp. (OTCBB:TRYT) has created a new Healthcare Development Division appointing former Sharp Health Plan CFO, Jeffrey Willmann, as its director. Its goal is to identify growth opportunities that exist within the DME market and establish an efficient, centralized management base from which to operate -- perhaps a trend worth noting," said Clark.
Other DME-sector leaders recently announcing acquisitions include Encore Medical Corporation (Nasdaq:ENMC) and Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ZMH). An informational report, "The Silver Tsunami: Baby Boomers & Biotech Breakthroughs" covering these and other healthcare companies, has been made available via financial courier, StockUpTicks.com at www.SmallCapSentinel.com
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