Further, the pending acquisition of Renal Ventures Limited, LLC (announced in Aug 2015) should enhance the care given to DaVita's patients upon completion. Moreover, the alliance with Aethlon Medical in Feb 2014 is expected to enhance DaVita's client base and hence, increase its revenues. Alongside, DaVita is pursuing collaborations with local hospitals to improve patient care. We expect DaVita to benefit from such efforts and bolster its competitive advantage and operating leverage.