Signify Premium Insight: United Imaging Hopes to Challenge Established Order with Fresh Funding

GE was founded in 1892, Philips is slightly older, getting its start in 1891, Siemens, however, eclipses both with a legacy of more than 170 years, after being launched in 1847. These companies have, of course, changed dramatically since their inception, and healthcare hasn’t always been part of their business, but the fact these are the companies being targeted by United Imaging, a vendor that is only embarking on its 12^th year, speaks volumes of the Chinese firm’s ambition.

At first glance the progress looks positive. According to United Imaging’s prospectus for the IPO,