iCAD to sell brachytherapy business line Xoft to Elekta for $5.5M

iCAD, Inc. (ICAD) announced that Elekta (EKTAY) has agreed to acquire Xoft, a subsidiary of iCAD, Inc. for approximately $5.5 million and assumed liabilities. Elekta is taking over the business effective immediately and will make final payment no later than November 6, 2023. By acquiring the Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy, Elekta will be able to offer electronic brachytherapy technology to provide expanded access to treatment for a range of cancers. Xoft’s unique technology provides targeted cancer care expertly tailored to meet patients’ personalized needs. The carefully designed Xoft eBx System empowers physicians with full confidence to precisely and effectively treat cancer and enable patients to live healthy, high-quality lives. The versatile Xoft eBx System utilizes breakthrough electronic brachytherapy technology to provide expanded treatment options for a range of cancers. With the Xoft System, highly focused therapeutic radiation of the disease target is possible in a minimally shielded setting, while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. The Xoft System is FDA cleared and CE marked, installed in more than 120 sites in 16 countries around the world and licensed in a growing number of countries for the treatment of cancer anywhere in the body. The Xoft technology is supported by a growing body of evidence for the treatment of early-stage breast cancer, non-melanoma skin cancer, gynecological cancers, and brain cancers. Emerging applications include colorectal, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. The Elekta solutions are used in more than 120 countries and through its global network, the Xoft technology will now be able to reach more patients in need of personalized, precision radiation therapy. The company will provide further updates on the transaction and its impact on cash, balance sheet and operations during its third quarter earnings call. Craig-Hallum Capital Group served as advisor to iCAD for this transaction.