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Hologic, Inc. Announces Grant of Early Termination of Antitrust Waiting Period for Third Wave Technologies, Inc. Tender Offer
Date:6/25/2008

BEDFORD, Mass., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) today announced that the Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), on June 24, 2008, in connection with Hologic's previously announced tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of the common stock of Third Wave Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWTI). The early termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act satisfies the conditions to the tender offer related to the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting periods under the HSR Act and other state and foreign regulatory laws relating to the restraint of trade or lessening of competition. The tender offer remains subject to certain other conditions described in the Offer to Purchase.

As previously announced, Hologic commenced a Tender Offer on June 18, 2008 for all of the outstanding shares of Third Wave common stock for $11.25 per share in cash. The tender offer is scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on July 16, 2008.

About Hologic, Inc.

Hologic, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women. Hologic's core business units are focused on breast health, diagnostics, GYN surgical, and skeletal health. Hologic provides a comprehensive suite of technologies with products for mammography an
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