Italy's DiaSorin jumps after Betaville reports possible takeover interest

Diasorin

04/06/2026 16:29

** DiaSorin shares rise as much as 12% after market rumours of a takeover interest for the Italian diagnostics company that traders link to a report in M&A website Betaville
** Unverified market chatter suggest the company is object of a possible takeover interest by an unidentified company, Betaville wrote citing "people following the situation"
** DiaSorin was not immediately available for comment 
** DiaSorin's management is currently in the U.S. for an industry conference, a Milan-based trader noted
** Other rumours suggest a large hedge fund may have bought a stake in the company, the trader added
** The Denegri family is the group's main shareholder, which through the holding companies Finde and IP Investimenti owns 44.9% of the share capital and 62.8% of voting rights
** Stock up 6.6% as of 1520 GMT
** Including today's rise the stock has gained 4.5% YTD

 (Reporting by Giancarlo Navach in Milan, Philippe Leroy Beaulieu in Gdansk)
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