Varian Medical Systems to Acquire Zmed

In a move to add new ultrasound imaging capabilities to its portfolio, Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (Palo Alto, CA, USA)has agreed to acquire Zmed, Inc. (Ashland, MA, USA) for about US$35.5 million in cash.

Zmed is a supplier of radiation oncology software and accessories for ultrasound-based, image-guided radiotherapy, stereotactic radiation treatments, and image management. The acquisition also includes Zmed's line of servers and software for storing, accessing, transferring, and reviewing patients' diagnostic images via local networks and the Internet. Zmed's revenues have grown at about 60% per year the last three years. The company will continue to operate from its base in Ashland but will become part of Varian's Oncology Systems business segment.

"This acquisition will add elegant 3D ultrasound imaging capabilities to Varian Medical Systems' image-guided radiotherapy products,” said Dick Levy, CEO and chairman of Varian. "It also makes it possible for Varian to offer radiation oncology departments a new line of stereotactic positioning accessories and planning software for treating patients with ultra-precise, hypofractionated radiotherapy or radiosurgery.





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