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About Hologic

Hologic has built its entire identity around women's health, making it one of the few large medical technology companies to place female-specific diagnostics and therapeutics at the centre of its portfolio. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company operates globally across diagnostics, medical imaging, surgical products, and skeletal health.

Its diagnostics division is among the most recognised in the sector, with molecular diagnostic platforms widely deployed in clinical laboratories for the detection of sexually transmitted infections, respiratory pathogens, and cervical disease. The Panther and Panther Fusion systems are established instruments across hospital and reference lab networks worldwide.

In medical imaging, Hologic is the leading provider of 3D mammography technology, with its Genius tomosynthesis platform used extensively for breast cancer screening. The company also manufactures bone densitometry systems used to assess osteoporosis risk, extending its focus on conditions that disproportionately affect women.

The surgical segment covers minimally invasive gynaecological procedures, including products for fibroid management, endometrial ablation, and hysteroscopy. Hologic trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker HOLX and reports revenues that place it firmly among the significant players in medical technology. Further information is available at hologic.com.

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