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Crown NL Bidco B.V. offers to acquire QIAGEN N.V.

PRIVATEOct 21, 2026

Acquiring Company

Crown Equipment

Acquired Company

QIAGEN

OhioManufacturingBiotechnologyHealth CareScience And EngineeringInternet Services

Description

Crown NL Bidco B.V. has announced a voluntary public takeover offer for QIAGEN N.V. The offer proposes a cash consideration of EUR 46.50 per share. Following the agreement, QIAGEN's boards have committed to support the takeover. If approved, the offer will give Crown full ownership of QIAGEN.

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Company Information

Company

Crown Equipment

Location

Ohio, United States

About

Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown’s business philosophy utilizes vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture and distribute forward-thinking, innovative solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency. Crown produces a broad range of forklifts, batteries and chargers, as well as automation solutions and fleet management technologies, and warehouse solutions products and design services.

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Who acquired QIAGEN?

QIAGEN was acquired by Crown Equipment, based in Ohio. The deal was reported on October 21, 2026. Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown Equipment is privately held and operates in Manufacturing.

When did Crown Equipment acquire QIAGEN?

Crown Equipment's acquisition of QIAGEN was reported on October 21, 2026. Crown NL Bidco B.V. has announced a voluntary public takeover offer for QIAGEN N.V. The offer proposes a cash consideration of EUR 46.50 per share. Following the agreement, QIAGEN's boards have committed to support the takeover. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does QIAGEN do?

QIAGEN N.V., a Netherlands-based holding company, is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to gain valuable molecular insights from samples containing the building blocks of life. It is privately held, operating in Biotechnology.

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