Copenhagen, – Exiqon A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: “EXQ”) announced on behalf of QIAGEN N.V the submission of a takeover offer to buy the entire share capital of Exiqon A/S. The price offered is DKK 18.00 per share of nominal DKK 1.00. The offer is valid until 18 May 2016 at 23.59 (CET). Please find enclosed a copy of the submitted Offer Document, Offer Advertisement and Acceptance Form.

In accordance with Section 23 of the Takeover Order (bekendtgørelse om overtagelsestilbud no. 562/2014), the Supervisory Board of Exiqon A/S has prepared a statement about the takeover offer. The Supervisory Board recommends the shareholders of Exiqon A/S to accept the takeover offer submitted by QIAGEN N.V. Please find enclosed a copy of the statement prepared by the Supervisory Board.