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European Biometrics Markets - Investment Analysis and Growth OpportunitiesPublished by: Frost & Sullivan Published: Feb. 2, 2006 - 71 Pages Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction and Methodology 3. Industry Fundamentals and Growth Opportunities 4. Financial Benchmarking Analysis List of Figures Chapter 3 Chapter 4 AbstractResearch OverviewGovernments and the Financial Services Industry Drive European Biometrics Markets Stringent security standards and specifications stressed by governments across Europe are driving the region’s biometrics markets which has grownmarkets, which have grown, by over 50 per cent in recent years. Already, o"Organisations such as the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) the BioApPiI Consortium are have been pplacing increasing emphasis on the need for security and the importance of using biometrics to aid in security.", says the analyst of this research. Further, European biometric passports, the national ID program and the new Schengen information system-II have propelled the increased adoption of biometrics. With As biometrics being viewed as a is fail-safe and , as well as a more efficient method of screening, the security-conscious financial services industry is also implementing this technology to safeguard confidential information. This Frost & Sullivan Financial Benchmarking and Analysis (FBA) service presents a broad financial outline of the current European biometrics industry by highlighting the major market and financial trends. It examines growth sectors of notable interest and provides a comprehensive financial as well as valuation analysis of leading biometric firms in the industry. The key growth segments reviewed are non-automated fingerprint identification system (non-AFIS ), AFIS, facial recognition, eye scan (iris and retina), hand geometry, voice verification and signature verification. Promising Markets for Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Participants The nascent European biometrics market is very attractive to venture capitalists hoping to strike it rich by backing young companies. "‘Innovation-centric’ European venture capitalists mainly fund research activities such as designing new products and developing more flexible as well as customised solutions. ," says the analyst of this research. "Therefore, there is great potential for investment in this emerging market, a case in point being the development of multimodal biometrics." Although there is much potential for investment, However, as in any other market, venture capitalists investment are expected towill invest in the European market only on anbe on an interest-return basis, basing their support on the success of t and further investment depends entirely on the success of the product. Biometrics companies must appreciate that venture capitalists usually ensure ownership of Intellectual Property rights of the product they are funding and if they pre close their venture, they carry the IP with them. Given this/Due to this, eExperts opine that the ideal exit strategy for venture capitalists is likely to be through an initial public offering. Keeping with this trend, the biometrics market is expected to see more private companies go public. Multi-modal Biometrics - The Future of Biometric Technology Currently, industry participants are keenly researching to consolidate different biometric technologies’ in one system - multimodal biometrics. Given the interest of venture capitalists in bankrolling product development, the market can expect increasing emphasis on the integration of biometric technologies. "To support the tremendous expansion of biometrics in Europe, what is required is greater standardization among the various technologies that will allow for interoperability," states the analyst. Benefits of this Service Comprehensive Market Coverage The research provides an in-depth coverage of the market trends in Europe. It traces the currently buoyant markets in Europe and provides short-term outlook for the market. In-depth Industry Analyses FBA takes into account the major performance indicators such as ratios, valuation multiples and growth monitors, and also provides an in-depth analysis across the breadth and depth of the industry. The goal of the FBA service is to provide financial analysts and investment professionals with the tools and information needed to support financial analysis and investment decisions of all sorts. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) The study also tracks the changing complexion of the airport security equipment industry on a whole with due consideration to the notable M&A activities in the last five years. Current Market Participants The research offers market sizes and growth prospects for select growth segments, ways to exploit new growth opportunities and chances for possible alliances within the industry. Investment Community The goal of the FBA service is to provide financial analysts and investment professionals with the tools and information needed to support financial analysis and investment decisions of all sorts. For example, industry scorecards and company scorecards map the industries and companies by growth prospective, size, sector consolidation and attractiveness for private equities and venture capitalists. Market Sectors Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
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