Hologic Inc. has acquired TCT International Co. Ltd., a distributor of medical products in China, including Hologic's ThinPrep Pap Test, related instruments and other diagnostic and surgical products.

TCT is a privately-held distribution company headquartered in Beijing, China. TCT employs over 500 people and possesses a large, established nationwide sales organization and customer support infrastructure. TCT management has extensive experience in developing markets for new technologies and has made ThinPrep a leading brand in China over the last decade. The TCT business will be integrated within Hologic's international operations.

"The acquisition of TCT is consistent with our strategy to expand our women's healthcare franchise globally," said Rob Cascella, President and Chief Executive Officer. "TCT is positioned as a national distribution presence in both the OB/GYN and laboratory markets based primarily on the strength of its sales network. We firmly believe by controlling a distribution channel as extensive as TCT's, we can better leverage our entire product portfolio to drive growth across multiple market segments."

"We believe the combination of our strong sales and service organizations in China and Hologic's best-in-class product portfolio, specifically its ThinPrep Pap Test, makes this a perfect partnership," said Bing Xiang, TCT's General Manager. "We share a common vision about the importance of providing our customers with innovative technology coupled with world class service and support. I am confident I speak on behalf of all TCT employees when I say we are excited about the opportunity to be a part of the Hologic team."

The purchase price for the transaction is $135 million in cash (of which $35 million is deferred for one year), plus a two-year contingent earn out. The earn out will be payable in cash installments equal to a multiple of the incremental revenue growth in TCT's business. The total purchase price is subject to adjustment and a maximum threshold.