Suros Surgical's revenue in calendar 2005 was approximately $27.2 million, representing 71% growth over the previous year. Hologic expects sales related to this acquisition in the 2006 calendar year to be in excess of $40 million and for the transaction to be accretive to earnings in fiscal 2007, absent the amortization of intangibles related to this transaction.

"We are proud of the innovations we have introduced with our breast biopsy systems and very pleased with our accomplishments to date," said Jim Pearson, President and CEO of Suros Surgical. "This merger is a natural fit. Our expertise in breast biopsy combined with Hologic's resources should further accelerate the adoption of our technology and ultimately benefit physicians and improve patient care."


About Hologic
Hologic Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic and medical imaging systems dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, and a leading developer of innovative imaging technology for digital radiography and breast imaging. Hologic's core business units are focused on osteoporosis assessment, mammography and breast biopsy, and mini C-arm and extremity MRI imaging for orthopedic applications. For more information visit www.hologic.com.

About Suros Surgical
Suros Surgical Systems, Inc. is an award winning Indiana-based medical device manufacturer of minimally invasive methods of tissue excision and biopsy within multiple surgical specialties. Its patented surgical platform technology allows the removal of tissue or biopsy samples in a compassionate, effective and efficient manner possible. Suros Surgical is [the] industry leader in commercially available MRI-guided vacuum assisted breast biopsy with its ATEC© system, providing women in a high-risk population the opportunity for early diagnosis of breast disease or cancer without going to surgery. For more information visit www.surossurgical.com.

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