M&A Deal Summary

Hologic Acquires Amphora Medical

On May 1, 2019, Hologic acquired medical products company Amphora Medical from Eight Roads

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hologic’s 15th transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Hologic’s 13th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hologic’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-05-01
Target Amphora Medical
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Hologic
Sellers(s) Eight Roads
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Amphora Medical

Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States
Amphora Medical is a developer of medical devices and instruments. The company is currently working on a novel cystoscopic device that has the potential to improve bladder function and quality of life for people with Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB). Amphora Medical is based in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hologic

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Medical Products
Employees6,944
Revenue 4.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Hologic's corporate headquarters in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Hologic's corporate headquarters in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Hologic is a developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products, with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women throughout the world. Hologic was formed in 1985 and is based in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 25
Sector (Medical Products) 15 of 19
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 15 of 23
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 13 of 18
Year (2019) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-31 Faxitron Bioptics

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Faxitron Bioptics LLC is a provider of digital radiography systems for breast biopsy and medical imaging applications. Faxitron Bioptics was founded in 1993 and is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Buy $85M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-20 SuperSonic Imagine

Aix-en-Provence, France

SuperSonic Imagine is a development and commercialization of a new ultrasound system for diagnosis of cancers. SuperSonic Imagine was founded in 2005 and is based in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Buy $42M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Eight Roads

Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1969
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Eight Roads is a private investment firm focused on a variety of investment opportunities across the US, Europe, and Asia. The Firm is divided into several investment strategies including venture, principal investing, and real estate. Within the principal investments group, Eight Roads backs established growth businesses with long-term capital. Eight Roads does not have any sector preferences, but has experience in fintech, business services, and healthcare. Eight Roads is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 46 of 99
Sector (Medical Products) 2 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 18 of 45
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 27 of 60
Year (2019) 3 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-23 SonderMind

Denver, Colorado, United States

SonderMind enables clinicians to thrive in a private-practice setting, while having the tools to deliver world-class care for clients. The company's therapists enjoy being part of the premier community of providers who are empowered to focus on high-quality clinical outcomes, while the SonderMind solution takes care of the rest: matching clients who are a clinical fit, payments, telehealth, full technology suite, clinical assessments and a supportive team behind all of it. SonderMind was formed in 2014 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-22 Blispay

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Blispay provides a streamlined in-store financing experience in the market. The Blispay Visa Card is a mobile-centric credit card in the industry, allowing merchants of all sizes to provide financing without any technical integration or financial obligation while customers get to enjoy instant issuance, 6-month special financing & 2% Cash Back. Blispay was founded in 2014 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

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