DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tq9g58/pharmaleaders) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the Leading International CROs - Financial Performance Benchmarking & Competitive Landscape Assessment" report to their offering.

This report compares the competitive positions of 11 leading CRO companies on 17 financial metrics. These companies are analyzed based on financial performance, cost-containment, capital structure and firm utilization to illustrate the different strategies these companies are using to increase value for their shareholders.

Throughout the report, our industry dynamics team provides you with expert insight, expanding on each of the metrics discussed. In addition to the financial metrics, this report discusses trends impacting the CRO marketplace, along with partnering and acquisition activity, and operations strategy.

Key Questions Answered

• What specific strategies are these CROs employing to gain market share?
• What drivers accounted for the revenue growth for the company over the past year?
• Which trends will affect the CRO marketplace over the next few years?
• What particular services or capabilities are my competitors developing?
• Who are the revenue and growth leaders in each service line and geography?
• What specific business development activities are taking place, in terms of partnerships or M&A?
• How are CROs growing their physical infrastructures and human resources to better serve the needs of their customers?

Reasons to Buy

• Analyze and track the strategies that these CROs are using to gain share in the increasingly competitive market
• Understand the underlying financial metrics that differentiate certain companies from the pack in terms of growth and profitability, spending and asset structure
• Organize your sales and marketing strategy to identify companies with proprietary technologies to maximize opportunities for strategic investment or partnerships
• Use this information as an independent source for your due diligence and transaction strategy

Key Topics Covered:

1. List of Tables and Figures

2 Introduction

3 CRO Market Dynamics

4 Collaboration and Acquisition Strategies

5 Financial Management

6 Expense Management

7 Services Analysis

8 Regional Analysis

9 Resource Management Strategies

10 Future Outlook

11 Appendix

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