Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Quidel Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its
preliminary revenue results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 on July 6, 2020.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report
on Form 8-K.

    Forward Looking Statements: The financial information set forth in this Form
8-K reflects the company's current preliminary revenue estimates, is subject to
the completion of its review process, and is subject to change. The company's
full second quarter results could differ materially from the preliminary
estimates provided in this Form 8-K. You are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's
analysis only as of the date of this Form 8-K. We undertake no obligation to
publicly release the results of any revision or update of the forward-looking
statements, except as required by law.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.



On July 1, 2020, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved a
special grant of RSUs to Werner Kroll, SVP, R&D, in the amount of 2,944
time-based restricted stock units (RSUs). One-third of the RSUs will vest each
year on the anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued employment.
This grant was intended to recognize the significant and successful efforts of
Dr. Kroll toward the development of the Company's COVID-19 diagnostic products.


Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
As referenced above, in connection with the Company's press release on July 6,
2020, the Company is reporting on demand for COVID-19 diagnostic products and
provided an update on Sofia placements globally.


Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

                           (d) Exhibits.
                           The following exhibit is furnished with this

current report on Form 8-K:



Exhibit Number             Description of Exhibit

99.1                         Press release, dated July 6, 2020
104                        Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover

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