Bavarian Nordic A/S is a Danish biotechnology company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of vaccines. The company is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, with manufacturing facilities in Kvistgård, Denmark and Thörishaus near Bern, Switzerland.[4] The company has research and development facilities in Martinsried, Germany, as well as offices in USA, Canada, and France. The company uses viral vectors and virus-like particles in its research and development.
In July 2025, the company agreed to be acquired by private equity firms Permira and Nordic Capital for dkk19 billion (approximately US$3 billion).[6] However, in November, the acquisition failed to gain sufficient support from Bavarian Nordic's shareholders, leading to its termination.[7]