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 MAY 2023
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-34041
Evotec SE |
(Translation of registrant’s name into English) |
Essener Bogen 7
22419 Hamburg
Germany
Tel: +49 40 560810
(Address of principal executive offices)
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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K
Explanatory Note
On May 09, 2023, Evotec SE issued an Ad-Hoc announcement stating that Evotec’s Seattle-based subsidiary, Just – Evotec Biologics, Inc., entered a multi-year, long-term tech partnership with Sandoz for the immediate development and subsequent manufacturing of multiple biosimilars. A copy of the Ad-Hoc announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. A copy of the accompanying press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of s the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Evotec SE |
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By: | /s/ Laetitia Rouxel |
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Name: Laetitia Rouxel |
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Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: 9th May 2023
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Just – Evotec Biologics enters strategic biosimilars partnership with Sandoz |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Just – Evotec Biologics enters strategic biosimilars partnership with Sandoz
Hamburg, Germany, – Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, Prime Standard, ISIN: DE 000 566480 9, WKN 566480; NASDAQ: EVO) announces that Evotec’s Seattle-based subsidiary, Just – Evotec Biologics, Inc., has entered a multi-year, long-term tech partnership with Sandoz for the immediate development and subsequent manufacturing of multiple biosimilars.
The partnership includes an option for the non-exclusive in-licensing of Just – Evotec Biologics’ proprietary J.DESIGN technology by Sandoz to build a state-of-the-art, ‘S.POD’ facility fully owned by Sandoz in the latter part of this decade.
Just – Evotec Biologics will receive a double-digit-million upfront and future payments of US$ 640 m dependent on successful development progress as well as additional undisclosed payments dependent on progress into commercial manufacturing and exercise of the licensing option.
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Contact: Dr Werner Lanthaler, Chief Executive Officer, Evotec SE, Manfred Eigen Campus, Essener Bogen 7, 22419 Hamburg, Germany, Phone: +49.(0)40.560 81-242, Email: werner.lanthaler@evotec.com
EXHIBIT 99.2