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 JULY 2023
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-34041
Evotec SE |
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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 July 27, 2023, Evotec SE issued an Ad-Hoc announcement stating that it is adjusting its guidance for the fiscal year 2023. 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: 27th July 2023
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Evotec provides update on financial impact of cyber-attack
Hamburg, Germany, – Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, Prime Standard, ISIN: DE 000 566480 9, WKN 566480; NASDAQ: EVO) announces that it is adjusting its guidance for the fiscal year 2023.
Due to the impact of the cyber-attack, the company now expects Group revenues in the range of € 750 – 790 m (previously € 820 – 840 m); unpartnered R&D is expected in a range of € 60 – 70 m (previously € 70 – 80 m); and the adjusted EBITDA is expected to reach € 60 – 80 m (previously € 115 – 130 m).
While one-off items are affecting the outlook for 2023, optimisation measures are set to unfold their positive impact over to course of 2024 and beyond. Action Plan 2025 stays unchanged, targeting revenues of more than € 1 bn and an adjusted EBITDA of more than € 300 m.
– End of the ad hoc release –
Contact: Dr Werner Lanthaler, Chief Executive Officer, Evotec SE, Manfred Eigen Campus, Essener Bogen 7, 22419 Hamburg, Germany, Phone: +49.(0)40.560 81-0, werner.lanthaler@evotec.com
EXHIBIT 99.2