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EQT’s Qiagen Deal Ends Years of Takeover Speculation – Merger Arbitrage Mondays

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Asif
Oct 26, 2026
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Qiagen N.V. (QGEN): $50.39

Market Cap: $10.38 B

Deal Value: $12.10 B

Sweden’s private equity firm EQT AB entered into a merger agreement on October 21, 2026, to acquire molecular testing company Qiagen in a $12.10 billion deal, ending years of takeover speculation surrounding the Dutch firm.

Qiagen shareholders will receive €46.50 ($52.29) in cash per share…

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