Accuray announces expiration of HSR waiting period for TomoTherapy acquisition

Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, today announced the expiration of the mandatory, pre-merger waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, in connection with the previously announced acquisition of TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO).

"The satisfaction of this condition represents a significant step toward the completion of the transaction and moves us one step closer to bringing together two best-in-class technologies to create the premier radiation oncology company and further improve cancer care for patients," said Euan S. Thomson, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Accuray.

The transaction is expected to close in June or July of 2011 and is subject to approval by TomoTherapy's shareholders and other customary closing conditions.

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