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6-K 1 f6k_092225.htm FORM 6-K
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September 2025

Commission File Number: 001-41421

Alvotech
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

9, Rue de Bitbourg,
L-1273 Luxembourg,
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

 

 


Incorporation by Reference

This Report on Form 6-K (this “Report”) of Alvotech (the “Company”) excluding Exhibit 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3 attached hereto, shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statements on Forms F-3 (File Nos. 333-266136, 333-273262, 333-275111 and 333-281684), the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3ASR (File No. 333-289006), and the Company’s registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-266881) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this Report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

Exhibit 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3 to this Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Press Releases

On September 19, 2025, Alvotech issued a Press Release announcing that Alvotech’s commercialization partner in Japan, Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd. has received marketing authorization in Japan from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for three new biosimilars developed and manufactured by Alvotech. The biosimilars approved for sale in the Japanese market are AVT03, referencing Xgeva (denosumab), AVT05, referencing Simponi (golimumab) and AVT06, referencing Eylea (aflibercept). A copy of the Press Release is furnished herewith as exhibit 99.1.

On September 22, 2025, Alvotech issued a Press Release announcing that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending approval of a marketing authorization in the European Economic Area for AVT03, Alvotech’s biosimilar candidate referencing Prolia (denosumab) and Xgeva (denosumab). A final decision by the European Commission to grant the marketing authorization is now pending. A copy of the Press Release is furnished herewith as exhibit 99.2.

On September 22, 2025, Alvotech and its commercialization partner Advanz Pharma Holdco Limited issued a Alvotech issued a Press Release announcing that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending approval of a marketing authorization in the European Economic Area for AVT05, Alvotech’s biosimilar candidate referencing Simponi (golimumab). A final decision by the European Commission to grant the marketing authorization is now pending. A copy of the Press Release is furnished herewith as exhibit 99.3.


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number   Description
     
99.1   Press Release dated September 19, 2025    
99.2   Press Release dated September 22, 2025    
99.3   Press Release dated September 22, 2025


 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

        Alvotech    
    (Registrant)
     
   
Date: September 22, 2025       /s/ Tanya Zharov    
    Tanya Zharov
    General Counsel
   
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EXHIBIT 99.1

Alvotech Announces Marketing Approval in Japan of Three New Biosimilars

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (September 19, 2025) — Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, today announced that its commercialization partner in Japan, Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd. (“Fuji Pharma”), has received marketing approval for three new biosimilars from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The biosimilars approved for the Japanese market are AVT03, a biosimilar to Ranmark® (denosumab), AVT05, a biosimilar to Simponi® (golimumab) and AVT06, a biosimilar to Eylea® (aflibercept). Based on publicly available information, AVT05 is the first golimumab biosimilar to be approved for sale in major markets globally.

“We are thrilled to receive marketing approvals for three additional biosimilars in Japan, after our successful launch last year with Fuji Pharma of our biosimilar to Stelara®” said Robert Wessman, chairman and CEO of Alvotech. “We look forward to increasing access in Japan to these vital biologic medicines and serve the growing need for quality biologics that can lower the cost of treating patients with chronic diseases.”

AVT03, approved in Japan as DENOSUMAB BS 120 mg/1.4 mL in a vial for subcutaneous injection, is a biosimilar to Ranmark® (denosumab), which is marketed in some other countries globally as Xgeva® (denosumab). The biosimilar is approved in Japan for treatment of bone lesions due to multiple myeloma or due to metastases of solid tumors.

AVT05, approved in Japan as GOLIMUMAB BS 50 mg PFS for subcutaneous injection, is a biosimilar to Simponi® (golimumab). The biosimilar is approved in Japan for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (including prevention of structural joint damage) in patients who have not sufficiently responded to conventional treatments.

AVT06, approved in Japan as AFLIBERCEPT BS 40 mg/mL solution in PFS for IVT injection and 40 mg/mL vial kit for IVT injection, is a biosimilar to Eylea® (aflibercept). The biosimilar is approved in Japan for treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration associated with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization, Macular Oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion and choroidal neovascularization in pathologic myopia.

