Hologic, Inc. Stockholders Approve Amendment To Increase Authorized Shares
BEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hologic, Inc. , a leading provider of state-of-the-art digital imaging systems directed towards women's health, announced that its stockholders at a special meeting held today approved an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock the Company has authority to issue from 30 million to 90 million. As a result of the amendment, the previously announced two-for-one stock split to be effected as a stock dividend, will be paid on November 30, 2005 to stockholders of record on November 16, 2005.
About Hologic
Hologic Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of medical imaging systems dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, and a leading developer of state-of-the-art digital imaging technology for general radiography and mammography applications. Hologic's core business units are focused on osteoporosis assessment, mammography and breast biopsy, direct-to- digital X-ray for general radiography applications and mini C-arm imaging for orthopedic applications. For more information visit http://www.hologic.com.
Contact: Glenn P. Muir Frances Crecco Executive Vice President & CFO Director, Investor Relations Hologic, Inc. Hologic, Inc. (781) 999-7300 (781) 999-7377
Hologic, Inc.CONTACT: Glenn P. Muir, Executive Vice President & CFO, +1-781-999-7300,or Frances Crecco, Director, Investor Relations, +1-781-999-7377, both ofHologic, Inc.
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