Qiagen NV (NYSE:QGEN) is drawing renewed investor attention after reports that several private equity firms are evaluating a potential takeover of the molecular diagnostics company.

The stock surged 10.5% in the previous session on the takeover speculation, according to Benzinga Pro.

Private Equity Firms Circle Qiagen Bloomberg reported Thursday that EQT AB (OTC:EQBBF), Advent and KKR & Co.

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(NYSE:KKR) are among the firms studying a possible bid for Qiagen as the company continues a strategic review that could lead to a sale.