In May 2024, Alvotech and Fuji Pharma launched the first biosimilar to Stelara® (ustekinumab) in Japan. The partnership agreement between Alvotech and Fuji Pharma was announced in November 2018. In addition to the four approved biosimilars, Alvotech has also licensed commercial rights in Japan to Fuji Pharma for two biosimilar candidates currently under development.

Use of trademarks
Ranmark® is a registered trademark of Daiichi Sankyo, Xgeva® is a registered trademark of Amgen, Stelara® and Simponi® are a registered trademarks of Johnson and Johnson, Eylea® is a registered trademark of Bayer AG.

About Alvotech
Alvotech is a biotech company, founded by Robert Wessman, focused solely on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide. Alvotech seeks to be a global leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high quality, cost-effective products, and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities. Alvotech’s current pipeline includes eight disclosed biosimilar candidates aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed a network of strategic commercial partnerships to provide global reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other Asian countries and large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East. Alvotech’s commercial partners include Teva Pharmaceuticals, a US affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (US), STADA Arzneimittel AG (EU), Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd (Japan), Advanz Pharma (EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), Cipla/Cipla Gulf/Cipla Med Pro (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa/Africa), JAMP Pharma Corporation (Canada), Yangtze River Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (China), DKSH (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan), YAS Holding LLC (Middle East and North Africa), Abdi Ibrahim (Turkey), Kamada Ltd. (Israel), Mega Labs, Stein, Libbs, Tuteur and Saval (Latin America) and Lotus Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and South Korea). Each commercial partnership covers a unique set of product(s) and territories. Except as specifically set forth therein, Alvotech disclaims responsibility for the content of periodic filings, disclosures and other reports made available by its partners. For more information, please visit www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this communication may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or the future financial or operating performance of Alvotech and may include, for example, Alvotech’s expectations regarding future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures, competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities including pipeline product development, future plans and intentions, results, level of activities, performance, goals or achievements or other future events, regulatory review and interactions, the satisfactory responses to the FDA’s inspection findings and resolution of other deficiencies conveyed following the re-inspection of Alvotech’s manufacturing site, the potential approval, by the FDA and other regulatory agencies and commercial launch of its product candidates, the timing of the announcement of clinical study results, the commencement of patient studies, regulatory applications, approvals and market launches, and the estimated size of the total addressable market of Alvotech’s pipeline products. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Alvotech and its management, are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks, variability, and contingencies, many of which are beyond Alvotech’s control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) the ability to reach development milestones under commercial partnership agreements including the partnership with Fuji Pharma; (2) the ability to raise substantial additional funding, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; (3) the ability to maintain stock exchange listing; (4) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (5) the possibility that Alvotech may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (6) Alvotech’s estimates of expenses and profitability; (7) Alvotech’s ability to develop, manufacture and commercialize the products and product candidates in its pipeline; (8) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to respond to inspection findings and resolve deficiencies to the satisfaction of the regulators; (9) actions of regulatory authorities, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of clinical studies or future regulatory approvals or marketing authorizations; (10) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to enroll and retain patients in clinical studies; (11) the ability of Alvotech or its partners, including Fuji Pharma, to gain approval from regulators for planned clinical studies, study plans or sites; (12) the ability of Alvotech’s partners to conduct, supervise and monitor existing and potential future clinical studies, which may impact development timelines and plans; (13) Alvotech’s ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval or authorizations of its products, including the timing or likelihood of expansion into additional markets or geographies; (14) the success of Alvotech’s current and future collaborations, joint ventures, partnerships or licensing arrangements, including the partnership with Fuji Pharma; (15) Alvotech’s ability, and that of its commercial partners, including Fuji Pharma, to execute their commercialization strategy for approved products; (16) Alvotech’s ability to manufacture sufficient commercial supply of its approved products; (17) the outcome of ongoing and future litigation regarding Alvotech’s products and product candidates; (18) the impact of worsening macroeconomic conditions, including rising inflation and interest rates and general market conditions, war in Ukraine and global geopolitical tension, on Alvotech’s business, financial position, strategy and anticipated milestones; and (19) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents that Alvotech may from time to time file or furnish with the SEC. There may be additional risks that Alvotech does not presently know or that Alvotech currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Nothing in this communication should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Alvotech does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements or to inform the recipient of any matters of which any of them becomes aware of which may affect any matter referred to in this communication. Alvotech disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage (whether foreseeable or not) suffered or incurred by any person or entity as a result of anything contained or omitted from this communication and such liability is expressly disclaimed. The recipient agrees that it shall not seek to sue or otherwise hold Alvotech or any of its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, advisors, or representatives liable in any respect for the provision of this communication, the information contained in this communication, or the omission of any information from this communication.

