05:13 PM EDT, 09/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Blackstone (BX) and TPG (TPG) have restarted discussions on acquiring medical device maker Hologic ( HOLX ) , Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.

The investment firms have recently reconnected with Hologic's ( HOLX ) board to discuss a potential takeover and are currently conducting due diligence, the media outlet reported.

Blackstone and TPG reportedly made a $16 billion-plus offer, which Hologic ( HOLX ) rejected, the Financial Times had reported in May.

Discussions are still in progress, and any potential deal is likely weeks away, according to Bloomberg.

There is no guarantee that the talks will lead to a finalized transaction, the sources reportedly said.

Blackstone, TPG and Hologic ( HOLX ) did not immediately respond to requests for a comment from MT Newswires.

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