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Quidel Reports Delay in OTC COVID-19 Antigen Test Claims, Pours Cold Water on M&A Rumors

Feb 19, 2021
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Madeleine Johnson
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NEW YORK – Despite recording $1 billion in revenues for the first time in its history, Quidel on Thursday also reported a hiccup in its plans to submit an over-the-counter viral antigen test for regulatory authorization. The firm provided details on two anticipated product launches as well.

On a conference call reviewing its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results, company executives also admonished investors to ignore unfounded M&A rumors.

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