HEALTHCARE

Uncommon Approach

The healthcare industry continues to experience a rapid level of consolidation and growth due to government and private sector efforts to decrease cost and increase access. Partnering with an institution that understands the complexities and needs of this unique industry is critical to thriving in these market conditions.

Our Healthcare team provides expertise in the following sectors

Biotechnology
Healthcare services
Medical technology
Specialty pharmaceuticals

Uncommon Commitment

Distinguished by our unwavering commitment to the financial needs of your business.

Significant balance sheet support—more than $8 billion committed to public and private healthcare companies
More than 30 dedicated industry experts located in Charlotte, New York, and Baltimore
Managing Directors average 15 years of experience

Uncommon Results

High Yield/Investment Grade
Leading underwriter for domestic healthcare issues, serving as lead or co-manager on 13 healthcare bond offerings in 2004 for a total volume of $4.5 billion
Loan Syndications
- Agented 25 transactions in 2004 for a total volume of $4.4 billion
- Strong relationships with more than 300 banks and institutional investors
M&A Advisory
Leading mergers and acquisitions advisor with extensive experience in sellside and buyside advisory, strategic advisory, hostile defense, fairness opinions, and going private transactions
Equity
Raised more than $6.3 billion in proceeds for private and public healthcare clients in 41 common stock offerings, preferred equity offerings, and private placements since 1999

The Wachovia Advantage

Wachovia's dedicated team of commercial, corporate, and investment banking professionals bring local, national, and international expertise to all facets of this complex industry. Since March 2000, Wachovia has dedicated human and credit resources exclusively to the not-for-profit (NFP) healthcare industry to better meet the unique business and credit characteristics of NFP healthcare. Our bankers and credit specialists have detailed knowledge of this industry, which better equips them to customize creative and effective solutions for your business.

Benefits and Retirement Services
Direct deposit payroll services, 401(k) plans, and equity services for your employees

Capital Markets
Mergers and acquisitions advisory, equity, and debt offerings

Cash Management and Deposit Services
Payables, receivables, and merchant services

Commercial Lending and Leasing
Including lines of credit, term loans, letters of credit, and commercial leasing

Risk Management
Financial and operating risk management tools

Sales and Trading
Money market and fixed income

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Debt and equity underwriting, trading, research and sales, loan syndications agent services, and corporate finance and M&A advisory services are offered by WCM.

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