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NASDAQ:HOLX 21 October 2025 - 7 April 2026

Hologic Buyout Nears Close After Final Approvals in Blackstone-TPG Deal; CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire

Hologic Buyout Nears Close After Final Approvals in Blackstone-TPG Deal; CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire

Hologic said it has secured all regulatory approvals for its $18.3 billion sale to Blackstone and TPG, with closing expected on or about April 7. CEO Steve MacMillan will retire at closing. Nasdaq will halt trading in Hologic shares after Monday’s session and suspend them effective April 8. S&P Dow Jones Indices will remove Hologic from the S&P 500 before the open on April 9.
7 April 2026
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Hologic CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire as Blackstone, TPG Near $18.3 Billion Buyout Close

Hologic CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire as Blackstone, TPG Near $18.3 Billion Buyout Close

Hologic said CEO Steve MacMillan will retire when its $18.3 billion sale to Blackstone and TPG closes, expected April 7 after all regulatory approvals. Nasdaq plans to halt Hologic shares after trading April 6 and suspend them April 8. Shareholders get $76 per share in cash plus a contingent value right tied to Breast Health revenue targets. The next CEO will be named after the deal closes.
7 April 2026
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Hologic stock (HOLX) after-hours on Dec. 24, 2025: CVR milestone risk, Blackstone–TPG deal spread, and what to watch before the next market open

Hologic stock (HOLX) after-hours on Dec. 24, 2025: CVR milestone risk, Blackstone–TPG deal spread, and what to watch before the next market open

Hologic closed at $74.50 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with after-hours trading lifting the stock to $74.80 by 7:00 p.m. ET. The company warned that meeting the 2026 CVR milestone is now more difficult after halting shipments of its Brevera biopsy needles. The stock remains below the $76 cash value in its pending buyout by Blackstone and TPG.
24 December 2025
Blackstone (BX) Shines With Big Q3 Beat & $18B Hologic Deal – But Why Are Shares Falling?

Blackstone (BX) Shines With Big Q3 Beat & $18B Hologic Deal – But Why Are Shares Falling?

Blackstone reported Q3 distributable EPS of $1.52, up 48% year-over-year and above estimates, but GAAP EPS fell to $0.80 as revenue dropped 15.7% to $3.09 billion. Shares traded near $160 on Oct. 23, down about 1% intraday and 6% below 2025 highs. Blackstone and TPG agreed to buy Hologic for $18.3 billion, offering a 46% premium. The firm also launched a $5 billion GCC logistics platform with Lunate.
23 October 2025
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Blackstone & TPG in $18B Hologic Takeover Shock – Women’s Health Stock Skyrockets

Blackstone & TPG in $18B Hologic Takeover Shock – Women’s Health Stock Skyrockets

Blackstone and TPG will acquire Hologic for $76 per share in cash plus a contingent value right worth up to $3, valuing the deal at $18.3 billion including debt. Hologic’s board approved the offer, which represents a 46% premium to its pre-deal price. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Singapore’s GIC will co-invest. Hologic shares rose about 7% on the news; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
21 October 2025
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  • Australian Shares Dip as US-Iran Truce Wavers, Oil Prices Bounce
    April 8, 2026, 11:27 PM EDT. Australian shares stumbled Thursday, with the S&P/ASX200 edging down 0.04% to 8,947.9, following Wednesday's best session in a year. Market sentiment cooled amid fading hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire, as the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz reportedly closed again, a claim denied by the White House. Energy stocks rebounded 2.3%, led by Woodside's 3.3% gain, tracking rising oil prices. However, the raw materials sector retreated 0.9%, with major miners BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shedding gains. Copper miner Sandfire Resources dropped almost 4% after a production downgrade. Packaging firm Orora slumped over 17% due to Middle East conflict disruptions. Banking stocks offered support, with NAB and other lenders advancing, lifting the financial sector by 0.7%. Market caution persists amid ongoing regional tensions.

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8 April 2026
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8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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