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Hologic Inc. (HOLX)On Dec 4: 14.33  Up 0.09 (0.63%)  
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Hologic Inc.
35 Crosby Drive
Bedford, MA 01730
United States - Map
Phone: 781-999-7300
Fax: 617-890-8031
Web Site: http://www.hologic.com

DETAILS 
Index Membership:S&P 400 MidCap
S&P 1500 Super Comp
Nasdaq 100
Sector:Healthcare
Industry:Medical Appliances & Equipment
Full Time Employees:3,959

BUSINESS SUMMARY 
Hologic, Inc. develops, manufactures, and distributes medical imaging systems, and diagnostic and surgical products for serving the healthcare needs of women. The company operates in four segments: Breast Health, Diagnostics, GYN Surgical, and Skeletal Health. The Breast Health segment offers breast imaging products, such as selenia full field digital mammography system, breast tomosynthesis, screen-film mammography systems, securview workstation, cad systems, stereotactic breast biopsy systems, breast biopsy products, mammosite radiation therapy systems, mammopad breast cushions, and photoconductor coatings. This segment also develops a breast imaging platform, Dimensions, which utilizes a tomosynthesis technology to produce 3D images. The Diagnostics segment provides ThinPrep System, which is primarily used in cytology testing applications, such as cervical cancer screening; Rapid Fetal Fibronectin Test for pre-term birth risk assessment; and Human Papillomavirus Offering and InVitro Diagnostics for cervical cancer tests. The GYN Surgical segment offers NovaSure System, a minimally-invasive procedure that allows physicians to treat women suffering from excessive menstrual bleeding; and Adiana System, a form of permanent female contraception intended as an alternative to tubal ligation. The Skeletal Health segment provides QDR X-Ray Bone Densitometers that assess the bone density of fracture sites; Sahara Clinical Bone Sonometers, which assesses the bone density of heels; Mini C-Arm Imaging Systems that are used to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures on a patientÂ’s extremities; and Extremity MRI for detecting rheumatoid arthritis and orthopedics. Hologic, Inc. sells its products through a combination of direct sales and service force, and a network of independent distributors and sales representatives primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
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    CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 
    Hologic Inc.'s Corporate Governance Quotient (CGQ®) as of 1-Dec-09 is better than 1.3% of S&P 400 companies and 19.6% of Health Care Equipment & Services companies.
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    KEY EXECUTIVES 
     PayExercised
    Mr. John W. Cumming , 63
    Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer and Member of the Exec. Management team
    $ 1.72M $ 0
    Mr. Robert A. Cascella , 54
    Chief Exec. Officer, Pres, Chief Operating Officer
    $ 947.00K $ 2.81M
    Dr. Jay A. Stein , 66
    Chairman Emeritus and Chief Technical Officer
    $ 440.00K $ 0
    Mr. Glenn P. Muir , 49
    Chief Financial Officer, Exec. VP of Fin. & Admin., Assistant Sec., Treasurer
    $ 746.00K $ 1.37M
    Dr. Peter Soltani , 47
    Sr. VP of Breast Health
    $ 462.00K $ 0
    Dollar amounts are as of 31-Dec-08 and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date. "Pay" is salary, bonuses, etc. "Exercised" is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year.
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