MEDIA CONTACT
Alvotech Global Communications
Benedikt Stefansson, VP Global Communications and Investor Relations
alvotech.ir@alvotech.com

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EXHIBIT 99.2

European Medicines Agency Recommends Marketing Authorization of AVT03, Alvotech’s Proposed Biosimilar to Prolia® and Xgeva®

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (September 22, 2024) — Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending approval for AVT03, Alvotech’s proposed biosimilar to Prolia® (denosumab 60 mg/mL single use pre-filed syringe) and Xgeva® (denosumab 70 mg/mL single use vial). Pending approval, the biosimilar will be marketed by Alvotech’s commercial partners, STADA Arzneimittel AG (“STADA”) and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories SA (“Dr. Reddy’s”), each partner with semi-exclusive commercial rights in Europe, including Switzerland and the UK.

“We look forward to working with our partners in making denosumab available more widely to patients and caregivers. This important step demonstrates how Alvotech specialization in biosimilars development and manufacture and integrated end-to-end platform enables broader access to affordable biologic medicines.” said Joseph McClellan, Chief Scientific and Technical Officer of Alvotech.

Prolia is indicated to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at increased risk of fracture; bone loss in men receiving treatment for prostate cancer that increases their risk of facture; and bone loss in adults at increased risk of fractures who are treated long term with oral or injected corticosteroids [1]. Xgeva is used to prevent bone complications in adults with advanced cancer that has spread to the bone, as well as to treat giant cell tumor of bone in adults and adolescents whose bones have fully developed [2].

AVT03 remains under EMA regulatory review with a final decision by the European Commission pending. Upon approval, STADA will offer the biosimilar under the tradenames Kefdensis® (denosumab) 60 mg/mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe and Zvogra® (denosumab) 70 mg/mL solution for injection in a vial, while the corresponding tradenames for Dr. Reddy’s are Acvybra® (denosumab) 60 mg/mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe and Xbonzy® (denosumab) 70 mg/mL solution for injection in a vial.

About AVT03
AVT03 is a human monoclonal antibody and a biosimilar candidate to Prolia® (denosumab 60 mg/mL single use pre-filed syringe) and Xgeva® (denosumab 70 mg/mL single use vial). Denosumab targets and binds with high affinity and specificity to the RANK ligand membrane protein, preventing the RANK ligand/RANK interaction from occurring, resulting in reduced osteoclast numbers and function, thereby decreasing bone resorption and cancer-induced bone destruction [1]. AVT03 is an investigational product and marketing authorization in Europe and some other countries is pending.

Use of trademarks
Prolia® and Xgeva® are registered trademarks of Amgen Inc. Kefdensis® and Zvogra® are registered trademarks of STADA Arzneimittel AG. Acvybra® and Xbonzy® are registered trademarks of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

