Could Medtronic’s Kanghui Purchase Set Course For US Entry?

Last month Medtronic agreed to pay close to $800 million for Chinese orthopedics implant maker China Kanghui Holdings. To be sure, the purchase of Kanghui secures Medtronic’s footing in China, one of the fastest growing health care economies in the world. In addition, it likely will help Medtronic close in on its goal of bringing in 20% of its revenue from emerging markets.