Hologic Stitches Medical Aesthetics Into Women's Health
Executive Summary
Hologic is acquiring Cynosure for $1.65bn, saying medical aesthetics will complement its existing OB/GYN and women’s health businesses. It is the latest in a series of recent moves intended to accelerate Hologic’s growth.
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