Sources
[1] Prolia product information, EMA
[2] Xgeva product information, EMA

About Alvotech
Alvotech is a biotech company, founded by Robert Wessman, focused solely on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide. Alvotech seeks to be a global leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high quality, cost-effective products, and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities. Two biosimilars, to Humira® (adalimumab) and Stelara® (ustekinumab) are already approved and marketed in multiple global markets. The current development pipeline includes nine disclosed biosimilar candidates aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed a network of strategic commercial partnerships to provide global reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other Asian countries and large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East. Alvotech’s commercial partners include Teva Pharmaceuticals, a US affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (US), STADA Arzneimittel AG (EU), Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd (Japan), Advanz Pharma (EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), Dr. Reddy’s (EEA, UK and US), Biogaran (FR), Cipla/Cipla Gulf/Cipla Med Pro (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa/Africa), JAMP Pharma Corporation (Canada), Yangtze River Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (China), DKSH (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan), YAS Holding LLC (Middle East and North Africa), Abdi Ibrahim (Turkey), Kamada Ltd. (Israel), Mega Labs, Stein, Libbs, Tuteur and Saval (Latin America) and Lotus Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and South Korea). Each commercial partnership covers a unique set of product(s) and territories. Except as specifically set forth therein, Alvotech disclaims responsibility for the content of periodic filings, disclosures and other reports made available by its partners. For more information, please visit https://www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this communication may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or the future financial operating performance of Alvotech and may include, for example, Alvotech’s expectations regarding competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities including pipeline product development, future plans and intentions, results, level of activities, performance, goals or achievements or other future events, regulatory submissions, review and interactions, the potential approval and commercial launch of its product candidates, the timing of regulatory approval, and market launches. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential”, “aim” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Alvotech and its management, are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks, variability, and contingencies, many of which are beyond Alvotech’s control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) the ability to raise substantial additional funding, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; (2) the ability to maintain stock exchange listing standards; (3) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (4) the possibility that Alvotech may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (5) Alvotech’s estimates of expenses and profitability; (6) Alvotech’s ability to develop, manufacture and commercialize the products and product candidates in its pipeline; (7) actions of regulatory authorities, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of clinical studies or future regulatory approvals or marketing authorizations; (8) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to respond to inspection findings and resolve deficiencies to the satisfaction of the regulators; (9) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to enroll and retain patients in clinical studies; (10) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to gain approval from regulators for planned clinical studies, study plans or sites; (11) the ability of Alvotech’s partners to conduct, supervise and monitor existing and potential future clinical studies, which may impact development timelines and plans; (12) Alvotech’s ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval or authorizations of its products, including the timing or likelihood of expansion into additional markets or geographies; (13) the success of Alvotech’s current and future collaborations, joint ventures, partnerships or licensing arrangements; (14) Alvotech’s ability, and that of its commercial partners, to execute their commercialization strategy for approved products; (15) Alvotech’s ability to manufacture sufficient commercial supply of its approved products; (16) the outcome of ongoing and future litigation regarding Alvotech’s products and product candidates; (17) the impact of worsening macroeconomic conditions, including rising inflation and interest rates and general market conditions, conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and other global geopolitical tension, on the Company’s business, financial position, strategy and anticipated milestones; and (18) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents that Alvotech may from time to time file or furnish with the SEC. There may be additional risks that Alvotech does not presently know or that Alvotech currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Nothing in this communication should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements made herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Alvotech does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements or to inform the recipient of any matters of which any of them becomes aware of, which may affect any matter referred to in this communication. Alvotech disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage (whether foreseeable or not) suffered or incurred by any person or entity as a result of anything contained or omitted from this communication and such liability is expressly disclaimed. The recipient agrees that it shall not seek to sue or otherwise hold Alvotech or any of its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, advisors, or representatives liable in any respect for the provision of this communication, the information contained in this communication, or the omission of any information from this communication.

MEDIA CONTACT
Investor Relations and Global Communication
Benedikt Stefansson, VP
alvotech.ir@alvotech.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit our investor portal, and our website or follow us on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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EXHIBIT 99.3

European Medicines Agency Recommends Marketing Approval of Gobivaz®, Alvotech’s Proposed Biosimilar to Simponi® (golimumab) with Advanz Pharma as Commercialization Partner

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND and LONDON, UK (September 22, 2025) — Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide and Advanz Pharma Holdco Limited (“Advanz Pharma”), a UK headquartered global pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines in Europe, today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending approval for Gobivaz®, Alvotech’s proposed biosimilar to Simponi® (golimumab), a biologic used to treat several chronic inflammatory diseases.

"We look forward to working with Advanz Pharma to increase access for patients and healthcare professionals to golimumab, as the reference biologic Simponi® is an important treatment option for a number of immune-mediated diseases,” said Joseph McClellan, Chief Scientific and Technical Officer for Alvotech.

“The positive CHMP opinion for Gobivaz® is an important milestone in expanding patient access and marks a significant step forward in Advanz Pharma’s ambition to build a leading biosimilars presence in Europe.” said Nick Warwick, Chief Medical Officer, Advanz Pharma.

