Crown NL Bidco B.V. Announces Takeover Bid for Qiagen N.V.

Crown NL Bidco B.V. has announced a voluntary public takeover offer for Qiagen N.V., aiming to acquire all issued ordinary shares of the company. The offer price is set at EUR 46.50 per share, with the decision formalized on October 21, 2026. Crown NL Bidco B.V., a holding company indirectly controlled by the EQT XI fund, is joined by co-investors from subsidiaries of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

A business combination agreement was reached, with Qiagen's management and supervisory boards supporting and recommending the offer to shareholders. An extraordinary general meeting will be held to approve corporate measures and post-closing steps. The takeover completion relies on a minimum acceptance threshold, merger clearances, and several conditions outlined in the offer documentation anticipated for mid-2027.