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logoMorningstarMarch 27, 2024

LivaNova PLC: LivaNova's Exit From Advanced Circulatory Support Leaves Focus on Its Two Principal Businesses

Symbols
LIVN
Sector(s)
Healthcare
Rating
Current Price
$55.53
Fair Value
Economic Moat
Stewardship
Summary

UK-based LivaNova was born of a combination between Cyberonics in the US and Sorin in Italy. The medical-device firm is primarily focused on cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary solutions (with surgical heart valves, heart-lung machines, and oxygenation equipment) as well as neuromodulation devices for treatment-resistant epilepsy and depression. Following the merger, LivaNova divested its cardiac rhythm management and heart valv

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Analyst Profile

Debbie Wang

Senior Equity Analyst
Debbie Wang is a senior equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. She covers the medical-device industry. Previously, she was an associate director of equity analysis for Morningstar, leading the healthcare team.Before joining Morningstar in 2002, Wang was a vice president and senior brand strategist for Leo Burnett. During her tenure at Leo Burnett, she led brand strategy on a variety of accounts, including Allstate, Amoco, McDonald/s, Heinz, Smucker’s, Pepto-Bismol, and Celebrex.Wang holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Colgate University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.