The CHMP opinion recommends granting of a marketing authorization for Gobivaz® 50 mg/0.5mL and 100mg/mL in a pre-filled syringe and autoinjector, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and ulcerative colitis in adult patients and juvenile idiopathic arthritis across the 27 member states of the European Union, in addition to Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein.

Gobivaz® remains under EMA regulatory review with a final decision by the European Commission pending.

Alvotech is responsible for the development and commercial supply of Gobivaz®. Advanz Pharma is responsible for registration and has exclusive rights for commercialization in Europe.

In April 2024 Alvotech announced positive top-line results from a confirmatory clinical study comparing efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity between its biosimilar candidate AVT05 and Simponi® (golimumab) in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. In November 2023, Alvotech announced positive topline results from a pharmacokinetic study which assessed the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of AVT05 compared to Simponi® in healthy adult participants.

About AVT05
AVT05 is a biosimilar candidate for Simponi® (golimumab) and Simponi Aria® (golimumab). Golimumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha). Elevated TNF alpha levels have been implicated in several chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis [1]. AVT05 is an investigational product and has not received regulatory approval in any country. Biosimilarity has not been established by regulatory authorities and is not claimed.

Sources
[1] Simponi product information

Use of trademarks
Simponi® and Simponi Aria® are registered trademarks of Johnson & Johnson.

About Alvotech
Alvotech is a biotech company, founded by Robert Wessman, focused solely on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide. Alvotech seeks to be a global leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high quality, cost-effective products, and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities. Alvotech’s current pipeline includes eight disclosed biosimilar candidates aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed a network of strategic commercial partnerships to provide global reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other Asian countries and large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East. Alvotech’s commercial partners include Teva Pharmaceuticals, a US affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (US), STADA Arzneimittel AG (EU), Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd (Japan), Advanz Pharma (EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), Cipla/Cipla Gulf/Cipla Med Pro (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa/Africa), JAMP Pharma Corporation (Canada), Yangtze River Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (China), DKSH (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan), YAS Holding LLC (Middle East and North Africa), Abdi Ibrahim (Turkey), Kamada Ltd. (Israel), Mega Labs, Stein, Libbs, Tuteur and Saval (Latin America) and Lotus Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and South Korea). Each commercial partnership covers a unique set of product(s) and territories. Except as specifically set forth therein, Alvotech disclaims responsibility for the content of periodic filings, disclosures and other reports made available by its partners. For more information, please visit www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release.

About Advanz Pharma
Partner of choice in specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines. Advanz Pharma is a global pharmaceutical company with the purpose to improve patients’ lives by providing and enhancing the specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines they depend on. Our headquarters are in London, UK. We have commercial sales in more than 90 countries globally and have a direct commercial presence in more than 20 countries, including key countries in Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia, a Centre of Excellence in Mumbai, India, as well as an established global distribution and commercialization partner network. Advanz Pharma’s product portfolio and pipeline comprises innovative medicines, biosimilars & specialty generics, and originator brands. Our products cover a broad range of therapeutic areas, including hepatology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, anti-infectives, critical care, endocrinology, oncology, CNS, and, more broadly, rare disease medicines. Our ambition is to be a partner of choice for the commercialization of specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines in Europe, Canada, and Australia. In line with our ambition, we are partnering with biopharma and development companies to bring medicines to patients. We can only achieve this due to our dedicated and highly qualified employees, acting in line with our company values of entrepreneurship, speed, and integrity.

Alvotech Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this communication may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or the future financial or operating performance of Alvotech and may include, for example, Alvotech’s expectations regarding future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures, competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities including pipeline product development, future plans and intentions, results, level of activities, performance, goals or achievements or other future events, regulatory review and interactions, the satisfactory responses to the FDA’s inspection findings and resolution of other deficiencies conveyed following the re-inspection of Alvotech’s manufacturing site, the potential approval, including for AVT05, and the product candidates in scope of the partnership with Advanz, by the FDA and other regulatory agencies and commercial launch of its product candidates, the timing of the announcement of clinical study results, the commencement of patient studies, regulatory applications, approvals and market launches, and the estimated size of the total addressable market of Alvotech’s pipeline products. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Alvotech and its management, are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks, variability, and contingencies, many of which are beyond Alvotech’s control. 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Advanz Pharma Forward Looking Statements
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